• Tikal - ITINERARY
  • 07:00 hrs After completing the necessary procedures at the Guatemala-Belize Customs Border, proceed to board a vehicle or bus to head towards Tikal National Park.

• 09:00 hrs Arrive at Garita de Control to purchase entrance tickets to the site.

• 09:30 hrs Arrive at the parking area of the urban section of Tikal National Park and prepare to start the tour, visiting the most remarkable areas.

• 14:00 hrs Conclude the tour at the parking area of the park’s urban center and proceed to have lunch at a nearby restaurant.

• 14:30 hrs Begin boarding a vehicle or bus for the return journey to the Guatemala-Belize Border.

• 16:30 hrs Arrive at the Guatemala-Belize Border to complete the necessary procedures for re-entry to return to your hotel in Belize.

OBSERVATIONS

• At the Banrural mini agency located at the park entrance, open from 06:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., only cash in local currency (Q) is accepted for purchasing entrance tickets for sunrise, day, sunset, and museum. Debit or credit cards are not accepted.

• Bring identification for ticket purchase (Nationals need their DPI and Foreigners need their Passport; children over 10 years require an entrance ticket).

• Cost of entrance tickets: Nationals Q 25.00 and Foreigners Q 150.00, valid from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (tickets valid for 30 days).

• There are no ATMs inside Tikal National Park, so withdraw necessary cash at ATMs in Flores, Santa Elena, and El Remate.

• To visit the museums, purchase tickets at the Banrural mini agency, valid from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as per museum schedules.

• A sign with your name will be displayed outside after completing customs procedures.

GENERAL REMARKS

• All park tickets can be purchased at any Banking Bank network nationwide by presenting your DPI for Nationals and PASSPORT for foreigners.

• Assistance with ticket purchase is available; send a photo of your DPI or Passport, and a refund will be processed when meeting for the tour.

OTHER OBSERVATIONS

• If renting a vehicle and heading to the Belize-Guatemala border, it is advisable to leave it in the parking lot (only there) to avoid a 45-minute paperwork wait. The parking lot is secure with security guards.

• The parking fee is approximately $3.00 USD.

• The cost for customs in Belize to enter Guatemala is $20.00 USD (cash per person). There is no cost to enter from Guatemala to Belize.

• Ensure your passport is stamped before leaving Belize customs.

• A sign with your name will be displayed outside after completing customs procedures.

• Transfer to the Guatemalan Customs seal department will be provided for passport stamping.

• There is no cost for entering or leaving Guatemalan Customs.

• Withdraw necessary cash at the ATM before heading to the Park for souvenirs, etc.

IMPORTANT TO CARRY WITH YOU
• Water
• Snacks
• Suitable shoes for exploration or Tennis
• Rain jacket
• Clothing suitable for tropical weather
• Flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Personal medications

• Private transportation
• Lunch included
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• Expert Archeological Guide
• Admission to Tikal Park

• Snacks
• Belize Departure Tax
• Gratuities

Tikal National Park spans over 575 square kilometers of thick jungle and incorporates multitudes of ancient architectural remains.

The central hub of the former metropolis encompasses around 3,000 edifices, spreading over a landmass of nearly 16 square kilometers.

In addition, Tikal forms an integral part of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve, a vast conservation space of one million hectares that came into existence in 1990, aiming to preserve the rapidly vanishing dense forestation of Petén, endangered by escalating human settlement, unlawful woodcutting, and slash-and-burn cultivation habits.

Researchers specializing in archaeological studies have deduced that the settlement of the Maya people in the region presently referred to as Tikal dates back to around 900 BC.

• You have to make good weather for this experience to be realized. If you cancel due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered another date or full refund of the amount paid.
• In this experience there must be a minimum number of travelers. If you cancel because that minimum is not reached, you will be offered another date or experience or full refund of the amount paid.
• The activity is done from 2 people onwards.

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