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Altun Ha Lost City of The Maya: Discover Belize City, Countryside, Rum Factory and Maya Ruins
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14 Ratings
Belize City
The vanished city of Maya offers you a chance to take four trips: to Belize city, the rural area, rum distillery, and Maya ruins.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Belize District - This shore excursion is tailored to history lovers which takes you through the old capital 33 miles deep into the northern countryside of Belize. This area is rich with wildlife including armadillos, squirrels, agouti, paca, foxes, raccoons, bats, coatis and over two hundred species of birds.
The Mayan ruin of “Altun Ha” is rich with Mayan history and architecture consisting of two plazas and thirteen buildings, of which you will be able to explore and learn about in sixty minutes of interactive discussion with your guide. Afterward, you will have time for souvenir shopping and lunch.
Evidence of the Mayan at Altun Ha dates to 200 B.C. The first major temple was built around A.D. 100 near the principal reservoir, the area that we see now dates to the beginning of the Classic Period (A.D. 250). This was to be the central core of the site for some six centuries. The northern plaza (Plaza A) was the primary ceremonial precinct until close to the end of the Early Classic (around A.D. 550) then work started on Plaza B.
As you drive through the old capital, you will be able to view historical landmarks and observe the daily lifestyle of the locals.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable driver guide
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Private transportation
Location
Belize City
when you get off the tender make a lift, and go to terminal 4 through the gate there will be a representative waiting.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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John_m
Nov 30, 2023
A great excursion! - This was a great excursion! Driver Sherman was great and entertaining. The guide was very knowledgeable of the ruins and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommended this tour!
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Rodojo1
Feb 23, 2023
Wonderful experience seeing temples of a great civilization and walking to their summit. - Wonderful opportunity to see intact Incan Temples, as well as being able to climb up to the top of two of them. Great view looking down at the Plaza from the tops, as well as looking over the canopy of the forest. Expert guide and his narration were excellent.
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Jerry
Jan 4, 2023
Great — smooth and easy - Great experience!! Paul, our guide, is very friendly and knowledgeable about the city and site. Everything on the trip is smooth and easy. If I come back to Belize, will choose Paul again as my guide! Rate 11/10!
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Ramblinroad
Dec 26, 2022
Great Mayan ruin site and well maintained. - I have been to several Mayan ruins and I was not aware of this one. I didn't expect much so it was a pleasant surprise. It is not a big area but it is much bigger than I had expected. Very nice and educational.
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Jack_m
Dec 17, 2022
Good Private tour to Mayan Ruins - Very informed about the Maya site by a local Mayan tour guide. Also saw most of sites in old part of Belize City. This tour just concentrated on seeing Mayan, which what I was looking for.
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Stephaniehp4150jp
Jan 25, 2024
Definitely Worth It! - These ruins are such a terrific display of Mayan history. The museum was very nice, but out guide Mr. Brown made it an exceptional experience.
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Louis
Sep 5, 2023
Nice Tour - The tour to Altun Ha Lost City of the Maya was a Nice tour. The General was very enthusiastic and entertaining for the entire trip.
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Johnnies720
Feb 5, 2023
Pleasing - If you want a quick trip just to explore, this is for you I had a wonderful guide named Paul. He was very helpful and Informative. Which made the tour nice. Some of the steps are kinda steep if u climb the ruins. So be careful and enjoy
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Shanara_h
Jun 21, 2023
SCAM SCAM SCAM - Wish I could leave zero stars. The people stopped responding to us the day of the excursion and did not pick us up. We were stranded . This is a SCAM. DO NOT BUY.
As a party of 4, we were up by 445 AM to drive into the city to catch a water taxi for a hour and half ride to meet these FAKES by 8am for pick up. We have filed for a refund . I REPEAT .. THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY
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Courtney_a
Jun 19, 2023
This tour is a scam! Will take your money and leave you stranded - If I could give this tour a -10 I would. We purchased the tour from the reviews and we’re left stranded at the pick up location. Viator, myself and the rest of my party could not reach the company number listed and we woke up at 5 am to take a 1.5 hour water taxi ride to the mainland to Belize city from San Pedro just to be 20 mins early at the meeting point at 8am. No one never reached out to confirm, no one called back the representatives. There was nothing done. Why have two options for the tours and not operate? Why take someone hard earned money and be scammed! Be aware that they will scam you and your other members out of the tour money and you will NOT be picked up. Avoid by all costs! I am still waiting for a refund.. that I’m not sure I will receive. What a way to welcome tourism to your country.
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