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Tour to Tikal: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores

Tour to Tikal: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores

*We meet at our meeting point at 7:50 a.m. to embark on our shared tour to Tikal National Park. You will have the opportunity to discover the Heart of the Mayan World and explore palaces, temples, Mayan ball games, the legacy of a great civilization as well as the abundant flora and fauna while our local guide shares information about this great civilization. *After boarding the bus we drive approximately 45 minutes until we arrive at the main entrance of Tikal National Park where we will purchase the entrance tickets (not included) at a cost of Q.150.00 per person. *After buying our tickets we drive again for 20 minutes more and arrive at the visitor's center where we will find a scale map of Tikal (model), restaurant, stores, bathrooms, our tour guide will give a free time of 15 minutes. *Then we will go to the entrance control where we will check our tickets, we will get a bracelet and then we will start the tour in the Tikal National Park, walking we will explore the most important points such as the central square where we will find the icon of Tikal, the temple 1 or the Great Jaguar,temple 2, north acropolis and mayan plota games, we will also discover the temple number 4 or the sepiente Bisefila, as well as the pyramid of the lost world which can be climbed and has an incredible view of 360 degrees from this point you can see much of the Mayan biosphere reserve. *We will also visit Temple 5, the best restored temple of Tikal, which has an impressive view. *We will finish our tour at the visitor's center and have some free time before boarding the bus for our return to Flores or Mundo Maya International Airport.

Tikal Sunrise, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

Tikal Sunrise, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

The activity begins when we pick you up at your hotel. The walking tour begins at the trail gate of Tikal National Park. We'll use nature trails with a high chance of spotting some species of wildlife. Temple IV First thing, we will climb this temple with you to wait for sunrise from the top, enjoying the most wonderful view and the sounds of the waking up wildlife, then we will have breakfast up there. We developed the sunrise tour because our guests deserve to see Tikal first thing in the morning to appreciate wildlife when it is more active as well as at the end of the day. The main attraction of this tour is the awakening of the jungle with the sounds of birds and howler monkeys, the sunrise is seen only 20% of the time, as it is usually cloudy or foggy. The nickname of this temple is Temple of Star Wars as back in 1977 the movie director George Lucas came to Tikal to film part of the original Star Wars Movie, Episode IV "A New Hope" North Acropolis This complex was used as a Royal Cemetery for the kings and queens of Tikal, it's compared with an onion, because of the multiple layers of interesting architecture it revealed, in some of these layers we can see the masks of the rain god and the sun god. Great Plaza The Great Plaza is the place in Tikal with the largest amount of energy, it's also the most restaured complex of this mayan site, it has multiple stelae, some of them with carving showing the portrait of some kings of the city. This complex was excavated back in 1960's by the Museum of University of Pensinvania. Central Acropolis We'll explore this complex with you, it was built as the residential area of the royal family of Tikal, it has 6 courtyards, 3 of them have been restored, this complex was also probably the place to host to all the royal visitors that came to Tikal from other mesoamerican cities for diplomatic reasons. It has a palace with 5 floors and some of the lintels on the doors of this palace are still the original wooden lintels. Templo II We'll climb this temple with you and enjoy the best view of the Great Plaza, looking at the masks carved on top of this temple. The view from this temple is a great chance to take a picture of Temple I, North Acropolis and the Great Plaza. Temple I We will walk around the most iconic monument of Tikal taking pictures of it from different angles. The official name of this temple is Temple of the Great Jaguar because when the temple was discovered, it's original wooden lintel has a Great Jaguar carved on it, now, that beautiful carving in wood is in a famous museum. The walking tour ends at trail gate of Tikal National Park at 10:30 am and we offer you a hot meal. The activity ends when we drop you off at the location we picked you up, or it can be to a different location, but for this, you need to let us know in advance. This tour is ideal for passengers flying from Flores Airport (FRS) that afternoon on the flight: TAG 5U131 leaving to Guatemala City at 14:15

