Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour from San Ignacio
Overview
This is a unique ceremonial cave exploration tour, an experience of a lifetime! You get to immerse into this impressive cave system once used by the ancient Maya to perform sacrificial rituals. You will be accompanied by a professionally trained, licensed tour guide. To access this ceremonial site you swim, follow underground tunnels, passageways and burial chambers decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, and ancient clay pottery.
This tour begins at 8:00am and concludes around 3:00pm.
This tour begins at 8:00am and concludes around 3:00pm.
Inclusions
- Towels
- Park Entrance Fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Equipment
- Bottled water
- Lunch - Lunch and refreshments are included. Do let us know if there are any dietary restrictions or preferences we should know about.
What to expect
ATM Cave is located within the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. It's located approximately one hour drive south east of San Ignacio Town in the Teakettle Village. A thirty minute hike through jungle trails and river crossings will bring you to the entrance of the cave. A short swim, approximately 15 feet allows access to “Xibalba” the Maya underworld. From here you will be guided by your headlamp, navigating your way through the cave to the main plaza, where burial chambers can be found. Along the way you will learn about the sacrificial ceremonies that took place in this sacred place thousands of years ago. Intact calcified remains, ancient artifacts and altars where Maya leaders would make blood offerings, tell the story of what once took place. You will return to your hotel or resort mid-afternoon with stories to tell of your adventure and memories to last a lifetime.
Stop At:
• Actun Tunichil Muknal, Tea Kettle Village Belize
Sample Menu
• Belizean BBQ Chicken - BBQ Chicken, served with the traditional Belizean Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Flour Tortillas, and Cole Slaw.
Stop At:
• Actun Tunichil Muknal, Tea Kettle Village Belize
Sample Menu
• Belizean BBQ Chicken - BBQ Chicken, served with the traditional Belizean Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Flour Tortillas, and Cole Slaw.
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 (two) people per booking is required
- Not recommended for children shorter than 40" in height.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or the option to do a different tour (surcharges may apply)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
IanP3162
August 2022
Did the ATM Cave with Cayo Inland Expeditions and had a great time. Would highly recommend it. The guides were great, lunch was delicious, and Reuben in the office was very friendly and helpful.
Did the ATM Cave with Cayo Inland Expeditions and had a great time. Would highly recommend it. The guides were great, lunch was delicious, and Reuben in the office was very friendly and helpful.camillao683
May 2023
We did cave tubing, Tikal, and ATM cave with Cayo Inland Expeditions and they were all amazing! Our group was 6 people and we had basically a private tour for everything but ATM cave. We loved all the guides, Onil had so much knowledge and got our sense of humor, Willie in Tikal knew everything a...
We did cave tubing, Tikal, and ATM cave with Cayo Inland Expeditions and they were all amazing! Our group was 6 people and we had basically a private tour for everything but ATM cave. We loved all the guides, Onil had so much knowledge and got our sense of humor, Willie in Tikal knew everything and got excited when we asked questions, and Hector in ATM cave was so patient and helpful with my 73 year old mother that everyone made it through an intense, otherworldly experience. Id recommend this tour company to anyone! Pick up right at our airbnb, the lunches were all tasty and they were able to get me a vegan meal every time, and the tours were beautiful, fun, and we learned so much about the Mayan culture and what it's like to live and work in Belize. Go to Cayo and experience the jungle and all the hidden cave gems!B5241LCnancya
March 2023
The beauty of the natural formations inside the cave was breathtaking! Not surprised National Geographic rates it top cave. Strenuous adventure - but worth it! Great lunch afterwards.
The beauty of the natural formations inside the cave was breathtaking! Not surprised National Geographic rates it top cave. Strenuous adventure - but worth it! Great lunch afterwards.mayam423
September 2023
My guides were amazing! Very knowledgeable about the history of the area, kind and very patient as I was slow moving. They went above and beyond.
My guides were amazing! Very knowledgeable about the history of the area, kind and very patient as I was slow moving. They went above and beyond.michelle20002
June 2023
Hector our guide and frankly guardian of Mayan antiquities and Gizelle our fearless driver were nothing short of fantastic. Gizelle made the drive easy and Hector made the ATM tour enlightening, safe and respectful as possible. Let me explain, within feet of one's shoe there exist intact, irrep...
Hector our guide and frankly guardian of Mayan antiquities and Gizelle our fearless driver were nothing short of fantastic. Gizelle made the drive easy and Hector made the ATM tour enlightening, safe and respectful as possible. Let me explain, within feet of one's shoe there exist intact, irreplaceable, and invaluable artifacts from the Mayan culture. Hector not only helped us appreciate their meaning but also the responsibility we as visitors have to ensure their safety and longevity. All the while we were entertained, educated and frankly thrilled at the beauty and majesty of ATM. Be prepared to be submerged in water, navigate tight spaces, climb over slippery rocks, LISTEN to your guide as they will keep you safe and in awe of what you see. Most importantly have your mind BLOWN by the complexity and awesomeness you will experience.darikaf2023
October 2023
A wonderful experience start to finish. The communication was excellent, everything went smoothly, fantastic guides, tasty lunch - couldn't have asked for more! We did both the ATM Tour and the Tikal Day Tour.
A wonderful experience start to finish. The communication was excellent, everything went smoothly, fantastic guides, tasty lunch - couldn't have asked for more! We did both the ATM Tour and the Tikal Day Tour.