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KaWiil Tours

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👍👍 Luis was great with his response time on booking. We had Hugo pick us up at the airport, he took us to the zoo, lunch at Cheers, and the on to San Ignacio. He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and made it a great experience. The next day David took us Cave Tubing and Ziplining. Another spectacular... People often mention Luis, tour, cave, guide, great, experience, Belize, time, knowledgeable, trip,


Address

Bullet Tree Road, San Ignacio, Belize

Website

www.kawiiltours.com

Contact

+501 664-5446

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (36 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Steve M. 5 years ago on Google
    Luis was great with his response time on booking. We had Hugo pick us up at the airport, he took us to the zoo, lunch at Cheers, and the on to San Ignacio. He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and made it a great experience. The next day David took us Cave Tubing and Ziplining. Another spectacular experience. Learned a lot. Good conversation. Luis’ vehicles are top notch. His wife is a great cook. His guides rock. My wife and I will definitely go with Kawiil again when we come to Belize.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg 1 year ago on Google
    10/10 experience. Luis was an amazing guide. If I ever go back, I'm making sure he is my tour guide. He knew everything about the ATM cave and showed us so much making this a once in a lifetime experience. Can't thank these guys enough for such an incredible experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna S. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and my husband just finished an ATM tour with Luis, and it was hands-down the highlight of our trip to Belize. Luis is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, not to mention very funny. We had a delicious lunch thanks to his lovely wife. We're so happy he was our guide and can't wait to come back to Belize and book more tours with him!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy G. 1 year ago on Google
    Our group of 6 had an amazing time with Luis on the ATM tour. He is just awesome and everything you'd want in a tour guide. He's extremely knowledgable and engaging while also demonstrating the reverance this special place deserves. As other groups rushed by ours, Luis took the time to point out interesting vegetation, insects, rock formations (and more) and how it related to the Mayans. His insight, stories, and historical context made for an incredible tour and remains a major highlight of our trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather C. 1 year ago on Google
    We highly recommend Louis and his team for the Tikal Tour. His team guided us through the border crossing into Guatemala, provided a lot of valuable information during the drive to the site, and even purchased tickets in advance so we avoided the very long entry lines. We could have spent several days at this site but felt we experienced all the highlights. We can’t wait to go on another excursion with Kawill!

  • 5/5 Patrick N. 7 months ago on Google
    Luis took his time the entire tour and was extremely knowledgeable about not only the ATM cave and its history, but the Mayan culture, geology, biology, and history of the area and Belize. He was not only a great cave guide, but a likeable guy. He stopped and showed us way more than the other guides did. It was a slower trip, but absolutely worth the extra knowledge.

  • 5/5 Samantha S. 1 year ago on Google
    My partner and myself booked an ATM tour with Kawiil and had THE best experience! We were picked up by Louis in the morning and driven to the cave where we got kitted up with helmets and water before starting the 45 minute walk to the entrance. The whole way along he spoke about the history of the cave and the Mayan culture and what led the people to begin performing these sacred rituals. By the time we had arrived (after 3 creek crossings and amazing rainforest scenery), we had such a better understanding of what we were about to witness. He made the tour so much fun by always cracking a good joke and whilst also being respectful of our surroundings, the three of us were always having a good laugh. It is very obvious that he has a wealth of knowledge and I am so glad we had a guide who has being doing this tour for so many years! Once we finished, and had arrived back at the carpark, he unpacked a beautiful lunch for us all to share cooked by his lovely wife. Finished off with some delicious home baked banana bread! We cannot recommend Louis enough! Do not hesitate to book your tour through this local small business. We were there so early that we were the first to enter the cave and were finishing and exiting just as all the major tour companies were arriving. This goes down as one of the best tours we have ever done in all our world travels! Thank you Louis!!

