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Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Our Journey starts from San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) where you will get your boat tickets (the boat ride consists of one hour & 30 minutes, Water Taxi transfer from San Pedro to ... moreBelize City in which you will be able to see Caye Caulker, Caye Chapel and much more, arriving in Belize city water taxi terminal, where you will meet your tour guide. From there you board a private vehicle with your guide as you begin your road trip to Altun Ha Mayan Ruin: Altun Ha is an ancient Mayan City about 30 miles north of Belize City, dating back to about B.C. 900. It is believed the city was occupied for centuries up until A.D. 1000, covering the classic period A.D. 250-900, the time from which most of the information of this city was gathered and the time when the city was at its height.
The name Altun Ha means “Rockstone Water”, and it is derived from the name of a nearby village called Rockstone Pond, but Altun-Ha’s ancient name remains unknown. The largest temple of Altun Ha is the Temple of the Masonry Altars which stands 54 feet high. The Sun God’s Tomb is also found on this temple dated for about A.D. 600-650, in which researchers found a skeleton and various artifacts when the tomb was excavated.
The Mayans made use of the land and its terrains, as they did so above the surface they also did so below the surface. The Mayans believed that the caves were an entrance to Xibalba “a place of fear” related to death. It is completely so because the Mayans used the caves to perform death rituals and also the river flowing through these caves provided a secret passageway to ambush enemies.
Cave Tubing into a cave system at Caves Branch. After reaching the Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve you will hike for about 30 minutes through the Belize Rain Forest and through a couple of dry caves until you come to the opening of the first cave through which the underground Caves Branch river flows. This is where the REAL fun begins as you will be assisted in getting into your inner tube to begin floating through the caves. It's a short but amazing journey of about 45 minutes to an hour. Our tubes with headrests are linked so there is no need to hold onto someone else's feet and you are guided by a licensed and experienced tour guide :) At the end of the tour, we will head back to the water taxi terminal.
Altun Ha Mayan Ruin Is the Mayan Ruin which the temple of the “Green Tomb.” Founded. They also found a solid jade head weighing almost 10 pounds and standing 6 inches in height. This ... moretreasure is the largest jade carving found at any Mayan Ruin, and it discovered in the temple of the “Sun God,” which is the tallest building, standing 54 feet from the plaza floor. On this fully guided tour around historic Belize City, you will see many places of interest, including the ancient swing bridge over Haulover Creek, which is turned open by human resources. You’ll also visit the oldest Anglican cathedral in Central America, St. John’s Cathedral built from bricks used as ballast in sailing ships of old. Directly across the street, you, will visit Government House, once home to the colonial Governors and now a museum.
Altun Ha and Belize City Half-Day Tour Tour Guide will meet Guest/s at Fort Street Tourism Village in Belize City and then will commence the tour by engaging guests with an Educational ... moretour on the North side of Belize City stopping at the Light House/ Baron Bliss monument then proceed along the Marine Parade and provide Historic information on key locations Chateau Caribbean Hotel, Central Bank of Belize, MCC Grounds, BTL Park (formerly known as Lindbergh Landing), Marion Jones Sporting Complex, ST. John’s College, Edward P Yorke High School, Nazarene High School, Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), Social Security Board, and Palotti High School. Then take the exit on the Phillip Goldson Highway heading in the Belize District about 30 miles north of Belize City on the Old Northern Highway and about 6 miles west of the shore of the Caribbean Sea.
Altun Ha was a wealthy ceremonial center boasting two main plazas, and thirteen structures (including the Temple of Sun God or the Temple of the Masonry Altars). Altun Ha is not very far from the Caribbean Sea and it formed part of a unique cultural zone along with other coastal sites.
It is also where the Largest Jade was ever found in the Mayan Kingdom. During an excavation, Dr. David Pendergast, along with Mr. Wilhelm Leslie of Rockstone Pond, and another Belizean (Mr. Winston Herbert of Lucky Strike Village), discovered the famous jade sculpture of Kinich Ahau, in 1968.
After visiting Altun Ha we head back towards Belize City where your Tour Guide will take you along the South side of Belize City where guests will be able to view life on the south side of the city and then will make a short stop at one of the oldest church in Central America, St. John’s Cathedral built in 1812, then will proceed back to the Fort Street Tourism Village.
