Guatemala · Archaeology

1-Day Tikal Maya Archaeology Tour with Temple IV and Mundo Perdido

1 Day Round trip from Tikal Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tikal, one of the most famous ancient Maya cities ever discovered
02 See the signature temples of Tikal's grand central plaza
03 Visit Temple IV, the tallest pyramid in Tikal, rising more than 230 feet
04 Discover the Mundo Perdido complex with its platforms, Great Pyramid, and observatory

Explore Tikal, the most famous ancient Maya site ever discovered, located in Guatemala across the western border of Belize. This remarkable collection of temples and pyramids reveals the story of the Mayan Empire and the grandeur of one of its greatest cities. Over the course of the day, discover the grand central plaza, towering ceremonial structures, and the fascinating Mundo Perdido complex.

Explore Tikal, which was abandoned more than 1,000 years ago and is now the jewel of ancient Maya cities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tikal National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Ancient Wonders of Tikal

Explore Tikal, which was abandoned more than 1,000 years ago and is now the jewel of ancient Maya cities. During its heyday, Tikal had a large population of around 90,000 people.
See the most famous signature temples located in the grand central plaza.
Visit the tallest pyramid, dubbed Temple IV, which rises more than 230 feet (70 meters) into the air. Built to celebrate the reign of Yik'in Chan Kawil, it is believed that this temple was built just one century before the entire city was abandoned.
Explore several other pyramids clustered around the grand central plaza, including the Temple of the Mask, the Temple of the Jaguar Priest, and the inscriptions.
See the