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.
Highlights
Tour Yaxha, the ceremonial center for pre-Colombian Maya
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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.
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.
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$5072-3 travelers
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This Add-on is available only for our travelers extending or customizing their itinerary.
Initial deposit is $400 plus the cost of internal airfare, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
