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Altun Ha & the Olde River Safari
Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger.
Activity Type: River and Maya site tour.
Skill Activity Level: Easy.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
A tender transfer to Belize City and an enjoyable boat ride takes
you several miles inland by way of scenic Olde Belize River.
Enroute you may see iguanas, several varieties of birds, crocodiles
and troops of Howler Monkeys. At Burrell Boom, a quaint settlement
on the riverbank, you will be served a tasty local lunch with
refreshments at The Olde River Tavern located on the bank of the
Olde Belize River. You then board your tour bus and drive to Altun
Ha (Maya for “Rock Stone Water”), where the famous Jade Head
“Kinich Ahau” was uncovered by Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal
Ontario Museum. Altun Ha was once a major trading center linking
the Maya on the Caribbean with the Central American mainland
Maya. Your tour bus will then transfer you back to the local dock
for your return to the ship.
SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES
Maya temples of Altun Ha.
Crocodiles, monkeys, dolphins, manatee, iguanas and birds
Tour Timetable:
Clients should be on second tenders. Pax will depart in the morning
both by boat for the river portion, and by road for the Altun Ha portion.
Groups meet up at lunchtime and then complete the itinerary.
(i.e. AM River PM Altun Ha or AM Altun Ha, PM River.)
To From Description
0.00 0.30 Tendering and embarkation of river boats/coaches.
0.30 3.00 Boats will travel to river mouth (2 miles) and up river.
3.00 4.00 Disembark at Burrell Boom for lunch. (Bathrooms)
4.00 4.10 Embark coaches.
4.10 4.50 Travel to Altun Ha Maya site.
4.50 5.00 Disembark. (Bathrooms)
5.00 6.30 Tour of Altun Ha Maya site.
6.30 6.40 Embark coaches.
6.40 7.25 Return to Belize City by road.
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TOUR INFORMATION: |
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Meals:
Location of Meal: Olde River Tavern.
Type of meal: Stewed chicken, rice & beans, potato
salad or cole slaw.
Menu items: BBQ chicken, cole slaw, flour
tortillas, cake & fruirs.
Drink(s) included: Soda and bottled water.
Number of Drinks: 1 soda and 2 bottled water.
Shopping:
Shopping available: No
Shopping time: None
Walking Information:
Type of Walking: Minimal walking on flat grassy
areas.
Walking Distance: Less than 1 mile.
Type of Climbing: Optional climbing on temples.
Climbing Distance: Approximately 100 ft.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Restroom Information: Olde River Tavern.
Recommended Attire:
T-shirt and shorts, hat, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. |
Tour Details:
Duration: 7 hrs. 25 mins.
Departure:
Minimum:
Maximum: 160
Transportation:
Type of Vehicle: MCI bus & motor launch
Vehicle Capacity: Bus – 40/Boat – 40
Occupancy Percentage: 90%
Restrooms: No
AC: Bus – yes/Boat – no
Heat: No
PA System: Yes
Radio: Yes
Cell Phone: No
Video: No
Wheelchair Lift: No
Guide Type:
Licensed guides.
Guide Ratio: 40assengers/1 guide
Ship Escort: Determined by ship.
Medical Supplies:
Standard medical kits on boats and
buses.
Closed Holidays?
No |
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