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Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio

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San Ignacio, Belize
Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio
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Visit the incredible ancient city of Tikal on this day trip from San Ignacio. Once a powerful city center during the Mayan period, today Tikal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws scores of visitors each year. Your professional guide takes you across the border into Tikal National Park in Guatemala, and leads you on a fascinating tour of the archaeological complex. Round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel and all park fees are included.
  • Day trip to Tikal from San Ignacio
  • Visit Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Tour the ruins of Tikal with a professional and informative guide
  • Learn about the Mayans who built one of the largest archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian world
  • Round-trip hotel transport by comfortable coach included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio town limits
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Departure tax fee (US$ 19 per person, due on day of travel)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside San Ignacio town limits
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
6 Far W St , 6 Far W St, San Ignacio, Belize
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Ground floor of Elviras Building by Ervas Restaurant

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  • Cahal Pech Village Resort , Cahal Pech Hill P.O. Box 1, San Ignacio 00000 Belize
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  • Ka'ana Resort , Mile 69 1/4 George Price Highway, San Ignacio Belize
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  • San Ignacio Resort Hotel , 18 Buena Vista St, San Ignacio Belize
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    • 7:00 AM
    This activity will end right where it started.We provide complimentary pick up from hotels within San Ignacio town limits, for hotels outside of town, a small surcharge applies.
    Visit one of the largest and most important Mayan sites in all of Central America. Your professional guide will pick you up at your San Ignacio hotel for the drive to Tikal National Park. You will be assisted in all border crossing procedures to enter Guatemala safely. Be sure to bring your passport.

    Once inside the park, let your imagination run free as you explore highlights among more than 3,000 structures that archaeologists have excavated so far. Learn about daily life and religious practices of the ancient Mayans while wandering through the maze of the Central Acropolis, and envision the excitement of an elite sporting match in the ball courts.

    Tikal boasts an array of magnificent ceremonial temples. Climb the steep staircase of the 144-foot (44-meter) Temple of the Grand Jaguar, built to honor a Mayan king. A set of twin pyramids with altars will greet you at complexes Q and R. Marvel at the Temple of the Masks, which was once adorned with intricate ceremonial mask carvings. Perhaps most impressive is the oft-photographed Temple IV, also known as the Double Head Serpent.

    After a refreshing lunch break inside the park, satisfy your inner archaeologist during free time when you can explore the ruins independently. Your guide will then take you back to Belize and drop you off at your San Ignacio hotel.
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • It is recommended you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
    • Note: departure tax fee is due on day of travel in cash
    • Please note: a minimum of 2 passengers is required in order for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Hotel pick up and drop off included in pricing is for hotels within San Ignacio town limits. For hotels outside of San Ignacio a surcharge applies
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
    • OPERATED BY Belize Family Adventure
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    • "A very hot day with lots of walking so don’t forget water and comfortable shoes." See review
    • "Its a long ride from Belize but it is well worth the drive." See review

