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Belize City · Belize District (Incl. the Cayes) · Belize
Altun Ha Mayan Ruins & Belize Zoo
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From $125.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This tour takes us to the Altun Ha Mayan Ruin. This ruin was once a trading center in this region and is the ruin at which one of Belize's national treasures was found, the Jade Head. During the tour of this Maya ruin, you'll get to walk down the same path the Mayas did while learning about their customs while they inhabited the site. The best photo opportunities on this tour come after hiking to the tops of the highest structures where the Mayan elite once occupied. The view from atop is beautiful and offers a panoramic view of this Mayan site as well as the surrounding pristine jungle. Next we will travel to the amazing Belize Zoo! This zoo claims to be the first of its kind; a zoo in which all the animals are in their natural habitats. Founded by an American citizen, Sharon Matola in 1983, this zoo not only showcases Belize's unique wildlife, but also serves as a rehabilitation center for our animals and is an educational research center for wildlife in Belize.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Travel to the Belize Zoo and view animals in their natural habitats
- Explore the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins
- Learn about what life was like for the Mayans living there
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Belize City
Archaeological Exploration at Altun Ha.
Continued
La Democracia
Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Belize Zoo.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Meeting & Pickup
Cruise ship passengers: Meet on the docks at Terminal 1 with a tour guide holding up a sign with the client's name on it. We will drop you back off here. If you are not part of a cruise, please inquire about pickup options. Non-Cruise Passengers: We do hotel pick ups and also return the guest to the hotel after the tour.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2024-05-07
5.00 / 5
José took us to the zoo, the ruins, the howler monkey preserve, and to eat local cooked food. Great experience all around. He was happy to answer questions and share his knowledge of the country. It was a great help to have a driver and tour guide around all day. He even pulled over for an ATM and a fruit stand when we asked about them on the way back. I hope your mechanic fixes the sound coming from your new break pads José! Good luck!
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