Discover the ATM Cave from San Ignacio with sit down lunch
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Prepare for the experience of a lifetime on this exclusive ceremonial cave exploration tour. Step into the ancient past as you immerse yourself in a spectacular, hidden cave system once used by the Maya to perform sacred rituals and blood sacrifices. Led by a professionally trained, licensed guide, your expedition takes you deep into Xibalba—the Maya underworld. To uncover this sacred site, you will hike through subterranean waters, navigate winding stone tunnels, and explore monumental burial chambers. Along the way, you'll stand face-to-face with breathtaking stalactites, towering stalagmites, and pristine, centuries-old Maya pottery. This tour begins at 7:00am and concludes around 3:00pm.
Inclusions
What's included
- Equipment
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Towels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Park Entrance Fees
- Lunch and refreshments are included. Do let us know if there are any dietary restrictions or preferences we should know about.
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 72 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Amazing!!
Hector was a great guide! Amazing experience… one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring things you can see.
5Great experience in ATM cave with Dimas!
Dimas was a fantastic guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. We are not athletic and were nervous about the cave. Dimas did a great job telling us where to step and how to safely get through it. The inside of the cave was unreal, unlike anything we ever have seen. You are so close to the relics, and it feels otherworldly! Definitely a must do in San Ignacio!
5Fascinating
Swimming, hiking, adventuring into this spectacular underworld was refreshing, fascinating, exciting, and such a fun time! Our guide Hector gave us so much information that allowed us to experience a new world. Highly recommend to anyone with adventurous kids and really all ages will enjoy. Coolest tour ever
5The ATM tour was...
The ATM tour was undoubtedly the highlight of our Belize inland trip. Our tour guide, Hector, was an expert in Maya culture, research, and the intricacies of the ATM cave. He was informative, passionate, and professional. I highly recommend everyone bring reliable closed-toed water shoes, as we had to walk the trail, cross rivers, swim, and navigate the cave in these shoes. P.S. We also had a wonderful driver (shout out to Wayne) who was kind and friendly. He prepared us a delicious Belizean lunch to enjoy after our cave adventure.
5Don’t miss
This is a can’t miss experience in Belize! It’s definitely for a more adventure oriented crowd as you have to hike swim and fit in small spaces but if you feel up for that don’t skip out! You can’t bring photos into The tour unfortunately so pictured below is the start of the trek!
5You won’t regret it!
Wayne was our driver for the day and he was great! He provided us with information and entertainment on the drive. My kids loved him! Hector was our guide for the tour! He was also top-notch. Full of information and dad jokes. He engaged our kids and encouraged them through the cave. There was a party of two who was with our group- the woman was in her 60s/70s and some impaired mobility. Hector encouraged her to join the cave exploration when she wanted to sit it out. He helped her over and through every obstacle we came upon. Lunch afterwards was also SO GOOD! I would encourage everyone to book their tour with this group!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The Cayo Welcome Center. Your driver/guide will have a sign with your name for easy recognition. He will meet you outside of the Cayo Welcome Center's office
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 32 travellers
- Operated by
- Cayo Inland Expeditions
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 (two) people per booking is required
How it compares in San Ignacio
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 163 experiences we list in San Ignacio.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 163.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Ignacio
San Ignacio is a market town in western Belize, set in the Cayo hills beside the Macal River, close to Maya ruins, caves and the Guatemalan border.
San Ignacio stands on a ridge above the Macal River, the main town of the Cayo District in western Belize, with its twin town of Santa Elena across the water. A Saturday market fills the centre with produce and crafts, and the main street has cafés, guesthouses and shops that serve the visitors who base themselves here to explore the forest and the ruins around it.
Top-ranked sights in San Ignacio: Actun Tunichil Muknal, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, San Jose Succotz.
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