Private tour of ruins with young children?

[SIBSIB]

We are a family of four- two adults, a 5 year olds and a 1 year old. We would love to see some ruins while in Belize and think that a private tour company would suit us better than a large group ship tour. Does anyone have any experience/recommendations of tour companies that would suit us?

 

TIA

[crewsweeper]

Which set of Maya ruins did you have in mind? I personally can't see taking any child under 6 and maybe even under 10 to any ruins, but certainly not to Xunantunich or Lamanai. Both are longer treks from Belize City. You may wish to have a gander at Altun Ha, which is fairly close to Belize City. If so, I recommend contacting Reggie at Reggie Tours. Private guide $45 per adult (ask him about toddler rates), but for 4 or more people that can drop to $35 per person. So maybe find another r couple or family on your roll call willing to go with you. Reggie can probably personalize the tour a bit, maybe bring in a stop at the zoo or a city tour as well.

 

When you're researching Altun Ha, you'll probably discover other private vendors with guided tours. So you can compare a bit.

[blueasthesea]

I usually use waytogotoursbelize.com for Private Tours, They take good care of you, i've used them on several excursions and would highly recommend checking them out.

[mgriffin3]

We are using this company in March taking along our 2 year old. http://www.shoreexcursioneer.com/belize/altun-ha-mayan-ruins-river-wallace.html I have done the tour before with my older kids with no issues.

[SIBSIB]

Thanks so much for all your responses!

Reggie was very helpful and the cheapest, but did not have any child car seats. I have booked with waytogotours as they had reasonable pricing and a car seat. We have chosen to visit Altun Ha as on reflection Lamanai would be too much for our 1 year old.

Edited January 7, 2016 by SIBSIB

[crewsweeper]

I'll mention this to Reggie next week. Maybe he'll look into car seats for the future. Enjoy your tour of Altun Ha and have a great cruise all around.

Edited January 7, 2016 by crewsweeper

[SIBSIB]

Thanks so much Crewsweeper!

[Coolwhip82]

SIBSIB-- I am almost the same demographic and looking for good things for my 1 y/o. What other ports are you visiting / what did you book? We will be in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan.

 

My kiddos will be 1 (22 months) and 7, so its hard finding something they can BOTH do/enjoy.

 

If there is a way to PM, I dont know it. New to this site, sorry!