Full day excursion to Tikal from Mundo Maya Flores Airport
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Tikal is much more than a city of ancient temples. This experience combines archaeology, jungle, and wildlife in one tour. While discovering the most important plazas, temples, and complexes of Tikal, you will walk along ancient paths surrounded by tropical jungle. During the tour you can hear the sounds of nature and, if conditions allow, observe howler monkeys, spider monkeys, toucans, ocelated turkeys, coatis, and other species in their natural habitat. The experience allows you to know the greatness of the Mayan civilization while discovering the natural environment that protected this extraordinary city for centuries. A different way to know Tikal: not just seeing its monuments, but walking through the jungle, discovering its fauna, and feeling how nature and history coexist in the same place. If you have a flight that same day, you will have time to enjoy Flores Island before your transfer to the airport at 6:00 pm.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pickup at YO AMO PETEN 7:30 am Isla de Flores
- Lunch
- Pickup at Mundo Maya Airport Avianca or Tag Airlines
- Transfer from Flores Island to Mundo Maya Airport 06:00 pm
- Free Afternoon on Flores Island
- Entrance to Tikal Park
- Vehicle with Air Conditioning
- Group transport
- Certificate Guide
What's not
- Tips
Itinerary
"I LOVE PETÉN" meeting, 7:30 am on Flores Island. From there we will travel to the jungle to discover Tikal, one of the great cities of the ancient Mayan civilization. The person who comes for you has your name to identify you, if someone else says "Tikal tour" and doesn't have your name, ignore it.
Upon arriving at the Tikal Visitor Center, you will see the scale model that allows you to appreciate the magnitude of this ancient Mayan city. After entering the park, a hike through the jungle trails will begin, surrounded by nature and wildlife. During the tour, your local guide will share the history, culture, flora, and fauna of Tikal while discovering its main structures. Finally, it will arrive at the impressive Central Plaza, one of the most emblematic places in this ancient Mayan city.
It will arrive at the Grand Plaza, the heart of Tikal, where the majesty of the ancient Mayan city is revealed among the jungle. Temple I, known as the Great Jaguar, and Temple II or Temple of the Masks rise, surrounded by ancient acropolises and stelae. Here you will have time to appreciate the architecture, learn about the history of the Mayan rulers, and enjoy one of the most impressive settings in Tikal. A must-see stop to feel the greatness of this ancient city.
The imposing Temple III, known as the Temple of the Great Priest, appears, one of the great structures of Tikal. Built around the year 810 AD, it holds one of the most fascinating details of the site: an ancient carved wooden lintel depicting a ruler dressed in jaguar skin. Surrounded by the jungle and with its majestic roof comb rising among the trees, this temple allows one to imagine the power and grandeur that Tikal achieved during the Classic Maya period.
It will arrive at the imposing Temple IV, the tallest structure in Tikal, with approximately 70 meters in height. From its summit you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the jungle, where the crests of other temples rise above an immense green sea. This place also has a special connection with cinema: Tikal was used as a set to represent the rebel base on Yavin 4 in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. From here you can see the same landscape that appeared in one of the most memorable scenes of the movie.
Lost World is one of the most fascinating corners of Tikal, where the jungle and Mayan architecture meet in perfect harmony. Here you will discover the impressive Great Pyramid, one of the oldest structures in the city, while your guide transports us to the time when Tikal was a powerful ceremonial center. Walking among its ancient constructions, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle, makes this visit an authentic and memorable experience.
After discovering the main temples, squares, and corners of Tikal, he will leave the jungle to go to a local restaurant where he will enjoy a delicious lunch. It will be the perfect time to relax, share the experiences of the tour, and enjoy the flavors of Guatemala before beginning your return to Flores.
After completing their visit to Tikal and enjoying lunch, they will begin the return to Flores. If you have a scheduled flight, you can also finish the tour at Mundo Maya Airport, so you can continue your trip comfortably and without worries.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will pick you up at your hotel reception, the person coming for you has your name to identify you, please be ready and having breakfast by 8:15 am. It is important to be punctual.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Turismo Petén Tour Operador Guatemala
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Flores
- Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 79 day trips we list in Flores.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Flores
Flores is a small island town in Lake Petén Itzá in northern Guatemala, the main base for the Maya ruins of Tikal and the Petén rainforest.
Flores sits on a small island in Lake Petén Itzá, joined to the shore by a short causeway, with cobbled lanes circling a hilltop plaza and a cathedral. It stands on the site of Nojpetén, the last capital of the Itza Maya, which held out against the Spanish until 1697. The island is ringed with small hotels and lakeside restaurants, and boats cross to lakeshore villages.
Top-ranked sights in Flores: Yaxhá, Lake Peten Itza (Lago Petén Itzá), Bena Traditional Village.
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