From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch

From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch

Our meeting point is right at the entrance to Isla de Flores, right in front of the letters that say I LOVE PETEN. Begin the adventure to the ancient City of Tikal, our guide will provide you information about the most important places in te route. Upon arrival in Tikal we will have 3 very important hours touring the city. Tikal is the ruin of an ancient city, which was likely to have been called Yax Mutal, found in a rainforest in Guatemala. It is one of the largest archeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It is located in the archeological region of the Petén Basin in what is now northern Guatemala. Situated in the department of El Petén, the site is part of Guatemala's Tikal National Park and in 1979 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. VISIT ITINERARY 06:40 am We receive our clients at the Mundo Maya Airport 07:30 am We pick up our clients at Flores YO AMO PETEN. 08:00 am Departure for Tikal 09:00 am We arrive at Tikal. Start of the tour, visiting 75% of the site. What to see in Tikal, Model of Tikal, Ceiba National Tree of Guatemala, Complex Q, Complex R, Maler Causeway, Temple 4 the tallest, Lost World, Central Acropolis, Northern Acropolis, Temple I, II, III, IV and V , Plaza Mayor of Tikal You will have time to climb the permitted structures and take your photographs At the end of the tour, lunch 01:30 pm Lunch inside Tikal park 02:30 pm departure from Tikal 03:30 pm We arrive in Flores or Airport

From Water Taxis Belize City to Tikal Guatemala

From Water Taxis Belize City to Tikal Guatemala

▪️The meeting point is at the San Pedro Belize Express Walter Taxi Terminal (Belize City) We recommend to be 15 minutes before the departure time, Specifically at the Atlanta Express Office where we will do our Ticket check. ▪️ Atlanta Express It is located inside the San Pedro Belize Express Walter Taxi Terminal in Belize City, if you are coming from San Pedro Island, Amberguis or Caye caulker it will be easy for you to locate it ▪️ We board the bus and drive to San Ignacio where we will make a stop (we board and drop off passengers) Then we drive to the Belizean Border with Guatemala where we will do our Immigration and Customs paperwork ▪️At the border we will have to carry our luggage ▪️ To leave Belize you have to pay USD 20.00 or BZE 40.00 (cash) At the Guatemalan border you don't pay. ▪️When we finished the immigration procedures, we boarded the bus again and drove to Ixlu (crossing for Tikal). ▪️ In Ixlu we will change our transport unit which will take us to our destination, the Tikal National Park ▪️ It is important that you have to have your admission tickets to the Tikal National Park (they are not included in this service). Since the park rangers ask for it when entering the Main Entrance. ▪️We drop you off at your hotel Hotel Jungle Lodge Hotel Jaguar Inn Hotel Tikal Inn Camping de Tikal ▪️In this link you can buy tickets to Tikal National Park https://boletos.culturaguate.com/

Tikal From Flores or Mundo Maya Airport

Tikal From Flores or Mundo Maya Airport

We will take you from your Hotel in Flores or Mundo Maya Airport to one of the largest sites in the Tikal area, where we will take a walk of approximately 3:30 hours appreciating Archeology, Flora and Fauna. On the walk you will be able to enjoy a variety of birds and animals, in addition to being able to appreciate all the Mayan structures. Visit Itinerary 06:40 am We welcome you at the Mundo Maya Airport (if applicable, arrive on the day of the tour by air). 7:30 am We pick up our clients on Isla de Flores 08:00 am Departure to Tikal 09:30 am We arrive at Tikal time to use the services (bathrooms) see the site model 10:00 am Start of tour, visiting 75% of the site. What to visit in Tikal, Model of Tikal, Ceiba National Tree of Guatemala, Complex Q, Complex R, Calzada Maler, Temple 4 the tallest, Mundo Perdido, Plaza de los 7 temples, Central Acropolis, Northern Acropolis, Temple I, II, III, IV and V, Plaza Mayor of Tikal They will have time to climb the permitted structures and take their photographs At the end of the tour, lunch 02:00 pm Lunch inside the Tikal park 04:00 pm We arrive in Flores What Brig Comfortable shoes Sunscreen Insect repellent Cap or hat Personal medications

