Belize City

Altun Ha Temple & Howler Monkey Sanctuary

Belize City, Belize
Altun Ha Temple and Howler Monkey Sanctuary
  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn about Belize's animal life and its ancient history on this tour. You'll start with a guided visit to Altun Ha, where you'll learn about how Mayans lived as you check out exceptionally well-preserved ruins. You'll then visit the Black Howler Monkey Sanctuary for a hike through a patch of jungle where many of these cute creatures live.
  • Pick-up from select hotels is included
  • Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided tours at both attractions are included
  • Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guides

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided Tours of both sites
  • meet & greet with pick up and drop off
  • Altun Ha Park Entry Fee @ US$5pp
  • Howler Monkey Park Entry Fee @ US$10pp
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

  • 4/10/2019 - 5/27/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM

Pickup details

don't see your hotel listed? No problem - we pick up at every location in Belize City! If you are enjoying San Ignacio, Placencia, San Pedro, Caye Caulker or other location - just let us know and we can arrange your trip!

What To Expect

Altun Ha

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bermudian Landing

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Operated by UpClose Belize

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Fun Day of Mayan History and Howler Monkeys!
Nancy_B, Jan 2024
I very much enjoyed my visit to Altan Ha with the guide David. I was the only person on the tour so I was able to ask David as many questions as I wanted. Our arrival time at Altan Ha was perfect as the buses of cruise ship passengers were leaving as we arrived so we were able to explore the ruins at a leisurely pace without crowds. Davis shared the story of the Mayans and the history of Altan Ha. There was time to climb all of the temples where this was an option. The visit to the Howler Monkey Sanctuary was very fun! After a short walk through the forest, we found a family of monkeys in the trees, including a young monkey who was curious and approached us so we were able to get a good look at her. Mom and Dad were not far away and kept watch so I got a good look at them also. I highly recommend this tour! David was an excellent guide and I very enjoyed my day!
Nice half day trip from Belize city
Nathalie_K, Nov 2023
Norman was an incredibly knowledgeable guide. The archeological site was rather small but very interesting and we nearly had it all to ourselves. On the way we were even able to try some local fruit wine and get some fruit. The monkey sanctuary was also quite nice. Only walked around 10minutes until we spotted a small group of them. Make sure to bring your insect repellant!
Altun ha was great...
Ryan_P, Oct 2023
Altun ha was great experience especially once you climb the steps to top of temple. Herbie was great guide, very informative, friendly and knowledgeable. Howler monkey sanctuary was less appealing, another guide named Russell assisted him there and after walking around for an hour listening to his calls, saw few monkeys but far up in tree and not much noise. Good experience and weather all in all.
Joey our tour guide was...
John_J, Aug 2023
Joey our tour guide was awesome!! He was very insightful, provided good insight and brought us to all the best spots
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hello John, We're thrilled to hear that Joey made your tour truly memorable with his insightful commentary and expert guidance. It's fantastic to know he was able to provide you with valuable insights and take you to all the best spots. He'll be delighted to know that his efforts contributed to you enjoyment.
I felt special on my birthday
Grace_W, Apr 2023
My tour guide Joey was hands down amazing! He started off by stopping at a natural wine spot ran by Vince… of course I bought some cashew and blackberry wine. We then went to the ruins and he was so knowledgeable about the Mayan error and since this was a solo trip I had all the time to ask him all questions even if they seemed silly to me. I went to Howler monkey sanctuary after and there I got to let the monkeys pet me 😂 and I also tried out termites 😅…didn’t know I was that daring! Overall my trip was worth it and I’ll book them again when I come back to check on the my Roey, the baby boy monkey I adopted 😊.
Great guide, perfect half-day tour
Brendan_H, Mar 2023
Norman was the best! Absolutely fantastic guide, we learned so much and could tell he was really passionate. We got a little lucky because we avoided the big tour busses so it was almost like a private time at the ruins and in the sanctuary. The monkeys came right up to us and we got some great pics. We even got to have lunch as a local spot in Belize city. Highly recommend if you're not looking for an all day adventure; we were able to make a 2:30pm flight to San Pedro so it was a perfect half-day excursion.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
we are delighted that you had an amazing experience.
Amazing experience!
Denis_E, Jan 2023
Tarik from Upscale was an incredible and professional tour guide. Very instructive and informative. I really recommend this tour.
Great and informative
Claudia_L, Oct 2022
The tour which is a little longer than indicated is smoothly organized and went very well. Bring mosquitoe spray.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Hi Claudia, We are so happy to hear that you had a great time. The UpClose Team is extremely happy to hear that you had a great time with us. Thank you for the amazing review. We look forward to having you back with us for another great experience in the near future. Warm Regards, Ishell

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