Altun Ha Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Altun Ha in 2026?

The entry fee for Altun Ha currently costs around BZ$10. Many day trips from Belize City include admission to the archaeological site and take you to highlights along the way, such as a rum factory and the Belize sign, while some even include cave tubing. Excursions start from US$85 per person.

Q: Is Altun Ha worth it?

Yes, Altun Ha is worth it, especially for history buffs. Dating back to 250 BC, the archaeological site was inhabited by around 10,000 Maya people. The well-preserved temples and residential structures are scattered among the jungle; it feels a million miles away from bustling Belize City, which is less than an hour away.

Q: What are the must-see features at Altun Ha?

The must-see features at Altun Ha include the Temple of the Masonry Altars: a 53-foot (16-meter) temple that features on the logo of Belize’s national beer. Other highlights are Maya-made reservoirs. While the famous Kinich Ahau (Jade Head) was excavated here, the largest carved jade object found in Mesoamerica is locked away in the Central Bank of Belize.

Q: Can you climb the temples at Altun Ha?

Yes, you can climb the two main temples at Altun Ha. While the Temple of the Masonry Altars offers an easier climb due to pathways and handrails, the unrestored Temple A-6 is the tallest building in Altun Ha, boasting panoramic views of the site and surrounding jungle.

Q: How long should you spend at Altun Ha?

Most people find that 1–2 hours is enough time to explore Altun Ha. However, it takes around one hour each way to drive from Belize City without traffic, so factor that into your visit. Tour options range from half-day to full-day excursions, depending on whether they include cave tubing or other stops.

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Altun Ha Heritage Tour from Belize City

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $85

Private Altun Ha Maya Ruin & Belize City Adventure From Belize City

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $107

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Altun Ha Mayan Ruins and Cave Tubing With Belize Landquest

What makes this activity unique is the combination of Belize’s rich cultural history and natural beauty in a single day. You’ll explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha, uncovering fascinating stories of a civilization long past, then immerse yourself in the rainforest on a peaceful guided nature walk under lush tree canopies. Finally, you’ll experience the thrill and serenity of cave tubing through Belize’s mystical underground rivers, surrounded by stunning stalactites and stalagmites. This tour is special because it blends history, adventure, and nature seamlessly, giving you a full, immersive Belizean experience that few other tours offer.

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Altun Ha Mayan Ruins and Cave Tubing With Belize Landquest

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Altun Ha Temple & Howler Monkey Sanctuary

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $135

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.

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Altun Ha & Cave Tube

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Mayan Ruin from Belize City with Lunch

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $130

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Private Altun Ha Maya Ruin & Cave Tubing Adventure From Belize City

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $170

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Altun Ha, Monkey Sanctuary and Rum Factory Tour from Belize City

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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.

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Jungle Jeep and Altun Ha Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $215

Best guides and best presentation of the tours. We are very knowledgeable of this tour and you will have the best day with us.This Tour is unique because its your getting a lot done in one day and its in a fun filled learning experience. Three Tours in one days save you quite a bit and allows you to keep on the move for the day and not waiting or killing time waiting for others in line a special tour for special energetic people. Imagine being on top of the world on a Mayan Temple one min and then a half hour later being in the underworld where the Maya make sacrifices and offerings to their Gods. Also spending a little time with local vendors is a must so you can get you local souvenirs...A great day to remember

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Private Zipline Cavetubing and Altun Ha

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $175

Altun Ha Mayan Ruins and Belize City tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $120

Howler Monkeys and Mayan Adventure at Altun Ha

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $125

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.

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Altun Ha and Belize City Tour

4 hours 30 minutes

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from $165

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Private Altun Ha, Cave Tubing & Zipline from San Pedro

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $300

Guided Altun Ha Ruins, Rum factory & Belize sign from Belize City

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $116

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Full-Day Tour to Altun Ha and Nohoch Che'en Caves

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.

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Full-Day Tour to Altun Ha and Nohoch Che'en Caves

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $192

PRIVATE Belize Cave tubing & Altun Ha Mayan Temples with lunch

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.

