Altun Ha and Baboon Sanctuary from San Pedro

6 hours Free cancellation

Altun Ha and Baboon Sanctuary from San Pedro, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This Altun Ha and Community Baboon Sanctuary tour from San Pedro connects Belizean archaeology with community-led wildlife conservation. At Altun Ha, explore ceremonial plazas and temples while your guide explains how the city’s location supported trade between the Caribbean coast and inland Maya communities. The experience then moves to Bermudian Landing, where black howler monkeys—known locally as baboons—live within a landscape protected through cooperation among seven villages and private landowners. Learn how the sanctuary maintains forest corridors, supports coexistence between people and wildlife, and became an important Belize conservation model. Listen for the howlers’ powerful calls and observe the forest with a better understanding of the community work behind it. What makes this tour unique is the shared preservation theme. Altun Ha protects the physical evidence of an ancient civilization, while the sanctuary protects a living species and the habitat it needs.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Private Belize Adventure

Ages: Children (5–9 years) · Adults (10–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water
Included: Sodas
Included: juices
Included: Transportation
Included: Private Guide
Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Altun Ha

one hour Admission included

Altun Ha is the nearest excavated Maya Temple to Belize City and is probably the most visited by Belizean school children from all over the country. This beautiful Maya Temple whose name means “Rockstone Water” has wide-open spaces.
Community Baboon Sanctuary

one hour Admission included

Founded in 1985 the aim of the sanctuary was to show farmers in the area that protecting the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey could bring sustainability to the village. Your guide will show you the monkeys up close as they scamper across rope suspensions bridges throughout the village.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

No island hotel pickup. Travel independently to the San Pedro or Caye Caulker water taxi terminal, check in, and board on your own. Buy your ticket unless the option says Water Taxi Included. Meet your guide outside the Belize City terminal exit.

End point

No island hotel pickup. Travel independently to the San Pedro or Caye Caulker water taxi terminal, check in, and board on your own. Buy your ticket unless the option says Water Taxi Included. Meet your guide outside the Belize City terminal exit.

Pickup points

Royal Orchid Hotel
Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza
Best Caribbean Belize Pickwick Hotel
Comodidades Delta
Xaman Ek Resort & Spa
Fort George Hotel And Spa
Ramada by Wyndham Princess Belize City
North Park Hotel
Bachelor Inn

IMPORTANT — SAN PEDRO AND CAYE CAULKER GUESTS: This tour’s pickup begins in Belize City. We do not pick you up from your island hotel, and we do not escort you from the hotel to the water taxi terminal or airport. You must reach the terminal or airport, check in, and board independently. If your selected option says Self-Transfer, you must purchase your own ticket. If it says Water Taxi Included or Flight Included, we arrange only the specified ticket; transportation from your hotel to the departure terminal or airport is still not included. Water taxi arrivals: after collecting your luggage, meet your guide outside the main exit of the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi Terminal, 111 North Front Street, Belize City. Flight arrivals: the exact Belize City airport meeting location will appear on your voucher. Look for a guide holding your name or a Private Belize Adventure sign. Please arrive early enough to complete check-in.

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.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Shared tour with flight

Local flight tickets included: Shared Altun Ha and Baboon Sanctuary mainland tour with San Pedro local flight tickets included. Reach the island airport independently; meet the guide at the confirmed Belize City airport. Shared departure requires at least 4 paying guests.

Pickup included
Shared | Self-Transfer — Meet in Belize City

Pickup included
Shared tour with water taxi

Water taxi tickets included: Shared Altun Ha and Baboon Sanctuary mainland tour with San Pedro water taxi tickets included. Reach the island terminal independently; meet the guide in Belize City. Shared departure requires at least 4 paying guests.

Pickup included