




Placencia: Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 10h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Experience the thrill of caving and swimming through chambers
- Discover ancient Mayan artifacts and learn about their history
- Savor a delicious lunch amidst nature
Activity location
- Actun Tunichil Muknal
- Cayo District, Cayo District, Belize
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Actun Tunichil Muknal
- Cayo District, Cayo District, Belize
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Placencia: Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour
- 10h
Activity duration is 10 hours 10h - English
What's included, what's not
- Pick Up and Drop Off in Placencia Village
What's included What's included - Transportation
What's included What's included - Park Fees
What's included What's included - Tour Guide
What's included What's included - Lunch
What's included What's included - Pick Up and Drop Off outside of Placencia Village
What's excluded What's excluded - Gratuities
What's excluded What's excluded - Dive masks (available for sale for prices ranging from US$ 2.50 to $ 7.50)
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, a must-visit destination in Belize. This full-day small-group tour from Placencia takes you deep into the Stone Sepulcher Cave, as it is known in Mayan culture. Your journey involves caving and swimming through various chambers, where you'll encounter stunning rock formations and ancient Mayan artifacts used in ceremonial rituals. This tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into Mayan history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Belizean rainforest.
Your adventure begins with a pick-up from Placencia Village, followed by a scenic drive to Teakettle Village. Here, you'll meet your specialized and licensed ATM tour guide, who will accompany you to the Tapir Mountain Wildlife Reserve. The Belize Tourism Board, in collaboration with the Belize National Institute of Culture and History and the Institute of Archaeology, has granted licenses to a select group of agents to conduct tours to this cave, ensuring its protection while allowing visitors to experience its wonders.
Once at the reserve, you'll embark on a thrilling exploration of the cave. Swim through crystal-clear waters and navigate through chambers adorned with impressive rock formations. Discover ancient Mayan artifacts, including pottery and skeletal remains, that provide a glimpse into the rituals and ceremonies of the Mayan civilization. After your cave exploration, enjoy a delicious lunch amidst the lush rainforest surroundings.
The tour concludes with a return trip to Placencia Village, leaving you with memories of an extraordinary day spent uncovering the mysteries of the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Actun Tunichil Muknal
- Cayo District, Cayo District, Belize
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Actun Tunichil Muknal
- Cayo District, Cayo District, Belize