The Crystal Cave Tour
This tour starts with a 50 minute hike, through lush rainforest and partially steep terrain, which is considered challenging by most. Arriving at the cave entrance, the excitement begins as, we start our journey into “Xibalba”.
Done tactically, around columns and crystalline formations with the help of the guide, at times nearly crawling past the calcite formations as you enter through a narrow, and sometimes, steeply descending pathway. Once inside the main cave, you will find yourself surrounded by an amazing crystal cave that was used by ancient Maya Shamans (priests) for ritual ceremonies that were performed thousands of years ago.
Fire pits, exposing the ashes of ancient fires; charcoal pieces; beads; obsidian knives; ceramics, & broken pottery; a human skeleton, calcified in the limestone floor; all evidence of the flourishing ancient Maya civilization.
Your guide will explain the geology of the cave, as well as the Mayan history, and will detail some of the ancient ceremonies held inside caves like this one. Bloodletting & human sacrifice are among the most common ceremonies of the Maya.
After your adventure in the Crystal Cave, you will hike back to the park facilities where you have the option of taking a refreshing swim in the cool waters of the inland Blue Hole.
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CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
Suppose it becomes necessary for you to cancel your trip. In that case, fees will apply computed as of the date of receipt of the written cancellation notice.
Cancellation by traveler
The cancellation of a trip's participation is necessary to make it in writing, which will come into effect at the time of receipt. If you need to cancel your reservation, you must inform us immediately; we will confirm your cancellation by email.
Based on the date of reception of your cancellation notice, cancellation penalty fees will apply per person. This policy and rate schedule also apply to pre-trip and post-trip extensions, as well as any transfer from one trip extension to another.
For cancellations received 30 days or more before the first day of the tour,
All non-refundable deposits, surcharges, and deposits will be charged (e.g., non-refundable domestic airfare, helicopter trip deposits, or hotel deposits)
Fully refundable, less 10% of the deposit due to bank account management
100% travel credit for the same trip postponed, change tour or destination change (charges may apply due to holiday season and availability)
For cancellations received 29-15 days before the first day of the tour. All non-refundable deposits, surcharges, and deposits will be charged (e.g., non-refundable domestic airfare, helicopter trip deposits, or hotel deposits)
A cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip cost will be charged
100% travel credit for the same trip postponed, change tour or destination change (charges may apply due to holiday season and availability)
14 days or less:
100% of the trip cost will be charged,
Under no circumstances can Authentic Travel Ltd waive or reduce cancellation fees, so it is highly recommended that you purchase travel cancellation/interruption insurance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We are not responsible for changes that arise as a result of events outside of our control, such as technical or maintenance problems with international transportation, changes imposed by re-scheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline, or main charter company, war, or threat of war, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disasters, bad weather or terrorist activity.
