Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree V.i.V.

5.0 (6 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Skip the line Private tour

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Maya Temples — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

overview of Altun Ha — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On August 22, 1998, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary was declared Belize's first Ramsar site based on the wetland's significance, especially as waterfowl habitat. the Lagoon host of hundreds of Birds especially during the dry season, featuring Storks, herons, egrets, kites, hawks, parrots and so much more, the maya site of Altun Ha can be viewed year round, rain or shine. The slow drive takes you around the City of Belize, view the BELIZE sign, colonial style architure residences, Lindberg Landing, fruit trees, flowering plants, birds, the Old Belize River, rural communities, small farms, various species of Birds, unique native trees and plants, orchids and bromeliads, tour the Ancient city of Altun Ha, known for its ceremonial Temples with mask of gods, sacrificial altar and many findings of priestly tombs containing a wealth of artifacts. Go up several temples. We pick up and drop off at the Airport, Cruiseport. hotels, water taxi, municipal airport

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–29
Guide: English
Operated by: Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch: local Belizean Rice and beans with stew chicken and veg cole slaw
Included: Driver/ Tour guide service
Included: Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
Included: Maya Site Tour
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Altun Ha

1 h 40 min Admission included

The drive passes thru rural villages, grassland savannah, mangrove forest and the Rain Forest and arriving at the Maya Pyramids of Altun Ha.

Then we walk to this first Plaza we see and share information of the findings of the archaeological excavations that occurred during 1964 to 1974 Field seasons.

The tour continues to the second plaza featuring the residential area where excavations found skeleton remains in the rooms and artefacts such as polychrome vessels.

Then the highlight of the day, approaching the Sun Temple with mask of gods and at the summit the pyramid is the sacrificial altar. the guide shares more information of the vast wealth of findings found inside this structure including our most precious stone the Jade Head, the largest carved object found in the maya world. After enjoying the views from up top, it’s time to come back down, return to the van for the drive back to the city.
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

2 hours Admission included

On August 22, 1998, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary was declared Belize's first Ramsar site based on the wetland's significance, especially as waterfowl habitat. The Jabiru stork is Crooked Tree's most famous resident. Belize has the largest nesting population of these great birds in all of Central America. Jabiru storks arrive in November to nest in the lowland pine savannas. Two pairs of Jabiru storks are known to nest within the Sanctuary. After the young fledge, in April and May, the birds from the northern and central parts of Belize congregate at Crooked Tree lagoons. When the rains come, the birds leave

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

the guides with the V.i.V. sign will be at the BELIZE sign
Proceed to the EXIT of the Terminal , you will see the guide with the V.i.V. sign

End point

the guides with the V.i.V. sign will be at the BELIZE sign
Proceed to the EXIT of the Terminal , you will see the guide with the V.i.V. sign

Pickup points

Belize City Municipal Airport
Harbour View Boutique Hotel & Wellness Retreat
Golden Bay Hotel
Royal Orchid Hotel
Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza
Embassy Hotel
Best Caribbean Belize Pickwick Hotel
Comodidades Delta
Xaman Ek Resort & Spa
Fort George Hotel And Spa
Ramada by Wyndham Princess Belize City

and 3 more pickup points

The cruise tenders arrive at FSTV passenger terminal and giftshops, proceed thru Terminal 1 to the exit, where street side you will see the V.i.V. guide and sign. See you soon.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.