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 included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • All fees and taxes covered
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.

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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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