About this experience
The ATM Cave is one of the most historical sights in the world. It is an incredibly beautiful underground world filled with glittering stalactites and stalagmites.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Guide
Plan an Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour in Belize, including advance booking, physical requirements, costs, equipment, access rules, and what to expect from the full-day adventure.
What is included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Gratuities
- Towels
Itinerary and highlights
- Located a short drive from our office in southern Belize, the tour begins with a drive to the ranger post in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve.
- From there, proceed on foot, hiking through the jungle for approximately 45 minutes, crossing three jungle streams along the way with your Belizean tour guide.
- Once at the mouth of the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, swim across a spring-fed pool, using a rope for guidance.
- And then the adventure truly begins, wading through the knee-high water until a network of vast tunnels, chambers, and passageways is reached.
- Only after climbing up and into a remote ledge deep in the rear of the cave will you reach the sacred chamber once used by Mayan priests.
- The ceremonial chamber still contains pottery, obsidian objects, bowls that once contained food offerings, and the famous skeleton of the Crystal Maiden. It takes approximately three hours to explore everything in this cave.
- After exiting the cave, there will be a return hike through the jungle followed by a delicious picnic lunch.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- UNTAME BELIZE
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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