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If an active adventure in Belize is what you’re looking for, head underground to the Crystal Cave, located in Blue Hole National Park. An expert guide will take you spelunking (cave exploring) after a hike through the lush tropical forest amid a rugged limestone landscape. Inside, you will spot caverns adorned with crystalline formations, you’ll find artifacts—including pottery, beads and obsidian blades—from the ancient Maya, who considered the cave a sacred passageway to the underworld (known as Xibalba). Your day trip from San Ignacio includes lunch, a swim in the cooling waters of the inland Blue Hole and round-trip hotel transport.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 8 years old
It is recommended you bring comfortable clothing, long pants is mandatory, close-toed shoes, bug spray and a change of clothes. The pick up and drop off included is for hotels within San Ignacio town limits only. For other hotels, outside of San Ignacio, a surcharge applies.
Bring reusable Water bottle
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio town limits
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Bring Reusable water bottles
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Crystal Cave
You can explore Crystal Cave from 3 hours up to 5 hours of caving
Blue Hole National Park
After exploring the Crystal Cave, you end your day swimming and refreshing in the Blue Hole.
Private tour
Duration: 10 hours
lunch & Water: lunch( hand made tortilla, cut veggies, cheese, shredded chicken,) Rum Punch, water, chips & Salsa, water melon
air-conditions: SUV, Car, BUS
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Duration: 10 hours
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15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
John M,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Incredible, once in a lifetime experience. I’m sure other guides are great, but I highly recommend getting Selwyn if you can. I was unqualified, unprepared, and untrained, and he made it happen. I haven’t been physically and mentally pushed like that since I submitted Kilimanjaro a few years ago. THIS IS NOT FOR everybody, and many people don’t finish, and those that get to the end where you have to do a barefoot climb, many people can’t complete that, but it’s truly once in a lifetime. If you want to push yourself and experience something like nothing else you’ve ever done, do this. Tight spaces, high vertical climbs without ropes, you name it. If you’re tired of excessively safe, highly sanitized, tourista activities like me, this will satisfy your needs like it did me.


Toni T,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
We originally had 2 members back out due to uncertainties and fear, last minute late the night before they decided they wanted to give it a go, they were very responsive and accommodating by last minute finding us another guide to accommodate our group size. Moderate hike due to heat and elevation, would say it’s probably not as bad when the weather is more cool, cave itself was amazing, challenging, only a few small crevices, never felt like we were going to be stuck within them so I can’t fully agree with the claustrophobia comments. We went during dry/hot season at end of May so cave was not muddy nor was it very cool down there, we did not wear long sleeves due to the heat, we were the only group in there. Selwyn and Jose from Belize Caving Expeditions were very patient with us as we had some anxious people in our group, took their time to ensure our safety, gave us very interesting history about the caves, took the time to re-evaluate and change our routes in the cave based off some of the hesitancy with members in the group but remained encouraging. Since we had some anxious members who needed more help and the cave took us longer then expected so we did not have enough time to do the inland blue hole. We came out to a well deserved lunch waiting for us, was delicious. We are proud to say we were part of the 20% of people who make it to wonderland! I recommend after getting that far to continue to the end, you’re almost there! Wonderland consists of some rock scrambling, bare feet no shoes allowed, was amazing too see and a once in a lifetime experience - remember this is the whole purpose of the hike! You also have to remember that the Mayans used to do this hike barefoot, with a single torch, and were much smaller then us- if they did it you can too!!!! This was an amazing and incredibly challenging once in a lifetime experience, our guides made it the experience that it was and were so grateful! Do not let the unknown scare you, challenge yourself! I will say if you are a larger person you may have some difficulty getting through some areas of the cave, and this is not for someone who is extremely out of shape. Bring plenty of water!!! We had about 3L each and with the heat we experienced it was barely enough.
Lucas K,
Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
Our tour guide Jose went above and beyond to make sure that we were safe, confident, and most importantly had a wonderful time. We will always remember the amazing scenery, the history presented, and the laughs we shared together.
kristinc459,
Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Chrystal Cave was absolutely beautiful and I would recommend it 11 out of 10. HOWEVER THIS IS A DIFFICULT TOUR. Make sure to ask for Selwyn; he is so patient and encouraging and there was no way we would have made it out of there with out him. DO NOT DRINK THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!! This is going to be harder than the hardest workout experience you have ever done. All this being said, the beauty of 100xs worth the pain. Make sure you go slow, take lots of breaks, bring more water than you think you would ever need, wear long pants and closed toe shoes. AGAIN go slowly and get Selwyn if you want to survive









TamVB,
May 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
RECOMMENDED! This tour was amazing, one of the best experiences from our tour! Our guide Pedro was excellent. He knew a lot about the cave and the mayan culture. In the cave itself are hundreds of pots that were used by the Maya to collect water. There are also remains of human sacrifices in the cave. I would say and skip the ATM caves and do this one, we were the only tourists that day. While the ATM cave is visited daily by dozens of tourists. Afterwards refreshing dive in blue hole.




Carolin Patrizi... F,
Apr 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
So I go hiking, climbing and sports regularly, but that here was just abnormal. Partially 3-4 meters free climbing. Everything slippery in the cave. There were no fuses, ropes or anything. Not only that it was exhausting but also extremely dangerous!!!! Guide annoyed and always ran ahead. Light Gabs only on the helmet. Sometimes also very small gaps through which you have to. I was really scared that I wouldn't get out of it alive and like I said I'm thin and athletic. Afterwards to the Blue Hole - yes quite nice, 40 minutes stop, then cold food from the plastic box, chicken was cold etc. Was okay but for the whole price also expected something else.... Really mad!!!
478miriamq,
Mar 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a great tour with our amazing guide Miguel. He really knew the caves and every loose rock of it as well as the Mayan culture. Lunch was also very nice and of course the rum punch at the end. Consider if you want to do it that it is a great experience but also quite challenging physically and a bit mentally as well (especially if a little claustrophobic).
Jessica F,
Jan 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
We had a wonderful day caving and swimming the Crystal Cave! Our guide, Miguel, was patient, friendly, and made sure we had a great time. He picked us up promptly at 7AM, and we had a quick trip out to the start of the hike. We hiked up (fairly steep), and then began our descent into Crystal Cave. It is straight up climbing/bouldering - no ropes, no handrails, nothing. We are both very active and adventurous and loved it, but if you must be sure-footed and have endurance to enjoy this cave experience. About 2 hours in, he asked if we wanted to stop or go deeper in the cave. Of course we went deeper, and saw Wonderland, a beautiful secluded spot with crystals and formations all over. In total, we were in the cave for 3 hours, and it was quite strenuous. Miguel did a fantastic job of showing us how to climb up tricky 10+ft walls, and warned us when a piece of quartz was especially slippery. We then hiked back down, swam in the Blue Hole, and then had a quick lunch before heading back to our hotel. We got back at around 3PM. We would do again 100%!





857danielee,
Dec 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent experience. Our guide, Selwyn, was fenomenal. He was friendly, clear, kind, looked out for our safety, and was generous with his knowledge and time. The jungle and cave were incredible. The blue hole was so clean and clear. The cave is challenging and the group has to agree to proceed. I recommended visiting with people of similar strength commitment, and goals so that all are content with the experience.
K9964TIbrandonb,
Oct 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Selwyn was a great tour guide, making sure we were safe and explained the history with humor very well. Your clothes and shoes will get dirty and this will be a workout for sure. Make sure you get enough sleep and food before you go. The tour guide will go keep the same pace as you if needed.
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