Private Luxury Tikal Archeological Tour & Authentic Local Lunch
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the majestic ruins of Tikal at your own pace on a fully personalized, private day trip from San Ignacio. As the largest metropolis of the Maya Classic Period, Tikal (“Place of Voices”) once thrived with a population of 90,000. On this exclusive tour, you bypass the crowds of big tour buses and experience the jungle on your own terms. Tour Highlights: • Door-to-Door Convenience: Free pickup and drop-off from any hotel within 10km of San Ignacio Town. • 100% Private Guide: Enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your fitness level and interests. • Authentic Dining: Includes a relaxed, delicious sit-down lunch at the end of your trek. Itinerary Snapshot: An early departure ensures you make the most of this full-day adventure. After a quick 20-minute drive to the Western Border, you'll cross into Guatemala and enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour ride to Tikal. Spend the day hiking, exploring towering temples, and learning deep Maya history before wrapping up with a fantastic meal.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Soda/Pop
- Private tour
- Lunch
- Tikal Park Entrance Fees
- Transport by air-conditioned van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not
- Gratuities
- Border crossing fee/departure tax (US$20.00 per person)
Itinerary
Mayan Temple City, Wildlife, Museum, Gift shops, etc...
Drive through the small town of Benque Viejo enroute to the Western Border.
We drive by one the largest lakes in Guatemala enroute to the Tikal National Park.
We drive by lake Salpetén Macanche enroute to Tikal.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The Cayo Welcome Center. Your driver/guide will have a sign with your name for easy recognition. He will meet you outside of the Cayo Welcome Center's office
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Cayo Inland Expeditions
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended
- Bring camera, sunscreen and bug spray
How it compares in San Ignacio
- Its from-price is 18% above the median of the 71 day trips we list in San Ignacio.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 71.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Ignacio
San Ignacio is a market town in western Belize, set in the Cayo hills beside the Macal River, close to Maya ruins, caves and the Guatemalan border.
San Ignacio stands on a ridge above the Macal River, the main town of the Cayo District in western Belize, with its twin town of Santa Elena across the water. A Saturday market fills the centre with produce and crafts, and the main street has cafés, guesthouses and shops that serve the visitors who base themselves here to explore the forest and the ruins around it.
Top-ranked sights in San Ignacio: Actun Tunichil Muknal, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, San Jose Succotz.
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