ATM Cave Tour: Explore Maya Artifacts

Explore ATM Cave’s ancient secrets with Ruwa Travels. Swim, trek, and discover Maya artifacts in a personalized, impactful adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Ignacio - Start your day with a hotel pick-up in San Ignacio, the vibrant center of western Belize. Meet your guide and embark on a picturesque drive through the lush Cayo District.
    What to bring
  • Closed-toe shoes with a good grip (will get wet)
  • Swimsuit (worn under a t-shirt and shorts) – dress modestly
  • Socks (required for the dry…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Equipment for tour (Lifevests, helmets, headlights)
  • Knowledgeable and professional Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Travel back in time with the renowned Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, celebrated as the top Sacred Cave globally by National Geographic. Embark on a full-day excursion from San Ignacio, where you’ll navigate jungle paths, ford rivers, and swim through subterranean corridors where history and nature converge. Led by our skilled, certified guides,…

Location
Benge's Store
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shawn_s
Apr 21, 2026
This was definitely an... - This was definitely an experience of a lifetime amount of history that we were able to get so close to in our guide. Erik was a pleasure. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable. I would rate this experience a 12 out of 10.
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Allison_l
Apr 5, 2026
Bernadine is the BEST - Bernadine was AMAZING! As soon as we started the walk to the caves, she is so knowledgeable and it felt like we were listening to a podcast or audio book with how well she explained the history of the region. Then in the cave she did such a remarkable job of making sure we felt safe and described all that was to be seen. The tour never felt rushed and she truly made it a wonderful experience.
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Matthew_l
Mar 31, 2026
Amazing experience but not for everyone. - This is a somewhat physical trip. There is a hike to the cave entrance with 3 water crossings along the way. You are on foot and the water can get about chest high for an average adult. You are equipt with a helmet, headlamp and life jacket and there are ropes to guide you across the water. Then the entrance of the cave is accessed by swimming or wading in water before you begin your roughly 90 min tour of the cave. There is some mild climbing and wading through the water as you move deeper into the cave. Your guide will point out points of interest along the way. There is a lot of information to take in along the way and lots of history about the Mayan artifacts and remains found in the cave. All very interesting and fun to learn about as you twist your way through the cave. I have been in several other caves but this Good experience is unique as you are guided through certain areas of the cave and climbing across other parts to access all of the point of interest. Very unique and differ them all of the other caves I have been in before. You are required to have a guide in order to access the game. They were all well trained and well educated about the cave itself and keep safety and reservation of the cave as a top priority. If you like adventure and something that's a little off the beaten path. This is a great experience. Very unique.
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Ryanby3013iy
Mar 30, 2026
ATM Tour 👌 - Great experience! James was excellent. Geology, mythology, philosophy, human history… and (wet, dark, tight, beautiful) caving, oh my! Be sure to book the first available tour of the day as the site gets crowded, slow and more touristy / less magical as the day goes on!
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Garykv7046yo
Feb 19, 2026
Great Guide, Food was good - Great experience. Highly Recommend
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Marriann_h
Feb 10, 2026
Better than we imagined... - Better than we imagined or expected! Giselle was an incredible tour guide. She was very informative and passionate. A great investment. Highly recommend!
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Laurawilliams_33
Dec 12, 2025
An amazing trip and a memorable experience! - Ruwa helped me and my husband plan a 7-day Belize trip and they did an amazing job from start to finish. They customized the entire package for us and took care of everything, including a beachfront hotel and all our transportation/shuttles. The attention to detail really showed. We never had to worry about anything, everything just flowed. We had such a great time in Belize! We loved being immersed in the culture, trying local foods (like delicious pupusas!), and exploring beautiful sights. The highlight of our trip was definitely the ATM cave tour. It was one of the most unique things we have ever done. I loved the mix of hiking through the jungle and swimming into the cave. Seeing the ancient artifacts still in place and learning about the Maya culture made it feel like stepping into another world. Our guide, Akim, was very knowledgable and explained a lot about the history that made the experience all the more interesting and special. Phones weren't allowed at the ATM cave but the team shared some pictures with us after. Throughout the trip, our coordinator Maya stayed in touch with us and was so friendly and quick to respond. She checked in on us, helped with any questions we had, and made sure everything was running smoothly. I would definitely recommend Ruwa Travels and we already plan on using them again for our next visit to Belize.
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Edmond_s
Nov 7, 2025
Absolutely incredible... - Absolutely incredible experience! Our guide, Akim, was both knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We loved learning about the history of the Mayan culture and the cave offerings, but the real thrill was the adventure itself — swimming through cave waters, crossing rivers, climbing rocks, and squeezing through tight passages. Truly unforgettable! The only downside, understandably, is that phones aren’t allowed — so you can’t capture the adventure on camera.
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Suzanneb1731
Nov 1, 2025
Unforgettable adventure with an amazing guide! - Had an amazing day! I would recommend this tour to everyone. Our guide James was so kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about the Maya cave system. He took plenty of time to tell us about the ideology, geology, and archaeology. We learned a lot, which really helped us understand what we were looking at. There were a few challenging parts, but everything was very doable. Truly an adventure!
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Ellen_m
Apr 28, 2026
Great guide, not so great company - Our guide Eric was the BEST: he took his time, showed us things we didn't see other tours getting (like turning the red light on to experience the cave in a different way, and turning the green laser on in the dark to show us how the glowstone reflects and lights up the whole cave). What we didn't like (that was beyond Eric's control): the company, Ruwa, said that it wouldn't pick what's up from our hotel, which is located in San Ignacio; instead we had to pay for parking down near the cayo welcome center. Most important: the company doesn't supply water!!! Every other tour company does. So, the guide they chose was amazing (we would tour with him again) but the company itself we would avoid.
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From $145
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).