Altun Ha and River Wallace

Altun Ha and River Wallace
Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Excursion Highlights:
  • Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha and cruise the Belize River on this thrilling tour.
  • Capture wildlife in their natural habitat along the River Wallace, spotting crocodiles, howler monkeys, iguanas, and dolphins.
  • Delve into ancient history at the archaeological site of Altun Ha, once a ceremonial center for Mayans.
  • Enjoy our air-conditioned vehicles as you journey between historical wonders, capturing unforgettable pictures of the scenic countryside.
  • Book this exciting shore excursion today so you don't miss out on this incredible, fast-selling cultural experience.
Price: $84.00
Ages 1 through 4 are free.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 2 minute walk from the cruise ship tender pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Water. Extra drinks and snacks also available for purchase
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes.
Restrictions This tour is wheelchair and walker accessible.

Combine adventure with a history lesson of the ancient Mayan culture when you take this exciting tour and river cruise of Altun Ha and the Belize River. Your tour includes a tour of the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha and its attractions, including the tomb of the Sun God If you're a history buff at heart or enjoy learning about cultures of the past, then this is the tour for you. You'll also spot wildlife along the Belize River, River Wallace, including feeding manatees and crocodiles.

Start your excursion off with a quick through waters of the Belize River---the very river where British loggers and Mayan traders transported mahogany. The colonial Spaniards referred to this river as Rio Wallace or River Wallace, where you'll see the resident wildlife. Keep your camera handy and get ready to take pictures of the river wildlife along the way, including howler monkeys, iguanas and playful dolphins.

Your tour continues with a comfortable ride via an air-conditioned vehicle to the ancient Mayan ruins in Altun Ha. This interesting archeological site was unheard of until the 1960s and served as a ceremonial center for the Mayans. Here, you'll visit the Temple of Masonry Altars--the site where a 10-pound jade head of the Sun God Kinich Ahau was found in the Royal Priest's tomb. You'll head back to your port for another comfortable ride on the air-conditioned vehicle and get more chances to take unforgettable pictures of the countryside.

From capturing the wildlife along the Belize River to visiting the ancient Mayan ruins, there's much to explore when you book this cultural tour of Altun Ha and the Belize River. Make memories and book your this exciting shore excursion and river cruise today!

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4.7out of 5 stars
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Rated 4 out of 5
Feb 19, 2025
Wildlife and temples
We were driven to the dock but there was a few other groups meeting there from the same company so it was disorganized and waiting. The river guide was knowledgeable about the wildlife and we saw manatees, monkeys, crocodiles and iguanas. When we visited the temple, there was almost no one else so we were able to take our time climbing the 2 temples and taking pictures.
Rosa P
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 8, 2025
Great excursion for those with mobility issues.
My mom and I went on this excursion, and we had a wonderful time. My mom can't walk well so we got her a wheelchair for this excursion. The staff was AMAZING in helping her get round. One staff member pushed her around Altun Ha and the staff on the river boat lifted her on and off the boat. If you have a family member in a wheelchair, this is definitely an excursion for them. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and ruins; we learned a lot about the wildlife and the history of the ruins.
Diane P
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 27, 2025
This was a great excursion. We got to climb to top of several ruins. Tour guide wad great!
Terri B
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 29, 2024
Group of 9 with teens and loved it.
Would recommend this excursions. Knowledgeable guides, the ruins were beautiful and the river cruise was better than expected. They were on time and had us back to the ship and we didn't feel hurried.
Amy T
Rated 4 out of 5
Jun 1, 2024
A MUST SEE!
The trip on the River Wallace was really enjoyable. Our guide and boat captain we very knowledgeable and passionate about Belize, nature and the local food and wildlife. I learned a lot from them. They loved answering our questions.

After the boat tour on the river, we met our tour guide, Gareth, who took us to the ruins. He also was very knowledgeable and helped us enjoy that part of the day. The only reason I did not give this tour five stars is because it was SUPER hot the day we were there and they are having wildfires right now because they haven't had any rain, so it was really smokey too. I probably would have enjoyed the ruins part of the tour more if it would not have been so hot and smokey. But it is something you have to see! It is pretty incredible. And everyone is so nice there!

I would recommend this tour for sure, but maybe just check what the weather is going to be like before you do!
Natalie B
Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2024
One of the best days out we’ve ever experienced.
The most fantastic day out! I cannot praise highly enough our guides in Belize. On the river cruise our knowledgeable guide pointed out Manatees, Dolphins, Howler Monkeys and Iguanas. He was so enthusiastic about the country and the wildlife. The Dolphins followed us up the river and made it very memorable. The trip to the Mayan temple was also excellent as our guide was able to inform us about the construction and the people who used it. The site is huge and it exceeded our expectations.
John K
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 17, 2024
Alt�n Ha and Belize River Cruise
We booked this excursion as part of a cruise in December. It was excellent ! We can�t say enough about our awesome guides Lizette and Darrell and Darren. They were so knowledgeable about the ruins and animals we saw on the jungle cruise and about Belize in general. They worked hard to make sure we got the most out of both adventures . We saw lots of howler monkeys, crocs, iguanas, manatees, dolphins, bats and tons of native birds. Highly recommend!!
Pam G
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 17, 2024
Amazing Excursion
Our group definitely enjoyed this excursion! Our young adults werenﾒt sure if they would enjoy the ruins, but they had an excellent time! Clay was extremely knowledgeable in the wildlife and on the river tour. Garrett was the best tour guide for the ruins. Both were very helpful in making sure that our questions were answered and everyone had a great experience! I would recommend this excursion to anyone.
Wendy L
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 5, 2020
river cruise, etc.
A wonderful excursion and a wonderful day with an expert guide.
Nancy A
Rated 4 out of 5
Mar 29, 2020
Wildlife and History
This excursion was very interesting. I learned a lot about the Mayan culture, and was able to climb to the top of the ruins.
The river trip was great 1 it was hot , so bring on the water felt good 2 we saw lots of wildlife, manatees, crocs, iguana, howler monkey,etc.
John