Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Extensive tour, with enough time and flexibility, excellent for photographers.
Guaranteed departure, we operate only with 1 guest with no extra charge. If we go over 9 people, we make 2 groups
Premium tour visiting the best spots to photograph the monuments
Hassle free entry fees, those are not included because price varies according to nationality and age, but available in advance, we pay those for you, then you reimburse our guide during the service.
Excellent English-Spanish bilingual guide with deep knowledge of local history, flora and fauna and with service attitude to give a meaning to each monument visited.
Enough food included: water refill and lunch at Jaguar Inn Restaurant (gluten-free and vegan options)
We will walk approximately 6 to 8 kilometers during this tour, but not consecutively. The longest walk between two stops is approximately 20 minutes.
Bring your camera! We love taking photos, we will show you the best spots.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Seat belts available
In case you don't know yet the location of your hotel, just book the cheapest tour option, later you let us know your hotel location and if there is price difference, you can pay it to our guide.
If you are the only adult in your group and you pick a small group option and at least one more adult reserves for that same schedule, we’ll include the cost of the entry fees for you, which reduces the price for USD34.
Bring the best walking shoes
Bring a raincoat just in case
Bring the best clothes for hot weather
Bring a flashlight (or you can use your phone's flashlight)
Bring a canteen to refill water (in Tikal the entry of disposables is not allowed)
If you have a Guatemalan local ID (DPI) send us a picture of it, in this event your entry fees will be only USD7
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tikal National Park
We start when we pick you up at your hotel, when booking, please choose the time according to the location of your hotel. In case you don't know the location of your hotel yet, just book the cheapest tour option, later you let us know your hotel location and if there is a price difference, you can pay it to our guide. The walking tour begins at Gate 2 of Tikal National Park DURATION OF EACH WAY OF TRANSFER BY LOCATION WHERE WE PICK YOU UP a. Tikal: 00h: 05m b. El Remate: 01h: 00m c. San Jose, Peten: 01h:20m d. San Benito, Santa Elena Flores or Flores Island: 01h: 30m e. San Andres and Melchor de Mencos: 02h: 00m f. San Ignacio Town, Belize: 03h: 00m g. San Ignacio Out of Town, Belize: 03h: 30m Tikal has two titles of UNESCO, it's cultural and natural heritage of humanity, that's why we'll spend more than six hours exploring different archeological monuments and to go from monument to monument, we'll use nature trails with a high chance of spotting some species of wildlife.
It’s name is Palace of Grooves, because it has a unique architecture design on it’s walls with well preserved grooves. This was the residential palace of Yikin Chaan K'awiil, the 27th successor of the dynasty of Tikal and the richest ruler Tikal had, all the rulers before him used to live at Central Acropolis, a large complex of palaces where each generation added a some buildings, but this ruler was so rich with a lot of people to build, that he decided to build the Palace of Grooves as a separate complex. Yikin Chaan K'awiil also built Temple IV and Temple VI, this palace was built around 750 a.D. with two floors and five courtyards.
What‘s Included
Tikal Map
Mosquito Repellent Application
Lunch at Jaguar Inn Restaurant, 5 options
Air-conditioned vehicle
Water Refill in the Vehicle
Professional Excellent English-Spanish Speaking tour guide
Foreigners, Sunset and Park Entry fees to Tikal, only payable for guests 10 year old and on.
Guatemalans with local ID, Sunset and Park Entry fees to Tikal, only payable for guests 10 year old and on.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
From San Andres Peten, Private
The guide will be just for you: From Hotels and Airbnbs in San Andres Peten (Bolontiku, Nitun, G Boutique Hotel, etc.)
Pickup included
F/San Andres Peten Small Group
Maximum 9 participants: From Hotels and Airbnbs in San Andres Peten (Bolontiku, Nitun, G Boutique Hotel, etc.)
