Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comAltun Ha and the Olde Belize River Safari
Duration: 8.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Belize City, Belize
Product code: 4110DEB1
Cruise down the Belize River and visit the ancient Mayan site of Altun Ha on this exciting day trip from Belize City. Combining exotic wildlife and legendary history, the tour highlights the exquisite natural beauty of Belize and its Mayan heritage. Your guide awaits!
An enjoyable three-hour river cruise takes you several miles inland by way of the historic and scenic Olde Belize River. It's not unusual to encounter troops of black howler monkeys relaxing in the jungle canopy by the riverbank, and you may even spot elusive crocodiles basking in the warm sunlight. You can also see iguanas, several varieties of birds, and numerous flora.
At Burrel Boom, a quaint settlement by the river, you will be served a tasty local lunch with refreshments. After lunch your tour bus and guide will accompany you to the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha (Mayan for "Rock Stone Water"). Here you will learn the captivating history of this site where the famous jade head "Kinich Ahau" was uncovered by Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum.
Altun Ha was once a major trading center linking the Maya on the Caribbean coast with the Central American mainland Maya. It is also well known for its variety of birdlife.
After your tour of Altun Ha you'll board the bus for your return drive to Belize City.
- Day trip combining a Belize River cruise and visit to Altun Ha from Belize City
- Wildlife spotting on a relaxing three-hour river cruise on the Belize River
- Lunch at Burrel Boom by the river
- Ancient Mayan site of Altun Ha
- Pickup and drop-off from most Belize City hotels
Iguana, Belize
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Departure Point:Tour departs from most Belize City hotels
Departure Time:8:00am
Hotel Pickup:Tour departs from most Belize City hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking and call at least 72 hours prior to tour commencement to re-confirm your pickup time and hotel.
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- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Lunch
- Refreshments
- Tax
- Conducted by a qualified tour guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date
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