Tikal Private Sunset Tour

1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: 100 Selva Tropical, Tikal National Park Guatemala

Tikal National Park is the most excavated (Mayan?) archaeological site in Central America and one of the most excavated (archaeological) sites in the world. It covers some 57,600 hectares of wetlands and forests and encompasses architectural remains of the Mayan civilization dating from 600 BC to 900 AD. Tikal is the only natural and cultural UNESCO World Heritage site in Central America and one of few in the world with both designations. As such, Tikal is considered one of the top 20 tourist sites in the world and a must-see during your visit to Guatemala.
ITINERARY
1:30 p.m. – When we meet you and pick you up at your hotel after your lunch.

3:00 p.m. – We arrive at Tikal National Park and begin our walk through the park visiting the most impressive sites.

6:30 p.m. – The tour ends at the Tikal parking lot and we drive back to Flores.

8:00 p.m. – We arrive back in Flores to drop you at the airport or your hotel.

ADMISSIONS & TICKETS
You will have to buy your entrance tickets ahead of time using your government-issued ID (Guatemalans) or passport (foreigners).



You will need to purchase two entrance tickets: 1) a ticket for general park admission, valid during the day (Q.25 for locals and Q.150 for foreigners) and 2) a ticket sunset entrance, valid after 6 p.m. (Q.20 for locals and Q.100 for foreigners). Total cost is Q,45 for Guatemalans and Q.250 per person for foreigners. Kids under 10 years old are free.



Museum tickets are sold separately and must be purchased in advance (Q.30 per person). Tickets are valid for both museums.



Tickets are sold at any Banrural Bank and at the main entrance of the park. The Banrural Bank (in Santa Elena) is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in the supermarkets. The park is open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.



We can also buy tickets for you ahead of time and then you can pay us back when meeting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Only cash in the local currency is accepted for entrance tickets (no debit or credit cards).

There is no ATM in Tikal, so please withdraw enough cash in Flores.

We cannot promise that you’ll see the sun during the sunset tour. Only during 60% of the year are days clear enough to see the sun from the temple. But even on days that are not perfectly clear you will see and hear the jungle far below you.

If arriving at the airport, we will have a sign with your name after you come through baggage claim and exit the airport.

THINGS TO BRING

Water and water bottle

Snacks

Hiking or tennis shoes

Rain jacket

Outdoor clothing

Bug spray

Sunscreen

Personal medications



INCLUDED

English/Spanish tour guide

We can take photographs of you or your group

Round-trip transportation with A/C from your hotel near Tikal or Flores



NOT INCLUDED

Meals

Park entrance tickets



ROUTE
Flores - Tikal - Flores


Duration: 4 hours

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
Not included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Tikal
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
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75% Nightlife
35% Original
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