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Tikal National Park: Private Day Tour Experience
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27 Ratings
Melchor de Mencos
Embark on a VIP journey into Mayan history with our exclusive full-day tour of Tikal from the Belize border. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, archaeology, and natural beauty of Guatemala.
Embark on a VIP journey into Mayan history with our exclusive full-day tour of Tikal from the Belize border. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, archaeology, and natural beauty of Guatemala.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tikal - Tikal National Park stands as the most extensively excavated Mayan archaeological site in Central America and ranks among the most explored archaeological sites globally. Spanning approximately 57,600 hectares of wetlands and forests, it houses architectural remnants of the Mayan civilization from 600 BC to 900 AD. Tikal is the sole UNESCO…
- Tikal - Tikal National Park stands as the most extensively excavated Mayan archaeological site in Central America and ranks among the most explored archaeological sites globally. Spanning approximately 57,600 hectares of wetlands and forests, it houses architectural remnants of the Mayan civilization from 600 BC to 900 AD. Tikal is the sole UNESCO World Heritage site in Central America recognized for both its natural and cultural significance, and one of the few worldwide with such dual recognition. Consequently, Tikal is regarded as one of the top 20 tourist destinations globally and is a must-visit during any trip to Guatemala.
ITINERARY
8:00 a.m. – After crossing the Belize border, the operator will meet you outside for pickup.
10:00 a.m. – Arrival at Tikal National Park, where the tour begins with a walk through the park to explore the most remarkable sites.
2:00 p.m. – The tour concludes at the Tikal parking lot, followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant.
4:00 p.m. – Return to the Belize border for customs processing.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Van with guest Insurance
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Van with guest Insurance
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Belize Exit Fee 20 USD
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Belize Exit Fee 20 USD
Additional Information
Experience an all-inclusive private day tour of Tikal National Park, complete with round-trip transportation from the Belize border. This tour offers an insightful exploration of Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the diverse flora and fauna of the region. Perfect for guests who wish to avoid the hassle of queuing at Tikal’s main gate or searching for quality dining options in Guatemala.
Experience an all-inclusive private day tour of Tikal National Park, complete with round-trip transportation from the Belize border. This tour offers an insightful exploration of Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the diverse flora and fauna of the region. Perfect for guests who wish to avoid the hassle of queuing at Tikal’s main gate or searching for quality dining options in Guatemala.
Location
Customs And Excise Benque Border
Guatemala-Belize Border Custom
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(27 Ratings)
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M8492uikylee
May 9, 2025
TIKAL! - I had a wonderful experience! My driver was super knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed talking with him about the history of Guatemala and the history of this special area. From Belize border to Tikal, from Tikal to Flores, from Flores to the airport. All done very smoothly and with ease!
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Becky
May 7, 2025
Fantastic low stress top experience day!! - When we planned our trip to Belize, we knew we wanted to visit Tikal. We did a lot of research on driving ourselves to the park. While it seemed doable, it was not without additional cost, paperwork, and a little added stress. We found Tikal VIP tours highly recommended on TripAdvisor, and reached out. They accommodated our group of 10 adults with a large passenger van and very reasonable pricing. We were picked up on the Guatemala side of the Belize border. Representatives of the company let us know what to expect, and it was a very easy process to walk across the border and find them. While we drove all over Belize, we were happy to have a driver and guide in Guatemala, even before we got to Tikal. Elmer was our guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our group. We had a fantastic day, learned a lot, and ate at an excellent restaurant on the way back to the border. 10/10 would recommend!!!
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D3359fmbenjaminh
May 7, 2025
Tikal from the Guatemala border! - We were met at the border by our guide in a very nice van. Our guide spoke great English and definitely knew his stuff about Tikal and how to get tickets etc to quickly enter Tikal instead of waiting in line. We were able to negotiate the price for our needs and what would be included which was nice because there was 8 of us.
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Carmendy08
May 3, 2025
Amazing day at Tikal - We had such an amazing time visiting Tikal with our guide Elmer. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. My 4yo son doesn’t warm up to people easily, but he really enjoyed hanging out with Elmer! He realized that we were all a bit hungry from our drive that morning and took us to a delicious restaurant in Flores prior to entering Tikal. When we got to Tikal, he was careful to show us some secret spots that are less visited by other tourists. We have some amazing pictures from our day and incredible memories. We would love to have Elmer as our guide when we come back to Guatemala!
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Nancy_m
Apr 4, 2025
Amazing tour of Tikal! - This was an amazing day! Elmer, our guide, met us at the border. He was super knowledgeable about Guatemala and Tikal. He took us all over Tikal, sharing lots of great information. Since he knew we loved birds, he also used his knowledge of birds to spot some unique birds for us. Elmer truly makes this experience extra special. He caters the day based on the pace you want to go, how long you want to stay at each site, etc. He truly cares about you having the best experience you can have. He was so kind and well informed, we learned so much. He took us to great place for lunch afterwards, that we really enjoyed!
We loved the whole day! We felt very lucky to get Elmer as our guide! We highly recommend this tour with Elmer.
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Alison_g
Mar 23, 2025
Wonderful day trip.... - Wonderful day trip. Learned so much, kids had a great time. Elmer was a wonderful guide who kept our kids engaged. Lunch was delicious.
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230rajt
Jan 22, 2025
Elmer is the GOAT tour guide!!! - 5 star service all the way around. Elmer was the absolute best tour guide ever. Super knowledgeable and great history from someone who studied the archeology, history and culture of the Mayan people. Absolutely an amazing day!!!
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F8392otcharlesc
Mar 4, 2024
Do Not Hesitate to Book - We were excited to schedule a tour from the border at Belize to Tikal. Elmer and Fidias met us exactly on time and took us on a private tour of Tikal that we will never forget. The transportation was first class and Elmer’s kindness and knowledge of Mayan history is unbelievable. He also speaks very good English.
The trip from the border is approximately 2 hours each way and the time was filled with interesting sights and information. Lunch on the return trip was delicious.
Do not hesitate to book a tour with Elmer and Fidious. The trip was perfect and exactly what we were hoping for.
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Destination34027
Feb 25, 2024
Fabulous day trip to Tikal from Belize border - This experience blew my mind. Elmer is an awesome guide who knows the history as well as the plants and animals indigenous to the area. He helped us cross the border with speed and ease, the van ride was super comfortable and he is a super friendly person. Highly recommend!!
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Aesilver
Nov 4, 2022
Excellent tour tailored to our interests, needs and time constraints - If you are considering touring Tikal, my wife and I highly recommend hiring Tikal VIP Tours. Elmer, a native of the area, led our tour. Elmer is an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the site and surrounding area is extraordinary. We also appreciated that he tailored our tour to meet our specific interests, needs and time constraints.
If you’re traveling to Tikal from Belize, I’d highly recommend doing what we did with Elmer— get a shuttle from your hotel to the border where Elmer can pick you up. This is what we did and it was seamless.
Looking forward to our next trip to Guatemala and tour with Elmer.
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