We enjoy three sensational tours at a relaxed pace. Stroll around the Altun Ha Maya Temple site as you learn about the amazing accomplishments of this ancient civilization. Then it's ... moreoff to be one with the birds as you zip through the treetops from platform to platform. Our final tour is a refreshing tube ride down Belize's largest river cave system. A must do experience for your best memories of Belize!
Departs From: Caye Caulker
You’ll depart from the island of Caye Caulker by sea on San Pedro Belize Express water ferry or by air on Maya Island Air; the choice is yours. Our guides will meet you upon mainland ... morearrival in Belize City before heading off to see this beautiful Maya Temple with wide-open spaces. The temples are easily climbed and are not as tall as Lamanai and Xunantunich.
After trekking an ancient home of the Maya, you’ll head west for a 90-minute drive towards Jaguar Paw for tubing. Once at the outpost, you will meet your tour guides who will issue inflatable tubes, headlamps, and life vests. You’ll be given a basic orientation and safety briefing before heading off on a 30-minute hike which includes wading through a few knee-deep water streams. Don’t let the hike worry you though; as it’s mostly on flat terrain, it is enjoyable and informative. It’s shaded by the rainforest canopy and our tour guides will point out flora and fauna noteworthy to the area. Once at the entrance of the cave system, it’s time for your cave-tubing adventure through the ancient Maya underworld. Inside, you’ll see intricate crystalline formations that line the cave with a majestic rise and fall of stalagmites and stalactites that add to the serene richness and grandiosity of Xibalba as it’s known.
If there’s time, and you’re open to added adventure, our guides may stop at the mini waterfall and swimming area. After leaving the falls, you’ll emerge into the sunlight and free float downstream, ushered by the gentle current and little rapids, to the harmony of birds and natural wildlife which routes back to where the tour started
Climb the Temple of the Masonry Altars and feel the wind on your face as you gaze over miles of emerald-green jungle and the distant Caribbean Sea. ... more
“In that moment, you realize you’re standing where Maya kings addressed their people over 1,500 years ago. Altun Ha Mayan Site is located just 30 miles north of Belize City. This small and impressive Maya ruin offers detailed information about this amazing civilization that existed in this part of the world thousands of years ago. This tour starts in Belize City. You will be picked up from anywhere you choose within the Belize City area by your licensed driver/guide. You will then be driven north of Belize City for approximately 1 hour. Along the way, your guide will be providing valuable information about our beautiful country. You also get to view the historic Belize River and pass through several villages as well. Once at the site, you will get a chance to use the restrooms, after which you will make your way to the entrance of the site, where your driver/guide will be waiting. Before entering the site, your guide will have you go through the museum, where you will be presented with much more information about the site. You will then make your way to the site itself to view the amazing structures in the two plazas. You will be able to take as many pictures as you like, as well as to climb a few of these ancient buildings, culminating with your trek on top of the tallest structure, the Temple of the Masonry Altar, which was dedicated to the Sun God Kinach Ahou. Once you finish the tour, you get a chance to shop with the local artisan to get your authentic Belizean souvenirs. From here, you make your way back to Belize City.
A thrill ride is waiting for you on an outing that combines one of Belize's grandest ancient sites with the excitement of adventure in the jungle. A private guide takes you to visit ... morethe ruins of Altun Ha, go tubing through a rich cave system, and breeze through the air on a spectacular zip line course.
You're picked up at your hotel in the morning for the drive to the ancient Mayan city known as Altun Ha. Here, your guide shows you around the collection of pyramids, walkways, and plazas as you learn about its history dating back to the 10th century BC.
Next, you're taken to a zip line facility with a course built in the canopy of Belize's lush rainforest. Gear up and strap in for a ride that takes you over the treetops, on lines that take you up to 85 feet (26 m) above the ground for terrific views of the jungle rushing below.
Grab some lunch as you catch your breath ahead of an expedition that takes you into the rainforest and to the mouth of a system of caverns fed by the Caves Branch River. Here, you pick up your tubing gear and set off to let the current carry you underground. Admire the stone pillars, stalactites, and stalagmites, and learn how the Mayans viewed these surroundings as a part of the underworld before the tour wraps up with a ride back to your hotel.
Altun Ha consists of two plazas that include four ceremonial temples and two residential complexes. It is one of the few Maya sites in Belize where guests can still climb. The highest ... moretemple is approximately 16 meters. It was considered one of the wealthiest Maya sites in Belize because the biggest carved Jade head was found in the masonry temple which is the highest temple.
