Altun-Ha and Jeep Adventure

Altun-Ha and Jeep Adventure
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Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the ancient allure of Altun-Ha, a significant Mayan trading center, with the chance to see the largest jade carving in Belize
  • Get adventurous with a thrilling Jeep ride through Belize's diverse ecosystems, spotting over 500 bird species, and potentially jaguars and pumas
  • Take in breathtaking panoramic views from the Temple of the Sun God and immerse in the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization
  • Discover fascinating cave systems and learn about their formation and cultural use, followed by a traditional, mouth-watering Belizean lunch
Price: $220.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Jeep Tour
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Tender Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Local snacks, Beverages, Lunch
Recommended Dress Comfortable, seasonal lightweight clothing. Closed toe walking shoes. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Restrictions Maximum guest weight is 300 lbs. Guests should be physically fit in order to participate fully. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Altun-Ha and Jeep Adventure

Altun-Ha was a major trading center, agricultural town and toll city built by the Mayans between 200 B.C. to 800 A.D. Learn about the Mayans, Belize's first inhabitants, as you tour the famous ruins.

During this Belize excursion walk among several structures, including a tomb that contains a 6-inch carved jade head of Kinich Ahau, the Mayan Sun God. This jade carving is the largest well-carved jade object excavated in Belize to date. Climb the steps of the Temple of the Sun God for amazing panoramic views of the site and surrounding area. Throughout your Belize cruise excursion be sure to have your camera to capture a few frame-worthy shots! While here, feel the energy of the Mayan ancestors, as your guide shares fascinating facts about the area's history and development.

After exploring the area you will head to Hattieville, a community born of displaced families following the aftermath of Hurricane Hattie in 1961. Following a brief safety meeting and overview of road rules you will board a Jeep for the ride of a lifetime!

Take the wheel and blaze through the pine savannah and lush forest, as you make your way to the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The merging of these distinct ecosystems provides you the opportunity to see a variety of plants and wildlife, including more than 500 species of birds. Keep your eyes peeled for the Jabiru Stork, yellow headed parrots and the Keel-billed Toucan, the national bird of Belize. You might also see bats, jaguars, ocelots and pumas. Check the trees for orchid sightings including the famed Black Orchid.

Stop midway through your adventure to see a cave system and discover how they were formed and used by various cultures including the Mayans. Exit the forest trail near the Sibun River then drive back to headquarters to enjoy a delicious, traditional Belizean lunch.

Take a few minutes to relax in a hammock, or enjoy a swim in the river before your return back to port.

Book this family friendly tour now for an exciting day in the rainforest and Mayan Ruins of Altun Ha.

