Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch Discount Tickets

Get your discount tickets for the Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch, save up to 9% !

Overview

Take an exciting air tour from Guatemala City to discover the beauty and ancient history of the Mayan ruins of Tikal! After a scenic flight to Tikal, spend a day in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park exploring the incredible archaeological site of Tikal, located in the heart of the Guatemalan jungle. Your expert guide will show you around the impressive ruins and teach you all about the history behind the steep-sided temples and plazas. See one of Guatemala's most beautiful ruins in an easy and convenient way!

Pickup Information

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Guatemala City hotels. Return point: Returns to original departure point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tikal National Park
Upon arrival at Flores Airport, you'll be driven to Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With an area of more than 341 square miles (550 sq km), this national park contains thousands of separate ruin structures scattered around, each full of fascinating history. Visit the Mayan ruins with your expert guide and explore everything from the Central Acropolis, a maze of courtyards and small temples, to Complex Q and R, where you'll see twin pyramid complexes with altars set in front of the temples. Visit the massive Temple I, the Temple of the Grand Jaguar. Across the way, visit the equally beautiful Temple II, the Temple of the Masks. Next, enjoy a delicious lunch at Tikal National Park before having some free time. Then, head back to the Flores airport to begin your transfer back to Guatemala City.
Duration: 240 mins
2. Temple I
Your guide will show you Temple I, located in the Great Plaza, it is also known as the Temple of the Gran Jaguar because of a lintel that represents a king sitting upon a jaguar throne. Temple I is a typically Petén-styled limestone stepped pyramid structure that is dated to approximately 732 AD.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Temple II
Visit Temple II or the Temple of the Masks, "Los Mascarones". The temple was built in the Late Classic Period in a style reminiscent of the Early Classic. Temple II is located on the west side of the Great Plaza, opposite Temple I.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Temple IV
Tikal Temple IV was one of the tallest and most voluminous buildings in the Maya world. The pyramid was built around 741 AD. Temple IV is located at the western edge of the site core. Enjoy mystical and stunning views from the top of the 65-metre-high structure.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Entrance fees

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Guatemala City

Round-trip flight Guatemala City to Flores

Lunch

In-vehicle air conditioning

Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Drinks

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The flights from Guatemala City are at the following time: Guatemala - Flores Departure: 5:45am - Arrival: 6:45am Flores - Guatemala Departure: 5:30pm - Arrival: 6:30pm *Schedule may vary subject to airline.

*Change fee applies.

Supplied by Guatemalan Adventure

Reviews

4.7

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 191 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
151
4 stars
26
3 stars
8
2 stars
4
1 stars
2

Explore other options