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Discover both modern and ancient Belize on a small-group tour of Altun Ha, a once-mighty Mayan city, and the old colonial capital of Belize City. Venture into the rain forest to the archaeological site where ceremonial temples and a famous jade carving were unearthed for a fascinating look at this Mesoamerican culture. Enjoy a typical Belizean lunch and time to shop for souvenirs on this half-day adventure that makes a great shore excursion for cruise ship passengers.

Experience the Mayan underworld of Xibalba on a guided cave-tubing adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy a safety briefing, orientation and 45-minute hike through the rainforest before hopping in a tube at the mouth of this elaborate cave system. Witness fr intricate rock formations, learn about the caves’ history from an informative guide, and enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch after you reemerge into the sunlight.

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Combine three of Belize’s top natural and historical attractions on a combo tour that saves you the hassle of booking each activity separately. Exploring the ancient Mayan site of Xunantunich with a guide puts the ruins into context, while cave tubing and ziplining satisfy an appetite for adventure. Note that the tour starts and ends in Belize City; water-taxi transfers from Caye Caulker are not included.

Travel off the beaten path in Belize with a Jeep tour through the rainforest and a visit to the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha. Climb to the top of a ceremonial stone pyramid and explore other aspects of the once-powerful pre-Colombian city with a guide, and then venture into the surrounding jungle on a 4x4 ride to a secluded cave. A riverside picnic rounds out the exciting archaeological adventure.

An immersive experience, this tour takes you on a journey from San Pedro to the Xunantunich Maya Ruins. Step into the mysteries of an ancient civilization and explore the landscapes of Belize. Discover architectural wonders like El Castillo and cross the Mopan River on a traditional hand-cranked ferry. Engage with your guides, learn about the secrets of the Maya, and admire panoramic views from El Castillo's summit.

Visit ancient Mayan temples and explore scenic mangroves and cave systems with this tour from Belize City. Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise port and take you out into the rainforest, where you'll get the chance to inner tube through a beautiful cave system and out onto an open river. You'll then grab lunch before finishing your tour off at the Altun Ha Mayan Temple complex.

Gliding silently along the New River, spotting tropical birds through the canopy. This Lamanai tour has become one of the most popular Mayan sites to visit. You will be able to walk through centuries-old plazas where history whispers between the ruins. Spotting exotic birds and wildlife that vanish if you blink—perfect for photos or awe-filled moments. At the site, you will be served lunch, which is a homemade Belizean meal. Bottled water and fruit juices will also be available. Your tour guide will then take you through this amazing ancient Mayan city of Lamanai. The highlight of this tour is visiting the mask temple, where you get to see the largest mask of an Olmec person in this region. You will also visit the high temple, which allows you to overlook the new river lagoon. Your tour of this ancient city culminates at the Jaquar temple. You will then be returned to the landing area by boat for your transfer to Belize City. An unexpected jungle encounter awaits—are you ready?

Head deep inside one of the world’s most atmospheric caves on a private tour of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) from Belize City. You’ll have the chance to explore the mouth and interior of the cave at your own pace with your private guide, by hiking through the jungle and floating down underground rivers on an inner tube.

Discover the best of Belize’s culture and history at a pace that suits you and your group on a private tour of Belize City and Altun Ha. You’ll benefit from the undivided attention of your guide as you exploring the bustling capital city and get crucial context about the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha.

Embark on an archaeological adventure in the jungles of Belize with a half-day trip to the Xunantunich Mayan ruins from Belize City. Learn about the history of this ancient Mesoamerican city from an expert guide, and climb to the top of the El Castillo stone temple for magnificent views over the treetops and into Guatemala.

Bring some adventure to your Belize vacation or cruise ship stopover with a cave kayaking tour from Belize City to Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. Feel safe and secure in a hard-shelled sit-on-top kayak as you paddle your way around the Caves Branch River with a guide. You’ll also get to explore Belize City with your guide, stopping for lunch (own expense) along the way.

Learn about the history of Belize City as you explore with a local guide on this group tour. You'll see major urban highlights as you make your way through town with a professional guide and a group of fellow travelers. As an added bonus, transfers from your hotel are included, so that you won't need to find your way to a central meeting point to track down your guide.

Learn about the ancient Maya civilization on a private day trip to Xunantunich, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Belize. Travel there with a personal guide for ease of navigation and save time researching the guidebooks. Climb to the top of El Castillo for views over the jungle and discover hieroglyphics of Maya beliefs inscripted in the stucco friezes. A barbecue lunch in town is provided.

