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Half Day at Altun Ha
Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger
Activity Type: Tour of Altun Ha Ruins
Skill Activity Level: Beginners to experienced
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
This fascinating half-day tour will focus on the contrast between the ancient Maya city of
Altun Ha and modern day Belize City, highlighting 1000 years of development to this former
British Colony. Altun Ha (Maya for Rock Stone Water) thrived as a trading post to the Maya
World during the Post Classic and Classic periods. The site was made world famous by Dr. David
Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum on his finding the largest carved Jade Head depicting
the Sun God “Kinich Ahau”. Weighing in at almost nine pounds, this has been Belize's most
valuable find.
After the tour, clients may choose to have a snack or light lunch at the nearby Smokey Mermaid
Restaurant (discount coupon provided). Fresh fish, shrimp, lobster, chicken, salads, sandwiches,
pasta and local dishes are available.
SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES
Maya temples and ceremonial sites.
Tour Timetable:
To From Description
0.00 0.30 Tendering and boarding buses
0.30 1.30 Transfer to Altun Ha site.
1.30 3.00 Tour of Altun Ha site.
3.00 4.00 Transfer to Belize City
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TOUR INFORMATION: |
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Meals
Location of Meal: N/A
Type of meal: N/A
Menu items: N/A
Drink(s) included: Bottled water
Number of Drinks: 2 bottled water
Shopping:
Shopping available: No
Shopping time: N/A
Walking Information:
Type of Walking: Walking on flat grassy terrain
Walking Distance: 1 hr. 30 mins.
Type of Climbing: N/A
Climbing Distance: N/A
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Restroom Information:
Altun Ha site
Recommended Attire:
Sensible walking shoes, long or short pants, hat, sunscreen, bug spray. |
Tour Details
Duration: 4 hrs.
Departure: Clients should disembark on the final
tenders.
Minimum:
Maximum: 120
Transportation:
Type of Vehicle: MCI bus
Vehicle Capacity: 40
Occupancy Percentage: 90%
Restrooms: No
AC: Yes
Heat: No
PA System: Yes
Radio: Yes
Cell Phone: No
Video: No
Wheelchair Lift: No
Guide Type:
Licensed guides.
Guide Ratio: 40 passengers/1 guide.
Ship Escort: Determined by ship.
Medical Supplies:
Standard medical kits on bus.
Closed Holidays?
No
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