MAYAN RUIN ADVENTURE TOURS
Why book a tour through Black Orchid Management? Black Orchid Management, Ltd. has taken the time to research each individual tour offered on Ambergris Caye island. We have chosen, what we feel are the best tours available. This allows you as the guest, to spend your time being a tourist, enjoying your vacation, rather than taking the time to do the research that we have already done.
ALTUN HA MAYA RUINS
ALTUN HA - Mayan Ruins & Cave Tubing - $225.00 USD per person - Full Day
MAYAN RUINS: This full-day journey takes you to the Belize mainland where you will visit the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins. In its day, Altun Ha was an important trading, agricultural and ceremonial center to the Mayan people. The temple here focuses on the worship of the sun, and is dedicated to the Mayan Sun God. One of the artifacts excavated at this site, is a spectacular round jade carved replica, believed to be the head of Kinich Aha, the Mayan Sun God. Archeologists estimate that Altun Ha was occupied from 350 BC to about 95 AD. For bird lovers, this is a great site to do a little bird watching.
CAVE TUBING: Following your tour of the Altun Ha, you will travel to the Sibun Cave Branch area. Here you will be given a life vest and an inner tube. You will then take a short walk, where you will cross a river and begin your hike on a designated trail through the jungle, to the entrance of the cave system. Here you will wade into the river, sit on your inner tube and float leisurely through the cave system, experiencing the sacred underworld of the Mayan people.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, air transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages and the Maruba Jungle Spa are NOT included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes and aquatic shoes, if you have them. You will be getting wet, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, clothing that can get wet, swimsuit, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, dry bag, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
TIME: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
CAVE TUBING: Following your tour of the Altun Ha, you will travel to the Sibun Cave Branch area. Here you will be given a life vest and an inner tube. You will then take a short walk, where you will cross a river and begin your hike on a designated trail through the jungle, to the entrance of the cave system. Here you will wade into the river, sit on your inner tube and float leisurely through the cave system, experiencing the sacred underworld of the Mayan people.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, air transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages and the Maruba Jungle Spa are NOT included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes and aquatic shoes, if you have them. You will be getting wet, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, clothing that can get wet, swimsuit, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, dry bag, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
TIME: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
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ALTUN HA MAYAN RUINS
ALTUN HA - Mayan Ruins & Baboon Sanctuary -$210.00 USD per person - Full Day
MAYAN RUINS: This full-day journey takes you to the Belize mainland where you will visit the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins. In its day, Altun Ha was an important trading, agricultural and ceremonial center to the Mayan people. The temple here focuses on the worship of the sun, and is dedicated to the Mayan Sun God. One of the artifacts excavated at this site, is a spectacular round jade carved replica, believed to be the head of Kinich Aha, the Mayan Sun God. Archeologists estimate that Altun Ha was occupied from 350 BC to about 95 AD. For bird lovers, this is a great site to do a little bird watching.
BABOON SANCTUARY: The Baboon Sanctuary is a small community near Bermudian Landing, located 43 km or (27 miles) from Belize City. This sanctuary is located along, a 33 km or (20 mile) stretch of the Belize River. The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a cooperative venture of private landowners (many of whom are subsistence farmers), conservationists, and biological researchers. Their common aim is to preserve for visitors, an extensive forest habitat for a large population of wild primates (the so-called "baboon"), which are actually Black Howler Monkeys.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, air transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes, if you have them. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
TIME: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
BABOON SANCTUARY: The Baboon Sanctuary is a small community near Bermudian Landing, located 43 km or (27 miles) from Belize City. This sanctuary is located along, a 33 km or (20 mile) stretch of the Belize River. The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a cooperative venture of private landowners (many of whom are subsistence farmers), conservationists, and biological researchers. Their common aim is to preserve for visitors, an extensive forest habitat for a large population of wild primates (the so-called "baboon"), which are actually Black Howler Monkeys.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, air transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes, if you have them. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
TIME: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
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ALTUN HA MAYAN RUINS
ALTUN HA MAYAN SITE & JUNGLE SPA ADVENTURE - $185.00 USD per person - Full Day
MAYAN SITE: THis full day journey takes you to the Belize mainland, where you will visit the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins. In its day, Althun Ha was an important trading, agricultural and ceremonial center to the Mayan people. The temple here focuses on the worship of the sun, and is dedicated to the Mayan Sun God. One of the artifacts excavated at this stie, is a spectacular round jade carved replica, believed to be the head of Kinich Aha, the Mayan Sun God. Archeologists estimate that Altun Ha was occupied from 350 BC to about 95 AD. For bird lovers, this is a great site to do alittle bird watching.
