Travel with us and explore Tikal, the most important, studied, and fascinating archaeological site in Guatemala and all of Central America. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this ancient ceremonial center impresses not only with its history but also with the experience it offers as you walk among ancient temples and a jungle that still holds secrets.

Your adventure begins with Tikal Expedition, which will pick you up directly from your hotel in Flores or from Mundo Maya Airport. After a journey of approximately one hour, we arrive at the gates of the most legendary Mayan city. There, the true journey begins.

Tikal flourished between 200 and 850 AD, reaching a grandeur that still amazes today. Its imposing structures—such as the Temple of the Great Jaguar, the Lost World complex, and the monumental Temple IV, which rises 70 meters above the jungle—bear witness to a time when science, spirituality, and art converged under the Mayan sky.

The city encompasses more than 576 square kilometers of rainforest, although only a small portion has been fully explored. It took more than 13 years of excavations by the University of Pennsylvania to reveal a mere 16 square kilometers of Tikal's ancient splendor. The rest remains shrouded in the jungle… waiting to be discovered.

That's why we offer you some sincere advice: Don't try to see everything in a single day. Tikal isn't just a place to see; it's a place to feel, to breathe, to live.

Tikal has something special, something magical. It's an enigma shrouded in vines, ancient sounds, and inexplicable energy. Standing there, among its temples and centuries-old trees, you'll notice something shift: time seems to stand still, your soul connects, and without realizing it… you'll want to stay a little longer.

08:00 AM We will pick you up at Mundo Maya International Airport, at a hotel in Flores, Santa Elena or El Remate, etc.

09:20 AM Arrival at the checkpoint to purchase entrance tickets to the site

09:45 AM -We arrived at the urban center of Tikal National Park and began our tour of the park, visiting the most impressive areas.

01:30 PM End of tour returning to the bus parking lot in the urban area of ​​​​Tikal National Park and we will go to lunch at a restaurant in the area.

14:30 PM Lunch ends and we board the vehicle or bus to head to Flores (Island tour is optional and at your own expense).

04:30 PM– Board the bus for your transfer to the airport or your hotel. (If you are boarding a plane, please be present at the scheduled time).

Snacks

Suitable shoes for exploration or sneakers

rain jacket

Clothing suitable for tropical climates

Insect repellent

Sunscreen

Personal medications

Cash

• • • Date changes are free of charge. Please notify us 72 hours before your tour.
    • Destination change at no extra charge, provided it has the same value and availability. Please notify us 72 hours before your tour.
    • Cancellations made less than 4 days before the tour receive a 50% refund.
    • Cancellations made 48 hours before the tour are non-refundable.
    • No-show for the tour. No refund.
    • Any cancellations of reservations for public holidays, Easter, New Year's Eve, are non-refundable.
    • Requesting changes to the itinerary during a service is subject to extra charges.

  All cancellations must be requested and confirmed by email to: info@tikalexpedition.com and tikalexpedition@gmail.com

• Please note that this does not apply to travel by plane or helicopter; please check airline policy.

Observations:

• A French and Italian guide is available at an extra cost.