Private Altun Ha Pyramids and Monkey Sanctuary from Belize City

Private Tour: let us know what time you will be ready to go and we will pick you up and start the adventure. 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. then its a short drive to the "baboon sanctuary" where we walk 5 minutes the Rainforest jungle trail and encounter a family of howler monkeys.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Altun Ha, Rock Stone Pond Belize

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.

Stop At: Community Baboon Sanctuary, Bermudian Landing Opposite Soccer field Belize

walk along a rainforest path and see the howler monkeys in the wild.

Duration: 50 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 5 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
the guide will have a V.i.V. sign

Airports

• Belize City Municipal Airport, Belize City Belize
• Philip S.W. Goldson Intl Airport, Belize City Belize

Ports

• belize city cruise port, FSTV, exit terminal 1, street side, v.i.v.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Driver/guide
• Transport by private vehicle
• immediate tour start at checkin
• Lunch - local Belizean Rice and beans with stew chicken and veg cole slaw
• Entry/Admission - Community Baboon Sanctuary

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities