Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio

Overview

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Spanish

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take a day trip from San Ignacio to the Mayan ruins of Tikal, located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal). A professional guide leads you on a tour of the famous archeological site, once inhabited by the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. Step foot in the heart of the jungle and experience Guatemalan history, culture, and nature all in one day! Round-trip hotel transport, crossing the border from Belize, is included.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio town limits

Lunch

Gratuities

Departure tax fee (US$ 20 per person, due on day of travel)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside San Ignacio town limits

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Grab your passport, and meet your local guide upon pickup from your San Ignacio hotel in the morning. Your tour begins with an approximate 1.5-hour drive to Tikal National Park, located in Guatemala. Aboard your comfortable coach you'll cross over the border hassle-free. The ruins of more than 3,000 palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms, ball courts, and plazas dot this UNESCO World Heritage Site that once served as a religious, social, and political hub for the Mayan people. Throughout your visit, your guide shares historical background on the ancient kingdom. Head to Complex Q and R, where you'll see twin pyramids with altars set in front of the temples. Visit the Central Acropolis, a maze of courtyards and smaller temples. Gaze in awe at the Great Plaza, and see the Temple of the Grand Jaguar, which was built to honor and bury King Moon Double Comb. Here, three rooms are located inside the 144-foot (44-meter) temple. Take in the sight of Temple IV (the Double Head Serpent), Tikal’s tallest structure at 212 feet (64 meters) high. The intriguing Temple II, commonly known as the Temple of the Masks, also sits in this part of the park near the Great Plaza. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Tikal National Park before you explore the ruins on your own. Afterward, your guide transports you back to Belize with drop-off at your hotel in San Ignacio.

Options

Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio

Pickup included

Tikal Private Tour

Private Tour
Duration: 9 hours
lunch & Drink: local Lunch, water, sodas
air-condition: SUV, Vans, BUS
Pickup included

Reviews

4.81

284 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

248

5 Star Family Trip to Tikal
Janelle M,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
While Tikal was incredible, it was the great staff and tour guide that made our family adventure to see the ruins so amazing! Traveling to Tikal requires many steps, including crossing the Guatemalan border. Our family of 5 felt safe and secure every step with our amazing drivers and guides. Luis was fantastic! We learned so much about the plants, animals, and the land where the Mayans inhabited. Our tour of the park took us all over the ruins and to the tops of the towers. We were able to have a stop at a local shop and the meal included in the tour was fantastic! The food and location were great after our long tour of the park, and truly exceeded our expectations. Luis was an excellent guide and we would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Tikal from Belize! Thank you for the amazing memories in Tikal!
Amazing!
Jose M,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Had an amazing time. Good time of the time allocated. We saw the main temples with great views and a good review of history. The tour guide was very knowledgable. The lunch at the end was very delicious and the vegetarian dish was excelente, too. We would definitely do it again!
Fun and got to see the...
Lisa S,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fun and got to see the highlights with time to explore on your own! The food was good be convenient transport.
Picked up at San Ignacio...
Steffan D,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Picked up at San Ignacio at 7am and took the short ride to the Guatemala border. There we left the car and joined the line to cross which was very short - 10 mins if that. Met our driver Rudy on the other side who was a true gentleman. Luis our guide joined us on the way. Luis was an amazing guide and made sure we could stop at all the key spots while also missing the crowds. We were back in San Ignacio by around 4:30pm. Amazing trip highly recommended!
Came for the star wars
nickg28,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide luis was awesome very knowledgeable and extremely friendly no rushing or pushy Tikal was amazing