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2-Day Mayan Ruins Tour of Tikal and Yaxha from Flores

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Duration

2 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Discover excavated Mayan ruins in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal) and Yaxha on this 2-day tour from Flores. An experienced guide will accompany you to significant archeological sites of northern Guatemala, where you’ll view eye-catching pyramids, ball courts and temples. Visit the Central Acropolis and more at Tikal on your first day, and spend your second day exploring Yaxha—a large classic Mayan ceremonial site overlooking the Yaxha and Sacnab lakes. Enjoy overnight accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast, lunch and round-trip transport included.

Additional information

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

Pickup

Departure time: 8am Pick up time will be within 15 minutes of the established departure time in your confirmation.

What's included

Guided tour of Yaxha

Lunch: 2

Round-trip shared transfer

Breakfast

Overnight accommodation

Guided tour of Tkal

Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Other

Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1: Flores - Tikal Ruins

Your guide will pick you up from your Flores hotel in the morning to begin your exciting 2-day journey. When you arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park, embark on a 4.5-hour tour with your knowledgeable guide. One of Guatemala's most important archaeological sites, Tikal was built during the Classic Period. The park, which covers 341 square miles (550 square km), contains thousands of separate ruin structures. Your guide will show you the layout of the complex, including the Central Acropolis, which consists of a maze of courtyards, small rooms and temples.

Overnight at Hotel Isla de Flores or Similar

Lunch: Drinks not included.

Day 2: Yaxha Ruins - Flores

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for Yaxha around 8am. After an approximate 1-hour drive, you’ll arrive at the site. Once an important ceremonial center of the Mayan civilization, the pre-Columbian city features more than 500 ancient structures. Listen as your guide explains the significance of Yaxha’s architecture, including pyramid temples, ball courts and elevated plazas. During your 4-hour guided tour, you’ll find the only twin pyramid complex outside of Tikal, known as the Stelae Plaza. Learn about the Mayan Empire that reached beyond the present-day border of Guatemala. Enjoy the scenic jungle landscape of this unique area overlooking the Yaxha and Sacnab lakes. You’ll have free time to explore before transport to a local restaurant to enjoy lunch. Transfer back to Flores with drop-off at your hotel around 3:30pm.

Breakfast:

Lunch: Drinks not included.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 3 days: 100%
From 0 to 3 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (12 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Children (3 - 11 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0 - 2 years)