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ATM Cave Tours

Actun Tunichil Muknal is a wet-cave expedition and a protected Maya archaeological site. The approach includes a forest walk and river crossings. Inside, you move through water and over rock with an ATM-certified guide before reaching areas containing ancient pottery and human remains left in the cave.

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What to know before visiting ATM Cave

This activity requires comfort with water, darkness and uneven rock, including swimming and climbing sections. Follow the specialist guide's instructions to protect the archaeological remains. Cameras are not permitted inside the cave.

ATM Cave

Tour4-Day Cayo Mayan & Cave Discovery

Four active private days from San Ignacio combining Xunantunich, cave and canopy activities, ATM Cave, Tikal, and a flexible Cayo finale.

Duration: 4 consecutive private tour days
Activity level: Active
Starts from: Confirm your starting point

Custom itinerary · Quote prepared for your group

What’s included

Private transportation for the confirmed daily routes
Professional guide coordination, including required specialist arrangements where applicable
San Ignacio-area hotel pickup and return

+2 more included & exclusions

Entrance fees, equipment, meals, border services, and water only when listed in the written quote
Daily timing and activity coordination

Not included

Hotel accommodation
International airfare
Passport, visa, border, departure-tax, or entry costs unless specifically written into the quote
Breakfast and dinner
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
Anything not listed in the written confirmation

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ATM Cave

Shared and Private OptionsActun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) from Placencia

ATM Cave from Placencia with coastal drive time included — physically demanding, with strict cave rules and a local guide for a full-day route.

Duration: Full day (11–12 hours)
Activity level: Challenging
Starts from: Placencia

PrivateYour group only: From USD $425per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $310per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

All site entrance fees for the listed itinerary
Lunch and drinking water
ATM Cave entrance and licensed specialist cave guide

+2 more included & exclusions

ATM safety equipment and local transfer to the cave
Mainland vehicle and driver-guide for your selected shared or private option

Not included

Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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ATM Cave

Shared and Private OptionsATM Cave Tour from Belize City

ATM Cave from Belize City — a local guide, water crossings, ancient Mayan artifacts, and no cameras inside the cave. Plan a full 8–9 hour day.

Duration: Full day (8-9 hours)
Activity level: Challenging
Starts from: Belize City

PrivateYour group only: From USD $365per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $280per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

All site entrance fees for the listed itinerary
Lunch and drinking water
ATM Cave entrance and licensed specialist cave guide

+2 more included & exclusions

ATM safety equipment and local transfer to the cave
Mainland vehicle and driver-guide for your selected shared or private option

Not included

Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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ATM Cave

Shared and Private OptionsATM Cave Tour from Caye Caulker

A Caye Caulker ATM Cave day for physically ready guests, with water taxi timing, local guide, and strict no-camera site rules.

Duration: Full day (10–12 hours)
Activity level: Challenging
Starts from: Caye Caulker

PrivateYour group only: From USD $365per adult; Based on 2 paying guests · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $280per adult; Departure min. 4 adults · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

All site entrance fees for the listed itinerary
Lunch and drinking water
ATM Cave entrance and licensed specialist cave guide

+2 more included & exclusions

ATM safety equipment and local transfer to the cave
Mainland vehicle and driver-guide for your selected shared or private option

Not included

Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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ATM Cave

Shared and Private OptionsATM Cave Tour from Hopkins

An ATM Cave day from Hopkins with southern coast drive time included — physically demanding, with strict no-camera site rules and a local guide.

Duration: Full day (10–11 hours)
Activity level: Challenging
Starts from: Hopkins

PrivateYour group only: From USD $405per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $300per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

All site entrance fees for the listed itinerary
Lunch and drinking water
ATM Cave entrance and licensed specialist cave guide

+2 more included & exclusions

ATM safety equipment and local transfer to the cave
Mainland vehicle and driver-guide for your selected shared or private option

Not included

Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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ATM Cave

Shared and Private OptionsATM Cave Tour from San Ignacio

The route-specific ATM Cave departure from San Ignacio, with shorter road time, licensed guiding, strict rules, and readiness checks.

Duration: Full day (6-7 hours)
Activity level: Challenging
Starts from: San Ignacio

PrivateYour group only: From USD $365per adult; Based on 2 paying guests
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $280per adult; Departure min. 4 adults

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

All site entrance fees for the listed itinerary
Lunch and drinking water
ATM Cave entrance and licensed specialist cave guide

+2 more included & exclusions

ATM safety equipment and local transfer to the cave
Mainland vehicle and driver-guide for your selected shared or private option

Not included

Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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ATM Cave

Shared and Private OptionsATM Cave Tour from San Pedro

ATM Cave from San Pedro — earliest connection required, water crossings, local guide, and 11–12 hours total. Most demanding San Pedro mainland day.

Duration: Full day (11-12 hours)
Activity level: Challenging
Starts from: San Pedro

PrivateYour group only: From USD $365per adult; Based on 2 paying guests · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included
SharedJoin other travelers: From USD $280per adult; Departure min. 4 adults · Meet in Belize City · Island connection not included

GST included · Exact total before payment

Below the shared minimum?

Request seats with no charge. Your departure must be confirmed before payment is requested.

What’s included

All site entrance fees for the listed itinerary
Lunch and drinking water
ATM Cave entrance and licensed specialist cave guide

+2 more included & exclusions

ATM safety equipment and local transfer to the cave
Mainland vehicle and driver-guide for your selected shared or private option

Not included

Gratuities
Optional purchases or personal expenses

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Questions about the experience

Questions about ATM Cave

What do you actually do on the ATM Cave tour?

You walk through forest and cross rivers, then enter a cave containing both flowing water and Maya archaeological remains. With your specialist guide, you wade, swim sections and negotiate uneven rock. The visit includes areas with ancient pottery and human remains, which must be viewed without touching or disturbing them.

How is ATM Cave different from cave tubing?

At ATM you move through the cave on foot and through water, with swimming and climbing sections, to visit protected archaeological remains. Cave tubing is a seated river float in an inner tube at Nohoch Che'en, reached by a forest walk. ATM involves more sustained physical effort and closer attention to where you step.