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Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour: An Exploration into Maya's Ceremonial Site
4.8
67 Ratings
San Ignacio
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, a sacred Maya ceremonial site. Swim, crawl, and explore underground tunnels, burial chambers, and ancient artifacts.
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, a sacred Maya ceremonial site. Swim, crawl, and explore underground tunnels, burial chambers, and ancient artifacts.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal - Situated within the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, ATM Cave is about an hour’s drive southeast of San Ignacio Town, near Teakettle Village. A 30-minute trek through jungle paths and river crossings leads to the cave’s entrance. A brief swim of around 15 feet grants access to “Xibalba,” the Maya underworld….
- ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal - Situated within the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, ATM Cave is about an hour’s drive southeast of San Ignacio Town, near Teakettle Village. A 30-minute trek through jungle paths and river crossings leads to the cave’s entrance. A brief swim of around 15 feet grants access to “Xibalba,” the Maya underworld. Guided by a headlamp, visitors navigate through the cave to the main plaza, where burial chambers are located. Throughout the journey, they will learn about the sacrificial ceremonies that occurred in this sacred site thousands of years ago. The cave holds intact calcified remains, ancient artifacts, and altars where Maya leaders performed blood offerings, all narrating the history of past events. Visitors will return to their hotel or resort by mid-afternoon, carrying stories of their adventure and memories to cherish for a lifetime.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Park Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Equipment
- Bottled water
- Towels
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Park Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Equipment
- Bottled water
- Towels
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Belizean BBQ Chicken - BBQ Chicken, served with the traditional Belizean Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Flour Tortillas, and Cole Slaw.
- Belizean BBQ Chicken - BBQ Chicken, served with the traditional Belizean Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Flour Tortillas, and Cole Slaw.
Additional Information
Embark on an unparalleled adventure exploring ceremonial caves, a truly unforgettable encounter! You will have the opportunity to delve into this astonishing cave network that was formerly utilized by ancient Maya for performing sacrifices. A professionally qualified, licensed guide will accompany you. The journey to this sacred ground involves…
Embark on an unparalleled adventure exploring ceremonial caves, a truly unforgettable encounter! You will have the opportunity to delve into this astonishing cave network that was formerly utilized by ancient Maya for performing sacrifices. A professionally qualified, licensed guide will accompany you. The journey to this sacred ground involves swimming, navigating subterranean passages, walkways, and funerary vaults adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, and old clay earthenware.
The tour initiates at 8:00am and rounds off around 3:00pm.
- 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
- 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)
- Not available for children shorter than 40” in height.
Location
Cayo Inland Expeditions
#15 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Town
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(67 Ratings)
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Cheryl_c
Apr 23, 2026
You won’t regret it! - Wayne was our driver for the day and he was great! He provided us with information and entertainment on the drive. My kids loved him!
Hector was our guide for the tour! He was also top-notch. Full of information and dad jokes. He engaged our kids and encouraged them through the cave. There was a party of two who was with our group- the woman was in her 60s/70s and some impaired mobility. Hector encouraged her to join the cave exploration when she wanted to sit it out. He helped her over and through every obstacle we came upon.
Lunch afterwards was also SO GOOD! I would encourage everyone to book their tour with this group!
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Angela_h
Apr 14, 2026
Loved it ! - Myself, my 20 yr old, and my 17 yr old, all agree that this was one of the BEST tours that we have ever done! EVER! And we travel a lot! The water is warm, and the caverns are extensive, gorgeous, intriguing and safe. We saw kids as young as around 8-10 and they loved it too. The guides are knowledgeable about the history, stories, ruins and geology of the area and create a memorable narrative about the Mayan culture of way-back-when. We went early in the morning and I really recommend this! As we were coming out, it was getting quite busy with groups coming in. It isn't that strenuous, but there is a little bit of climbing over rocks and a few places where you have to squat and walk a few steps. That's it. I've got a bad knee and back and it was fine. The guides tell you Exactly where your right hand goes, your left hand, your right foot, then left foot... so there is no guessing. HIGHLY recommend! If you remember, I'll bet the guides could use a pair of new socks as a fun, extra part of their tip. And, bonus - Excellent Lunch too!
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Brittany
Apr 13, 2026
Highlight of our vacation - This was the highlight of our trip to Belize. My husband and I brought our 11-year-old and this was everyone's favorite excursion. Dimas was a wonderful guide and the tour was fascinating and exciting.
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Margaretka8012ym
Mar 17, 2026
great experience - We had a wonderful experience. We were picked up from our hotel as promised on time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and lunch was delicious. One thing I wish were done better is to match the groups based on physical abilities. This should be a part of the registration process for such a physically demanding activity. We had a young girl who was not physically prepared at all, nor dressed for it (she was wearing a long cape with a hood). Will be back with the family, but next time we will ask for a private group.
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Alicia_f
Mar 8, 2026
Dimas you are AWESOME! - This was truly the most incredible experience we have ever had! What a honor to walk in Mayan foot steps and experience the sacredness of the cave. Our guide Dimas was AMAZING!! He was a wealth of knowledge, excellent in guiding us safely through the cave and we truly enjoyed our conversations with him. 10/10 recommend!
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58sarip
Feb 27, 2026
Magical, strenuous and wet - Hector is a real professional. He was careful, friendly, patient and knowledgeable. The tour is physically challenging and very wet.
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F2664pkwilliamm
Feb 21, 2026
ATM great experience - Excellent tour. A spectacular cave in which you swim, hike, crawl, and squeeze through tight areas to view huge underground caverns and thousands of actual Mayan artifacts, including bowls and bones. Hector, our guide was very knowledgeable, and helped us get through the cave every step of the way. Towels, helmets, headlights, water, and life preservers are provided, as well as a huge delicious lunch.
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Sea-moon-e
Feb 3, 2026
best experience - Thank you for an incredible great day at the ATM caves. Everything was organized perfectly from pick up to lunch. The friendliness and expertise of drivers and guides were outstanding and made our tour one of the best experiences in Belize.
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Mike_henders
Jan 27, 2026
Adventure & informative! - We had a great tour to the ATM cave. The pickup process was on time and everything went to schedule. We arrived to the cave around 8am which was fantastic as we were ahead of the other groups. We felt very safe doing this tour and we learnt a lot.
Some parts were a bit tricky/physical but it really is suited to most fitness levels/abilities.
I would book through these guys again!
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Patriciapv2481jy
Jan 24, 2026
A travel trifecta! - Mayan history, geology and adventure! The ATM experience is exhilerating, and we highly recommend Cayo Inland services, who provided an excellent guide, Hector, whose knowledge and expertise made the day interesting and safe, and a jovial and attentive driver, Wayne, who made sure it all came together as needed. Good advice from Ruben at the office in town to go early and beat the crowds. A must-do in San Ignacio.
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