The Ultimate Belize Combo: ATM Cave & Xunantunich Maya Temple

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Itinerary

1. An hour drive from San Ignacio, will take you into the Tapir Mountain Reserve. Here we will park our vehicles, gear up and hike for 30 minutes to the entrance of the cave.

   5 hAdmission included

2. Here you will find yourself immersed in pristine jungle surroundings, home of howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. While exploring along with your guide, you will learn about the history of this site and the Maya civilization that once inhabited it. We will break for lunch at a restaurant in the village before heading to the Cave Tubing site.

   3 hAdmission included

3. San Jose Succotz is a Maya village in the Cayo District of Belize, consisting mainly of people of Yucatec Maya descent. It's located approximately 10 minutes west of San Ignacio Town. Xunantunich Maya Temple is located in this village. We will driver to the village where will get on the hand cranked ferry and cross the Mopan River to gain access to the Maya site.

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 77 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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• 5ATM Cave + Xunatunich site

  Absolutely loved it! But it’s definitely not for the faint of heart or weak in body. You should NOT do this adventure if you have any of the following: claustrophobia, neuropathy in your feet, heart failure, morbid obesity, fear of seeing skeletal remains, vertigo, trouble climbing on rocks, or fear of caves/the dark. Long hike through the jungle paths, crossing rivers 3x on the way there and 3x on the way back. Some tight squeezes and tricky climbing spots in the cave, but if your guide is anywhere near as good as our guide Dimas, they will ensure you get through safely. My husband is 6 foot and 200lbs of muscle and he made it though fine, even while wearing his life jacket which increases your bulk. Dimas was amazing- he had so much knowledge of the cave and the Mayan culture behind it. He took us the more rugged way out of the cave, which added to the adventure. The lunch was prepared by local eatery Mr. Joe’s BBQ and wow it was the most delicious food, really hit the spot after hours hiking around in jungle and cave. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, knowing that you will be in water deeper than you can touch (your head will stay dry because of life jacket, but everything else will be 100% soaked. Make sure you are wearing socks with whatever footwear you choose, because when you get to the area with the Crystal Maiden you must be in socks, no shoes, no bare feet. Our tour included going to see Xunatunich temple afterwards. Bring sunscreen and be ready to climb a total of 123 steps. The view at the top is worth it. Such a beautiful place. Again, Dimas taught us so much about the culture and the Mayan people.

  Sherri_HSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Amazing!! So much fun

  Pedro was soooo fun and amazing. He picked us up, drove us throughout, shared so many laughs with us and overall was extremely patient fun and kind! Pedro was our Xunantunich guide and Hector was our ATM guide. Hector was extremely well spoken, and super well versed about the ATMs history and lore. It felt a bit rushed on the tour with Hector and he was a bit strict with timing.. but good man nonetheless. We miss pedro already hahaha

  285mashaliAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Book this excursion!

  Dmas was the best! This was one of the best experiences I’ve had. The ATM cave! You just have to experience it! It was a long day but 100% worth it! The lunch was great after the cave and honestly the hour it takes to get to Xunantunich was needed for a nap. Dmas was great throughout! We loved hearing the history and just being so well guided. He was thoughtful and really down to earth.

  Theam02August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great tour combo

  ATM was a great experience! So much more hands on than expected in terms of climbing and navigating tight spaces. The combination option was perfect to fit both tours in one day!

  Samantha_BJune 2026via Viator

• 5ATM CAVE AND RUINS

  Amazing guide and experience! Highly Recommended it!

  Mariya FJune 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Yes, book this you won’t regret it!

  Yes, you should do this. Loved it! We were with a group of 5 total, plus our guide. The ATM cave was the first stop. Included a 30-40 minute nature walk with some river crossings to get to the entrance to the cave. Be prepared to get fully soaked! Once we got into the cave, it started with a short float/swim and then it was walking around up and over the limestone to go deeper into the cave. Very cool experience to climb on the rock, slide down the natural water slide and shimmy through tight spaces. Our guide was super helpful for anyone that was a bit nervous or hesitant In some of the more questionable sections. We felt safe the whole time. Upon completion of the ATM cave exploration we had a chance to change into a dry outfit (so pack a full change of clothes and shoes). And lunch was waiting for us including a dry towel and waters. Our guide was knowledgeable and full of information and stories. After eating lunch and changing, we got back in the van and headed to Xenantunich where we got another informative tour around. We did climb to the top, and there are no guard rails so if you’re afraid of heights, well let’s just say, you will be tested! It was very laid back here though and so no pressure to go all the way up. Full Sun here so hat/sunscreen is smart. Safety- we left our things in the van to go into the cave but the driver stayed back with it, so no issues. The walk into the Mayan ruins was short, so easy to go in with a backpack with phone/water/sunscreen. Yes bring extra clothes including socks and shoes. Sandals were fine for me for Xunantunich but some may prefer sneakers to climb in.

  Dana_MMay 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in San Ignacio

• Its from-price is 45% above the median of the 71 day trips we list in San Ignacio.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 71.
• 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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