ATM Cave Tour: Explore Maya Artifacts

Explore ATM Cave’s ancient secrets with Ruwa Travels. Swim, trek, and discover Maya artifacts in a personalized, impactful adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Ignacio - Start your day with a hotel pick-up in San Ignacio, the vibrant center of western Belize. Meet your guide and embark on a picturesque drive through the lush Cayo District.
    What to bring
  • Closed-toe shoes with a good grip (will get wet)
  • Swimsuit (worn under a t-shirt and shorts) – dress modestly
  • Socks (required for the dry…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Equipment for tour (Lifevests, helmets, headlights)
  • Knowledgeable and professional Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Travel back in time with the renowned Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, celebrated as the top Sacred Cave globally by National Geographic. Embark on a full-day excursion from San Ignacio, where you’ll navigate jungle paths, ford rivers, and swim through subterranean corridors where history and nature converge. Led by our skilled, certified guides,…

Location
Benge's Store
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gpmailtime
Jul 25, 2026
The Best Guide and ATM Experience we could hope for! - ATM is an amazing adventure but what really made it come to life was our guide, James Martinez. James was passionate about the history, geology, archaeology as well as the personal connection he had with the people and the local area. He knew the history inside and out and he spent over 5 1/2 hours with us inside the cave. He kept it safe, interesting and humorous all the way through. My son and I both felt it was the best part of our Belizian adventure which included San Pedro, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio and the Chaa Creek Lodge. Our driver, Noah Gordon was also very kind and helpful. We were running a little late and he waited for us at the pick-up point. Afterward, we enjoyed a delicious meal together. They provided towels for the showers and everything we needed to make it a great experience.
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Cassaundra_f
Jun 21, 2026
This was such an amazing... - This was such an amazing experience!! James was an exceptional tour guide. He was knowledgeable in so many areas (e.g. history, architecture, etc) and provided us with great information. We would recommend this tour 100%. Once in a lifetime experience!
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Lisa_m
Jun 9, 2026
Amazing and unique cave experience - This truly was a once in a lifetime experience. The cave is in excellent condition & then to see and learn about how the ancient Myan peoples used the cave was so interesting. This was an athletic adventure with some very tight spaces and is not something people with limited mobility. James our guide was informed and passionate about the sharing this experience with others.
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Emoo217
May 23, 2026
Great trip. Tip: leave earlier! - We had the best time! Ruwa Tours took excellent care of us and our guide, Eric, was amazing. The lunch was fantastic. I recommend asking for an earlier pick up time, as the cave can get crowded.
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Shawn_s
Apr 21, 2026
This was definitely an... - This was definitely an experience of a lifetime amount of history that we were able to get so close to in our guide. Erik was a pleasure. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable. I would rate this experience a 12 out of 10.
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Allison_l
Apr 5, 2026
Bernadine is the BEST - Bernadine was AMAZING! As soon as we started the walk to the caves, she is so knowledgeable and it felt like we were listening to a podcast or audio book with how well she explained the history of the region. Then in the cave she did such a remarkable job of making sure we felt safe and described all that was to be seen. The tour never felt rushed and she truly made it a wonderful experience.
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Matthew_l
Mar 31, 2026
Amazing experience but not for everyone. - This is a somewhat physical trip. There is a hike to the cave entrance with 3 water crossings along the way. You are on foot and the water can get about chest high for an average adult. You are equipt with a helmet, headlamp and life jacket and there are ropes to guide you across the water. Then the entrance of the cave is accessed by swimming or wading in water before you begin your roughly 90 min tour of the cave. There is some mild climbing and wading through the water as you move deeper into the cave. Your guide will point out points of interest along the way. There is a lot of information to take in along the way and lots of history about the Mayan artifacts and remains found in the cave. All very interesting and fun to learn about as you twist your way through the cave. I have been in several other caves but this Good experience is unique as you are guided through certain areas of the cave and climbing across other parts to access all of the point of interest. Very unique and differ them all of the other caves I have been in before. You are required to have a guide in order to access the game. They were all well trained and well educated about the cave itself and keep safety and reservation of the cave as a top priority. If you like adventure and something that's a little off the beaten path. This is a great experience. Very unique.
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Ryanby3013iy
Mar 30, 2026
ATM Tour 👌 - Great experience! James was excellent. Geology, mythology, philosophy, human history… and (wet, dark, tight, beautiful) caving, oh my! Be sure to book the first available tour of the day as the site gets crowded, slow and more touristy / less magical as the day goes on!
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Garykv7046yo
Feb 19, 2026
Great Guide, Food was good - Great experience. Highly Recommend
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Marriann_h
Feb 10, 2026
Better than we imagined... - Better than we imagined or expected! Giselle was an incredible tour guide. She was very informative and passionate. A great investment. Highly recommend!
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From $145
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).