Top Guatemala Day Trips - page 2

We did the 4:30 am trip to Tikal from Flores. It was well organised, and Jose was a very informative guide. We entered the park after buying our tickets at 6:30 am. There was a restaurant and bathroom stop at the park gate. There are other bathrooms located by the ruins within the park complex. No need to feel desperate, if that is a concern. It was a good temperature for enjoying the sights and wildlife within the park.

We had a great experience with this private transport service and would highly recommend it. Valerie was extremely responsive on WhatsApp and made the booking process very easy and seamless. The cars were clean, drivers were punctual, and everything ran smoothly. We especially appreciated that they accommodated a stop on the way from Antigua to Lake Atitlán. Our driver Gustavo Rivas was fantastic, very friendly, engaging, and shared a lot about Guatemala’s history and culture during the drive, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Jose, who drove us from Guatemala City to Antigua, was also wonderful and very pleasant to ride with. Overall, a really reliable and enjoyable experience. Would definitely use them again.

I sent a message to the tour company 24 hours before to ensure they still had us booked as I didn't fancy getting up at 2:30am and no one picking us up, and they replied immediately confirming pickup details. The journey from Flores took a little over an hour and the minibus was completely full, and a little cramped, but this trip wasn't about the transfer. Make sure you purchase your Tikal entrance tickets AND a seperate sunrise ticket seperately, as there is no phone reception in the park. Upon arrival we had approximately a 40 minute walk, at a very brisk pace to reach Temple IV, and then one final push to climb to the top of it. Make sure you take a torch as the group does get split up a little due to the pace. Once at the top, the early morning start was 100% worth it. We were fortunate enough to see an awsome sunrise, and to hear the howler monkeys awaken was magnificent. After sunrise you continue the tour then at a more leasurely pace, with time to enjoy the scenery. Our guide was excellent providing not just information on the Mayan history, but also the wildlife we saw during the morning.