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PRIVATE Belize Cave tubing & Altun Ha Mayan Temples with lunch

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $225

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Altun Ha & Baboon Sanctuary from Caye Caulker

All Maya Temples are not created equal. Altun Ha is the nearest excavated Maya Temple to Belize City and is probably the most visited by belizean school children from all over the country. Our guides will meet you upon mainland arrival in Belize City before heading off towards the “Old Northern Road” 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 to the tiny village of Bermudian Landing to visit The Community Baboon Sanctuary. Founded in 1985 the aim of the sanctuary was to show farmers in the area that protecting the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey could bring sustainability to the village. Your guide will show you the monkeys up close as they scamper across rope suspensions bridges throughout the village. You won’t miss the howl of this small monkey that sounds like it’s coming from a much bigger animal.

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Altun Ha & Baboon Sanctuary from Caye Caulker

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Altun Ha Temple - Zip Line - Cave Tube (Bze City)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $215

Private Cave Tubing & Altun Ha

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Combine ancient Maya history and rainforest wildlife on a guided tour from Belize City to Altun Ha and a howler monkey sanctuary. Explore the 2,000-year-old ruins of Altun Ha while learning about the archaeological site's past, then follow a rainforest trail in search of howler monkeys in their natural habitat. The contrast between towering Maya ruins and Belize’s living jungle makes this a varied cultural and wildlife experience.

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Monkeys and Maya Temples

5 hours

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from $169

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Altun Ha Maya Ruin and Cave Tubing from Belize City

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $165

Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree V.i.V.

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $249

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Triple Activity Limo Tour -- Altun Ha Ruins, Cave Tubing & Zip Lining

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $235

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What are people saying about Altun Ha

Altun Ha Temple & Howler Monkey Sanctuary

michele_t, Mar 2026

So interesting!

Elvin was our guide and he was fantastic! He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the whole area, not just Altun Ha. Took us to a local restaurant, which had excellent food. The ruins are the closest ruins to Belize, not necessarily the largest, but we enjoyed it. Loved seeing the monkeys. We saw the whole troop. Would recommend!

PRIVATE Belize Cave tubing & Altun Ha Mayan Temples with lunch

Thomas_H, Feb 2026

Highlight of our trip!!!

Percy was absolutely amazing! To start, he made himself available to pick my wife and I up early upon request. Secondly, Percy is extremely personable and knowledgeable about Belize’s history and culture. We had an amazing time talking about birds of the region and facts about the area/things we saw! I highly highly highly recommend choosing Percy as your Altun Ha excursion choice!

Altun Ha Temple & Howler Monkey Sanctuary

David_M, Feb 2026

Tour of Altun Ha and the...

Tour of Altun Ha and the Community Monkey Sanctuary was great! Our tour guide, Elvin, treated us like VIPs providing a personalized tour of the Mayan ruins with a thorough explanation of the history of the site. Then made sure we were taken care of at the monkey sanctuary with a close up encounter with the troop of howler monkeys.

Private Altun Ha Maya Ruin & Cave Tubing Adventure From Belize City

Hanna_K, Jul 2026

We will book again!

Our guide Jose was great to the whole Family and ensured we had a good day despite the river rising and tubing canceled. We found alternative tours and he guided us every step of the day.

Cave Kayaking or tubing, Ziplines and Altun Ha V.i.V.

Emily_M, Jun 2026

Wonderful experience

Our guide, Nas, was really knowledgeable about local plants and animals, and he was able to share that with us on the tour. There were only two of us, so he customized it to what we were interested in. We also were able to see more of the cave system in kayaks than we would have in tubes, so I'm glad we went with that option.

Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Mayan Ruin from Belize City with Lunch

Charlotte_J, May 2026

We absolutely loved this...

We absolutely loved this excursion! For the cave tubing you do hike about a mile up the jungle, which was fun and well shaded. The float down the river in the cave was so amazing, it was the highlight of the whole trip! The lunch was home made by our tour guides mom. The ruins were really impressive to see too.

Altun Ha

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Know before you go

Ruins of the ancient Mayan archaeological site Altun Ha, Belize.

No one is allowed to climb the steps of the actual ruins, but there is a walkway to reach the top.
Remember to bring insect repellent and water.
Restrooms, souvenirs, and food and drink are available on-site.

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