Altun Ha Mayan Ruins and Tropical Jungle Monkey Reserve

Altun Ha Mayan Ruins and Baboon Sanctuary
Excursion Highlights:
  • Unearth the mysteries of Belize's significant trading post, Altun Ha Mayan ruins, with your expert guide.
  • Get an exclusive opportunity to explore the ruins at your own pace, climbing high structures for breathtaking views.
  • Connect with nature at the Belize Community Baboon Sanctuary, home to the unique Black Howler Monkeys.
  • Interact with Howler Monkeys, famous for their loud calls that can echo up to 3 miles, in a safe environment.
  • Enjoy a meal of chicken, rice, beans and a side during your 5.5-hour tour. Book soon, seats fill up fast!
My Itinerary
My Cruiseline:Royal Caribbean
My Ship:Rhapsody of the Seas
My Sail Date:January 24, 2026
Trip Duration:7 nights
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Price: $177.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Active, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Tender Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Lunch and bottle water. Rice and Beans, Chicken, an option of either coleslaw and potato salad. Soda, or Bottle Water
Recommended Dress Comfortable walking shoes.
Restrictions This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The maximum weight is 300 lbs. Guests must be able to get in and out of the transportation unassisted.

The excitement begins as your guide picks you up at the port and takes you to the famous Altun Ha Mayan ruins, an extensive ancient Mayan city that was an important trading post. Along the way your guide will share interesting facts about Belizean history and culture, and point out the area's ecosystem.

Once at Altun Ha your guide will give you the history of the site, then you are on your own to explore the ruins! Climb one of the highest structures and be rewarded with beautiful views of the surrounding ruins and the Mayan rainforest. While here you can see the offering stone the Mayans used to petition their gods.

From there you will make your way over to the Belize Community Baboon Sanctuary where you will see Howler Monkeys, mistakenly named baboons by the first explorers who didn't know what Black Howler Monkeys were. Learn how the sanctuary got started and what it took to get the monkeys to trust humans. You'll scream with delight as the monkeys will come up so close you can touch them! Howlers are famous for their loud calls that can be heard up to 3 miles. Your 5.5 hour tour includes a delicious lunch of chicken, rice and beans and coleslaw or potato salad. This family-friendly experience is a must-do for animal and history lovers! Book now.