This combination tour was designed for clients that want to maximize their time in the area. We do the ATM cave portion first, break for lunch, and upon return we head straight to the Maya Temple of Xunantunich located in the beautiful Maya village of San Jose Succotz.
An early departure is necessary to make this tour possible. We depart from San Ignacio at 7:15am and are back in San Ignacio by 4:30pm. An hour drive from San Ignacio will take you to the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, where the ATM Cave is located. A thirty minute hike through jungle trails and river crossings will bring you to the entrance of the cave. A short swim, approximately 15 feet allows access to “Xibalba” the Maya underworld. From here you will be guided by your headlamp, navigating your way through the cave to the main plaza, where burial chambers are found. Along the way your guide with enlighten you about the sacrificial ceremonies that took place here thousands of years ago. Intact calcified remains, ancient artifacts, and altars where Maya leaders would make blood offerings, tell the story of what once occurred. After changing into dry clothes, we have lunch, then drive to Xunantunich Maya Temple. To get to the site one must cross the Mopan River by a hand cranked ferry, which gives us access to the one mile ascent into one of Belize’s most popular sites. Here you will find yourself immersed in pristine jungle surroundings, home of howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. While exploring along with your guide, you will learn about the history of this site and the Maya civilization that once inhabited it.
This combination tour is packed with adventure, fun, sight-seeing, hiking, and exploring. You will return with stories to tell of your adventure and memories to last a lifetime.
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