Please Note: Guests should be physically fit to participate in this 6-hour tour. Maximum weight for guests in 300 lbs. No wheelchair access available.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 12, 2024
Amazing Adventure!!
We had such an amazing time with Gabriel! We started with a van ride to the ruins and Gabriel talked through all of the history they have found in the ruins, and walked us to the top of the highest one. We then took a van ride to where the jeeps were. We rode with Gabriel and we got to learn so much about Belize and about him and how he makes a living when tourism is low. We rode through the jungle and had so much fun. We stopped and he walked us through a cave tour where there were carvings. Was not expecting this stop but it was very cool. After some more jeep in the jungle, we went and had some delicious food at a beautiful hut like structure. Overall amazing experience and highly recommend.
Amy & Nico
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 7, 2024
Memories of a lifetime!
Wow! What an amazing experience. Our guide, Gabriel, was so much fun. As he drove us around from destination to destination, he explained so much to us about the area, culture, people, and sites. We learned so much while having a great time. I was really nervous about taking an excursion not affiliated with the cruiseline, but it was definitely well worth it. The ruins and history were really cool and fascinating. The jeep ride thru the back country off the beaten path was another treat. You actually were able to experience and see the everyday life of the people in the country. We met so many nice people and made memories to last a life time!
Laresa B
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 14, 2023
Gabriel and the tour was amazing!!
This was a great tour from start to finish. It was ideal for us since some of us were seeing Mayan ruins for the first time and some wanted to drive in the jungle. This was perfect for us. If you are really interested in Mayan ruins there are better choices at this port, but this was perfect for the first timers.
Our guide Gabriel was friendly and helpful all though the tour. He was patient with the kids driving (more so than me LOL). Lastly, lunch was really nice in their covered area. I would recommend this tour for the those who like the variety of things on this tour. It was great.
greg
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 11, 2023
Awesome tour!
We had a group of 4 people, and the guide was very knowledgeable on anything we asked him. Our ship was late arriving to port but the tour was adapted so that we made it back to port on time. Bring a snack as you don't eat lunch until the very end
Delanie
Rated 5 out of 5
May 29, 2023
Triple Whammy! Move over Indiana Jones!
FAVORITE tour of all we did! Roberto was the best guide, and we had a private tour. My husband and I went in a minivan to the ruins and got there ahead of the cruise tour. We had the place to ourselves. Roberto was very knowledgeable about Mayan foods and herbs. Ask about allspice leaves. Leaving, the tour busses were just arriving! Awesome!Next: jeep jungle tour. It was not where the tour busses take cruise people! Then we saw a cave, way up high that we got to climb to on an aluminum ladder. (I am 66 and am a walker, and had no problem doing this!) It was a dry cave with stalactites and stalagmites, some small insect bats and some real Mayan pottery relics! We felt like real explorers! Then we went to his private family property for lunch, where family prepared an authentic meal for us under a hand-made hut near a local river. Definitely not a "run of the mill" adventure! We got back to port in plenty of time to catch our boat back to our ship! What a great day! Worth the price!
Robin K
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 3, 2023
Amazing Tour Guide! Really great all day adventure
This was a great day!! We got to see all of Belize which I really loved about it. I wanted to see more than just the port gift shops and 1 over crowded beach. In this you get to see the Belize rainforest, caves that Mayans used and still have some artifacts inside. And then of course you get to your the Mayan site. Our Tour Guide was GREAT! Roberto was a great guide, so much knowledge and very friendly. The Jeepﾒs were in good condition and everyone had their own jeep for their group. Then you get to visit this village near the jungle where they feed you a traditional Belize lunch. The food was very good and the area where we ate was beautiful. Thank you Roberto, you are very good at your profession.
Ryan C
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 23, 2023
Amazing Belizean Experience
Overall, experience was AMAZING!! Huge props to Robbie and the rest of the staff! Loved that the visit to the pyramids did not drag on, and we had lots of opportunities to take pictures. Robbie was very informative and super kind. Authentic Belizean cuisine was some of the best food we had on our entire cruise! Overall definitely worth the price! Highly recommend
Martha J
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 23, 2023
Awesome Trip!
So glad we went with this excursion for our cruise. We were a large group of 20 so we had two guides, Robby and Gabriel, and they were both amazing. They had such vast knowledge on Belize, its history, anything youﾒd need to know. They had water and snacks for us all day which was appreciated, and the highlight was getting to have a home cooked meal at the farm at the end of the day, which was delicious! This is a family run business and you can see the love they put into it, and we definitely felt part of the family by the end of the day. If I had to sum it up, it was a snapshot of Belize in a day. Iﾒd highly recommend them.
Dorene
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 23, 2023
Private group tour
Gabriel & Roberto were amazing tour guides and so knowledgeable! They took us to the Ruins and then to a spot where all the jeeps were that we got to drive ourselves. Halfway through the jungle we stopped and entered an unbelievable cave with bats! From there we had an amazing authentic Belize lunch with some fresh coconuts! They treated us as if we were their own family and I would definitely do this again!!! Must see for sure! Thank you for an amazing experience I will always remember!!
Angela M
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 23, 2023
An amazing day!
We were greeted by Robby and Gabriel at the terminal gate. They were amazing tour guides! They never rushed us but kept us on time. Showed us everything and always gave us great explanations. The Jeepﾒs and the jungle
Ride was so much fun!! They treated us like family (a group of 20) ! We didnﾒt want to leave! Thank you for an amazing day!
Darlin S