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Altun Ha Temple & Howler Monkey Sanctuary: Maya Archaeology & Jungle Adventure
4.8
18 Ratings
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Embark on a thrilling adventure through Altun Ha Temple and Howler Monkey Sanctuary. Explore ancient Maya ruins and witness the majestic beauty of these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Altun Ha Temple and Howler Monkey Sanctuary. Explore ancient Maya ruins and witness the majestic beauty of these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Altun Ha - The Altun Ha Mayan Ruins in Belize highlight the remarkable architectural accomplishments of the Mayan civilization from more than 2,000 years ago. While it is smaller than other sites in Belize, this important temple served as a crucial trading hub for the Mayans.
- Bermudian Landing - Discover village life and the habitat of the small yet incredibly loud black howler monkey of Belize!
- Altun Ha - The Altun Ha Mayan Ruins in Belize highlight the remarkable architectural accomplishments of the Mayan civilization from more than 2,000 years ago. While it is smaller than other sites in Belize, this important temple served as a crucial trading hub for the Mayans.
- Bermudian Landing - Discover village life and the habitat of the small yet incredibly loud black howler monkey of Belize!
What's Included
- Meet & greet with round trip air-conditioned transfers
- Licensed, professionally guided tours
- Park entry fees at both locations
- Bottled water
- Meet & greet with round trip air-conditioned transfers
- Licensed, professionally guided tours
- Park entry fees at both locations
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- a lunch stop is made, but the cost of lunch is not included
- government tax GST @ US$15 pp, payable on tour date
- a supplement might apply if the final group size is less than 4
- pick up starts in Belize City - island transfers are not included
- a lunch stop is made, but the cost of lunch is not included
- government tax GST @ US$15 pp, payable on tour date
- a supplement might apply if the final group size is less than 4
- pick up starts in Belize City - island transfers are not included
Additional Information
Trace the paths of the ancient Maya and be awed by the grand structures they constructed without the aid of modern technology. Dive into the rich history and enigma of the Maya as you explore this captivating site. At the Temple of the Masonry Altar, a remarkable jade head carving of the Maya sun god was unearthed! The view from the top is stunning,…
Trace the paths of the ancient Maya and be awed by the grand structures they constructed without the aid of modern technology. Dive into the rich history and enigma of the Maya as you explore this captivating site. At the Temple of the Masonry Altar, a remarkable jade head carving of the Maya sun god was unearthed! The view from the top is stunning, offering a sweeping vista of the Mayan site and the surrounding untouched jungle.
Next, venture to Bermuda Landing Village, the location of the Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary. Be astonished by the powerful calls these small creatures make as they communicate across the jungle canopy! Trek along jungle trails in hopes of spotting them in the treetops, and perhaps entice one to come down for a close encounter!
Location
Altun Ha
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(18 Ratings)
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Carmenma9893zp
Feb 22, 2025
Altun Ha and the Monkey Santuary Private tour - We were staying at the Belize River Lodge and had a day off from fishing, and they coordinated this tour for us. Erolyn was our driver, and she was wonderful,in addition to being a great driver! We visited the Howler Monkey Santuary, and we were able to see and learn about the monkeys and other flora & fauna in that area. The Howler monkeys were definitely close enough to see and hear. We then traveled on to Altun Ha, and we're able to visit the Archeological Site at our own pace without the pressure of a large tour group. Erolyn was a font of information, answering our many questions. We enjoyed our day with her. It was spectacular.
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Paul
Feb 7, 2025
What an amazing adventure, you will not be disappointed - I have to be honest, I thought our day was going to be miserable. It was raining all day, hard. The folks at UpClose Belize really came through. Angie checked in on us with the pick up point and quickly responded to every email sent along the way.
Our tour guide Elvin made all the difference in the world with his vast knowledge of Belize and all of the towns and villages we drove through before arriving at the temples.
He described each area with a knowledge and passion like no other. Informing us of how things came about, local customs, as well as the local people living there.
Once we arrived at the site, his knowledge of the Mayans and their traditions was absolutely amazing. He did not at any time seem like he was reciting from a script. This young man never faltered in his descriptions or in his knowledge even though the rains were drenching him to his very core. He stood proud of his knowledge and proud of the ancient traditions he described.
The howler monkey part of the tour was also amazing with the vast knowledge of the local forest and indigenous plant life. Dwayne was very knowledgeable with the plant life as well as the local area. At first the monkeys would not cooperate as it was down-pouring during this as well. Eventually they came out to great their guest. It was great to see a small section of forest acting as a reserve for the howler monkeys that the locals seem to respect immensely.
I would definitely recommend this tour and definitely recommend you book with UpClose Belize.
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797karolinag
Dec 6, 2024
Amazing experience - The tour was amazing, I could pet the monkeys in the jungle and visit Mayan ruins. Everything with amazing guides with lot of knowledge and amazing sense of humour!
So it was great fun!
Highly recommended
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Leilah_h
Oct 19, 2024
Impressive temple and cute monkeys - Impressive temple complex made even better by no crowds. Walk in the jungle was interesting and interaction with monkeys was very cute.
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Leilah_hillman
Oct 18, 2024
Excellent tour company! - Incredible tour with Elvin today. The Mayan ruins were stunning and he was an excellent tour guide and host. The howler monkeys were awesome!
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Zach_w
Aug 16, 2024
Great time. Laid back and fun - Great experience. Elvin was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. He was very laid back and funny and really made my day enjoyable. Altun Ha was nice to see and seeing the monkeys up close was something I won't forget. Our guide Robert at the sanctuary told us we don't always see the monkeys but he was able to find them and even get them howling my mimicking their noises.
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Nancy_b
Jan 29, 2024
Fun Day of Mayan History and Howler Monkeys! - I very much enjoyed my visit to Altan Ha with the guide David. I was the only person on the tour so I was able to ask David as many questions as I wanted. Our arrival time at Altan Ha was perfect as the buses of cruise ship passengers were leaving as we arrived so we were able to explore the ruins at a leisurely pace without crowds. Davis shared the story of the Mayans and the history of Altan Ha. There was time to climb all of the temples where this was an option.
The visit to the Howler Monkey Sanctuary was very fun! After a short walk through the forest, we found a family of monkeys in the trees, including a young monkey who was curious and approached us so we were able to get a good look at her. Mom and Dad were not far away and kept watch so I got a good look at them also.
I highly recommend this tour! David was an excellent guide and I very enjoyed my day!
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Nathalie_k
Nov 14, 2023
Nice half day trip from Belize city - Norman was an incredibly knowledgeable guide. The archeological site was rather small but very interesting and we nearly had it all to ourselves. On the way we were even able to try some local fruit wine and get some fruit. The monkey sanctuary was also quite nice. Only walked around 10minutes until we spotted a small group of them. Make sure to bring your insect repellant!
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Ryan_p
Oct 29, 2023
Altun ha was great... - Altun ha was great experience especially once you climb the steps to top of temple. Herbie was great guide, very informative, friendly and knowledgeable. Howler monkey sanctuary was less appealing, another guide named Russell assisted him there and after walking around for an hour listening to his calls, saw few monkeys but far up in tree and not much noise. Good experience and weather all in all.
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Sarwat_s
May 25, 2024
Expensive combination not good value - Not great value for money as USD 135pp was just for transportation. Although our tour guide waa good, and altun Ha part good, the Howler Monkeys experience waa disappointing overall....
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