Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic
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Actun Tunichil Muknal is a mysterious and beautiful portal to the ancient Maya and their traditions, ceremonies and spirituality. This cave system served as a ceremonial site where the Maya performed sacrifices and other ceremonies as they dealt with extreme and harsh conditions in times of drought.
Explore this lush area surrounded by beautiful jungles, and the cave entrance is traversed by swimming across a crystal clear spring fed pool. Spend 3 hours in the cave after hiking in through the rain forest. Here you will see stunning artifacts, altars and the crystallized skeletons of the sacrificed girl, The Crystal Maiden.
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellations only due to severe rain or flooding
Guests must wear appropriate (Closed toe) shoes for walking through jungle and water
Guests must bring a pair of socks for the dry chamber in the cave
Minimum height requirement is 40inches
Vegetarian meal option available upon request
Bring along a change of dry clothes to be worn after the tour. This is a wet tour.
Clothes to be worn for the tour needs to be modest to respect the cave. Clothing such as macaroni straps, bikini, shorts and sleeveless shirts for both male and females are not allowed.
Eco friendly bug repellent is optional (Apply only if needed)
No cameras/ electronics are allowed on the hike and/or on in the cave.
Bring along a water bottle. We will have water available to refill your bottles.
Have a good breakfast before the tour. Lunch will be late.
Tours are limited to 6 guests per guide. Larger groups (7+) will travel together while being assigned different guides.
Form of Identification (ID) is required at check-in
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
Atm Cave Belize (actun Tunichil Muknal)
Taking a journey into the Maya underworld at Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) or the “Cave of the Stone Sepulchre” for one of the most enlightening, epic and unique experiences of your life. Leave the world of the living behind as you venture into the heart of the ATM Cave with your licensed guide. Recently deemed the #1 Sacred Cave destination in the world by National Geographic, the ATM cave is not only beautiful geologically with its crystalline stalactites and stalagmites, but also historically, as is a natural museum of ancient Maya artifacts, as well as a sacred burial place. This is the final resting place of “Crystal Maiden,” an ancient Maya ceremonial victim, as well as the remains of 13 other sacrificed men, women and children. Your professional guides have led government officials, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, The British High Commission and US Embassy officials into the ATM Cave. This sacrificial site is accessed by a 45 minute drive from our office in San Ignacio.
Here we enter the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and park our vehicles at the ranger post. From this point on we are on foot, hiking through the jungle for approximately 45 minutes to the entrance of the cave. To access the cave we swim across a small spring- fed pool and wade into the dark underworld of the cave that allows us access the extensive underground maze of tunnels, passageways and chambers, climaxing in the ceremonial chamber housing stoneware, ceramics, the famed crystallized skeleton of the “Crystal Maiden”. We spend approximately 3 hours in the cave at the guidance of our experienced guides. We enter back into the jungle world and hike to our vehicles where we relax and enjoy a homemade picnic lunch with water and soft drinks before driving back to San Ignacio. Difficulty level: Moderate (involved some easy swimming and life jackets are provided for non-swimmers, who will also be escorted by our highly trained guide).
Bao gồm
Includes transportation to and from our office in San Ignacio
Explore the cave with an expert, specially licensed guide
Necessary equipment - Helmet, headlamps, Lifejackets
3-hour walking tour of cave system
Lunch with a drink
Hotel pickup and drop-off only if requested
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Actun Tunichil Muknal
Explore the Maya underworld, where the sounds of ancient bloodletting ceremonies still echo off the walls of the crystal Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (ATM). As featured in National Geographic!
Pickup included
Đánh giá
1.369 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Truly spectacular experience with swimming, wading and climbing! FUN!
Timo K,4 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Truly amazing experience! Stunning views with glimpses into the past. Unique cave exploration with swimming, wading and climbing. Tons of fun for the kids.
Once in a lifetime...
Amy L,3 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Once in a lifetime experience. It was fun and awe-inspiring. I would highly recommend. Our son is 10 and he absolutely loved it.
