Private Altun Ha Maya Archeology & Belize City Shore Excursion.

4.9 (9 reviews)4 h 30 minBelize CitySightseeingCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:45 pm, 2 h 15 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 15 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. 9:00 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 10:15 am.
  4. 1:30 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 1:45 pm
    Back at the tender pier2 h 15 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 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 1:45 pm — 1 h 15 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 3:15 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

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

Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime! Are you ready to explore the vibrant culture and rich history of Belize City with a local guide? Our exclusive tour through Belize City and at Altun Ha will take you on an unforgettable journey through ancient Mayan ruins, one of Mesoamerica's most enchanting Cities.

Private tour English

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee into park

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Altun Ha
    1) Visit the lost Maya Civilization, learn their history. Climb on the temples and and take pictures of the spectacular scenic view.
    1 hAdmission included
  2. 2
    Belize City
    Travelers will drive through the North side "Old Capital" Belize City heading to Atun Ha and upon returning drive through the South side whilst learn the history of Belize, and seeing landmark buildings.
    20 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
There is only one entry and exit point at Sand Padro Belize Express Water Taxi. Personnel will be waiting at the the waiting area. Just look out for the BWCT sign and have your booking confirmation ready.
There is only one entry and exit point at Sand Padro Belize Express Water Taxi. Personnel will be waiting at the the waiting area. Just look out for the BWCT sign and have your booking confirmation ready.
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

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Belize Wild Caribbean Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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