Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave: An Exquisite Maya Ceremonial Site

Explore the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, a captivating Maya ceremonial site filled with artifacts and sacrificial remains. Swim, wade, and climb through this wet cave to discover the Crystal Maiden, a preserved skeleton of a sacrificed teenage girl.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Actun Tunichil Muknal - Take a journey into the Mayan underworld at Actun Tunichil Muknal, or the

cave of the Stone Sepulchre, will be 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.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) is renowned as one of the most remarkable Maya ceremonial caverns discovered to date. In active use during the early classic era around 300-600AD, a tour of the ATM involves navigating through an underground river, surmounting and ducking beneath a multitude of rocks, eventually leading to the main chamber.
The intrinsic…

Location
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Tea Kettle Village,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hilaryk863
Jan 17, 2026
A Must-Do Experiece - An incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience! From the river crossings (3 going there, then 3 back), to swimming into the entrance, hiking through passages, and climbing into caverns to see remnants of Mayan beliefs - amazing! My kids (youngest is 10) had no trouble with the tour. We never felt claustrophobic or unsafe. The only disappointing thing was that cameras weren’t allowed - which was understandable since dropped cameras have damaged some of the remains. However, when I try to explain it, I can’t explain it in a way for others to wrap their heads around it! The only suggestion I have for the tour company (that partnered with Get to Know Belize Tours) would be to stagger groups more so that it doesn’t get so congested by the upper chamber.
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Kellyak6478ru
Dec 29, 2025
Must do Belize Adventure! - We used Get to Know Belize Adventures to help plan excursions for our destination wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The memories created through these adventures will forever make our wedding incredibly special for both us and our guests. The company is super nice, easy to work with, and very accommodating throughout the planning process. The ATM Cave was truly an exceptional experience and a definite highlight. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the entire tour both informative and enjoyable. The experience itself is a perfect mix of hiking, swimming, and exploring. You’re provided with a helmet with a light and a life vest, which made everything feel safe and well-organized. A helpful tip: definitely wear swim socks if your feet are sensitive, as you’ll be walking barefoot in protected areas where shoes aren’t allowed. Also, phones and cameras are not permitted due to past incidents where artifacts were damaged—something we really appreciated, as it shows how seriously they take preservation. This is an absolute must-do while you’re in Belize. It’s unlike any other experience you’ll ever have, and we are so grateful to Get to Know Belize Adventures for making it such a memorable part of our wedding celebration. Highly recommend!
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922gizellek
Mar 30, 2025
ATM Cave Tour - This was an amazing experience. Would suggest doing this as your last adventure, as it was the best. We did a lot of exploring in Belize. Everything was fantastic. However, the ATM cave tour topped the list. We are not a "lounge about" couple. We love exploring and hiking the tough trails. It's a good workout of muscles you probably don't use that often (unless you are a regular spelunker). Fernando was our guide. He was great. He knew his history and knew the cave system. He had a dry sense of humor that complemented his serious approach to navigating the cave. Very much appreciated our guide. Highly, highly recommend this tour if you step foot in Belize!
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1mntraveler
Feb 25, 2024
A must do while in Belize! - This was an amazing experiment for my family! Be prepared to be slightly challenged with swimming, climbing and some hiking. You cannot bring any cameras or phones or anything with you and once you are there, you will understand why. My entire family enjoyed the whole experience and to see and get so close to the remaining artifacts was extremely cool! Do not hesitate to book with the crew at Get To Know Belize! They are an amazing family that is focused on making your vacation extra special!
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Jess
Jan 13, 2024
An experience we’ll NEVER forget! - This experience was definitely a highlight on our first trip to Belize. Swimming and climbing through the caves as the ancient Maya did was truly mind blowing. The caves themselves are just magnificent. When you reach the chamber where all of the remains are, you will need to pinch yourself - it’s INSANE how everything has been naturally preserved! Thanks to our experienced guide Edward for safely leading us through and sharing the amazing history of the ATM caves. Lunch is super delicious too! Make sure you grab breakfast or a snack before leaving Hopkins, because it’s a late lunch after a LONG day of physical activity/driving.
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Doha_i
Jan 11, 2022
ATM: most intriguing - The whole experience was exhilarating. The hike to the cave involved crossing the river 3 times (swimming and walking). One enters the cave swimming and the fun starts. Manuvering the cave, squeezing between tiny pathways and crevices, in and out of the water. Then seeing the Mayan ritual site. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informed us of the history as well as the geology of the cave.
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Juutiii
Apr 25, 2021
Exhilarating, amazing, once in a lifetime must do!!! - Lots of reviews on the ATM cave, definitely worth the hype. Filled with river crossings, climbing up boulders with it in caves, seeing human remains, with the occasional snake sighting and shimmying through crevices while submerged almost neck deep underwater — definitely the most exciting activity ice ever been on. No cameras were allowed by policy so cant share the incredible views.. but believe the hype. If you only have time for one activity let this be the one. Our tour guide was Edward, and not only was he extremely experienced and knowledgeable, but our day was filled with laughs and awesome stories. As for our experience with get to know belize adventures, they were very communicative and helpful. Our driver Greg was amazing, and we ended up booking multiple tours with them during our vacation!
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Klmen
Feb 21, 2020
Intense tour! - super fun for the adventurist - Literally crawling through tight spaces in a dark cave, often in water, sometimes up to your neck! Be aware of how intense this tour is, as it's definitely not for everyone. We had a group of very adventurous young adults, plus two teens and two older adults, and they all said it was an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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From $260
up to 14 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).