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    star-5
    FABULOUS day trip to Tikal with Luis 😀
    Seth_D
    , Aug. 2022
    Our day was FABULOUS starting with Edgar who drove us to the border, he was so friendly and professional and we had a great ride with him there ( and back ). Once we got through customs etc at the border Adexx and Luis were there to take us on our day trip adventure to Tikal!! We stopped for an amazing breakfast, then at a local shop for some goodies and then we were on our way to Tikal. Luis was AMAZING…. Best guide ever and he knew EVERYONE there. He was soooo knowledgeable and kept us up on all there was to know, a wonderful and great person we are happy to now know 😀. Adexx got us to and from safely and we giggled about some things along the way! The day was WAY more great then we had even expected!! Would HIGHLY recommend this company and their amazing staff‼️
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    Tikal = a great experience!
    Tim_G
    , Jul. 2022
    Our tour guide was Luis. He was super knowledgeable and brought local knowledge as well as that of the Mayan culture, the Tikal site and much more. It was a very fulfilling day. We had fun, experienced the local cuisine for lunch (and a breakfast bonus at a local spot - we had to pay but it was fantastic). The site is an incredible perspective of the civilization they built. We understood why it is a UNESCO World Heritage site!
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    Mayan Ruins and a Beautiful Country
    skye_h
    , Jul. 2022
    This was an amazing trip through a beautiful country. Guatemala was beautiful, and seeing Tikal was a highlight of our trip to Belize. Do this trip, you will not regret it! Guide was knowledgeable and we learned so much.
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    star-5
    Great tour
    Tamsyn_B
    , Apr. 2022
    Our guide Marco was very insightful and we really enjoyed our time at Tikal. The whole tour went smoothly. The lunch at the end of the tour was great. Highly recommended! It’s worth noting that you may want to get some Guatemalan currency if you want to get souvenirs as USD isn’t as widely accepted as it is in Belize.
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    1 traveller found this review helpful
    star-5
    A must do when in San Ignacio
    Thomas_B
    , Apr. 2022
    We had a wonderful day trip to Tikal with Belize Family Adventures. Our guide, Mariela, was just phenomenal. She took great care of us, from the Belize-Guatemala border all the way to Tikal (including a stop for a great Guatemalan coffee break) and back. She was very knowledgeable about Mayan history, the Tikal dynasties and anything related to the site, the discoveries, the traditions and the Mayan gods. She took the time to answer all the questions from the group, always with a smile and a great sense of humour. She gave us all the time we wanted to explore around, climb the pyramids, admire the beauty all around us… We had an amazing glimpse into the Mayan world and culture and strongly recommend this tour!
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    star-5
    Exceptional guide
    Peter_S
    , Apr. 2022
    An exceptional guide brings history to life. Our guide, Marco, offered many insights into the Mayan culture, beliefs, and history, including reasons for the the designs of the temples and a sense of everyday life throughout the period. He let us take it at our pace and seemed to sense whatever level of detail would be just right. Belize Family Adventures arranged seamless transportation from San Ignacio to Tikal and back, including the handoffs both ways at the border. The lunch was at a Tikal restaurant and was very good.
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    star-5
    Great trip from San Ignacio to Tikal.
    Ken_B
    , Mar. 2022
    We had an amazing day trip to Tikal. Our guide Maria was phenomenal and made the ruins come alive. A couple notes: the drive is about two hours but very scenic. Crossing the border was time consuming. Make sure you have money for crossing into Guatemala. Also during Covid, make sure you get tested 72 hours in advance. If not you could get tested at border, but it takes awhile. All in all, be patient. It’s well worth it!
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    1 traveller found this review helpful
    star-5
    Simply amazing!
    Nicholas_U
    , Mar. 2022
    The process was very easy and our guide was wonderful! Tikal is an amazing place, so much more than we expected.
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    star-5
    Best tour ever!
    brady_f
    , Feb. 2022
    Mariella was the best tour guide! Very personable, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. We had a great a time on this tour and was definitely worth it. We highly recommend!!
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    star-5
    A must see!
    Jacqueline_R
    , Feb. 2022
    Amazing site. Rich history provided by our informative guide Mariella. Unbelievably vast archeological site. Astounding what these people built without beasts of burden or the wheel. Delicious lunch included.
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    Memory we will never forget
    Brandy_H
    , Dec. 2021
    Our guides , Leo and Eduardo were amazing . Leo is very knowledgeable and obviously proud of his culture and the Mayan beliefs which made the tour interesting . The ruins themselves were just beautiful. The drive was a little hairy on a rainy day but it was a bonus adventure mudding .
