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Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree V.i.V. 20% OFF

Location Belize City, Belize
$398.40
$498.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary and Altun Ha offer a unique blend of natural beauty and rich history in Belize. This tour showcases stunning birdwatching opportunities and the fascinating Maya ruins, making it a must-see for nature and culture enthusiasts.

  • 🦩 Discover Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize's first Ramsar site, renowned for its significance as a vital habitat for waterfowl.
  • 🐦 Spot an array of bird species, including the famous Jabiru stork, with the largest nesting population in Central America, especially during the dry season.
  • 🏛️ Tour the ancient Maya site of Altun Ha, where you can explore ceremonial temples, sacrificial altars, and archaeological findings from excavations conducted between 1964 and 1974.
  • 🚐 Enjoy a comfortable drive in an air-conditioned minivan through rural villages, grassland savannah, and mangrove forests, leading to the stunning Maya pyramids.
  • 📸 Ascend the Sun Temple and admire the breathtaking views while learning about the Jade Head, the largest carved object found in the Maya world.
  • 🍽️ Savor a local Belizean meal featuring rice and beans with stew chicken and vegetable coleslaw, included in your tour.
  • 🧳 Bring your refillable water bottles to stay hydrated and help reduce plastic waste during the tour.
  • 👟 Suitable for all fitness levels; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making it accessible for families.
  • 🌧️ Prepare for varying weather conditions by bringing along a poncho, umbrella, and proper footwear for walking on uneven paths.
  • 🚗 Convenient pickup and drop-off service included from the airport, cruise port, hotels, and water taxi locations.

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Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree V.i.V.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

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

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
Return details
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

  • Altun Ha
    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
    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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • bring refillable water bottles, disposable ones are not allowed on reserves
  • bring insect repellant, hats, shades, camera, binoculars
  • bring poncho, umbrella, change of clothing for rainy day visit
  • wear proper footwear for walking on uneven paths, no flip flops
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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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    Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree V.i.V. 20% OFF

    Location Belize City, Belize
    $398.40
    $498.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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