Rappel Actun Loch Tunich: 300-foot Black Hole Drop

Nine hours, one massive sinkhole, 300 feet down through the trees

Rappel down Actun Loch Tunich (also called the Mother of all Caves) a sinkhole in the Belizean rainforest near Hopkins, descending 300 feet through the canopy to the cave floor. The day includes a hike to the rim, the rappel itself, a picnic lunch at the bottom, and the trek back out. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group, and hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rappel and hike at Black Hole

• Hike up to Actun Loch Tunich
• Rappel down through rainforest canopy
• Reach bottom after 300 ft descent
• Enjoy picnic lunch
• Return trek back home

The experience

You start with a hike up to the edge of Actun Loch Tunich, a massive sinkhole formed long ago when the cave ceiling collapsed. Once you reach the rim, you rig into the rappel system and begin the 300-foot descent through the rainforest canopy. The rock face drops straight down, and the trees grow thick around you as you lower yourself toward the cave floor below. The scale of the sinkhole becomes clear only once you're partway down and can see how far the walls stretch in every direction.

At the bottom, you eat a picnic lunch to recover before the return hike. The trek back up follows the same route, and the whole day, from hotel pickup to drop-off, runs 9 to 10 hours. An air-conditioned vehicle handles transport, and a guide who speaks English or Spanish stays with the group throughout. Bottled water is provided, and all fees and taxes are built into the price.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• picnic lunch at the cave floor.
• all fees and taxes.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 50 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by UNTAME BELIZE

Is this one for you?This rappel demands high cardiovascular fitness and a strong stomach for sustained vertical descent, so it suits experienced climbers or adventurers comfortable on rock faces. The 300-foot drop and remote sinkhole setting are not a beginner's introduction to rappelling.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the rappel down Actun Loch Tunich?

The rappel is a sustained 300-foot descent, and the activity requires a high level of physical fitness. The operator does not recommend it for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What happens at the bottom of the Black Hole?

You reach the cave floor after the 300-foot rappel and eat a picnic lunch there before hiking back out. The sinkhole walls surround you, and the rainforest canopy is visible above.

Does the price include transport from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to and from Actun Loch Tunich near Hopkins.