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The view from Tikal ruins

Tikal and Yaxha

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Explore the magnificent temples of Tikal and the lesser-known Yaxha on this 3-day extension in the Peten region. A fascinating introduction to the towering jungle ruins, this tour provides you with a private archaeology guide and several opportunities to view wildlife. A perfect extension to begin or end one of our Guatemala trips, Tikal and Yaxha will treat you to a glimpse of historical Guatemala.
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Highlights
  • Tour Yaxha, the ceremonial center for pre-Colombian Maya
  • Take in the ruins of Tikal's massive pyramids
  • Enjoy your day in Guatemala city at your leisure
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Arrive Guatemala City | Flores | Yaxha Exploration

Arrive at Guatemala City Airport and hop onto a domestic flight to Flores. Upon arrival in Flores, meet with your guide for a quick lunch stop and a sunset tour of Yaxha, a Mesoamerican archaeological site in the northeastern Petén Basin. Once a ceremonial center of the pre-Columbian Maya, Yaxha, meaning "blue-green water," was first documented in 1904. Explore the ruins, home to over 500 ancient structures, and take in the breathtaking sunset from the top of the "Temple of the Red Hands" and the surrounding jungle. Afterward, head to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Day 2: Tikal National Park Tour

Meet your guide in the morning at your hotel and transfer to Tikal, one of the most significant Maya sites. Explore the ancient city, where towering pyramids rise above the dense jungle canopy, and learn how it thrived as a religious, scientific, and political center for 1,500 years. The surrounding jungle is home to diverse wildlife, including howler and spider monkeys, white-lipped peccaries, deer, coatimundis, toucans, scarlet macaws, parrots, ocelots, and the elusive jaguar.

After lunch, return to Flores for an evening at leisure.

Day 3: Return Home

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading to the airport for your journey home or continuing on to meet the rest of your tour.

Note: transfer to the airport is not included, but can be arranged at an additional cost.

Accommodations

Casona del Lago

Casona del Lago
Casona del Lago
Casona del Lago

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Included
  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
  • 2 Nights Accommodations
  • 2 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Tikal National Park Entrance Fee
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)

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