Tikal National Park: Private Full-Day Family-Friendly Guided Tour from Flores
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13 Ratings
Flores
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Mayans on a private full-day guided tour of Tikal National Park. Perfect for families, this customizable tour allows you to explore at your own pace and learn about the fascinating civilization that once thrived here.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tikal National Park - Embark on an exploration of one of the most significant Mayan sites in Central America. Your personal guide will collect you from your accommodation, and after an approximately one-hour journey, we will reach Tikal National Park.
    Upon entering the park, unleash your creativity as we delve into an enigmatic realm where over 3000 edifices exist, yet a mere 30% have been unearthed. Discover the lifestyle of the Mayan elite in their palatial residences, learn about their cultural norms, societal hierarchy, and spiritual beliefs.
    Our exploration leads us to the heart of the park, where you will encounter the iconic Pyramid of the Great Jaguar, a symbol of Guatemala. You will also have the opportunity to ascend the Temple of the Masks: Temple 2. Our adventure doesn’t stop there as we proceed to The Lost World to gain insight into the origins of the city and the Mayans’ precise calendrical systems. The journey culminates with an ascent to one of the tallest pyramids on the planet: Temple IV, standing at 64 meters tall. This pyramid has served as a backdrop for various films, including the inaugural Star Wars film in 1977 and the eleventh installment of the James Bond series in 1979.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tickets
Additional Information

This excursion is perfect for families or those desiring a private guide and vehicle. Create your own itinerary according to your schedule and preferences! Immerse yourself in the Mayan history and experience their culture including science, mathematics, warfare, political alliances through marriage, religious rituals, and their astonishing architectural abilities. This will help you grasp why the Mayan civilization holds such significance in human history.

Location
Embarcadero
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(13 Ratings)
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Nhat_t
Mar 27, 2024
Amazing Experience in Tikal - This tour was pretty amazing. I decided to book my own flight to Tikal from Guatemala City and had pick-up and drop-off at the airport to save on cost. Once I arrived, pick up was super straight forward. Our tour guide was also amazing and gave us so much rich Mayan history as we walked around. We had plenty of time to explore/take pictures at each landmark. There are four temples that you can actually climb, with the last one being the steepest. I would recommend saving your energy for the last one if you can’t do all four as it has the best views of the forest. Also if you visit during the dry season, know that it’s very hot and humid so bring lots of water or cash to buy drinks inside the park. Sun block is also super important!
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Clare_b
Mar 20, 2024
Great trip! - Fantastic trip - Roel was a really great guide, pick up etc went very smoothly. Park entrance and lunch was an additional $45, but this was communicated well in advance.
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Kanglin_c
Jan 3, 2024
Great experience! - It was an amazing experience, and I loved our tour guide, Nate. He was very passionate in explaining the Mayan history and culture
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Iris_m
Jul 5, 2023
The BEST and Most Affordable Tour To Tikal - I highly recommend this guided tour. It was incredibly affordable compared to what we found online. The pick up service was on point… clean, air conditioned bus. The best part of the tour was our tour guide, Nathanael. He was incredible!!! Very Knowledgeable and passionate about Tikal and the Mayan ruins. He took very good care of the group and spoke English and Spanish. The whole trip went so smooth… we departed from Flores Island at 7:35am and returned at 4:30. On a side note, our tour did not include our tickets and lunch at Tikal. We paid for those separately, which wasn’t a problem at all. Don’t hesitate to book your tour… you won’t be disappointed!
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Shihchi_c
May 17, 2023
A memorable trip with an exceptional tour guide - We had Roel as our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and very patient in answering all our questions during the tour. This is by far the best tour guide I have had in Guatemala. He made the trip really enjoyable and we learned so much about Tikal and Mayan culture. I highly recommend this tour.
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Ana_r
Apr 7, 2023
Tikal in a day - We book a ride and tour from the airport to Tikal National Park, I wasn't sure about what was included and I was so happy with our tour guide, Nate was great at explaining things, and he spoke clearly in both English and Spanish and was easy to follow for those who didn't understand one or the other language, the lunch that was served was great, but better yet were the cold towels to cool off and clean our hands as soon as we arrive to the restaurant, it was an Awesome experience. Thanks Nate
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Troy_s
Mar 1, 2023
Worth it. - I was very pleased with our tour guide and was very happy that we did this tour. There was an upsell push at the beginning to supposedly save time getting our ticket and include lunch. I am glad we resisted the ticket issue was immediately resolved as we left Flores.
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Francisco_d
Apr 11, 2022
Great trip! - Benedicto did a great job hosting a diverse group composed of a family, solo travelers and couples. He was very knowledgeable and amicable. Thanks!!!
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Tauno_v
Jan 23, 2023
I was never picked up from the meeting point number 2; and my inquirycall was cut twice and the third time there was an - The trip would have great if they had picked me up and I would have enjoyed to receive an offer for pickup the next day
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