A.T.M Cave (Actun Tunichil Muknal) from Caye caulker
Description
Your journey starts from the island (Caye Caulker) by sea on San Pedro Belize Express water ferry or by air on Maya Island Air; the choice is yours. . Our guides will meet you upon mainland arrival in Belize City. From here, it’s a 90-minute drive in air-conditioned comfort until your arrival at the ranger outpost. Here, our guides will provide you with a helmet, headlamp, and life jacket if needed. When geared up, it’s now time to hike, wade and swim the sacrificial Mayan underworld of the ATM. There’s 3 river crossing and a 30-minute hike, which will bring you to an hourglass entrance. From here, the cave system spans approximately 3 miles with stalactites, stalagmites, jarring boulders and fresh water streams from ankle to waist deep. The cavern ends with the main chamber where the calcified to sparkling crystallized remains of the “Crystal Maiden” lays, believed to be the skeleton frame of a young woman who was sacrificed in a bloodletting ceremony to the “gods”.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the Stone Sepulcher) dubbed by National Geography as the top sacred cave to explore in the world; should be on your bucket list!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi, North Front Street, Belize City, Belize
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
This is a MUST Do tour, quite possibly the best experience I have ever had on a tour. Absolutely amazing, challenging, educational, awe inspiring. The guides are amazing. Worth the money
Wow—thank you for such an incredible review! We’re honored to hear this was possibly the best tour experience you’ve ever had. That truly means the world to us! Our team works hard to make every adventure exciting, educational, and unforgettable, and we’re so glad it all came together for you. From the challenges to the awe-inspiring moments, it sounds like you embraced it all—and we love that! On behalf of everyone at Private Belize Adventure, thank you for the high praise and recommendation. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime for more amazing memories!
