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Tikal National Park: Private Full-Day Family-Friendly Guided Tour from Flores
4.7
18 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
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Highlights
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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
4.7
(18 Ratings)
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Ludvin_r
Jul 13, 2024
Great experience - My overall experience was GREAT!
The guide Nathanael was VERY knowledgeable and was able to communicate clearly English and Spanish AND was able to share with us all the information in regard to the MAYAS. He answered all questions we came up with.
The driver was also VERY friendly and drove VERY careful all the way from Flores to Tikal. I am very please I chose this tour team. Thank you
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Veronica_x
Jul 13, 2024
I had a great time... - I had a great time traveling alone, will do it again hopefully next year =) please take insect repellant I got devoured
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Louise_m
Jul 9, 2024
Tikal is amazing - The guides are incredibly knowledgeable about Mayan history and the city of Tikal as well as their relationship with other Mayan cities. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the lunch at the restaurant in the park.
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Rom_t
Jun 7, 2024
Great trip to Tikal temple - Tikal temple: the first viewpoint was worth the climb. The rest ware just so,so…
Nathaniel the guide was great and watchful.
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Kieran_g
May 27, 2024
Great guide, easy to manage. - Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and you could he cared immensely about sharing said knowledge with others about a place he cared about so much.
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221meghanr
May 9, 2024
Good excursion! - Fun day! Not too many temples/pyramids are uncovered so there wasn’t as much to see as expected, but still very impressive. Our guide was very knowledgeable and he let us climb up as much as we could. It was hot but there were spots for water and breaks.
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Matthew_g
May 7, 2024
Great tour - Natanael was an awesome guide! He was passionate, informative and patient with our group of six. Clearly knew what he was talking about and spoke excellent English.
The van was comfortable and air-conditioned, and our whole group liked the lunch. The pickup was on-time.
Note that the tour price does not include the national park entrance fee or lunch, which cost an extra 320 GTQ (or USD45 if you choose to pay in USD).
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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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