The length of the tour is approximately 4 hours. We pick you up at the Tourism Village at Terminal 1 and we drive for about 50 minutes on the Northern Highway. We take a detour for about 14 miles as we travel through a dense forest before we arrive at the ancient city of Altun Ha.
Departs From: Caye Caulker
Altun Ha Tour; Wear long sleeve, pants and closed shoes.
Departs From: Caye Caulker
Altun Ha & Cave Tubing Tour; Wear safari clothing plus extra clothes for the caves.
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
THE MYSTERIES OF THE MAYA
We begin our day winding through the Northern River where we encounter a rich variety of plants and indigenous animals. Once at Bomba Village, you will have ... morea few minutes to browse the local woodcarving shops before boarding the private bus that will take us to Altun Ha.
Once at the site, our guide will give you an informative tour of the ruins. After you have worked up a healthy appetite exploring the ancient Maya site we head to Maruba Jungle Spa where you have time to have lunch on your own and book a spa treatment if you choose to.
Note: Park fees are not included on Full Day Trips.
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Altun Ha is an ancient Mayan City about 30 miles north of Belize City, dating back to about B.C. 900. It is believed the city was occupied for centuries up until A.D. 1000, covering ... morethe classic period A.D. 250-900, the time from which most of the information of this city was gathered and the time when the city was at its height.
The name Altun Ha means “Rockstone Water”, and it is derived from the name of a nearby village called Rockstone Pond, but Altun-Ha’s ancient name remains unknown. The largest temple of Altun Ha is the Temple of the Masonry Altars which stands 54 feet high. The Sun God’s Tomb is also found on this temple dated for about A.D. 600-650, in which researchers found a skeleton and various artifacts when the tomb was excavated.
After experiencing this amazing Mayan temple enjoy a nice lunch then travel to the west of Belize to Caves Brach outpost to refresh yourself
in the river while cave tubbing down the River.
The tour offers a complimentary hour & 30 minutes Water Taxi transfer to Belize City where you will journey along Caye Caulker, Caye Chapel, and mangroves and get a glimpse of St. George’s Caye before arriving at the commercial City of Belize where you will meet your tour guide. From there you board a private vehicle with your guide as you begin your road trip to Altun Ha.
Guest will be picked up upon request by our trained tour guides at Fort Street Tourist Village. Our guide will reassure that all guests are comfortable and safely seated in our 15-seater ... moreair condition vans. The 1-hour journey will start with us heading onto the Phillip Goldson highway. Along the way, the guest will be enlightened will knowledge of our beautiful country Belize. Various flora and fauna will be seen along the way. We will arrive at the Altun Ha Maya site and our guides will instruct the guest on the order in which they will go, along with a map of the grounds. The actual time on the site will be for about 2 hours. Guests will be able to climb the Maya Ruins and take pictures. The tour guide will provide a lot of information about the site. This is an adventure you cannot miss while you're in Belize. Book with us today to have the time of your life...
Altun Ha may be small in scale, but it leaves a big impression. This ancient Mayan city welcomes you with two grand plazas, each framed by striking mid-sized pyramids that seem to ... morewhisper stories of the past. As you wander through the site, your guide will bring history to life—sharing tales of Mayan families, rituals, and ceremonies that once filled Altun Ha with vibrant energy and meaning.
Altun Ha, a major ceremonial and vital trade center during the Classic Period, has two principal plazas. The most significant find of Altun Ha is the “Jade Head”, which represents ... morethe Mayan Sun God, Kinich Ahua; it is the largest object carved of jade in the Maya civilization.
It’s approximately a forty-five minutes drive from the city to the park. When doing this tour, a city tour is also done by the tour guide as you're driven through the city. Complimentary purified water for our guests is provided. Free use of our umbrellas if you need one for reasons such as the sun being too hot or if it starts to rain.
Altun Ha is located just 31 miles north of Belize City on a two-mile-long dirt road that connects the site to the Old Northern Highway. It covers an area of about five square miles ... moreand was once a major ceremonial and trading center. Once home to as many as 10,000 inhabitants over a 1,000-year-long period of occupation dating back as early as 200 BC, it was occupied as recently as the 10th century.
Howler monkeys are found only in the rainforests of the Americas. They are the largest monkey in Latin American rainforests growing as high as up to three feet tall when standing and weighing from eight to twenty-two pounds. They have big necks and lower jaws, where their super-sized vocal cords are housed. They live high in the trees and hang from branches by their tails. To mark their territory, the howlers make loud vocalizations.
