• 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 - The drive passes thru rural villages, grassland savannah, mangrove forest and the Rain Forest and arriving at the Maya Pyramids of Altun Ha.

Then we walk to this first Plaza we see and share information of the findings of the archaeological excavations that occurred during 1964 to 1974 Field seasons.
The tour continues to the second plaza featuring the residential area where excavations found skeleton remains in the rooms and artefacts such as polychrome vessels.

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.

• Driver/ Tour guide service
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
• Optional: visit the distillery rum shop, complimentary first 2 shots except Sundays and Public Holidays

• Gratuities

Rain or shine, the Altun Ha tour is available. The drive takes you within 300 feet of the temples, with minimal walking required. The tour proceeds at a leisurely pace. This sightseeing journey passes by the Old Belize River, rural communities, and small farms. You’ll see various species of birds, unique native trees and plants, orchids, and bromeliads. Explore the ancient city of Altun Ha, known for its ceremonial temples adorned with masks of gods, a sacrificial altar, and numerous priestly tombs filled with artifacts. Climb several temples for panoramic views. There is a lunch stop, followed by a slow drive and stop at the Back Yard to observe birds, turtles, and crocodiles if they are present. You also have the option to visit the Rum Factory Museum (note that the rum factory may be closed on some holidays and weekends). Additionally, there is a stop at a village roadside wine stand to sample local wines made from cashew, mango, and blackberry. We offer pick-up and drop-off services at the airport, cruise port, hotels, water taxi, and municipal airport.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• bring refillable water bottles, disposable ones are not allowed on reserves
• bring insect repellant, hats, shades, camera, binoculars
• bring poncho, umbrella, change of clothing for rainy day visit
• wear proper footwear for walking on uneven paths, no flip flops

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.