Private Tour
Tikal Private Tour From San Ignacio Belize with Lunch Included
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a private day tour, meaning only your group will participate. Travel from San Ignacio Belize to Tikal with full border assistance, explore the site at a relaxed, personalized pace, and enjoy a private local expert guide who leads you through jungle trails, shares Tikal’s history and culture, helps spot wildlife, and takes you to the best viewpoints. The experience is completed with an included lunch and personalized attention throughout the journey.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Melchor de Mencos
This tour crosses the Western Belize–Guatemala border. The border crossing process with us is simple and assisted by our team. You will first pay the Belize departure tax (USD 20) per person and receive an exit stamp in your passport. We will then assist you at the Guatemalan border, where you will receive your entry stamp. The entire border crossing process takes approximately 30 minutes.
El Remate
After approximately 1 hour of driving within Guatemala, we will make a brief stop to take photos of Lake Petén Itzá, one of the three largest lakes in Guatemala.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Lunch
Tikal Day Entrance Fee
Private Guide
Gratuities
Belize Departure Tax, Melchor de Mencos
Pickup points
Cassia Hill Resort Belize
68 Mls George Price Highway San Ignacio Belize
Venus Hotel
29 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Belize
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
18 Buena Vista St San Ignacio Belize
UpperWest Cabins
Mile 2 1/2 Benque Viejo Road San Ignacio Belize
Midas Belize
Branch Mouth Road, San Ignacio Belize
Cahal Pech Village Resort
San Ignacio, Belize San Ignacio Belize
Casa Blanca Guest House
10 Burns Ave., San Ignacio Belize
Cahal Pech Village Resort
Western Highway, Cahal Pech Hill San Ignacio Belize
Maya Bella Downtown Hotel
36 Burns Avenue San Ignacio Belize
Tropicool Hotel
30 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Belize
Options
Tikal Private Tour From San Ignacio Belize with Lunch Included
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An amazing day with great guides and drivers!
JanRose O,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did a day trip from our hotel in San Ignacio and had a great time. Everything was managed from drivers to guides. We had a little hiccup in our set up but we wouldn’t have even known and it made absolutely no difference to our day. In fact, we ended up interacting with two extra guides beyond our assigned one and got even more perspectives on the ruins. Had many laughs and a brilliant time touring these amazing ruins (would also say, if you are not sure whether Tikal is worth it, it absolutely is and having a guide is essential to get the full experience). Highly recommend the tour and the company that did it for us!
Amazing and so much fun
Andrea D,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide has lived in the Tikal his whole life and had incredible knowledge of the area and history. The visit to Tikal probably wouldn’t be worth it without the tour guide. He also took us down trails that the larger groups didn’t take so we always had a more personal experience
Wonderful experience
926yuej,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience and service, would recommend for everyone. Nice guide and driver. Delicious lunch. Well organized and always reachable during and before the tour start
Memorable day with kind and knowledgeable guide
Jessica H,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dani was friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to share Guatemalan and Maya culture. It was also reassuring to have his help crossing the border. Plus howler and spider monkeys! And Julio was an expert at dodging potholes.
Tikal day trip
Jason K,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip to Tikal for the day. Crossing the border and the drive there and back was easy. Our guide Noel was very knowledgeable and an invaluable resource explaining the history and culture of the Maya.
Great experience overall....
Cash S,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience overall. From having a contact help with the Belize-Guatemala border crossing, to the drive to Tikal and meeting our guide was all done seamlessly. Our guide was very good, able to explain the history of the various sites as well as the plant and animal life around us. It made for a much better experience than if we went just ourselves. There is a fair amount of walking and stairs due to the scale of the ruins, so be ready for some exertion, but well worth the effort!
Great experience! Our...
Beth W,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Our guide, Pinky, knew so much about the site and the history and even the surrounding jungle.
Great!
748chadwickd,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio was a great guide. Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and easy going. Good food for lunch. Great service throughout.
Totally worth it!
Tim L,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We met our driver Norberto just on the Guatemala side of the border and our guide Luis an hour later when we picked him up. Both were fantastic at their jobs and really fun to be with. We stopped for coffee and a washroom en route and arrived in Tikal right on schedule. They had cleverly bought the passes online so we avoided the 50-car lineup and drove right in. Luis toured our family of five around for several hours and was an amazing walking encyclopedia about the site and the Maya people. Like any good teacher, he quickly saw what we were interested in and made sure to play to that. The site is incredible and totally worth the day trip from Belize. But you already know that if you’re reading this. We stopped for lunch on the way home and the food was very tasty. Try the pork chops if they’re on offer!
Paco is the best!
511shastar,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky enough to have Paco drive us to/from the Belize border and Tikal. He was a month into learning English, but knew a heck of a lot more than he realized. He was able to answer all of our questions and pointed out everything he thought we'd like to see. He spotted spider monkeys, iguanas, coatimundis, and ocellated turkeys for us too. He made sure we smelled the allspice leaves and had the best time that we could have. He even went to get my dad some antacids when we stopped for souvenirs. We were in his care and he took his job seriously. If you haven't been to Tikal from the border, there are a ton of giant potholes on the roads. He was able to safely and confidently avoid every single one. Paco said,"I have a license to drive on the moon" and he wasn't lying. I cannot recommend Paco enough. His assistance and guidance was the highlight of my week-long trip to the area.
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