Maya Pyramids and Monkeys

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Easy Going Tour, 1 hour drive then 300 feet walk from the parking lot and see the Ancient city of Altun Ha, 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 loincloth, manatee bones with writing, ceramic vessels once used for bloodletting rituals and incense burning. optional, 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. 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 it's a short drive to the "baboon sanctuary" where we walk 5 minutes the Rainforest jungle trail and encounter a family of howler monkeys. The Sanctuary is realized thru the community preserving the Monkey Habitat.

What's Included

immediate tour start at checkin
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

the guide will have a V.i.V. sign

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Altun Ha

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Community Baboon Sanctuary

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

    50 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Involves Animals
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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