Belize: Sacred Maya & ATM Cave Unforgettable Quest

Definitely worth the time and effort! My husband and I went today with Hector to the ATM cave and Goldborn to Xunantunixh Mayan Temple. Both were fantastic. I’m sorry I will not have pictures from the cave. It’s pretty freaking amazing! The temple was awesome also. Definitely a must do and your guide will make the difference. Thanks Hector and Goodborn !!

Went out today with Hector to the ATM cave and Goldborn to Xunantunich Maya Temple. Both were amazing in different ways. Our guides were the best! So informative and willing to share the culture and history. My husband and I learned a lot. Do it! You won’t regret it.

Dimas Is a great guide! This tour is the real deal, climbing wet rocks, going through cracks and crevices, etc. No cameras allowed because prior tourists damaged skulls and bones by accidentally dropping their cameras.

Our family had such a wonderful time on this tour with Ditmas! He told us so much about the area and culture. The site is about an hour drive from San Ignacio. Then we hiked for about 35 mins through the jungle with three water crossings. When you enter the cave, you will swim throughout the tour, climb, crawl, and duck through various openings for about two hours. The views were magnificent! The ancient artifacts were interesting to learn about. When we got out of the cave we were so grateful for the Snickers snack! After hiking back, we enjoyed a local bbq lunch before the hour drive to Xunantunich. It was so hot but we moved around in the shade while taking in the views. This tour was the highlight of our trip!

Amazing sites, great service, very knowledgeable guides. Can’t say enough about this excursion. Highly recommend

This tour is fantastic! Cayo Inland were extremely responsive to all enquiries and allowed me to join other groups as a solo traveller They were prompt, on time, friendly, reassuring and the food provided was delicious! As for the tour itself - WOW! The ATM is incredible and getting there is such a journey. I don’t want to spoil it (I think the surprise of not knowing was better) but expect lots of swimming, bouldering and going through small gaps. Our guide knew the inside of the cave like the back of his hand. No cameras allowed inside so no photos attached - but this has been the highlight of my trip As for Xunantunich, beautiful. Our guide clearly had a passion for the topic of the Mayan world and was able to answer all questions. You get there late in the day, and we had the place to ourselves!

Once in a lifetime experience!! It was fascinating ! Do not pass up on the opportunity to do this. Lots of navigating water but quite doable. The cave is stunning . You cannot take pics so I hope my memory holds up!! Quite an amazing experience to actually see remains from the Mayan time. Seeing the largest Mayan ruin in Belize was the cherry on the top for this excursion .

One of the best experiences of my lifetime and highly recommend Cayo Inland Expeditions as they are one of the earlier groups to get into the cave and it surely makes a difference! Awesome guide with great communication! You do need to be in good physical shape for this excursion and not be afraid of tight spaces!

ATM caves and Xunantunich Mayan ruins was one of the most amazing adventures we have had. Crossing the Mopan River three time to gain access to the caves and another three times after exiting the caves was pretty awesome! It’s about a one mile walk in each direction from the entrance of the cave to the end point (where no tourist is allowed to venture any further) through a running river. One cannot be claustrophobic (especially when navigating the tiny crevices with the river running up to you neck in the cave river) and must have a reasonable amount of fitness to walk and swim though the flowing river. In the ATM caves you will behold bones, skulls, and complete skeletons of individuals offered to the rain god Chac. Following your exit the caves, you’ll have lunch. Then, you will be driven to Xunantunich Mayan ruins where you’ll gaze at the architectural wonders created by the Mayans, a people with advanced knowledge in mathematics, astronomy, agriculture and irrigation. It’s a beautiful site and a beautiful sight to see! We highly recommend using Cayo Expeditions for the double header tour. I strongly recommend to Cayo Expeditions and any other tour operator who does this double tour in one day that they depart no later than 6 AM to prevent the drivers, tour guides, and tourists from feeling rushed. Departing at 6:45 AM is too late. Definitely do not start this tour any later than 6 AM. Also, forgot to recommend Wayne (driver) and Hector (ATM caves guide).

Cayo Inland Expeditions Review We did the ATM Cave and Xunantunich combo tour with Demas and Abner, and it was an unforgettable experience! The first half of the day was all about the ATM Cave, and it’s an absolute must-do. Demas was our guide, and he was incredible—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and made us feel safe the entire time. The cave itself is awe-inspiring, and we loved learning about the Mayan history and culture while exploring. The hike to and from the cave was beautiful, and the whole experience at ATM took about 4 hours. Afterward, we had an amazing lunch of rice and beans, grilled plantains, chicken, tortillas, coleslaw, and drinks. It was the perfect meal after such a workout! The second half of the trip was led by Abner at Xunantunich. He guided us up to the top of the highest temple, where the views were breathtaking. Abner was very knowledgeable and encouraged us to ask questions, take photos, and dive deeper into discussions about Maya culture and history. Our group was two couples, all under 35 and relatively active, and we had an absolute blast. We learned so much, stayed engaged the whole time, and would highly recommend Cayo Inland Expeditions for an adventure-packed day!