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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Kristin_h
Oct 14, 2026
Do this one! - This is a must see( and Do!) I was not exactly sure what we were in for, but it far exceeded my expectations. If you are moderately athletic, love the water, love learning and love history. This is the one for you. Eric, our guide, was on time to the meeting place. He proceeded to give us a run down of the area and the people in the different towns we went through and even passed on the way to the cave. He had a funny sense of humor, but was all business when it came to the "guiding" part. You can tell he is passionate about what he does by being so well versed in information. We had lunch afterward that was prepared and delivered to the site. Highly recommend
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Frank_o
Aug 10, 2026
Must do tour - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hands Down the Best Day in Belize! Erick is an Amazing Guide! If you're heading to San Ignacio, doing the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave tour with Erick is a total must! From the very start, the whole day was pure fun. Erick made the trek through the jungle and the river swims feel like an incredible adventure. Swimming right into the dark mouth of the cave, wading through subterranean streams, and scrambling over giant boulders was an absolute blast—and Erick kept the energy high while making sure everyone felt totally safe. Once inside, Erick brought the Maya history to life in a way that was super engaging and fun. He walked us through the sacred history, the ancient pottery artifacts, and the famous Crystal Maiden with awesome stories that made the past feel totally real and exciting, without ever feeling like a dry lecture. The ATM Cave is easily one of the most incredible adventures in Central America, but having Erick as our guide took it to another level. Unforgettable energy, super cool history, zero stress, and a tons-of-fun experience from start to finish! Ask for Erick—you won't regret it!
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Gpmailtime
Aug 1, 2026
Excellent Tour Company - We did the ATM cave tour in Belize. The tour company, Ruwa Travel was very thorough in coordinating with us and making sure we were prepared and ready by sending messages to us in advance of our trip. The tour itself was great with James Martinez as our guide. He was the best! But the tour company also excelled by making sure my son and I had a tour guide as the one who was originally assigned to us earlier became ill and James was selected to guide us, even though we were a smaller group of two rather than the usual maximum number of 6. As a result, we enjoyed more individual attention and could take our time. I would select Ruwa travel again in the future as they made sure we were taken care of and ready to go..
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Andrei_d
Jul 27, 2026
Top adventure experience.... - Top adventure experience. Unique, wonderful, exciting, and fulfilling. Highly recommend to those seeking a bit of adrenaline.
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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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From $145
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).