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
1.217 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Best/Top Experience in Belize
Norma G,,10 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00This is a must do for anyone visiting Belize. Full of Mayan history and best cave exploration! Watershoes must be running shoe type to handle sharp rocks.
Highly Recommend ATM Tour.
stevepG4716BB,,8 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00ONE of the best tours I have taken. History, informative, moderate physically demanding, excellent guide, driver, and food. Overall highly recommend going to the ATM with MayaWalk Tours. (NO I am not a paid sponsor, lol) Expensive but worth it!
Amazing and fun adventure!
Avi K,,8 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00The highlight of my trip! I went with my teenage son, and he and I both loved this. The cave journey is amazing - sometimes in calf-deep water, sometimes in chest-deep water, sometimes in large caverns, sometimes in narrow passageways. Our guide was fantastic - very professional, helpful, and nice. This was very engaging and adventurous, without ever feeling unsafe. There were two younger girls, maybe age 12ish and 9ish, in our group - they had a great sense of adventure and had fun as well (with that said, my wife, who sometimes feels unsteady on slippery ground, and my daughter, who can experience anxiety in challenging situations, both decided to skip this, and that was the right call). Very fun and memorable. The whole trip was well organized, and the lunch afterward was good after expending energy in the cave.
Exceptional tour company that gives back to conservation! Look no further and book with Mayawalk!
Jennifer P,,7 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Five stars aren’t enough to describe how incredible this tour was! Our guide Christian was incredibly knowledgeable and led us through the entire experience with professionalism, courtesy and many laughs along the way. The ATM itself is a BREATHTAKING experience from start to finish - with several exciting twists, but was made so much better with an experienced guide. We also learned that Mayawalk gives a portion of their proceeds to support conservation efforts which made us even happier to have booked with them. This company is a no-brainer! Look no further and book with them for an amazing experience that gives back to the beautiful country of Belize.
Favorite experience in Belize
Tourist33067602470,,4 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This tour company was fantastic and you absolutely should book with them for this and other tours you are considering in the country. They donate some of their profits to conservation and the guides are so knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. This was our favorite experience on our honeymoon and one of the most unique experiences I've ever had! Really incredible. My tip is to make sure you have an extra day or two in the area around when you book this in case of weather. Tours on the day before ours and after ours were cancelled (with the opportunity to reschedule) because of rain so if you have too tight of a timeline, you might miss it!!
Good adventure with teen boys!
AMY M,,4 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Well informed guides who knew the history well. Strenuous experience, very worth it. Guides were helpful in navigating and knew how to handle teen boy energy. Food was delicious. The only thing to note is that you are divided into groups of 6 with a guide, so if you are a larger group be prepared to split up. We didn’t know that going in and I think it’s worth sharing.
Must do!
carrieg2026,,4 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our cave tour with Mayawalk. Hugh was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and energetic throughout the whole tour. We learned some of the history during the walk up to the cave, and he was very patient with everyone in our group within the cave managing the different obstacles and skill levels. If you are able to make this tour work with your schedule, definitely do it. It was well worth it and we would consider doing it again next time we visit! Since no cameras are allowed in the cave he sent us pictures after the tour (from when they were) which were fun to look at that evening at dinner.
Other worldly immersive breathtaking tour
brenaf2026,,3 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was one of the best I've had in my entire life. All day journey deep into the jungle cave to see ancient artifacts and human remains amongst breathtaking cave stalactite and stalagmite creations. We waded through Three refreshing refreshing Rivers before getting to the entrance. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable as he was the owner of Maya walk tours and had been leading these tours for over 28 years. Seemed like we were entering another planet when going into the cave. We were in water most of the time at varying depths and current speeds which was really fun. The tour guides made sure to give us a heads up and assistance all along the way so we felt safe. It was truly amazing to see all the artifacts and human remains up in the chambers. A truly unique experience that brought me so much intrigue for the Mayan civilization. I would absolutely recommend this tour to the adventure who wants to be immersed in the historical experience in all the ways.
Great Family and friends activity combining, Fun, Physical and Historical mix
sboisset,,2 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I have the tens to visit the ATM caves in Ines show with my daughter of 13 years old. It was a great experience mix of cultural information physical and fun tour guide took us in Saint Elena after 1 Hour Dr. to the ATM cave you start with a walk of roughly 45 minutes Beautiful and easy ride crossing three rivers and then go within the cave for a couple of hours not difficult yet super thrilling. The guides are very well trained and give you lots of information about the cave and it’s used by the Mayas. We really enjoyed it and would love to go with all the family and friends on our trip. You are back in Saint by 2 PM after a lunch served by the guide. The tour are pricey yet. It includes a guide for almost half day entrance drive and food.
Wow!
florianlX5699GR,,2 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! What an experience! Juan Carlos was probably the best guide we ever had while travelling. Very professional and caring company. 100% recommendation.
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