Experience the slow-paced beauty of Altun Ha Temples and Belize Rural Life. Sightsee along the Old Belize River, explore rural communities, and spot various bird species. Discover the ancient city of Altun Ha with its ceremonial temples and panoramic views. Indulge in local wines and visit the Rum Factory Museum. Convenient pick-up and drop-off options available.
Experience the slow-paced beauty of Altun Ha Temples and Belize Rural Life. Sightsee along the Old Belize River, explore rural communities, and spot various bird species. Discover the ancient city of Altun Ha with its ceremonial temples and panoramic views. Indulge in local wines and visit the Rum Factory Museum. Convenient pick-up and drop-off options available.
- Memorial Park - The guide meets you at the hotel lobby, the cruise port, or the airport, then board an air condition van and the guide gives a narrated tour of Belize City, the rural areas and local customs. The drive is 1 hour from the port to Altun Ha. Our tour starts in Belize City, seeing the landmarks of the colonial era, the Baron bliss…
- Memorial Park - The guide meets you at the hotel lobby, the cruise port, or the airport, then board an air condition van and the guide gives a narrated tour of Belize City, the rural areas and local customs. The drive is 1 hour from the port to Altun Ha. Our tour starts in Belize City, seeing the landmarks of the colonial era, the Baron bliss lighthouse, the Fort George Area, the Memorial park, the bustling city life of the school kids, commuters, pedestrians, fast food vendors at the street corners, the colourful painted residences and the business area. the guide also stops to show unique flowering plants, fruit trees and birds.
- Altun Ha - The drive passes thru rural villages, grassland savannah, mangrove forest and the Rain Forest and arriving at the Maya Pyramids of Altun Ha.
Then we walk to this first Plaza we see and share information of the findings of the archaeological excavations that occurred during 1964 to 1974 Field seasons.
The tour continues to the second plaza featuring the residential area where excavations found skeleton remains in the rooms and artefacts such as polychrome vessels.
Then the highlight of the day, approaching the Sun Temple with mask of gods and at the summit the pyramid is the sacrificial altar. the guide shares more information of the vast wealth of findings found inside this structure including our most precious stone the Jade Head, the largest carved object found in the maya world. After enjoying the views from up top, it’s time to come back down, return to the van for the drive back to the city.

- Driver/ Tour guide service
- Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
- Maya Site Tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/ Tour guide service
- Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
- Maya Site Tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Regardless of the weather, the Altun Ha and City Highlights tour is available. This leisurely drive takes visitors through Belize City, showcasing the BELIZE sign, colonial-style architecture, Lindberg Landing, fruit trees, flowering plants, birds, the Old Belize River, rural communities, small farms, various bird species, and unique native trees and…
Regardless of the weather, the Altun Ha and City Highlights tour is available. This leisurely drive takes visitors through Belize City, showcasing the BELIZE sign, colonial-style architecture, Lindberg Landing, fruit trees, flowering plants, birds, the Old Belize River, rural communities, small farms, various bird species, and unique native trees and plants, including orchids and bromeliads. The tour includes a visit to the ancient city of Altun Ha, renowned for its ceremonial temples adorned with god masks, a sacrificial altar, and numerous priestly tombs filled with artifacts. Visitors can climb several temples. On the return journey, there is a stop at the Rum Factory for a taste of Belizean rum. Pick-up and drop-off services are available at the airport, cruise port, hotels, water taxi, and municipal airport.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.