Tikal Group Tour Transportation, Guide plus Lunch

Tikal Group Tour Transportation, Guide plus Lunch

The population of Tikal experienced continuous growth, beginning in the Preclassic Period (approximately between 2000 BC and 200 AD), reaching its peak in the Late Classic, with rapid growth between 700 and 830 AD, followed by a strong decline. Today you will know the cities that knew the peak of all knowledge. In a tour of approximately 3 hours, with time to take photos, climb the temples. Recommendation to bring a lot of energy. You will know temple number 4 that was used for the Star War movie, 70 meters high. During the walk you will see many birds and monkeys jumping in the trees and also screaming, our tour is composed and very well designed, walking between trails, Mayan roads, time to rest. Itinerary 06:40 am Welcome at Mundo Maya Airport 07:30 am Departure from Flores I LOVE PETEN 08:00 am Departure to Tikal from Airport 09:30 am We arrive at Tikal 10:00 am Start of tour, visiting 75% of the site. What to visit in Tikal, Model of Tikal, Ceiba National Tree of Guatemala, Complex Q, Complex R, Calzada Maler, Temple 4 the tallest, Mundo Perdido, Plaza de los 7 temples, Central Acropolis, Northern Acropolis, Temple I, II, III, IV and V, Plaza Mayor of Tikal They will have time to climb the permitted structures and take their photographs 01:00 pm Lunch 03:00 pm Departure from Tikal 04:00 pm We arrive in Flores

Impressive Tikal from Flores with Lunch

Impressive Tikal from Flores with Lunch

Walk in Tikal through causeways and trails on your own, It is not the same as having an expert local guide during your visit we will have you accompanied by an expert guide from the area. You will see approximately 75% of the site on our tour It is impossible to know all of Tikal, for that you need 2 days we take original paths and roads that will take you to discover more than you can imagine. The Tour is composed to visit the most outstanding squares, being the Twin Pyramid Complexes, Mayan Calazadas, the most impressive Temples I, II, III, IV, V, Plaza Mayor, Northern Acropolis, Central Acropolis and Plaza de Mundo Perdido. Additionally we have guides with high knowledge. Travel back in time at the ancient Mayan city of Tikal

Tour and Transportation with tour guide to Tikal

Tour and Transportation with tour guide to Tikal

In each of our schedules you will walk with total reliability and experience of our guides. of our tour guides. Our service is a shared tour, exclusive for each of our tourists. Extensive tour, excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna inside the park. Ideal to take pictures for our memories. travel from flores on this full day tour. Its ceremonial center includes superb temples and palaces, as well as public squares that were accessed by ramps. The great plaza is where you have the most impressive view of the architecture that we can find, product of more than 1000 years of construction.