Joins us at Belize Wild Caribbean Tours and have an adventure at the ancient City Xunantunich Maya. Our guides are all locals, have a vast knowledge of Xunantunich and are ready to show you our beautiful Belize.

See the ancient Mayan ruin of Altun Ha and learn about Mayan history on this shore excursion from the cruise port or your hotel in Belize City. You'll drive out to the attraction for a roughly hour-long visit to the ancient city, led by a guide. You’ll then have time to get lunch and shop for souvenirs before returning to your ship.

ALTUNHA The area around Altun Ha is rich in wild life and over 200 species of birds that has been recorded and there are crocodiles inhabits the Maya water reservoir. Altun Ha is a major ceremonial and vital trade center during the classic period, has 2 principal plazas. The most significant find in Altun Ha is the ‘’Jade Head’’, which represent the Maya Sun God, Kinich Ahua; it’s the largest object carved of Jade in the Maya civilization. After altun ha we do cave tubing which it includes a nature walk through the jungle which your guide shares about certain things of the Flora and Fauna until you get to the entrance of the cave system. Thereafter your guide gets you on your tube all attach to each other groups for the cave-tubing part. Also we share the history and geology of the caves which is known as XIBALBA. Upon exiting the cave not all fun is done. And additional section of open river- tubing will be done Zip line does consist of 6 zip line runs through the jungle

Combine a visit to the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins with a ziplining adventure on this two-in-one tour from Belize City. You'll start at Altun Ha, where you'll learn about Mayan history as you explore ancient temples. You'll then head over to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve, where you'll take a ziplining adventure over the rainforest.

This shore excursion begins with boarding an air-conditioned van for a 44 miles ride to Jaguar Paw. You will have an unforgettable experience there as you soar through a portion of Belize's untouched forest on six different zip line runs. Then take a 25-minute walk deep into the forest to the cave entrance known as "Xibalba," the underworld of the Mayan civilization, where you will get on your tube for a fantastic journey on a lazy river that takes through a cave which is ¾ of a mile long looking at the formations and listening to the history of how the Mayans utilizes the cave. On this excursion, you have the chance to encounter many of the birds and animal that calls the forest home. So keep an eye out. You never know.

Personalize your adventure in Belize with this private tour combining an exploration of Altun Ha and a ziplining experience. Depart from San Pedro by sea or air for Altun Ha, the nearest Maya Temple to Belize City. Explore the ancient ruins, then head west for an exhilarating ziplining experience through the Belize jungle canopy, enjoying a bird’s eye view while speeding through the treetops.

Discover a ruined Maya city and float through a series of flooded caves with a 6-hour private tour from Belize City to Altun Ha and the Caves Branch River. Explore broad plazas and towering pyramids as you visit the archeological site with your guide, and see the precious treasures excavated from the Temple of the Green Tomb. Hike through a lush forest to the Caves Branch River, then go tubing through soaring caverns as your headlight illuminates cave walls that glint with crystal formations and stalactites.

Go cave tubing and ziplining on an active shore excursion from Belize City that goes deep into the Belizean rainforest. Float through an underground cave system, soar between treetops, and visit a butterfly house to see some of the rainforest’s most colorful creatures. Combining the activities is a great way to experience two Belize highlights, even if you have limited time in port. Refuel with a tasty local lunch.

"Perfect for Shore Excursions - Worry-Free Return to Port" A stop at Fu Wi Flavaz restaurant for a food tasting experience of Belize local cuisine and the new feature "from pond to frying pan" showcases a tour of the farm grounds which includes 3 tilapia fish ponds and a 17 x 60 cover structure / green house with fresh vegetables production for market and for the restaurant use. Fresh catch your tilapia for the cook to prepare with traditional spices and condiments for your enjoyment . For the non fish enthusiast other menu items include Chicken, Pork and Shrimp all prepared with simple yet fresh ingredients and served with favorite lunch special sides of coconut rice and beans, fresh salads, tortillas and much more. The restaurant features an outdoor fire grill to smoke and roast meats . A blooming garden, open décor dining space with live tropical plants adorning the pillars and surroundings. Large open windows and bamboo walls complete the tropical feel and look.

Visit the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha and see howler monkeys in their natural habitat with this tour from Belize. You'll start in Altun Ha, a beautifully preserved site dating back to around 200 BC. After exploring the ruins, you'll go to the Community Baboon Sanctuary to see and learn about howler monkeys.