MARUBA JUNGLE RESORT: After your Altun Ha Mayan adventure, you will be driven to the Maruba Jungle Resort where you will spend the rest of the day. Here you will enjoy a Belizean lunch of stewed chicken, fried plantains, rice and beans (which is included in the price of your tour). After lunch, you can spend the rest of the afternoon lounging around their pool, take a deip in their hot tub, or do something a bit more exotic at your expense (like a jungle mud massage). For the more adventorous, you may go hiking or horseback riding.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, Belizean lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, aircraft transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages and personalized spa treatments are not included in the price.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shir are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hking shoes if you have them. You may be getting swet, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, clothing to get wet, swimsuit, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, dry bag, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%.
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
MARUBA JUNGLE RESORT: After your Altun Ha Mayan adventure, you will be driven to the Maruba Jungle Resort where you will spend the rest of the day. Here you will enjoy a Belizean lunch of stewed chicken, fried plantains, rice and beans (which is included in the price of your tour). After lunch, you can spend the rest of the afternoon lounging around their pool, take a deip in their hot tub, or do something a bit more exotic at your expense (like a jungle mud massage). For the more adventorous, you may go hiking or horseback riding.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, Belizean lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, aircraft transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages and personalized spa treatments are not included in the price.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shir are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hking shoes if you have them. You may be getting swet, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, clothing to get wet, swimsuit, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, dry bag, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%.
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
CARACOL MAYA RUINS
CARACOL RUINS & RIO HONDO POOL - $250.00 USD per person - Full Day
Caracol sits high on a plateau, some 500 meters above seal level, on the western edge of the Maya Mountains. It is nestled deep in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, within the Mountain Pine Ridge Area.
Caracol is one of the most extensive Maya center in the country. Cutting across the hilly terrain, remnants of this vast agricultural field system, give evidence of an extensive farm industry that once provided sustenance for a large population of Mayan people. Caracol has an internal road system made up of 60 kilometers of Sacebeob (roads) and causeways, which served as routes for transportation and communications.
This site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize, Canna which stands 143 feet above the plaza floor. The discover of the alter here, indicates that Caracol was once an extremely fierce war like center. It is believed that Caracol defeated Tikal in 526 A.D.
The scenic drive to Caracol traverses through the jungle along the Mountain Pine Ridge area. The road travels over a series of creeks, through lush tropical rainforest, and is the habitat for a variety of bird species. The high canopy rainforest is home to several species of cats, as well as rare birds such as the Keepbilled Toucan, Mot Mot, Crested Guan, Great Curassow and the Socillated Turkey. Here you will find a wide variety of orchids, vines and trees in this area.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, air transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes, hiking shoes, and aquatic shoes, if you have them. You may get wet, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, clothing to get wet, swimsuit, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, dry bag, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
Caracol is one of the most extensive Maya center in the country. Cutting across the hilly terrain, remnants of this vast agricultural field system, give evidence of an extensive farm industry that once provided sustenance for a large population of Mayan people. Caracol has an internal road system made up of 60 kilometers of Sacebeob (roads) and causeways, which served as routes for transportation and communications.
This site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize, Canna which stands 143 feet above the plaza floor. The discover of the alter here, indicates that Caracol was once an extremely fierce war like center. It is believed that Caracol defeated Tikal in 526 A.D.
The scenic drive to Caracol traverses through the jungle along the Mountain Pine Ridge area. The road travels over a series of creeks, through lush tropical rainforest, and is the habitat for a variety of bird species. The high canopy rainforest is home to several species of cats, as well as rare birds such as the Keepbilled Toucan, Mot Mot, Crested Guan, Great Curassow and the Socillated Turkey. Here you will find a wide variety of orchids, vines and trees in this area.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, air transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes, hiking shoes, and aquatic shoes, if you have them. You may get wet, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, clothing to get wet, swimsuit, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, dry bag, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
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LAMANAI MAYAN RUINS
LAMANAI MAYAN RUINS & JUNGLE RIVER ADVENTURE-$250.00 USD per person - Full Day
MAYAN RUINS: Your full day journey takes you to the Belize mainland, where you will then travel by a private van, along the old Pan American Highway to the Orange Walk District, a northern district of Belize.Here you will board a boat and take a ride up the New River, where the flora and fauna abounds with hundreds of different speceies of birds, fresh water turtles, green iguanas, insect bats, wild orchids, monekys, crocodiles, and much more - this is a true wild jungle river ride!
