About this experience
This Altun Ha and Community Baboon Sanctuary tour from San Pedro connects Belizean archaeology with community-led wildlife conservation. At Altun Ha, explore ceremonial plazas and temples while your guide explains how the city’s location supported trade between the Caribbean coast and inland Maya communities. The experience then moves to Bermudian Landing, where black howler monkeys—known locally as baboons—live within a landscape protected through cooperation among seven villages and private landowners. Learn how the sanctuary maintains forest corridors, supports coexistence between people and wildlife, and became an important Belize conservation model. Listen for the howlers’ powerful calls and observe the forest with a better understanding of the community work behind it. What makes this tour unique is the shared preservation theme. Altun Ha protects the physical evidence of an ancient civilization, while the sanctuary protects a living species and the habitat it needs.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Belize Airport to San Pedro Transportation Guide
Compare the flight and water-taxi routes between Belize’s international airport and San Pedro, including travel times, transfer steps, live-fare cautions, baggage planning, and advice for late arrivals.
San Pedro Belize Travel Guide
Plan a stay in San Pedro, the lively town on Ambergris Caye, with practical advice on arriving from Belize City, getting around by golf cart, reef-based activities, Secret Beach, June celebrations, and choosing between S
Altun Ha Mayan Ruins Guide
Plan a thoughtful visit to Altun Ha, an ancient Maya city in Belize. This guide covers trip options, changing admission details, safety, accessibility, packing, and scheduling a daylight return.
What is included
- Water
- Sodas
- juices
- Transportation
- Private Guide
- Entrance Fee
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Altun Ha is the nearest excavated Maya Temple to Belize City and is probably the most visited by Belizean school children from all over the country. This beautiful Maya Temple whose name means “Rockstone Water” has wide-open spaces.
Founded in 1985 the aim of the sanctuary was to show farmers in the area that protecting the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey could bring sustainability to the village. Your guide will show you the monkeys up close as they scamper across rope suspensions bridges throughout the village.
Meeting and pickup information
- No island hotel pickup. Travel independently to the San Pedro or Caye Caulker water taxi terminal, check in, and board on your own. Buy your ticket unless the option says Water Taxi Included. Meet your guide outside the Belize City terminal exit.
- IMPORTANT — SAN PEDRO AND CAYE CAULKER GUESTS: This tour’s pickup begins in Belize City. We do not pick you up from your island hotel, and we do not escort you from the hotel to the water taxi terminal or airport. You must reach the terminal or airport, check in, and board independently. If your selected option says Self-Transfer, you must purchase your own ticket. If it says Water Taxi Included or Flight Included, we arrange only the specified ticket; transportation from your hotel to the departure terminal or airport is still not included. Water taxi arrivals: after collecting your luggage, meet your guide outside the main exit of the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal, 111 North Front Street, Belize City. Flight arrivals: the exact Belize City airport meeting location will appear on your voucher. Look for a guide holding your name or a Private Belize Adventure sign. Please arrive early enough to complete check-in.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Private Belize Adventure
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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