Unforgettable tour!
alexiamM4969MA,3 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I don’t even know where to start… the ATM Cave experience was honestly one of the most insane, magical, and unforgettable things I’ve ever done. From the moment you step into the jungle to literally swimming into the cave entrance, it already feels surreal. But what really made the whole experience next level was our guide, Richard. No exaggeration—he made everything come alive. The history, the Mayan rituals, every single detail… you’re not just walking through a cave, you feel like you’re stepping into another world. He was patient, knowledgeable, funny, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does. At no point did I feel unsafe, even climbing, swimming, or going through tight spaces. He guided us with so much confidence that you just trust the process completely. And then… reaching the sacred chambers. Speechless. There’s a moment where everything just goes quiet and you realize how special this place is. If you’re thinking about doing ATM Cave—DO IT. And if you can, go with Richard. It made all the difference. 11/10 experience. Still not over it. ¡Gracias Richard!
Coolest experience!
stephaniemgile,3 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Francis, was very knowledgeable about the geology of the area, the history of the Mayans and the local flora and fauna. He guided us carefully through the depths of the cave and over/under rocks. The rock formations were insane! Lunch afterward was delicious and everyone enjoyed themselves very much.
Amazing trip into the caves and back in time to Mayan history. Great for teenagers!
becca3773,3 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We just had he most amazing trip visiting with the ATM caves with our guide Richard. Mayawalk grouped us ( mum with to teen boys) with another family with teenagers and so it meant we were a small group and very similar in ability, wanting adventure, which Richard gave us! From the outset you are well looked after by the company. We had a punctual pick up from our lodge to take us into San Ignacio, where we met Richard and then were taken about an hour's drive to the start of the caves. Its a pleasant 30 minute walk through the jungle to the start of the cave, crossing three rivers to get there which is fun. The treck inside the cave is amazing- so much to see. You need a decent level of fitness and agility as you are climbing over boulders and rocks. You do have to swim a short distance to enter the cave and will enter water in the cave as well, but it's alot of fun. Richard pointed out a lot of interesting things about the cave oh the way. Eventually you reach the area where you see the Mayan relics and remains, which is amazing. It is busy in this bit but they do well to ensure you all get time to see everything. The route back was a lot of fun. Richard gave us a real adventure through tight passages and in pitch black at times, which the teenagers all loved! Excellent day out. I found the price expensive when booking but having done the tour can understand the cost given the unique experience and the need for a knowledgeable guide to take you there. Make sure you take old trainers- decent shoes are needed for the caving. We saw someone ij Crocs and am not sure how easy they will have found it to climb some of the rocks. You will get wet but you easily change once back after lunch.
Highly recommend
Relax634989,31 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This will likely be the highlight of our vacation. Richard was such a fantastic guide- super knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. It was an added bonus that he’s also an avid birder and was able to point out many birds along the hike and drive. I would definitely recommend them!
What a blast!
aligY906VM,31 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day with our group. Our tour guide was Juan Carlos who has been a guide for 26 yrs. He took his time and made our experience even better! We seemed to be the group having the most fun while also learning so much history. Our driver orvin kept our belongings safe. We had a great lunch by Saudi (?). You won’t regret this trip with Juan Carlos!
Amazing ATM
Manisha T,30 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00We had a great tour with MayaWalk to ATM. Our driver was great and our guide, Magdaleno was amazing. So full of knowledge and passionate about sharing it with his guests. Highly recommend them!
Great tour with Maya Walk Tours
BillSpeer82,28 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We booked our trip through Trip Advisor. The tour was provided by Maya Walk Tours. I highly recommend this tour for adventuresome people. The cave is amazing with lots of Mayan history. I also highly recommend Maya Walk Tours. The gear they provide, Petzl helmets, helmet lights, and white water rafting life jackets was superior to what I saw other tour company's provide their customers. Our tour guide was Christian, AKA Cris. He was knowledgeable, fun, and spoke perfect English. The only downside of Christian was he seemed very uptight in how he treated his customers. For example, why did he need to tell us at least 10 times to not take any rocks from the cave. In some sense, if feel like he was treating us like little children. Also, while walking between the yellow tape he told us don't step in the depressions, even though there were no artifacts there. Then in other areas between the yellow tape there were pottery shards clearly visitable. For this reason it made no sense to me about the, "don't step in the depressions between the yellow tape". He also jumped on the two brothers, a 21 year old and 25 year old brothers that were talking and joking around with each other. Completely unnecessary in my opinion. Otherwise he was a great tour guide.
Unforgettable experience
Bernd M,27 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00The ATM Cave is an unforgettable journey into another time. Absolutely safe and very well run by our guide Hugh from Mayawalk Tours. Highly recommended for people who love a little adventure.
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