Guatemala · Archaeology

3-days Tour in the Mayan World: Tikal, Yaxha, & Island Adventures

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Guatemala City. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the archaeological sites of Yaxhá and Tikal
  • 02 Watch the sunset from Yaxhá’s Red Hands Temple
  • 03 Enjoy a boat ride to Cráter Azul through scenic water channels
  • 04 Snorkel in the clear turquoise waters of Blue Crater
  • 05 Discover the charm and nightlife of Flores Island on a walking tour
  • 06 Spot monkeys, birds, and other local wildlife in the jungle
  • 07 Round-trip flights between Guatemala City and Flores included

Discover some of Guatemala’s most memorable highlights on this 3-day journey through the Mayan world, combining ancient archaeology, jungle landscapes, island charm, and time on the water. From Yaxhá and Tikal to Flores and Cráter Azul, this itinerary brings together iconic sites and scenic experiences in Petén.

Travel by flight from Guatemala City and explore with a guide as you visit impressive Mayan ruins, enjoy a boat ride through natural waterways, snorkel in clear turquoise waters, and walk through the lively streets of Flores Island. Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to spot local wildlife and take in unforgettable views, including a sunset at Yaxhá.

Visit each Temple and take a photo at the Iconic Great Jaguar Pyramid.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Guatemala City, Flores, Tikal National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Impressive sunset at the Jungle LagoonGet ready for a real jungle adventure, we’ll begin with an early transfer to La Aurora’s Airport to catch the 40 minutes flight that'll take you to Flores, Petén. We´ll pick you up at 4:30 am and you´ll be getting to the airport in Flores Petén at 7:00 am. Our staff will be waiting for you with your name outside the airport and take you to a restaurant to have breakfast. After gaining energy for the day we´ll take you on a monkeys tour. Enjoy!After breakfast, we'll drive to the place where we´ll be able to have a close look at the monkeys and if we´re lucky enough, we´ll feed them.We´ll go to El Portal de Yaxhá Restaurant to have lunch and get ready to visit the archeological site of Yaxha.Then we´ll go to the Jungle and discover the beautiful Mayan city of Yaxhá, with imposing pyramids, ball courts, and lagoons. Be amazed by the mesmerizing sunset in the "Red Hands Temple".After the tour in Yaxhá, we´ll drive back to Flores Island. Enjoy a tasteful diner and have free time to relax at your hotel or wander around on the island.Overnight stay at Casa Amelia, La Casona del Lago, or similar in a double room.

2
Day 02

Blue Crater and Aquatic GardensWe´ll start our second day by taking a nice breakfast at the hotel. Waking up at Flores gives you the feeling of calmness and relaxation.After breakfast, we’ll start our day by moving to the community of Sayaxché to take our one-hour boat ride through the water channels with virgin landscapes that’ll take us to Cráter Azul (Blue Crater). Arriving at Crater Azul you’ll feel like in Paradise with its clear turquoise water with an aquatic garden floor, Snorkel around and dive into nature. We´ll have a lunch box while enjoying the nice views and weather of Blue Crater.After our way back from Blue Crater will give you one hour of free time to relax and take a shower if you want. Then get ready for a night walking tour in Flores Island. Discover and fall in love with the nightlife of the island. There´s a lot of history from the conquest and other Mayan emperors to discover. You´ll love the tour! Then, enjoy a delicious dinner while you have a good time with the Lago Itza views.Overnight stay at Casa Amelia, La Casona del Lago, or similar in a double room.

3
Day 03

Heart of the Mayan WorldStart our third day with a nice breakfast at the hotel, then get ready to enjoy the magic of the most amazing archeological site of Guatemala.On our last day, we’ll dedicate it to the most imposing and known Archaeological Site: Tikal. Early in the morning we’ll move to the National Park of Tikal and start our walk through the jungle, find yourself immersed with nature and the local wildlife monkeys, Pizotes mammals, and tons of birds. Visit each Temple and take a photo at the Iconic Great Jaguar Pyramid. Have lunch at the Park. At 6 be prepared to come back to Guatemala City on our flight.At 6:00 we´ll take our flight back to Guatemala City. You´ll arrive at La Aurora International Airport. Our pilot will be waiting for you and take you back to your hotel.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Airport transfers
  • Entrance fees to all the places described in the itinerary
  • Expert tour guide
  • Flight tickets GUA-FRS-GUA
  • Checked luggage of 40 pounds

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks
  • Hotel accommodations

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please note that the meal times mentioned in the itinerary serve as placeholders for scheduled stops during the tour. However, kindly be informed that meals are not included in the package, except for lunch at Tikal
  • We pick up all travelers at any hotel in the hotel district in Guatemala City.

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 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Guatemala City..

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