Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch

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San Ignacio, Belize

Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch

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Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch

Ancient plaza and pyramid

Wow, what a phenomenal experience. We visited Tikal from San Ignacio via Maya Walks. Highly recommend both the location and the tour company. The location requires some hiking and the entire compound is MASSIVE. Our tour guide ensured we viewed and visited the highlights. It took us a full day - about 2 hours drive each way, 3.5 hours hike, and an hour break for lunch (provided). Our tour guide, Regge, was very knowledgeable about the Mayan and the land we we're in. Here is some tips for future travellers:
- Aside from the obvious, bring a hand towel (you'll be sweating hard), hand sanitizer, insect repellent.
- Wear comfortable shoes and your passport (if coming from Belize)
- If coming from Belize, people may offer for you to exchange US$ to Guatemalan Quitzales (spelling?). Our tour provided lunch and the entrance ticket so realized we really didn't need to exchange money. You'll only need it for souvenirs or snacks.
- At customs, it's Q$7/USD or Q$3/Belizian$. In the country, if using USD, our tour guide said the exchange rate drops to Q$5/USD. But we saw souvenirs that charged Q$8/USD. Go figure.
- You won't be able to visit all the ruins as some has not even been excavated. Case in point is the picture of the hill which actually is a pyramid underneath.
- People will offer to sell you a map at the entrance ($3usd). Don't bother unless you like maps. We didn't end up using it because we were brought to all the key highlights.
- For those fearful of heights, just walk slowly or don't climb at all. You can still enjoy a lot.

Wow, what a phenomenal experience. We visited Tikal from San Ignacio via Maya Walks. Highly recommend both the location and the tour company. The location requires some hiking and the entire compound is MASSIVE. Our tour guide ensured we viewed and visited the highlights. It took us a full day - about 2 hours drive each way, 3.5 hours hike, and an hour break for lunch (provided). Our tour guide, Regge, was very knowledgeable about the Mayan and the land we we're in. Here is some tips for future travellers:
- Aside from the obvious, bring a hand towel (you'll be sweating hard), hand sanitizer, insect repellent.
- Wear comfortable shoes and your passport (if coming from Belize)
- If coming from Belize, people may offer for you to exchange US$ to Guatemalan Quitzales (spelling?). Our tour provided lunch and the entrance ticket so realized we really didn't need to exchange money. You'll only need it for souvenirs or snacks.
- At customs, it's Q$7/USD or Q$3/Belizian$. In the country, if using USD, our tour guide said the exchange rate drops to Q$5/USD. But we saw souvenirs that charged Q$8/USD. Go figure.
- You won't be able to visit all the ruins as some has not even been excavated. Case in point is the picture of the hill which actually is a pyramid underneath.
- People will offer to sell you a map at the entrance ($3usd). Don't bother unless you like maps. We didn't end up using it because we were brought to all the key highlights.
- For those fearful of heights, just walk slowly or don't climb at all. You can still enjoy a lot.

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Safety measures

9 hours (Approx.)

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Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Guatemala’s most stunning Maya city on a full day trip from San Ignacio with lunch at a nearby restaurant. Travel back in time as you follow your guide through the remarkable ceremonial center, where weathered stelae, sweeping plazas and imposing temples tell dramatic stories about this ancient civilization. Spot wild turkeys, monkeys and tropical birds within the ruins, and stop to browse Maya crafts and souvenirs at a nearby shop before returning to Belize—don’t forget your passport.

Get up-close to native wildlife
Small-group tour
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Lunch included
All entrance fees included
All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

National Park fees

Lunch at a local restaurant

Professional guide

Round-trip shared transfer leaving our office on burns avenue

Transport by private vehicle

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

19 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Belize

Departure Time

6:30 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Vegetarian meal option available
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
OPERATED BY MayaWalk Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

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What is the policy on sanitization during Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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Q:

What is the social distancing policy during Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

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What is the maximum group size during Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch?

A:This activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers.

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