Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave with Local Lunch from San Ignacio
(192) Reviews
Cayo District
About
Explore the hidden chambers and crystalline waters of the Mayan underworld at Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM), featured in National Geographic! Swim into the mysterious cave, which the ancient Mayas considered to be a portal to the underworld, known as Xibalba. This day trip from San Ignacio includes a 1.5-hour round-trip hike in Tapir Nature Reserve and enjoy delicious local lunch. Climb, crawl, swim, and play in the water passage as you enter the caverns, and delight in the refreshing waters of the Roaring River before and after your spelunking adventure.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Use of all necessary equipment
Entrance fee
Local Lunch (Stew Chicken Rice and beans or Vegeterian option)
Juice
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bring Reusable water bottles
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of San Ignacio Town
Meeting Points
Departure
46 Burns Avenue
Unit # 2 inside the Belize Caving Expeditions Office
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Minimum height requirement is 40 inches
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It is recommended that you wear closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing (short Pants, Long pants, T-shirt or long Sleeve) that can get wet, a change of clothes.
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Hotel pick up and drop off is for hotels within San Ignacio town limits. For hotels outside of San Ignacio, a surcharge applies.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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It will take us an hour to drive to the parking lot. Your experienced guide leads your group on an easy 35-minute hike to the cave entrance. Walk along the bank of the Roaring River, which you’ll cross three times before arriving at the cave entrance. To prepare your group for entering the cave, your guide provides a historical overview and a safety briefing. The water passage allows you to splash and play as you wade through the water, which may come up to your ankles, knees, waist, and even neck—sometimes requiring you to swim. At one point, you’ll climb up to a ledge to enter one of the most attractive parts of the cave, where archeologists have recorded more than 1,000 pieces of pottery ...
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave with Local Lunch from San Ignacio
(192) Reviews
Cayo District
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$145.00
Price varies by group size
About
Explore the hidden chambers and crystalline waters of the Mayan underworld at Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM), featured in National Geographic! Swim into the mysterious cave, which the ancient Mayas considered to be a portal to the underworld, known as Xibalba. This day trip from San Ignacio includes a 1.5-hour round-trip hike in Tapir Nature Reserve and enjoy delicious local lunch. Climb, crawl, swim, and play in the water passage as you enter the caverns, and delight in the refreshing waters of the Roaring River before and after your spelunking adventure.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Use of all necessary equipment
Entrance fee
Local Lunch (Stew Chicken Rice and beans or Vegeterian option)
Juice
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bring Reusable water bottles
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside of San Ignacio Town
Meeting Points
Departure
46 Burns Avenue
Unit # 2 inside the Belize Caving Expeditions Office
