Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch
Highlights
- See the jungle from above on included, round-trip flights
- Stay cool with air-conditioned ground transfers
- Included entrance fees and lunch take care of on-the-ground expenses
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at Guatemala City hotels
Overview
Overland travel from Guatemala City to Tikal means multiple days on the road, but flying lets you experience the magnificent ancient city in just one day. Enjoy aerial views of dense jungle as you fly from Guatemala City to Flores, then continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in a climate-controlled coach. Explore Tikal’s mysteries, temples, and history with an expert guide before flying back to Guatemala City.
- Day 1 - Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch
Tikal National Park
Stop: 4 hours
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.Temple I
Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included
Temple II
Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
Temple IV
Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Entry/Admission
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Departure tax from Mundo Maya Airport US$ 3.00 per person