Tikal Sunset, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

Tikal Sunset, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

We'll pick you up at your hotel, the walking tour begins at the Trail Gate of Tikal National Park, We'll use nature trails with a high chance of spotting some species of wildlife. Group G It’s name is Palace of Grooves, because it has a unique architecture design on it’s walls with well preserved grooves. This was the residential palace of Yikin Chaan K'awiil, the 27th successor of the dynasty of Tikal and the wealthiest ruler Tikal had, all the rulers before him used to live at Central Acropolis, a large complex of palaces where each generation added some buildings, but this ruler was so wealthy and with a lot of people to build, that he decided to build the Palace of Grooves as a separate complex. Yikin Chaan K'awiil also built Temple IV and Temple VI, this palace was built around 750 a.D. with two floors and five courtyards. The Great Plaza It's the place in Tikal with the largest amount of energy, it's also the most restaured complex of this mayan site, it has multiple stelae, some of them with carving showing the portrait of some kings of the city. We'll also visit it's surrounding monuments: Temple I, Temple II, North Acropolis and Central Acropolis. This complex was excavated in 1960's by the Museum of University of Pennsylvania. Temple V We'll visit this beautiful temple, it has rounded corners, it's the only temple facing North, it was built around 650 a.D. and it was restored in 2002. Temple V is the third tallest of Tikal, it's architecture is very different than the other temples of the city, this is the first temple discovered in Tikal back in 1848 because the back of it's roof comb as it's totally vertical, it was never covered by trees and it was visible from far away South, the direction of Flores where the discoverers of Tikal came from. Seven Temples Square This Plaza has Seven temples in line, three ball courts and three palaces, which makes the number thirteen, a sacred number for the mayan culture. It looks like a place for sports and for the aristocracy of Tikal to have fun. It has the only triple ball court found so far in Mesoamerica. The Lost World We will visit this area at the end to wait for sunset from the top of the Great Pyramid. The sounds of the wildlife are interesting. The Lost World is the astronomical observatory of Tikal, it has the Great Pyramid as the point to watch the stars, the planets and the sun as it has three buildings on the East side to mark the seasons of the year. The lower plaza is part of The Lost World, this plaza has a podium in the center with the architecture of Teotihuacan, a clear evidence of the cultural interaction between these two ancient cities. The walking tour ends at the Trail Gate of Tikal National Park around 19:30 by June when we have the longest day or around 18:30 by December when we have the longest night. The activity ends when we drop you off at the location we picked you up, or it can be to a different location, but for this, you need to let us know in advance.

Tikal Day Group Tour

Tikal Day Group Tour

Collective Tour Maximum group of 10 people includes Transportation with a/c round trip Park tickets Lunch inside the park surrounded by the jungle, formal restaurant we offer 6 lunch options - drinks not included English or Spanish-speaking guide Tour with guide certified by INGUAT With information about flora, fauna, and archaeology Price $90 per person Departure time 7:30 am pick up at hotels on the island or in the area, or Airport And/or hotels on the route to El Remate. We return to your hotels around 4:00 pm, visitors who come on the flight and return the same day on the evening flight, are included a visit to know the island of Flores before taking their flight then they are taken to the airport.

The Great Jaguar Tikal: Our most recommended tours and activities

Tour to Tikal: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores

Tour to Tikal: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores

*We meet at our meeting point at 7:50 a.m. to embark on our shared tour to Tikal National Park. You will have the opportunity to discover the Heart of the Mayan World and explore palaces, temples, Mayan ball games, the legacy of a great civilization as well as the abundant flora and fauna while our local guide shares information about this great civilization. *After boarding the bus we drive approximately 45 minutes until we arrive at the main entrance of Tikal National Park where we will purchase the entrance tickets (not included) at a cost of Q.150.00 per person. *After buying our tickets we drive again for 20 minutes more and arrive at the visitor's center where we will find a scale map of Tikal (model), restaurant, stores, bathrooms, our tour guide will give a free time of 15 minutes. *Then we will go to the entrance control where we will check our tickets, we will get a bracelet and then we will start the tour in the Tikal National Park, walking we will explore the most important points such as the central square where we will find the icon of Tikal, the temple 1 or the Great Jaguar,temple 2, north acropolis and mayan plota games, we will also discover the temple number 4 or the sepiente Bisefila, as well as the pyramid of the lost world which can be climbed and has an incredible view of 360 degrees from this point you can see much of the Mayan biosphere reserve. *We will also visit Temple 5, the best restored temple of Tikal, which has an impressive view. *We will finish our tour at the visitor's center and have some free time before boarding the bus for our return to Flores or Mundo Maya International Airport.

