Belize, Guatemala · UNESCO Heritage Sites

9-Hour Tikal Mayan Ruins Tour through Guatemala's UNESCO Site

9 Hours Round trip from Tikal Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn more about the Maya civilisation
02 Discover around 3,000 ancient structures
03 Cherish the beauty of Tikal
04 Visit the Great Plaza and its impressive temples
05 See Temple IV, the tallest structure in Tikal at 212 ft.

Head to Tikal, a complex of Mayan ruins deep in the rainforests of northern Guatemala, and learn about the Maya's complex religious, social, and political structure. Discover around 3,000 structures, including palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms, ball courts, terraces, plazas, causeways, and reservoirs. Due to its importance and magnificent combination of natural and archaeological remains, Tikal has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It stands as outstanding evidence of a long-lasting dynamic culture and offers a fascinating look into ancient Maya history.

Head to Tikal, a complex of Mayan ruins deep in the rainforests of northern Guatemala, and learn about the Maya's complex religious, social, and political structure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

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 Tikal and Its Ancient Mayan Ruins

Meet your tour guide at your hotel or another agreed-upon location.
Enjoy a two-hour drive from the Belizean Western Border into Guatemala to reach Tikal.
Be amazed by how the Maya civilization built inspiring temples and cities that formed a complex of religious, social, and political power, revealing a culture of an ancient civilization that is still practised among the Mayas in Guatemala today.
Explore over 3,000 structures, including palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms, ball courts, terraces, plazas, causeways, and reservoirs.
Visit the Great Plaza, which comprises several temples. The Double-Headed Serpent, Temple IV, is the tallest structure in Tikal at a height of 212 ft.
End your tour with drop-off at your preferred location.