Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree and City Highlights

Belize City, Belize

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Easily fit in an expedition to one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan sites, Altun Ha, on a half-day tour. Leave the bustle of Belize City for the quiet mystery of ancient plazas, pyramids, and ceremonial temples. A guide shares the fascinating history of the fallen Mayan civilization and shows you the most impressive ruins, including the spot where a famous jade head was discovered.

Explore the Altun Ha archaeological site and still have the afternoon free
Guide reveals the sacred purpose of temples, plazas, and carvings
Learn the legend of the Jade Head, the largest Mayan carving ever found
Includes a short driving tour of Belize City landmarks

What's Included

Driver/ Tour guide service
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
Maya Site Tour
Lunch

Local Belizean Rice and beans with stew chicken and veg cole slaw

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

The cruise tenders arrive at FSTV passenger terminal and giftshops, proceed thru Terminal 1 to the exit, where street side you will see the V.i.V. guide and sign. See you soon.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Altun Ha

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Great your, lots to see,...

Cindy_G, Mar 2025

Great your, lots to see, wonderful history. I love that you still could climb the ruins, they take very good care of them.

Highly recommend this private tour!

Rebecca_B, Apr 2023

We stopped in Belize on a cruise, and this was an excellent tour of the ruins. Mr. Brown picked us up at the cruise terminal, and gave us the history of Belize as we drove out to Altun Ha. The private tour was perfect, it made it easy to accommodate my elderly father as well as my 3 year old nephew. We were worried about making it back on the ship in time, but Mr. Brown handled the tour seamlessly. Highly recommend!