Tikal Sunrise, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

Tikal Sunrise, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

The activity begins when we pick you up at your hotel. The walking tour begins at the trail gate of Tikal National Park. We'll use nature trails with a high chance of spotting some species of wildlife. Temple IV First thing, we will climb this temple with you to wait for sunrise from the top, enjoying the most wonderful view and the sounds of the waking up wildlife, then we will have breakfast up there. We developed the sunrise tour because our guests deserve to see Tikal first thing in the morning to appreciate wildlife when it is more active as well as at the end of the day. The main attraction of this tour is the awakening of the jungle with the sounds of birds and howler monkeys, the sunrise is seen only 20% of the time, as it is usually cloudy or foggy. The nickname of this temple is Temple of Star Wars as back in 1977 the movie director George Lucas came to Tikal to film part of the original Star Wars Movie, Episode IV "A New Hope" North Acropolis This complex was used as a Royal Cemetery for the kings and queens of Tikal, it's compared with an onion, because of the multiple layers of interesting architecture it revealed, in some of these layers we can see the masks of the rain god and the sun god. Great Plaza The Great Plaza is the place in Tikal with the largest amount of energy, it's also the most restaured complex of this mayan site, it has multiple stelae, some of them with carving showing the portrait of some kings of the city. This complex was excavated back in 1960's by the Museum of University of Pensinvania. Central Acropolis We'll explore this complex with you, it was built as the residential area of the royal family of Tikal, it has 6 courtyards, 3 of them have been restored, this complex was also probably the place to host to all the royal visitors that came to Tikal from other mesoamerican cities for diplomatic reasons. It has a palace with 5 floors and some of the lintels on the doors of this palace are still the original wooden lintels. Templo II We'll climb this temple with you and enjoy the best view of the Great Plaza, looking at the masks carved on top of this temple. The view from this temple is a great chance to take a picture of Temple I, North Acropolis and the Great Plaza. Temple I We will walk around the most iconic monument of Tikal taking pictures of it from different angles. The official name of this temple is Temple of the Great Jaguar because when the temple was discovered, it's original wooden lintel has a Great Jaguar carved on it, now, that beautiful carving in wood is in a famous museum. The walking tour ends at trail gate of Tikal National Park at 10:30 am and we offer you a hot meal. The activity ends when we drop you off at the location we picked you up, or it can be to a different location, but for this, you need to let us know in advance. This tour is ideal for passengers flying from Flores Airport (FRS) that afternoon on the flight: TAG 5U131 leaving to Guatemala City at 14:15

From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch

From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch

Our meeting point is right at the entrance to Isla de Flores, right in front of the letters that say I LOVE PETEN. Begin the adventure to the ancient City of Tikal, our guide will provide you information about the most important places in te route. Upon arrival in Tikal we will have 3 very important hours touring the city. Tikal is the ruin of an ancient city, which was likely to have been called Yax Mutal, found in a rainforest in Guatemala. It is one of the largest archeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It is located in the archeological region of the Petén Basin in what is now northern Guatemala. Situated in the department of El Petén, the site is part of Guatemala's Tikal National Park and in 1979 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. VISIT ITINERARY 06:40 am We receive our clients at the Mundo Maya Airport 07:30 am We pick up our clients at Flores YO AMO PETEN. 08:00 am Departure for Tikal 09:00 am We arrive at Tikal. Start of the tour, visiting 75% of the site. What to see in Tikal, Model of Tikal, Ceiba National Tree of Guatemala, Complex Q, Complex R, Maler Causeway, Temple 4 the tallest, Lost World, Central Acropolis, Northern Acropolis, Temple I, II, III, IV and V , Plaza Mayor of Tikal You will have time to climb the permitted structures and take your photographs At the end of the tour, lunch 01:30 pm Lunch inside Tikal park 02:30 pm departure from Tikal 03:30 pm We arrive in Flores or Airport

