Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service

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Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Tikal Central Plaza — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step into the heart of the Mayan Empire with an unforgettable trip to Tikal National Park. You will walk under the shadow of sacred ceibas as the roar of howler monkeys and the song of toucans immerse you in a living jungle. You will look face to face at the majestic Temple of the Great Jaguar and climb to the top of Temple IV to dominate the infinite green sea of Petén. Our tour includes air-conditioned transportation, an expert guide who will reveal the secrets of astronomy and Mayan kings, and free time to connect with the mystical energy of the place. It is a comfortable, fascinating and wild experience. Book today and live the adventure of a lifetime!

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Mayan World Travel Agency Tours And Treks

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Tickets to Tikal National Park (Q. 150.00 per person) ($. 20.00 USD)
Not included: Lunch: Food and drinks are not included
Not included: tips
Not included: Admission fees: Tickets to Tikal National Park

Itinerary

Lake Peten Itza

one hour

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.
Tikal National Park

45 min

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 https://boletos.culturaguate.com/

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 Center
Stop 3

one hour Admission not included

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.
Great Plaza

one hour Admission not included

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 visit
Temple IV

45 min Admission not included

Temple 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 Sunrises
Lost World

45 min Admission not included

Lost 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

1 min Admission not included

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.
Stop 8

2 hours Admission not included

At 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