- Altun Ha - for your private tour, the guide with a air conditioned vehicle meet you at the ship port, airport, hotel lobby, water taxi terminal and proceed to drive thru the city of Belize, rural communities, and arrive at the ancient Maya site of altun ha. modern facilities are available here. on this amazing tour seeing the Ancient city of Altun Ha , walking on the plazas where 2000 years ago was the center of Maya civilization ceremonial activity. viewing the temple pyramids which during excavations yielded royal burial tombs laden with artifacts such as jade necklaces, pendants, face masks, stingray spines, monkey skulls, jaguar skin loin.cloth, manatee bones with writing, ceramic vessels once used for blood letting rituals and incense burning. go up the stairs to view the sacrificial altar where the 1968 excavations found animal bones, eccentric flint and jade objects in a burnt fashion upon the Sacrificial Altar . from atop the Sun Temple see the whole kingdom of Altun ha and reminisce the days of the Classic Maya that once ruled this land. at the base of the temple we then enter the visitors center to see the jade Head “ the largest carved jade object found in the Maya world, representation of the sun god” and a replica of the royal burial tomb,then its a short drive to the “baboon sanctuary” where we walk 5 minutes on the Rainforest jungle trail and encounter a family of howler monkeys. this encounter brings you as close as possible to the family of monkeys. then its time for a siesta on the 45 minute drive back to where we started.
- Immediate tour start at check-in
- Driver/guide included
- Lunch provided
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
Exclusive Exploration: Inform us about your preferred departure time, and we’ll pick you up to kick-start this thrilling escapade. You’ll have a chance to behold the historical city of Altun Ha, roam its plazas, that were the heart of the Maya civilization’s rituals about 2000 years ago. Observe the magnificent temple pyramids, which, upon excavation, revealed royal tombs filled with priceless items such as jade jewelry, pendants, facial masks, stingray spines, monkey skulls, jaguar skin loincloth, manatee bones inscribed with writing, and ceramic pots used in blood sacrifice ceremonies and for burning incense. Ascend the steps to witness the ritual altar where the 1968 dig unveiled animal bones and jade artifacts in a burnt state on the Sacrifice Altar. From the Sun Temple’s peak, take in the entirety of Altun Ha and relive the days of the Classic Maya who once governed this region. Next, a brief trip will take you to the ‘baboon sanctuary’. A 5-minute stroll into the Rainforest jungle trail gets you face-to-face with a troop of howler monkeys.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
