Top Petén Walking Tours - page 2

A group or shared day-trip adventure to the Mayan underworld in Belize where you’ll learn about Mayan mythology and caves formations as you hike through the cave system. What sets our tours apart from others is our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. We strive to ensure that our tours exceed your expectations in every way, but especially in terms of experience and value. Tikal VIP Tours is aptly named for the importance of our clients—we strive to provide a VIP experience for everyone and hope that your time in Guatemala and Belize will be an experience of a lifetime.

Explore one of the largest and significant Mayan sites in Central America—Tikal—on this private all-day tour. Roundtrip transportation from the airport and hotels in Flores is provided. During your visit to Tikal National Park learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archeology, and the region's flora and fauna. Tour also includes lunch near the park.

It is not only a tour, it is an experience to discover the greatness of Tikal with local guides passionate about history and the jungle. We take you beyond the traditional paths to experience the magic of the ancient Mayan civilization, hear the sounds of the jungle and explore one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. An authentic adventure that you will remember forever.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tikal comes into its own at sunset, which is also when the site is quietest. On this private tour, learn about Mayan history and culture, as well as the wildlife that still frequents the jungle here, and watch the sunset from the top of the Lost World pyramid. Your package includes hotel transfers, lunch, water, entrance fees, and guiding, but excludes museum entrance tickets.

Experience Yaxha National Park on this private sunset tour that includes roundtrip transportation from Flores and Tikal. Learn about Mayan history and culture, archeology, and the local flora and fauna at this site that features monumental clusters with pyramidal temples, palaces, and residential complexes. Plus, see the sun set from the top of a temple.

More than a quick visit to the ruins, we offer a quiet and authentic experience in the heart of the Mayan jungle. During the tour we walk along nature trails surrounded by the lush rainforest. The walk is relaxed and unhurried, allowing visitors to connect with nature while listening to the sounds of the forest. Along the way it is common to listen and observe the incredible wildlife of the park: the song of tropical birds, the echo of monkeys among the trees and the movement of the fauna that inhabits this nature reserve. It is a unique opportunity to discover Tikal with all the senses. The goal is for each visitor to enjoy the moment: walking, breathing fresh air, listening to the jungle and admiring the majesty of the ancient Mayan city as the sun begins to set. The tour culminates with the stunning sunset on the pyramids, one of the most magical moments you can experience in Guatemala.

Watch the first rays of the sun illuminate the ancient Mayan city of Tikal on this full-day trip from Flores or El Remate, where you'll enter the temples in the pre-dawn light and catch the sunrise over the jungle from the top of Temple IV. Your private tour will then continue with a guided walk around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll uncover the secrets of Mayan culture and see some amazing wildlife.

Due to its cultural and natural riches of exceptional universal value, in 1979 it was declared by UNESCO as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. Discover Tikal with expert guides and certificates.

BRIEF OVERVIEW: Yaxha is an archeological site approximately one hour from Tikal National Park and one hour from Flores. It is a place where you can enjoy nature and water, since the Park is between two lakes that can be seen from the top of some temples. Yaxha is located in the Maya Biosphere Reserve which is the second largest preserved jungle in the Americas. In order to visit Yaxha, it is taking the route to Frontera Melchor-Belize arriving at the La Maquina Community, we take the detour at a junction and we enter a road without pavement only has dirt road we travel 11 km to reach the Park and the Tour lasts of approximately 3 hours since it is a very small place but its beauty is unique in the place.

Visit one of the most enigmatic Mayan sites in Guatemala on this one-day tour of the community of Uaxactún from Flores. Discover the archeological gems scattered in a modern town and witness how the conservation of the ruins is combined with efforts to sustain the local community. Learn how Uaxactún is believed to be the cradle of the Mayan calendar and the writing system of your expert guide; see the oldest Mayan arch in the world; and admire the ancient works of art.

TIKAL NATIONAL PARK It covers 575 square kilometers of jungle and thousands of structures in ruins. Only the central part of the old city contains 3,000 buildings and covers about 16 square kilometers. Tikal is also part of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve of one million hectares created in 1990 to protect the dense forests of Petén, which began to disappear at an alarming rate due to population pressures, illegal logging and agricultural practices of felling and burning. Archaeologists estimate that the Maya settled in the area now known as Tikal in approximately 900 BC. BRIEF OVERVIEW: Yaxha is an archeological site approximately one hour from Tikal National Park and one hour from Flores. It is a place where you can enjoy nature and water, since the Park is between two lakes that can be seen from the top of some temples.

We take care of providing you with a unique experience of the Mayan City of Tikal, visiting 70% of the Site. Our recommendation departure time to the Tour 08:00 am from your Hotel, but being a private Tour you can customize your time at your choice. Walk through the main squares with complete information to understand why the buildings and their functions were built.

Spend a full day discovering the fascinating history and cultural wonders of Yaxha on this private day tour from Flores. A great way to deepen your understanding of Mayan culture, this tour includes a guided walk around the archaeological site and the chance to climb different temples. You’ll also learn about the Mayan Biosphere, the second-largest jungle in the Americas. After your tour, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to your hotel.

Discover the incredible history and culture of the Mayan city of Tikal on this private tour from Flores (admission not included). A great way to combine sightseeing with learning, a guided tour helps you unlock the stories and secrets of this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also have a chance to see all the wildlife that call the temples home and enjoy some free time to go exploring at your own pace.