CaribbeanChoice: Zipline and Cave Tubing in Belize

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        We
were on the carnival cruise to the Western Caribbean. When we got to
the Belize Port we were still undecided about what to do. It was 7 of
us.This includes my 84 year old dad. When we got to the terminal my dad
spoke to some of the taxi tour guides and he found the CAVE TUBING AND
ZIP LINE TOUR INTERESTING. So we decided that we will book the tour
with the taxi tour guide.His name was Sonny. He mentioned that he
cannot do the tour with us because dad was too old for such adventure.
We were very disappointed. We went to from one tour guide to another and they
all refused to do the tour because dad is too old. We were then
thinking of going back to the ship. A security officer approached and
asked what was the problem? I didn't know if I should give him an
attitude or to just walk away. I faked a smile and told him it was O'K.
He said," are you sure?" He was very kind and I was being rude. I told
him of the situation with dad. He told us that he will try to help. He
mentioned a tour guide my the name of Donald. He said that Donald might
have left on a tour, but he will call his cell phone. He called the
number and gave me the phone to talk to Donald. Donald made it clear
that he never intended to work that day. I explained the situation and
pleaded to him. He told me that he will get to the terminal in a few
minutes and we must be ready. He gave us instructions on where to meet
him on the out side.

When Donald arrived he introduced himself. He was neatly dressed, and
spoke perfect English. He asked for a moment alone with dad. I have no
idea what they were speaking of, but dad was laughing. He turned around
and said " it is time to get moving." We went to the van, it was clean,
smelled good, and was air conditioned as well. The drive was about an
hour. When we got the place to do the zip line the line was very long.
Donald said, ' don't make the line be your problem, I will take care of
that-please just follow me." As we were walking pass the very long line
every one was watching my dad. He was the attraction of the day. Donald
walked to one of the tour guides and spoke to him. So we were assisted
with our gears and hiked to the first platform. It was the best
experience on the entire cruise. We then headed to the jungle resort to
have lunch. I was surprised that all who booked the zip line and the
cave tubing through the cruise line were having lunch under a roughly
built shed, and we who booked with a private operator were in the
comfortable restaurant. The waitresses were very nice and and the lunch
was rice and beans. Well put together.

Well, after lunch we headed to the cave. As we hiked through the rain
forest Donald did presentations on medicinal plants,Maya history, and
the significance of the cave to the Mayas. The cave were very dark, but
Donald issued us with head lamps. There were several large groups in
the cave, and Donald had us together while the larger groups looked
disorganized. Donald kept a very close eye on dad. He is old, but has a
big heart. My dad survived the adventure. Thanks to Donald. There is no
way I can thank you enough for giving my dad a great tour of the zip
line and the caves.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND HIS TEAM
His website: www.actionboysbelize.com

Amma Williams and family