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Full-Day Tour to the ATM Cave: A Sacred Cave for Ancient Mayas 20% OFF

Location Placencia, Belize
$932
$1,165
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The full-day tour to Actun Tunichil Muknal, located in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, offers a unique glimpse into the ancient Maya civilization. This adventure combines breathtaking nature with rich history, making it one of Belize's most remarkable experiences.

  • 🏞️ Scenic drive from Placencia to Teakettle Village, where you’ll meet your specialist guide.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Enjoy a nature walk lasting 30-45 minutes through lush jungle terrain before reaching the cave entrance.
  • 🌊 Start your cave adventure by jumping into a natural pool and swimming for about 30 seconds to enter the cave.
  • 🏺 Discover various Mayan artifacts, including pottery, stone tools, and the famous “Crystal Maiden,” a preserved skeleton.
  • 🧗‍♂️ Navigate through passages, climb large rocks, and swim in the cave’s stunning chambers filled with geological formations.
  • 🌌 Marvel at the impressive stalagmites and stalactites formed by mineral-rich water dripping from the cave ceiling.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour package to refuel after your adventure.
  • 🚐 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle and a certified tour guide throughout the experience.
  • 💰 Gratuities are included, ensuring a hassle-free journey.
  • 🧦 Remember to bring socks, as they are required for entry into sacred Maya sites.

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Full-Day Tour to the ATM Cave: A Sacred Cave for Ancient Mayas
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Certified tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee to the ATM Cave
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

  • Placencia
    We leave Placencia at 05:30 am to meet up with the specialist guide in the village of Teakettle. The specialist guide will drive you to the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. The Belize Tourism Board, in coordination with the Belize National Institue of Culture and History, Institute of Archaeology, hs granted licenses to a small group of agents to conduct tours to this cave, in an attmept to balance its protection against tourist revenue. The Splash driver will wait for you in Teakettle. Expect to be back in Placencia at around 7:00 pm.
  • Atm Cave Belize (actun Tunichil Muknal)
    When we arrive at Teakettle Village - Entrance to the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, we will start our nature walk. This hike will last between 30-45 minutes until we reach the cave. The entrance to the cave is actually a little natural pool inside the cave that we must jump into when we arrive and swim in for around 30 seconds. Once you enter the cave you will have to pass through passages, climb large rocks, and walk and swim inside the cave. There are parts of the cave where you will find different Mayan artifacts including pottery, stone tools, and the remains of human sacrifices, this is the highlight of the tour. As you explore the ATM Cave, you'll also see a variety of stunning geological formations, including stalagmites and stalactites, which are created when water dripping from the cave ceiling mixes with minerals in the rock.
  • Placencia
    Lastly, we'll return to Placencia.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We suggest you wearing a swimsuit and on top a long sleeve shirt
  • Bring sun protection, repellent, hiking shoes. Also bring hiking sandals or water shoes
  • You MUST bring socks. This is the only way you are allowed to be in sacred Maya places
  • Bring one extra set of dry clothing and shoes + a towel
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Full-Day Tour to the ATM Cave: A Sacred Cave for Ancient Mayas 20% OFF

    Location Placencia, Belize
    $932
    $1,165
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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