A MUST DO...amazing... - Incredible...one of the best adventures of a lifetime....and im an adventerous 70 yr.old. fascinating and unique the knowledge and obvious passion of our guide MIGUEL made it a master class for us amateurs. I cannot recommend this enough...so enjoyable. Delicious and fresh lunch awaited us and we were treated like royalty. You MUST be fairly fit and flexible....can climb a bit and still be bold...lol. it was so worth it..

Amazing Experience Exploring the ATM Caves! - My partner and I had a wonderful experience exploring the Actun Tunichil Muknal caving site with Belize Caving Expeditions! The caves are located about an hour drive from San Ignacio, and our tour guide Cisco picked us up right up the street from our hotel. Upon arrival, we were divided into groups and taken on a guided hike through the jungle to reach the caves. My partner and I were lucky enough to stay with Cisco for our caving experience in a small group with two other couples. Cisco did a wonderful job explaining the history of the Mayan civilization and educating our group on various cultural practices and beliefs of the Mayan people. He pointed out interesting flora and fauna on the hike, and interesting geological formations in the caves. He also did a great job of ensuring our safety inside the caves whether we were swimming through tunnels or climbing over rock formations. Although it is unfortunate no cameras are allowed inside the caves, the caves are beautiful and it was very interesting seeing and learning about Mayan artifacts and remains firsthand. This is a must-see while visiting San Ignacio and 100% worth the money. I would highly recommend booking with Belize Caving Expeditions for your experience!

A great lifetime experience - Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave I had my doubts about going for a tour of this cave, but our guide, Francisco (Cisco) Itza, prepared us very well. At the parking/staging area we were issued life jackets and helmets with lights, which were essential. We had packed our scuba flashlights, but forgot to bring them on the excursion. I think they would have been brighter than the headlamps, but we may not have been allowed to bring them. We hiked for about 40-minutes on an often muddy path and crossed ‘refreshing’ Roaring River three times, which involved holding onto a rope and walking in chest-high water. At the second staging site, a short walk before the mouth of the cave, Cisco went over safety information and the history of the Mayas’ association with the cave. We swam into the cave single file behind Cisco. He instructed us where to touch for balance (three points of contact). We waded in knee-high to chest-high moving water, occasionally swimming, sometimes bending over, and even crawling. We stopped to see geologic formations in process, ones that are dormant due to no recent water contact, and inactive ones that are no longer touched by water. As we progressed further into the cave, Cisco explained that the Mayans had traveled deeper and deeper into the underworld to appeal to their deities when their offerings closer to the cave mouth had not brought rain. The further in, the more gruesome the sacrifices. At the farthest point were human remains, the result of ‘sacrifices’. The way back was fast because we were going with the river’s current and didn’t make any stops. I have all confidence in Cisco, a real pro and a fountain of information that he received first hand. He lives in a Mayan community at the base of the Xunantunich ruin. He is a Mestizo (mix)—his father is a Yucatec Mayan and his mother is a Guatemalan of Spanish decent. His grandfather was a spelunker who mapped the caves in Belize and took young Cisco as his assistant. This is a remarkable experience —exhilarating and educational. This is not Disneyland. It’s one of my top five. Thank you Cisco and Belize Caving Expeditions!

Amazing journey into ATM - Amazing journey into ATM. Definitely a highlight of our visit to Belize. The trip through the caves requires certain degree of agility and strength to be able to navigate through some of the tight spaces. Make sure to bring a set of dry clothes for after your visit as you will get wet in the caves.

Read & Be Amazed - Being Fit REALLY matters! Our guide Patrick Warrior is a champion! - This was truly amazing, and the most difficult experience ever - your fitness level matters and being informed of what to expect is important. You will be challenged I think no matter your lifestyle/age...I would dress differently for the adventure now that I have lived it. I'd wear long sleeves, and long leggings as part of the bathing suit because you will be climbing, stretching, scrunching, slipping, and sliding like you've probably never done before except when you were a little kid. So being flexible is important and wearing footwear/like swimwear is really helpful/like even sneakers would have been my choice if I knew before, also, you will be in sock feet (I thought for 20 ft in the sacred area) NOPE, a long trek/climbing with wet/socks/rocks, etc. so I'd recommend thick good socks/or 2 pairs as the wet/rocks and climbing is a trip you'll remember forever. Our Guide was remarkable, and so instrumental in the entire experience, Patrick Warrior, made this the most amazing adventure the entire day....he was surefooted, really brilliant, filled with fabulous people skills, yet so chill, AND gave us all an experience to remember all our lives. I'm forever grateful to Patrick for making sure that I could complete the trip, I had doubts and his skill, knowledge and manner of handling a group was so impressive, he was in the know the entire time....I am so proud that we did the trip! It is difficult to describe what you will do -- 3/4 mile into the dark/cold water/very wet sometimes, super small/areas - finding ways to get up/over/through will challenge most everyone. So, make sure you are comfortable going beyond, don't mind getting wet/and like working and trusting other people you just met. If you have any health issues, physical challenges esp. legs/arms and strength...this is not for you - I'd say having a really strong fitness level will make this a mind blowing day. Be prepared!

Spelunking to Mayan underworld - Not the best tour van but once you get to the park and on the trail, it was awesome! We had Dr. Rafael as our guide and we couldn’t have been luckier. A hearty hot lunch of roast chicken and rice, guava juice and salsa waited for us.

Amazing Experience - We visited ATM and our guide was Eduardo. This was the highlight of our trip. Not only was the entire cave experience mind blowing, Eduardo was a fantastic guide. With his knowledge of the Mayan culture, animals and plants, the cave and any other question we could ask. He made our trip

Don’t miss out and bring… - This was one of the best things we did in all of Belize. The tour picked us up from our hotel and drove to the cave. We did a short flat hike to the cave entrance, crossing a river 3 times. Inside the cave system we walked, swam and climbed. The cave system is HUGE. We had a wonderful guide named Patrick. He was amazingly knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and the Maya culture. He was very patient and an excellent guide. After the hike back to the vehicle we were served a local lunch of rice and beans, chicken, chips and salsa, and juice. Water was also provided during the trip. You will need to wear shoes, I’d recommend closed-toe, and bring a second pair, to stay dry and wear home. I wore a swimsuit but was told to change to shorts or pants. This was a great recommendation because you slide around on rocks and having the extra protection was helpful. You’ll need a second set of clothes to change into after lunch because you’ll get wet from head to toe and you explore the cave. You do not need money or water bottles or food if you eat before the start of the excursion. Don’t miss out on this amazing adventure. You will learn so much and have so much fun!!

WORTH IT - Walk down was easy. the cave was wet. Was a little more active than expected. absolutely worth it. Beautiful. Food is made right at the end of the tour. Very good.

Wonderful hike but could be less crowded - Lovely hike. The final cave was a let down but the experience made up for it . Tour operator took us there and assigned us to a different guide. Each guide can have max 8 people . Guide Manuel was excellent but the helmets and life vests could be better . Cave was crowded and they should limit visitors . Added extra one hour due to crowding in the cave . Food served for lunch was good. They rushed us a bit when we got to the start of the tour I felt. They should have a photograph taken for each group at the beginning of the tour so we all have a keepsake . Does not matter which company you go with . Experience is the same ,. All the guides seemed to be doing a good job