Altun Ha Temples Private Tour
Altun Ha Temples Private Tour
This sightseeing tour passes alongside the Old Belize River, rural communities, small farms. See various species of Birds, unique native trees and plants, orchids and bromeliads, tour the Ancient city of Altun Ha, known for its ceremonial Temples with mask of gods, sacrificial altar and many findings of priestly tombs containing a wealth of artifacts. Go up several temples to get panoramic views.
On weekdays we also have the option to stop and tour the Rum Factory Museum, (rum factory may be closed on some holidays and weekends) likewise a stop is done at the village roadside wine stand to sample local wines made from Cashew, Mango and Blackberry. We pick up and drop off at the Airport, Cruiseport. hotels, water taxi, municipal airport
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Memorial Park
The guide meets you at the hotel lobby, the cruise port, or the airport, then board an air condition van and the guide gives a narrated tour of Belize City, the rural areas and local customs. The drive is 1 hour from the port to Altun Ha. Our tour starts in Belize City, seeing the landmarks of the colonial era, the Baron bliss lighthouse, the Fort George Area, the Memorial park, the bustling city life of the school kids, commuters, pedestrians, fast food vendors at the street corners, the colourful painted residences and the business area. the guide also stops to show unique flowering plants, fruit trees and birds.
Altun Ha
Then the highlight of the day, approaching the Sun Temple with mask of gods and at the summit the pyramid is the sacrificial altar. the guide shares more information of the vast wealth of findings found inside this structure including our most precious stone the Jade Head, the largest carved object found in the maya world. After enjoying the views from up top, it’s time to come back down, return to the van for the drive back to the city.
1 hour 40 minutesIncluded
- Driver/ Tour guide service
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Available from Belize City Cruise Port, FSTV
- Lunch - local Belizean Rice and beans with stew chicken and veg cole slaw
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Altun Ha
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- bring refillable water bottles, disposable ones are not allowed on reserves
- bring insect repellant, hats, shades, camera, binoculars
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contingency Plan: Any guest displaying covid-19 symptoms with a fever or high temperature will be isolated, and the health authorities will be notified. Any employee displaying symptoms and fever will not be allowed to work and will require a medical certification to return to work.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.