Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic

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Stop At: Actun Tunichil Muknal, Tea Kettle Village Belize

Taking a journey into the Maya underworld at Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) or the “Cave of the Stone Sepulchre” for 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. Recently deemed the #1 Sacred Cave destination in the world by National Geographic, the ATM cave is not only beautiful geologically with its crystalline stalactites and stalagmites, but also historically, as is a natural museum of ancient Maya artifacts, as well as a sacred burial place.
This is the final resting place of “Crystal Maiden,” an ancient Maya ceremonial victim, as well as the remains of 13 other sacrificed men, women and children. Your professional guides have led government officials, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, The British High Commission and US Embassy officials into the ATM Cave. This sacrificial site is accessed by a 45 minute drive from our office in San Ignacio.

Stop At: Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, Belize

Here we enter the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and park our vehicles at the ranger post. From this point on we are on foot, hiking through the jungle for approximately 45 minutes to the entrance of the cave. To access the cave we swim across a small spring- fed pool and wade into the dark underworld of the cave that allows us access the extensive underground maze of tunnels, passageways and chambers, climaxing in the ceremonial chamber housing stoneware, ceramics, the famed crystallized skeleton of the “Crystal Maiden”.
We spend approximately 3 hours in the cave at the guidance of our experienced guides.

We enter back into the jungle world and hike to our vehicles where we relax and enjoy a homemade picnic lunch with water and soft drinks before driving back to San Ignacio.

Difficulty level: Moderate (involved some easy swimming and life jackets are provided for non-swimmers, who will also be escorted by our highly trained guide).

Duration: 5 hours

• Explore the cave with an expert, specially licensed guide
• Includes transportation to and from our office in San Ignacio
• All necessary equipment
• Lunch with a drink
• Rum punch
• 3-hour walking tour of cave system
• Entry/Admission - Actun Tunichil Muknal

• Hotel pickup and drop-off only if requested
• Gratuities

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Cancellations only due to severe rain or flooding
• Guests must wear appropriate (Closed toe) shoes for walking through jungle and water
• Guests must bring a pair of socks for the dry chamber in the cave
• Minimum height requirement is 40inches
• Vegetarian meal option available upon request
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infants must sit on laps
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Bring along a change of dry clothes to be worn after the tour. This is a wet tour.
• Clothes to be worn for the tour needs to be modest to respect the cave.
• Eco friendly bug repellent is optional (Apply only if needed)
• No cameras/ electronics are allowed on the hike and/or on in the cave.
• Bring along a water bottle. We will have water available to refill your bottles.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Have a good breakfast before the tour. Lunch will be late.
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• 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
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.