Get a chance to see the Mayan World with the famous Mayan ruins of Altun Ha, and after enjoy guided sightseeing through Belize City (This is a 6-Hour Tour).... more
Your Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel, cruise terminal, Water taxi, or the Municipal in Belize City. You will be transported in an air-conditioned vehicle. Altun Ha is about 45-60 minutes From Belize City;
Altun Ha Mayan Ruin (Rock Stone Pond) is the Mayan Ruin which is the temple of the “Green Tomb.” Altun Ha consists of two plazas that include four ceremonial temples and two residential complexes. At this Maya site in Belize, you can still climb to the top of the temples and enjoy the view of the Belize forest. The highest temple is approximately 16 meters. It was considered one of the wealthiest Maya sites in Belize as a result of the biggest carved Jade head which was found in the masonry temple which is the highest temple.
After the guided excursion to Altun Ha, your Guide will take you to a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Belizean lunch. if you wish, we can take you to interact with Snake, accompanied by a famous snake man in Belize. After lunch, we head back to Belize City to continue our day tour of Belize City.
On this fully guided tour around historic Belize City, where you will enjoy this educational tour to visit several locations. Such as the ancient swing bridge over Haulover Creek, then we head through busy downtown streets of the city to the Anglican cathedral in Central America, St. John’s Cathedral built from bricks used as ballast in sailing ships of old. Directly across the street, you, will visit Government House, once home to the colonial Governors and now a museum. As we make our way through the city, we will be making 5 stops:
Museum of Belize (Previously the Old Belize City Prison)
Baron Bliss Lighthouse and The Belize Sign
St. John’s Church
Old Government House (Now the House of Culture)
Downtown Belize City (Albert Street Shopping Central)
Throughout the tour, guests will have the opportunity to take pictures, buy souvenirs, eat the local cuisine, and meet local fruit/food vendors.
After, we return to your hotel, cruise terminal, Water taxi, or the Municipal in Belize City
Departs From: Caye Caulker
We enjoy three sensational tours today. Stroll around the Xunantunich Temple site as you learn about the amazing accomplishments of this ancient civilization. Then it's off to be one ... morewith the birds as you zip through the treetops from platform to platform. Our final tour is a refreshing tube ride down Belize's largest river cave system. A must-do experience for your best memories of Belize!
This tour is offered to capture both the wonderful world of the Maya and some of the amazing birds of Belize. The tour begins with pickup at your hotel, cruise ship, or airport. We ... morehead to the old northern highway en route to the ancient Mayan City of Altun Ha, once a major trading city in the Mayan World and home to the famous jade head of Kinich Ahau. Passing through the savannas of northern Belize we may encounter the magnificent Jabiru, Black-throated Bobwhites, and Vermilion Flycatchers. Leaving the savanna we pass through the old logging settlements of Luckystrike and Rockstone Pond and unto Altun Ha. At the site itself, our expert guide will provide you with a well-informed tour of the ancient city by pointing out birds that may be passing over; such as King Vultures, White-crowned Parrots, and Montezuma Oropendolas. Following the tour of the main site, we will take the trail to an ancient pond that was built by the people of Altun Ha to provide water during the dry season. Along the way, the broadleaf forest will provide us with species such as Golden-Olive Woodpeckers, Royal Flycatchers, Black-headed Trogons, and our national bird the Keel-billed Toucan. At the pond, we'll come across Green and Ringed Kingfishers, Anhingas, Green Herons, and even the surprise treat of a Morelet's Crocodile. After finishing up the tour we will head back to your drop-off location.
Altun Ha, which means “Rockstone Pond”, is located 31 miles north of Belize City on the Old Northern Highway. Your expert guide will lead you on this excursion. This site is rich with ... morewildlife: hundreds of species of birds, crocodiles in the ancient reservoir, armadillos, bats, squirrels, tapirs, and more have all been spotted at this site. Altun Ha was a ceremonial site that has two main temples and 13 additional structures. Located near the Caribbean Sea, it was part of a network of other sites near the coast. The discovery of tombs at the site indicates that Altun Ha was inhabited by the elite ruling class. Another interesting feature of this site is the reservoir which was made by the ancient people. The bottom of the reservoir contains yellow clay, which hardened to form a base that retains water. Enjoy learning more about this wealthy Mayan site!
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