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ALTUN HA RIVER TRIP Altun Ha Is most famous for the huge jade head of the Sun God, Knich Ahou.. This exquisite jade sculpture is to this day, the largest carved jade item ever found in the entire Maya World. This tour combined with river and land makes It an attraction one will not easily forget. You will see an abundance of birds, orchids, bromeliads and wild plants. Tour Includes: Boat pickup from your hotel, boat ride, guide, ground transportation, continental breakfast, soft drinks and beers. Tour leaves at 8:30 a.m. and returns anytime between 4:00 and 4:30 pm. Lunch stop at Maruba Resort & Spa where you will be greeted with a complimentary rum punch and horseback riding. Adults: $60.00 | Children: 45.00 | LAMANAI AND NEW RIVER One of the most interesting tours from Belize City. After an hour drive on the Northern Highway, you board a river boat at Tower Hill. Along New River leading into swamps, little creeks and lagoons, it Is easy to encounter hawks, kites, and falcons. You may spot the dainty jacanas lightly walking on the Iily pads, while the crocodiles bask In the morning sun. After an hour and a half on the river you arrive at Lamanai (Maya for submerged crocodile). Huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to materialize out of the rain forest, amid the chatter of bird-life and the haunting call of the howler monkeys. Your guide will point out the Copal and Ramon trees, which were of great importance in ancient times. Adults $145.00, Child $105.00
WATER WONDERLAND AND BELIZE ZOO Travel down the winding Haulover Creek, en route to Gales Point Manatee. Enjoy mangrove forest and bird life, maybe an elusive crocodile or two. Stop at "Bird Caye" to observe nesting birds, and other points of interest along the way. A short hike through the rain forest In the Gales Point area takes you to a remote cave once occupied by the Maya. After lunch, you transfer to your tour bus and drive through the scenic hills and citrus valley of the area. Your main feature on this leg of the tour is a visit to Belize's historic wildlife habitat known as "The Belize Zoo", located 33 miles from Belize City. This offers you a unique chance to see the wild animals of Belize in their natural habitats. Here you can see our national bird "Rambo", the toucan, and the largest and most powerful cat of the America's, the Jaguar. Adults $140.00, Child $105.00
MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE FOREST RESERVE See the beautiful Mountain Pine Ridge area featuring the Rio Frio Caves, Rio On Rapids and 1,000 Hidden Valley Falls.
Bring along your walking shoes, your swimwear, binoculars, and an adventurous mind as there is a lot to see in the line of exotic flora and fauna, endemic only to this extremely rugged, but beautiful part of the country. Adults $145.00, Child $105.00 XUNANTUNICH MAYA RUINS/ BELIZE ZOO Xunantunich (Maya for Maiden of the Rock) sits just inside the Western border of Belize. Before reaching the entrance of this ancient city, you will be be handcranked across the Mopan River by a nineteenth century lorry. The Mays Ruins of Xunantunich are actually located on one of the highest plateaus In the area and it is possible to climb to the top of "El Castillo", the largest of the temples at this site. From this vantage point one gains a panoramic view of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala. After lunch. you head for an introduction to the country's diverse fauna. Jaguars. tapirs, toucans and jabirus are but a few of the, exotic species for photo opportunities. Adults $145.00, Child $105.00
ALTUN HA AND OLD BELIZE RIVER Enjoy a boat ride from Belize City and takes you several miles inland by way of the scenic Belize River. En route you may see iguanas, several species of birds, crocodiles and troops of howler monkeys. At Grace Bank, a quaint settlement on the bank of the river, you will be served a tasty local lunch. You then board the tour bus and drive to Altun Ha, Maya for "Rock Stone Water" where David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum uncovered the famous jade head (Kinich Ahou).
Altun Ha was once a major trading center linking the Maya of the Caribbean with Central American mainland mainland Maya. It is also reputed for its wide variety of b ird life. All these tours include round trip air transportation, ground transportation, guide, refreshments and entrance fees. Adults $160.00, Child $105.00 CAVE/TUBING TRIPS You will cross the clear blue Caves Branch River and hike through the jungle led by one of our experienced guides who will point out flora and fauna along the way and answer any questions YOU May have. After about an hour, you will get Into the river with your tubes and begin your ride through five cave tunnels back to the originating point.
All inclusive $150.00 TIKAL/ GUATEMALA - FULL DAY BY AIR Tikal (Maya for the Place of Voice) is nestled in the dense jungles of the Peten region of Guatemala. This tour takes you to the grandest pre-Columbian city in Guatemala and is one of Guatemala's greatest attractions.
Tour includes: Round trip air transportation, lunch at the Jungle Lodge. entrance fees, to the Park and the Museum. It gives you time to do some souvenir shopping (excellent bargains). $366.00 per person Tikal Tour - overnight, $388.00 US (includes departure taxes from Belize)
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