About this experience
This private Altun Ha and Community Baboon Sanctuary tour joins Maya archaeology with one of Belize’s most meaningful community conservation stories. Explore Altun Ha’s plazas and temples while your private guide explains how this ceremonial city traded between the Caribbean coast and inland settlements. The experience then moves from ancient stone architecture to the living forest of Bermudian Landing, where black howler monkeys—called baboons locally—are protected through cooperation among villages and private landowners. Learn how the seven-village sanctuary maintains forest corridors while supporting local communities, and listen for the unforgettable calls of the howlers overhead. The distinction is not simply visiting ruins and seeing wildlife. Both places reveal how Belizeans protect what matters: one preserves evidence of an ancient civilization, while the other safeguards a living species and its habitat.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
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
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.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Guide
Plan a thoughtful visit to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize, with practical guidance on wildlife expectations, road access, insects, guided evening visits, packing, accessibility, and responsible travel.
What is included
- Water
- Transportation
- Private Guide
- Entrance Fee
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
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.
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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