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Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio
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Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio

by Belize Family Adventure

9.5 hours
San Ignacio Cayo
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9.5 hours
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
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Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
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All taxes and fees included

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All taxes and fees included

Overview

The day begins with hotel pickup within San Ignacio town limits before crossing the border from Belize into Guatemala. Travelers ride by bus to Tikal National Park, home to the Mayan ruins. A local guide leads a tour of the archaeological site, explaining the history and significance of this former Mayan city. After exploring the temples and plazas, the group enjoys a local lunch nearby. The full trip lasts about nine and a half hours and includes round-trip transport, guided tour, and lunch. Gratuities and the departure tax fee are not included.

Highlights

Guided tour of Tikal Mayan ruins
Local lunch included
Round-trip hotel transport from San Ignacio
Cross border from Belize to Guatemala
About 9.5 hours total duration

What's included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio town limits
Lunch

What's not included

Gratuities
Departure tax fee (US$ 20 per person, due on day of travel)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside San Ignacio town limits

Itinerary

1

-A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest excavated archaeological sites in the Americas - Tikal's Rainforest Trails – Home to native wildlife such as howler monkeys, spider monkeys, toucans, and coatis - Ancient Maya Causeways – Raised stone roadways once used to connect different sections of the city

180 min

2

The ceremonial heart of ancient Tikal, flanked by two of its most iconic temples

30 min

3

Temple II (Temple of the Masks) – Standing opposite Temple I, offering a classic view across the Great Plaza

10 min

4

Temple I (Temple of the Great Jaguar) – One of Tikal's most recognizable pyramids, built as a royal funerary monument

30 min

5

Temple IV – The tallest structure at Tikal, with panoramic views stretching across the jungle canopy

15 min

6

The Central Acropolis and North Acropolis – Sprawling complexes of palaces, courtyards, and temples that once housed Maya royalty and elite

10 min

Meeting point

Unit 2 Inside The Belize Caving Expeditios Office

End point

Unit 2 Inside The Belize Caving Expeditios Office

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infants travel on an adult's lap
A moderate level of fitness is needed
It is recommended you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Departure tax fee is due on day of travel in cash
A minimum of 2 passengers is required for the tour to operate; cancellation and full refund or alternative offered if minimum is not met
Hotel pickup and drop-off included only for hotels within San Ignacio town limits; surcharge applies for hotels outside town limits
Total
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