All San Ignacio Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 7

My friend and I were picked up from our hotel in San Ignacio and driven 15 minutes to the Guatemalan boarder where we were assisted with exchanging to Guatemalan currency (I think we exchanged $20 USD and exchanged back our change later in the day), paying the boarder crossing fee and passport control. On the other side, we were met with another driver who drove us 1.5 hours to Tikal. About halfway through we stopped at a roadside store where you could purchase souvenirs, grab a coffee or a cold drink and use the restrooms. Once we arrived at Tikal, we picked up our tour guide, who goes by Pinky. Pinky was an absolutely stellar tour guide. He shared so much history regarding the Mayan culture and background of all the sites we visited. He was able to answer the list of questions we had along the way and pointed out tons of wildlife in the jungle! You could feel how proud he was to share his culture with us, and it was very special. It was also incredible to be somewhere with so much rich history. Do expect to do a ton of walking (we walked 13k steps in the park), so wear comfortable shoes and bring water with you. The lunch you have is provided at restaurant near the parks entrance. The food and drinks were delicious!