From Water Taxis Belize City to Tikal Guatemala

From Water Taxis Belize City to Tikal Guatemala

▪️The meeting point is at the San Pedro Belize Express Walter Taxi Terminal (Belize City) We recommend to be 15 minutes before the departure time, Specifically at the Atlanta Express Office where we will do our Ticket check. ▪️ Atlanta Express It is located inside the San Pedro Belize Express Walter Taxi Terminal in Belize City, if you are coming from San Pedro Island, Amberguis or Caye caulker it will be easy for you to locate it ▪️ We board the bus and drive to San Ignacio where we will make a stop (we board and drop off passengers) Then we drive to the Belizean Border with Guatemala where we will do our Immigration and Customs paperwork ▪️At the border we will have to carry our luggage ▪️ To leave Belize you have to pay USD 20.00 or BZE 40.00 (cash) At the Guatemalan border you don't pay. ▪️When we finished the immigration procedures, we boarded the bus again and drove to Ixlu (crossing for Tikal). ▪️ In Ixlu we will change our transport unit which will take us to our destination, the Tikal National Park ▪️ It is important that you have to have your admission tickets to the Tikal National Park (they are not included in this service). Since the park rangers ask for it when entering the Main Entrance. ▪️We drop you off at your hotel Hotel Jungle Lodge Hotel Jaguar Inn Hotel Tikal Inn Camping de Tikal ▪️In this link you can buy tickets to Tikal National Park https://boletos.culturaguate.com/

Tikal From Flores or Mundo Maya Airport

Tikal From Flores or Mundo Maya Airport

We will take you from your Hotel in Flores or Mundo Maya Airport to one of the largest sites in the Tikal area, where we will take a walk of approximately 3:30 hours appreciating Archeology, Flora and Fauna. On the walk you will be able to enjoy a variety of birds and animals, in addition to being able to appreciate all the Mayan structures. Visit Itinerary 06:40 am We welcome you at the Mundo Maya Airport (if applicable, arrive on the day of the tour by air). 7:30 am We pick up our clients on Isla de Flores 08:00 am Departure to Tikal 09:30 am We arrive at Tikal time to use the services (bathrooms) see the site model 10:00 am Start of tour, visiting 75% of the site. What to visit in Tikal, Model of Tikal, Ceiba National Tree of Guatemala, Complex Q, Complex R, Calzada Maler, Temple 4 the tallest, Mundo Perdido, Plaza de los 7 temples, Central Acropolis, Northern Acropolis, Temple I, II, III, IV and V, Plaza Mayor of Tikal They will have time to climb the permitted structures and take their photographs At the end of the tour, lunch 02:00 pm Lunch inside the Tikal park 04:00 pm We arrive in Flores What Brig Comfortable shoes Sunscreen Insect repellent Cap or hat Personal medications

Tikal Group Tour Transportation, Guide plus Lunch

Tikal Group Tour Transportation, Guide plus Lunch

The population of Tikal experienced continuous growth, beginning in the Preclassic Period (approximately between 2000 BC and 200 AD), reaching its peak in the Late Classic, with rapid growth between 700 and 830 AD, followed by a strong decline. Today you will know the cities that knew the peak of all knowledge. In a tour of approximately 3 hours, with time to take photos, climb the temples. Recommendation to bring a lot of energy. You will know temple number 4 that was used for the Star War movie, 70 meters high. During the walk you will see many birds and monkeys jumping in the trees and also screaming, our tour is composed and very well designed, walking between trails, Mayan roads, time to rest. Itinerary 06:40 am Welcome at Mundo Maya Airport 07:30 am Departure from Flores I LOVE PETEN 08:00 am Departure to Tikal from Airport 09:30 am We arrive at Tikal 10:00 am Start of tour, visiting 75% of the site. What to visit in Tikal, Model of Tikal, Ceiba National Tree of Guatemala, Complex Q, Complex R, Calzada Maler, Temple 4 the tallest, Mundo Perdido, Plaza de los 7 temples, Central Acropolis, Northern Acropolis, Temple I, II, III, IV and V, Plaza Mayor of Tikal They will have time to climb the permitted structures and take their photographs 01:00 pm Lunch 03:00 pm Departure from Tikal 04:00 pm We arrive in Flores

Impressive Tikal from Flores with Lunch

Impressive Tikal from Flores with Lunch

Walk in Tikal through causeways and trails on your own, It is not the same as having an expert local guide during your visit we will have you accompanied by an expert guide from the area. You will see approximately 75% of the site on our tour It is impossible to know all of Tikal, for that you need 2 days we take original paths and roads that will take you to discover more than you can imagine. The Tour is composed to visit the most outstanding squares, being the Twin Pyramid Complexes, Mayan Calazadas, the most impressive Temples I, II, III, IV, V, Plaza Mayor, Northern Acropolis, Central Acropolis and Plaza de Mundo Perdido. Additionally we have guides with high knowledge. Travel back in time at the ancient Mayan city of Tikal

