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The Altun Ha and Baboon Sanctuary shore excursions starts with a short one hour drive from Belize City to the Community baboon sanctuary. The Baboon Sanctuary shore excursion is a true nature-lover’s excursion, as a rainbow of butterflies, birds, and reptiles can be seen while traversing through high grass and thick undergrowth. The most esteemed sighting is undoubtedly that of a family of black howler monkeys casually lounging in an oasis of fruit trees. The animals appear to welcome the spectators as they swing avidly from branch to branch and chatter boisterously among themselves. The booming vocal roar of an adult male serves to alert the pack of the arrival of the visitors. Photo opportunities are in abundance but undeniably the most priceless keepsake is that everlasting mental portrait and the feeling of absolute freedom and relaxation that is uniquely experienced amidst Belize’s unspoiled wilderness!
After your spectacular tour of the Baboon Sanctuary you freeboard your van for a 45 minute drive to the Magestic Maya Temples of Altun Ha. Along quaint country roads, secondary rainforest, Creole villages and isolated farms, raises the majestic beauty of the Maya ceremonial center, Altun Ha (rock stone pond). Royal priests ruled Altun Ha for many centuries, and traded with other Mayan centers in Meso America. Some 55 plus years ago, Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum in Canada, along with his excavation team, discovered a tomb of a priest in the Temple of the Masonry Altars, and in it, a nine and three quarter pound jade carving of the Sun God, Kinich Ahau – a world famous event! Climb prepared stone steps to the stars! Surround yourself with the aura of these ancient stargazers living in the rain-forests of Belize.
After your tour of Altun Ha, we head to Lunch, where guests are serverd a delicious Belizean meal, comprising of Rice and Beans cooked in coconut milk, stew chicken and Cole slaw. After lunch your Shore Excursion ends with a return to Belize City with a brief drive sighting the major landmarks in Belize City in route back to the Port.
Fort Street Tourism Village, Belize City.
Within 1 hour after arrival. Please note that all ships have different first tender times, as long as you are on an early tender you will make your excursion.
On arrival in Belize, tender to port on one of the first tenders, make your way to terminal 1 and exit. Here you’ll find your guide with the Belize Fun Tours sign and your name on the arrival list. You will be guide to the departure area where you will meet the supervisor, If there are other dont worry, the area is shaded and you seating is available. Wait time varies but never excelled the departure time of 1 hour after arrival.
As you depart for your shore excursion, we make a quick stop at the Belize Tourist Board/Police check point. here we leave let them know which ships our guests are on and which tour they are departing on.
On arrival at the Sanctuary guests may use the restroom and its off to your tour.
On arrival at Altun Ha, guests may use the restroom facilities, after which your guide will take you on a historical guided tour of the site.
After your tour of Altun Ha we travel to Lunch a short 20 minutes drive from the site. Enjoy local Belizean Rice and Beans with stew chicken and cole slaw. if you have dietary restrictions let us know before by emailing us when you get your confirmation email.