After this exciting ride, you will arrive at your final destination, the Lamanai Mayan Ruins. Lamanais setting, along the New River is one of the few, where the original Maya name is knowsn (which translated means) "Sub-Merged Corcodile". Hence you will see numerous carved representations of crocodiles at this site. Lamanai's remoteness contributed to its being occupied up until at least 1,650 AD.
Lamanai features the second largest Pre-Classic structure in the Maya world and the view across the surrounding forest from the top of the temple is magnificient. In front of the temple stands a 13 foot stone mask of a Maya King. You will also be given the chance to tour the small museum and souvenir shop.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, and all rental equipment, air transportation to the mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes, if you have them. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
After this exciting ride, you will arrive at your final destination, the Lamanai Mayan Ruins. Lamanais setting, along the New River is one of the few, where the original Maya name is knowsn (which translated means) "Sub-Merged Corcodile". Hence you will see numerous carved representations of crocodiles at this site. Lamanai's remoteness contributed to its being occupied up until at least 1,650 AD.
Lamanai features the second largest Pre-Classic structure in the Maya world and the view across the surrounding forest from the top of the temple is magnificient. In front of the temple stands a 13 foot stone mask of a Maya King. You will also be given the chance to tour the small museum and souvenir shop.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, and all rental equipment, air transportation to the mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes, if you have them. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
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XUNANTUNICH MAYA RUINS
XUNANTUNICH MAYAN RUINS & CAVE TUBING - $250.00 USD per person - Full Day
MAYAN RUINS: Your full day journey takes you to the Belize mainland, where you will then travel in a private van to the beautiful Cayo District; a western district of Belize. Cayo has been referred to by many as Belize's "Tropical Switzerland", with rolling green lawns, palm trees, plantations and mountains. Here in Cayo, you will be met by the Mopan River, where your Mayan Ruin adventure begins. You will start by crossing a river, drawn by a hand cranked ferry. Only the driver remains in the van for the short 2 minute crossing.
CAVE TUBING: After you have tours the Mayan Ruins, you will travel to the Sibun Cave Branch area. Here you will be given a life vest and an inner tube. You will then take a short walk, where you will cross a river and begin your hike on a designated trail through a jungle, to the entrance of the cave system. Here you will wade into the river, sit on your inner tube and float lesiruely through the cave system, experiencing the sacred underworld of the Mayan people.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, air transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages and are NOT included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes and aquatic shoes, if you have them. You will be getting wet, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, clothing that can get wet, swimsuit, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, dry bag, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
CAVE TUBING: After you have tours the Mayan Ruins, you will travel to the Sibun Cave Branch area. Here you will be given a life vest and an inner tube. You will then take a short walk, where you will cross a river and begin your hike on a designated trail through a jungle, to the entrance of the cave system. Here you will wade into the river, sit on your inner tube and float lesiruely through the cave system, experiencing the sacred underworld of the Mayan people.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, all rental equipment, air transportation to mainland, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages and are NOT included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes and aquatic shoes, if you have them. You will be getting wet, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, clothing that can get wet, swimsuit, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, dry bag, money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return between 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
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TIKAL MAYA RUINS
GUATEMALA OVERNIGHT
TIKAL MAYAN RUINS - $450.00 USD per person - 2 Day Expedition
MAYAN RUINS: Your full day journey takes you to the Belize mainland, where you will cross the border into the neighboring country of Guatemala. Here you will spend the night in Flores, and will rise the next day to take this most magnificient tour of the largest Mayan Ruins in all of Central America. You will enjoy a guided tour of this site, by a trained local guide, followed by some time to walk the site on your own. You will then head back through Belize, back to the island of Ambergris Caye, arriving about 3:00-3:30 p.m the following day.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, border fees, aircraft transportation, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages, dinner & hotel in Guatemala not included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes, if you have them. Bring an overnight bag, pajamas, and a toiletry bad with person hygiene items. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, enough money to cover your hotel & a dinner in Guatemala and money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return the following day between 3:30 & 4:30 p.m.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, lunch, park fees, border fees, aircraft transportation, private van, private guide. Alcoholic beverages, dinner & hotel in Guatemala not included.
WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, T-shirts are suggested along with a good pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes, if you have them. Bring an overnight bag, pajamas, and a toiletry bad with person hygiene items. Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, camera, rain jacket (depending on the time of year), hand sanitizer, insect repellent, enough money to cover your hotel & a dinner in Guatemala and money for tipping your guide (we recommend 15%).
DEPARTURE TIME & LOCATION: 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. flight. All trips return the following day between 3:30 & 4:30 p.m.
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