Altun Ha, Monkey Sanctuary & Rum Factory Tour from Belize City

Two archaeological and wildlife stops in one morning, with rum tastings on the way back.

A guided tour from Belize City combines Altun Ha's temples and museum with the Community Baboon Sanctuary's Black Howler Monkeys, plus a rum factory stop with tastings and a walking tour of the distillery. The guide teaches the history at each site, handles all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and wraps by early afternoon—built for cruise passengers and overnight visitors who need to see multiple attractions without spending the whole day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Altun Ha, Monkey Sanctuary and Rum Factory

• Tour Altun Ha temples and museum
• Visit Community Baboon Sanctuary
• Stop at rum factory for tastings

The Experience

The tour starts at Altun Ha, where a professional guide walks you through each temple, explaining the history and culture behind them. You'll have time to photograph freely and visit the museum and souvenir area after the guided portion. From there, the route heads to the Community Baboon Sanctuary, where you'll watch Black Howler Monkeys in their natural habitat. The guide teaches you about the animals and can call them closer for better views and pictures; wild birds and plants line the trails as well.

The rum factory stop fits into the schedule either on the way to the ruins or on the return—you choose. You'll taste multiple local rums, wines, brandy and other spirits, then take a short walking tour of the museum to learn how rum was made in early Belize and how it's made today. The whole day runs about 4.5 hours, which means you're back and settled by early afternoon. If the rum factory is closed (Sundays and certain Belizean public holidays), the stop becomes a full Belize City tour instead, covering both the north and south sides of the city and its historic sites.

An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel or cruise port, and the driver handles all the driving. Bottled water is included, and the guide speaks English throughout. Children from age 1 are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with all transport between Belize City and the two sites.
• professional English-speaking guide at Altun Ha and the sanctuary.
• museum entry at Altun Ha.
• rum factory tastings and distillery museum tour (or Belize City tour if the factory is closed).
• bottled water.
• GST.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Royal Belizean Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're docked in Belize City or staying overnight and need to see multiple attractions without spending the whole day—the fixed schedule and included transport mean the morning holds together without you arranging anything between stops.

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Top questions

What exactly will I see at Altun Ha?

Altun Ha is a Maya archaeological site with multiple temples. Your guide walks you through each one, explaining the history and culture, and you'll have time to photograph them freely. After the guided tour, you visit the museum and souvenir area on site.

Will I actually see the Black Howler Monkeys at the sanctuary?

Yes. The Community Baboon Sanctuary is where Black Howler Monkeys live in their natural habitat. Your guide can call them closer for better views and pictures, and will teach you about their behavior. You'll also see wild birds and plants along the trails.

What happens at the rum factory?

You'll taste multiple local rums, wines, brandy and other spirits, then take a short walking tour of the museum to learn the history of rum making in Belize. The stop is included on the way to or from the ruins, depending on your preference.

How long is this tour and when will I be back?

The tour runs about 4.5 hours total, and you'll be back and settled by early afternoon—designed so cruise passengers and overnight visitors can fit two full attractions into a morning.

Is transportation included?

Yes. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel or cruise port and handles all driving between stops. Bottled water is included as well.

What happens if the rum factory is closed?

The rum factory closes on Sundays and certain Belizean public and bank holidays. On those days, the stop is replaced with a full Belize City tour covering both the north and south sides of the city and its historic sites.