Guatemala · Archaeology

Visit The Mayan City of Iximche on a Full-Day Private Tour

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Guatemala City. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the ancient Maya city of Iximché on a private full-day tour
  • 02 Explore pyramids, plazas, and ball courts with a certified guide
  • 03 Learn about Kaqchikel history and the early colonial period
  • 04 Travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan
  • 05 Enjoy included park fees, entrance tickets, and bottled water
  • 06 Possible chance to witness a living Maya ritual at the site

Step into Guatemala’s ancient past on a private journey to Iximché, the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya. Explore this atmospheric archaeological site with a certified guide as you walk through plazas, pyramids, and ball courts hidden among the highland woods, while uncovering the history of one of the region’s most important pre-Hispanic cities.

This full-day experience combines private transport, park entry, and personalized guiding for a comfortable and enriching visit from Guatemala City. Along the way, gain deeper insight into Maya heritage and, if conditions allow, you may even witness a traditional ceremony still performed at this sacred site.

Step into Guatemala’s ancient past on a private journey to Iximché, the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Guatemala City, Lximche
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ancient Mayan City in the Woods, where Maya people from time to time Perform rituals.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Guatemala City. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Iximche National Park fees
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

    Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

    Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.
  • We pick up all travelers at the motor lobby of their hotel or accommodation in Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Guatemala City.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Guatemala City.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Guatemala City..

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