Altun Ha and Belize City Tour

5.0 (12 reviews)4 h 30 minBelize CityCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:35 pm, 2 h 25 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 25 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (45 min, tender)Safety margin (1 h 30 min)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship anchors in Belize City45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
  2. 8:45 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:55 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 10:20 am.
  4. 1:25 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 1:35 pm
    Back at the tender pier2 h 25 min before the last tender
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardLast tender usually leaves about 4:00 pm

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Belize City call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 4 h 30 min; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 8:55 am and be back at the gangway around 1:35 pm — 1 h 25 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 3:05 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Fort Street Tourism Village (tender landing).

Among the 240 Belize City shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 5 h); 57% of them fit a typical call. Belize City is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Belize City call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Altun Ha and Belize City Tour - A tale of two cities. Visit the Ancient Maya City of Altun Ha, (Rock Stone Pond) and learn the history of the city and its importance to Meso-America.

Max 100 per group

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Altun Ha
    Altun Ha, meaning “Rockstone Pond” in the Maya language, was once a bustling hub of trade and religious activity. Archaeologists believe that the city reached its height between 200-900 AD, with a population of up to 10,000 people. As you walk through the expansive site, you’ll feel a sense of awe, knowing that you’re standing on the same ground where the ancient Maya once lived, worked, and worshipped. The city’s location made it a key trading center, with goods such as jade, obsidian, and exotic feathers flowing through its markets.
    1 h 30 minAdmission included
  2. 2
    Belize Fun Tours
    Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, rich history, and captivating beauty of Belize’s largest city with a tour of Belize City. Visit monuments as well as buildings of importance.
    Pass by without stopping

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Non-refundable. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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