Guatemala · Archaeology

Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service

9 Hours Round trip from Flores Moderate pace

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Trip highlights

01 Visit Tikal National Park on a guided day tour from Flores
02 Explore jungle trails with commentary on flora, fauna, history, and archaeology
03 See major landmarks including the Central Plaza, Temple of the Great Jaguar, and Temple II
04 Discover the North and South Acropolises and the Mayan Ball Court
05 Climb viewpoints such as Temple IV and the Lost World Pyramid if you wish
06 Travel with an experienced local guide in an air-conditioned vehicle

Explore Tikal, one of the best-preserved Mayan cities and one of the largest national parks in Central America, on a guided day tour from Flores. Travel to the park and discover a remarkable mix of archaeology, jungle trails, and abundant flora and fauna as your local guide shares insights into the history and significance of this ancient site.

During your visit, walk through the ceremonial heart of Tikal to see major landmarks such as the Central Plaza, Temple of the Great Jaguar, Temple II, the North and South Acropolises, the Mayan Ball Court, Temple IV, the Lost World Pyramid, and Temple V. With air-conditioned vehicles and experienced guides, this tour offers a comfortable and informative way to experience one of Guatemala’s most iconic destinations.

Explore Tikal, one of the best-preserved Mayan cities and one of the largest national parks in Central America, on a guided day tour from Flores.

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What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Flores, Tikal National Park

Languages English, Spanish

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The itinerary

Day 01

At the Visitor Center of the Tikal National Park you will find a scale map of Tikal (Maquette) Bathroom services, Restaurant, Craft Stores, coffee and the Litico Museum (you pay to enter, it is not included in the price, tickets are purchased before Upon entering the park, our guide will give you free time of 15 minutes, then we will go to the Ticket control and begin our walk along trails in the Jungle, making some stops where our local guide will explain about Flora, Fauna and Archeology until we reach the Central Plaza.In this place we will find The Temple of the Great Jaguar, Temple II, North Acropolis South Acropolis, Mayan Ball Court and others, one of the main points to visitTemple IV or Temple of the Two-Headed Serpent, you have to have a lot of energy to climb it, it has an incredible panoramic view, especially to observe SunrisesLost World Pyramid has stairs for its ascent and has an incredible 360-degree view. Our local guide will give you time to climb it and take photos since it has a spectacular panoramic view.Temple V of Tikal is one of the best restored, which makes it impressive when you discover it, and we will walk back to the visitor center to finish our walk.It is the largest lake in Guatemala where Flores Island is located. 10 minutes before boarding the bus you will have time to take souvenir photos. There is a special sign that says I LOVE PETEN. Here our tour begins where we will pass through small towns until arrive at the Main entrance of the Tikal National Park where we will get off by bus to buy our admission tickets to the Park. This tour takes approximately one hour.At the Main entrance of the Tikal National Park you can buy your admission tickets to the Park (Tickets) you can also buy them online on the Government of Guatemala website You can also use services (bathrooms) Note: the entrance to the Park has a cost of Q. 150.00 per person and payment can only be made in cash and in Quetzales currency of Guatemala Then we will board the bus again and continue 20 more minutes to reach the Visitor CenterAt the end of the Tour our guide will give free time in this place for people who want to buy food (Meals are not included in the price of the Tour) Then we will board the bus again to return to Flores Island

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