Tour and Transportation with tour guide to Tikal

Tour and Transportation with tour guide to Tikal

In each of our schedules you will walk with total reliability and experience of our guides. of our tour guides. Our service is a shared tour, exclusive for each of our tourists. Extensive tour, excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna inside the park. Ideal to take pictures for our memories. travel from flores on this full day tour. Its ceremonial center includes superb temples and palaces, as well as public squares that were accessed by ramps. The great plaza is where you have the most impressive view of the architecture that we can find, product of more than 1000 years of construction.

Tikal Sunset, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

Tikal Sunset, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

We'll pick you up at your hotel, the walking tour begins at the Trail Gate of Tikal National Park, We'll use nature trails with a high chance of spotting some species of wildlife. Group G It’s name is Palace of Grooves, because it has a unique architecture design on it’s walls with well preserved grooves. This was the residential palace of Yikin Chaan K'awiil, the 27th successor of the dynasty of Tikal and the wealthiest ruler Tikal had, all the rulers before him used to live at Central Acropolis, a large complex of palaces where each generation added some buildings, but this ruler was so wealthy and with a lot of people to build, that he decided to build the Palace of Grooves as a separate complex. Yikin Chaan K'awiil also built Temple IV and Temple VI, this palace was built around 750 a.D. with two floors and five courtyards. The Great Plaza It's the place in Tikal with the largest amount of energy, it's also the most restaured complex of this mayan site, it has multiple stelae, some of them with carving showing the portrait of some kings of the city. We'll also visit it's surrounding monuments: Temple I, Temple II, North Acropolis and Central Acropolis. This complex was excavated in 1960's by the Museum of University of Pennsylvania. Temple V We'll visit this beautiful temple, it has rounded corners, it's the only temple facing North, it was built around 650 a.D. and it was restored in 2002. Temple V is the third tallest of Tikal, it's architecture is very different than the other temples of the city, this is the first temple discovered in Tikal back in 1848 because the back of it's roof comb as it's totally vertical, it was never covered by trees and it was visible from far away South, the direction of Flores where the discoverers of Tikal came from. Seven Temples Square This Plaza has Seven temples in line, three ball courts and three palaces, which makes the number thirteen, a sacred number for the mayan culture. It looks like a place for sports and for the aristocracy of Tikal to have fun. It has the only triple ball court found so far in Mesoamerica. The Lost World We will visit this area at the end to wait for sunset from the top of the Great Pyramid. The sounds of the wildlife are interesting. The Lost World is the astronomical observatory of Tikal, it has the Great Pyramid as the point to watch the stars, the planets and the sun as it has three buildings on the East side to mark the seasons of the year. The lower plaza is part of The Lost World, this plaza has a podium in the center with the architecture of Teotihuacan, a clear evidence of the cultural interaction between these two ancient cities. The walking tour ends at the Trail Gate of Tikal National Park around 19:30 by June when we have the longest day or around 18:30 by December when we have the longest night. The activity ends when we drop you off at the location we picked you up, or it can be to a different location, but for this, you need to let us know in advance.

Tikal Day Group Tour

Tikal Day Group Tour

Collective Tour Maximum group of 10 people includes Transportation with a/c round trip Park tickets Lunch inside the park surrounded by the jungle, formal restaurant we offer 6 lunch options - drinks not included English or Spanish-speaking guide Tour with guide certified by INGUAT With information about flora, fauna, and archaeology Price $90 per person Departure time 7:30 am pick up at hotels on the island or in the area, or Airport And/or hotels on the route to El Remate. We return to your hotels around 4:00 pm, visitors who come on the flight and return the same day on the evening flight, are included a visit to know the island of Flores before taking their flight then they are taken to the airport.

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