Tikal

About Tikal

Tikal was one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya. The site dates back as far as the 4th century and reached its apogee during the Classic Period, ca 200 to 900 AD. During this time the city dominated much of the Maya region.

One of the biggest Classic Maya cities and probably also the main reason most of you are here. Explore the majestic ruins of Tikal with one of our experienced guides. Watch over the endless sea of green from thousand year old pyramids. You can almost feel like you’re going back in time.

Unlike most Maya sites, Tikal is unique because temples are scattered over a huge area in the middle of the jungle. Even on a busy day you might suddenly realize you’ve been walking for a while without seeing anyone else. A truly magical experience, just as if you’re the one discovering the temples for the first time!

As you’re watching the sunset, the spider and howler monkeys will be curiously observing you from the treetops. There is a big chance you’ll spot other wildlife too, like toucans, ocelots, wild turkeys, tarantulas, pisotes and foxes!

Our Tikal Tours

	Departure from hostel	Price
Sunrise Tour	3am	Q 230
Early Bird Tour	4:30am	Q 130
Day Tours	6am, 8am, 10am	Q 130
Sunset Tour Recommended!	12pm	Q 165
Transport without guide – Morning	4:30am, 6am, 8am or 10am	Q130
Transport without guide – Afternoon	12pm	Q125

What’s included?

The tour price includes transportation both ways in a private shuttle and a full guided tour by an experienced fluent English speaking guide. We also have Spanish speaking guides if you prefer. Entrance to Tikal is not included in the tour price.

Our guided tours cover 90% of the discovered ruins in Tikal. Our guides will give you ample time to stroll over the central plaza and surrounding palaces. Strolling through el Mundo Perdido (the Lost World) complex is a delight. Of course you’ll get to spend a fair amount of time on top of temple 4, Tikal’s highest pyramid, far above the impressive canopy of the jungle.

Our guides have been doing this for years and are experts on Tikal’s architecture, history and the abundant flora and fauna.

Buying your entrance tickets

Ticket prices to enter Tikal vary depending on the tour you take. For the Morning Tours the normal entrance fee of Q 150 applies. Taking the Sunrise or Sunset tour you will have to pay an additional Q 100 fee that the park administration charges for being in the park outside of official opening hours.

Tickets are sold through a bank called Banrural. This bank has offices at Tikal itself and on Flores island, close to Los Amigos. Please note: If you go on the Sunrise Tour you will enter the park before the office opens there, so make sure you buy your entrance ticket with fee in advance! Of course you can buy your tickets in advance for any tour so you don’t have to buy them just before entering the park. Always make sure you are given offical tickets as these will be exchanged at the entrance for wristbands that grant you entry to the park!

Tips

Bring comfortable footwear because you’ll be walking for a couple of hours.
Plenty of water and some mosquito repellant are a must as well!
Order one of our yummy lunchboxes! Better than the overpriced snacks sold in the park. Vegetarian option available.
When on top of the temples try to listen to the many sounds of the jungle and enjoy a quiet moment, absorbing this magical experience. Remember this place has been sacred for thousands of years.

Fun fact

If you’ve seen the old Star Wars movies you might recognize the view from temple 4!

Tikal

About Tikal

Our Tikal Tours

Sunrise Tour

Early Bird Tour

Day Tours

Sunset Tour Recommended!

Transport without guide – Morning

Transport without guide – Afternoon

What’s included?

Buying your entrance tickets

Tips

Fun fact

Tours

Activities

Transportation

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