Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave Tour from Hopkins Village

New10 hFree cancellationBy Bucket List Tours & Transfers Belize

About this activity

Descend into Actun Tunichil Muknal, the only place in Belize where you can walk among intact Maya ceremonial remains left exactly where they were placed over a thousand years ago.

Pickup from your Hopkins Village hotel or rental at 7:00 am, then inland through the Maya Mountains. You hike 45 minutes through broadleaf rainforest, crossing the Roaring River three times on foot, before swimming a short stretch into the cave mouth.

Inside, your licensed guide leads you past calcite formations, ceramic vessels and ritual offerings, up into the Cathedral where the skeletal remains known as the Crystal Maiden rest in place. This is an active archaeological site under government protection, and access is restricted to certified guides only.

Please note: cameras and phones are strictly prohibited inside the cave, and this is enforced. Bring socks, closed-toe shoes you don't mind soaking, swimwear under your clothes, and dry clothes for the drive home.

What's included

✓Bottled water
✓ATM Archaeological Reserve entrance fee
✓Lunch
✓Licensed ATM-certified guide
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓headlamps

Not included

✕Gratuities

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

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