  • 5/5 Laura E. 9 months ago on Google
    Luis was very responsive in answering our questions and his website gave great details on what to expect. Our day started approx. 7:25am with John and Luis picking us up at our Airbnb. The dirt road to the ATM cave was 7 miles off the main paved road, this is a very bumpy road even with the nice comfortable van we were picked up in. Before we started the jungle walk, we proceeded to use bug spray (as his website suggests) but Luis said not to because the bugs don’t really bite and they don’t want the chemical in the cave. He was right, we didn’t get bit the entire walk there and back. It is a jungle walk, but the ground is so hard and flat with an approximate 20 foot clearing to walk through that it is almost like walking on a cement trail. He explained in great detail the area as we walked through the trail. We started earlier than all others so there was no one in the way or passing us. The creeks, depending on the rain, were not bad and there was a rope to hold onto I think for each of them. Once we arrived at the cave entrance we sat down at the tables and received our hard hats and some more instructions. Before we finished getting the hats on the other tours were arriving. We proceeded first into the cave and the water was clear since no one else had started. It was cold, but so fun. One thing that stands out going with Luis is that he gives great details of the cave, people, artifacts etc. All other tours were whipping around us and passing by many of the spots Luis was talking about. We got to see some bats in a certain area and the other guides didn’t even point that out. He let the other tour guides go around us until we were 2nd to the last in the cave. When it came to explaining the full skeleton that was discovered he gave a very detailed description of what they knew without having other guides behind us in line waiting for us to move so they could get to the small area. We were tired but it was worth it. There are times you have to lower yourself down with your arms or pull yourself up, just some weight support, so if you can physically do that you will be good. You don't have to be an athlete. My husband and I are 56 and was able to do that. If you want to get in and out quickly Luis is probably not gonna be the guide you want, BUT if you want to learn, almost like a history lesson, Luis is your guide! Since we were one of the last in the cave, he had us turn out our headlamps and had us hold onto the shoulders of the person in front of us in a pitch-black cave! He knows this cave so well! He maneuvered us through the waters/rocks without a problem, our teenage/young adult kids thought that was really cool. Do wear good shoes that grip well, sometimes you are stepping on small sections of rock to use for a footing and you do not want to slip or fall! Once we made it back to the place where the van was John had a picnic table spread out with local food Luis’ wife had prepared. It was very good. John said many times the other tour guides like to come over after we eat to see if any food was left over. To sum up…a very cool experience! We have never been in a cave and this cave is SO DEEP! UNBELIEVABLE!

  • 5/5 Elisa 10 months ago on Google
    We had an amazing time with Luis in this incredible cave! Very good communication with Luis and everything went very smooth. I particularly appreciated all of the explanations about the cave and the Mayan culture. The cherry on top was the delicious lunch made by Luis's wife! Also, John (the driver) and Luis helped us a lot with the buses right after the tour! This was really nice!

  • 5/5 Ruth K. 1 year ago on Google
    Luis knows a great deal about the caves, history, archeological theories, religious practices of the Mayans, and the psychology of human nature. We were a group of 2, and he was great at showing us how to maneuver safely around the rocks in the cave. As a super bonus, he knows quite a bit about Belizean birds, so it was an interesting hike in and out.

  • 5/5 nicolas s. 1 year ago on Google
    Luis is an AWESOME tour guide with 20+ years of experience doing this tour. Wealth of knowledge and facts through the ride and tour. Also great sense of humor. Highly Recommend the ATM tour with Luis!!

  • 5/5 Casey R. 1 year ago on Google
    We just got dropped off from this tour and I'm quick to write a review because of the amazing time we had. Luis is a top notch tour guide. Starting from the initial planning and communication, to the pick up, and the tour. He is knowledgeable, makes you feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire trip. The hike to the cave is an adventure as you wade through rivers and then the cave itself is a wonder! Be prepared to be out of your comfort zone but know that you are in good hands. We learned so much, and the lunch at the end, best meal in Belize so far! Thank you for making this a highlight of our trip Luis! .

  • 5/5 James D. 4 years ago on Google
    My partner and I had an awesome tour to the ATM caves with Luis. His knowledge and views were on point during the trip, our tour lasted considerably longer than others tours there at the same time (i.e. most started after and finished before!) With just Luis, myself and my partner our group was nice compared to some other operators having around 8 in the group. Luis also has a great sense of humour which was a treat.

  • 5/5 Emma H. 4 years ago on Google
    What an incredible experience! A must if you are in Belize. Luis, our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the local area and the caves. Luis mainly has smaller groups, so whilst other groups had 8 people per tour guide, my partner and I were the only ones in our group. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 David T. 2 years ago on Google
    Luis and his tour of the ATM Caves was a highlight of my trip to Belize. He is very personable and knowledgeable. Don't miss this stop while in Belize. You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Doss R. 3 years ago on Google
    We had an excellent tour of the ATM cave with Luis who managed to get two young fellas in their 20s and an old timer a few months short of 80 through without a hitch! I was pleasantly surprised by how informed Luis was regarding the cave and its history, as well as his knowledge of local plants and wildlife, other attractions, and the energy that he brought to the tour. This tour with Kawiil Tours was the highlight of our time in Belize and I'll be recommending it to anyone I know heading to San Ignacio! 10/10

  • 4/5 Tara W. 1 year ago on Google
    The ATM cave was an incredible experience and Luis was an excellent and fantastically knowledgeable guide. Really enjoyed our day!

  • 5/5 Megan K. 1 year ago on Google
    We loved our tours through KaWiil! ATM was incredible and our guide made it such a memorable experience. The food was delicious as well (thanks Mrs. Zaiden ;)! We also did cave tubing/zip lining and transport to Belize city and everything is highly recommended.


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