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    star-5
    What started as Tikal plans but turned to anxious pending back up plans turned out amazing with this company
    KARENLIZETTE_M
    , Jul. 2021
    We originally purchased this tour and we’re super excited but then we were informed due to COVID and not being in phase 2 they couldn’t provide it.It was a real bummer but understandable. However they did offer an alternative and despite us not doing our research on it as I did with this tour, we agreed and by far exceeded experience and expectations. We called late the night before from our hotel desk because no one confirmed our pick up time or if Tikal was still a go. We had someone respond right away and the next day bright and early we got picked up from our hotel. Leo was our tour guide grabbed us early barely took a coffee and we went to caracol among other mini stops on our way back. Maybe phase 2 will lift by end of July if not, and you’re worried about having a gap filler for your excursions and up for the challenge I highly recommend their option to go to Caracol. Tikal was more expensive by $25 or so, I was expecting a refund but after doing the actual full day trip and had such an incredible experience I don’t think I needed to even bother for the price difference. The food they offer as well is delicious
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    1 traveller found this review helpful
    star-5
    Great Mayan site
    Daniela
    , Mar. 2020
    The place is incredible, totally worth to go. The guide was super friendly, knew a lot about the site and the culture. The tour took a bit longer than expected (we were supposed to be back in San Ignacio around 16 but we arrived 17:30) so have in mind that it can be longer.
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    star-5
    A must see!
    Emma_H
    , Feb. 2020
    Booking was easy & the communication has been brilliant. We were picked up from our hotel & travelled to the border in a comfortable vehicle. We then crossed the border where our guide was waiting. Another comfortable air con vehicle. Our guide was very knowledgable, we were probably in Tikal for approximately 3-4 hours. It’s absolutely incredible & mind blowing what the ancient Mayan’s have done. After the tour we had a lovely lunch & headed home. A very hot day with lots of walking so don’t forget water& comfortable shoes. Most of the walking is under the tree canopy but it was still hot. A full day too but well worth it
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    Tikal Day Trip
    cwehr
    , Feb. 2020
    We were picked up at our hotel on time and driven to the Guatemala border where our guide helped us cross and introduced us to our guide for the day. We had a fantastic day viewing many of the temples and pyramids of Tikal. We climbed four. Our guide was knowledgeable answered every question. After walking around Tikal for about five hours we had a great lunch and sis a little souvenir shopping before heading back to San Ignacio. I would absolutely recommend this tour.
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    star-5
    Awesome day trip from Belize!
    teresarushing
    , Jan. 2020
    This was an absolutely beautiful day with memories for a lifetime. We took this trip in October and it was very very nice. We had two tour guides, one on either side of the border. The guides were both so wonderful and were very knowledgeable. The ruins were second to none. We were able to climb to the top and overlook the jungle, it was very cool.
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    star-5
    Great tour!
    Meander87946
    , Jan. 2020
    Cost is a fair bit but we felt it was worth it. All inclusive except the border fees at Guatemala. Very good tour guide.
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    Trip to Tikal
    Patricia_M
    , Jan. 2020
    It was a great experience.. a combination of nature, history, culture and a great fun group. I will recommend this to anyone who is interested in the Mayan culture.
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    star-5
    A Must Do!
    Ruth A
    , Jan. 2020
    This was a great experience. Its a long ride from Belize but it is well worth the drive. We had very experienced drivers both in Belize and Guatemala that guided us through the crossing of the boarder. Be aware, it will take a bit of time to get through the Belize boarder but the Guatemala boarder was efficient. Once we made the drive to Tikal there was a lot of history - from the types of trees that are native to the Guatemalan culture and the area, to the history of each Mayan temple. There was also a reference to an interaction with the Aztec. This was such a fun experience. Note that its a long hike and you'll be scaling the structures with stairs that have been added for safety of the pedestrians and the structures. If you have the energy and interest I highly recommend it!
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    star-5
    Nice mix of history and nature
    Hilary B
    , Dec. 2019
    Wonderful trip! We were worn out be the end of the day. Hiking around the forest from one major temple to the next. We climbed four temples using wooden stairs each with about 140 to 200 stairs. We saw couti, agouti, spider monkeys, turkeys, and a grey fox.
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