Pickup included
From El Remate, Small Group
Less than 9 guests per guide: From hotels and Airbnbs in El Remate (Casa de Don David, Gringo Perdido, Mon Ami, Posada del Cerro, Alice Guest House, etc.)
Pickup included
F/ Flores surrounding, S Group
No more than 9 guests: F/ San Benito, Santa Elena & Flores Hotels & Airport. Guests staying in San Miguel must come to Raices Rest. in Flores Island
Pickup included
F/San Jose Peten, Small Group
Maximum 9 passengers per guide: From Hotels and Airbnbs in San Jose Peten (La Lancha Village, Camino Real Tikal, etc.)
Pickup included
From San Ignacio, Small Group
Maximum 9 visitors: From Hotels and Airbnbs in San Ignacio Belize (Chaa Creek, Kaana, Cahal Pech, Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge, Gumbo Limbo, etc.)
Pickup included
From San Ignacio, Private
Private just for your party: From Hotels and Airbnbs in San Ignacio Belize (Chaa Creek, Kaana, Cahal Pech, Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge, Gumbo Limbo, etc.)
Pickup included
From Tikal hotels, Private
Private guide: From hotels in Tikal (Jungle Lodge, Jaguar Inn and Tikal Inn or Tikal Campsite)
Pickup included
F/ the Belize Border, Private
Exclusive guide just for you: From Melchor de Mencos/Benque Viejo (Border between Belize and Guatemala) After you stamp at the Belize side, we'll meet you.
Pickup included
From San Jose Peten, Private
Private guide for your party: From Hotels and Airbnbs in San Jose Peten (La Lancha Village, Camino Real Tikal, etc.)
Pickup included
From Tikal hotels, Small Group
Maximum 9 guests: From hotels in Tikal (Jungle Lodge, Jaguar Inn and Tikal Inn or Tikal Campsite)
Pickup included
F/ Belize Border, Small Group
Maximum 9 guest/participants: From Melchor de Mencos/Benque Viejo (border between Belize and Guatemala) after you stamp on the Belize side, we'll meet you.
Pickup included
From El Remate, Private
Exclusive guide for your party: From hotels and Airbnbs in El Remate (Casa de Don David, Gringo Perdido, Mon Ami, Posada del Cerro, Alice Guest House, etc.)
Pickup included
F/ Flores surrounding, Private
Private guide for you: F/ San Benito, Santa Elena & Flores Hotels & Airport. Guests staying in San Miguel must come to Raices Rest. in Flores Island
Pickup included
Reviews
162 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Overall a well organised tour with an outstanding tour guide
sophiewZ863CX,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute amazing private sunset tour of Tikal with our group of four friends. Marlon was a fantastic guide — incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and passionate, and he ran the tour flawlessly from start to finish. What really stood out was how much Marlon elevated the entire experience with his depth of knowledge and passion about the Mayan history. We saw several large group tours while we were there, and it was clear that our experience was on a completely different level — more personal, relaxed, and immersive. The tour simply would not have been the same without Marlon, and we can’t recommend Gem Trips highly enough!
Super!
128milaf,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Really knowledgable and very friendly guide. Overall it was a great experience, from pickup till dropoff!
Definitely visit Tikal .... and definitely book it with GEM!!!
jasonrI5486KY,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience for our family of 6 + our 2 friends. GEM was great to work with and Marlon was a fantastic guide - super knowledgeable, energetic and engaging ... his passion for Mayan history and culture and for Tikal was evident for the entire 8 hours we were with him. And the transportation and lunch arranged was silky smooth. We have kids ages 8, 12, 15 and 17 and they all had a blast - and learned a ton...Marlon answered every question and offered up tons of knowledge. Was also super-cool to see the wildlife - the howling monkeys, spider monkeys, falcons, toucans, tarantulas, etc.
There was 6 of us on the...
Yesenia H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There was 6 of us on the tour and it was great! Our guide was so knowledgeable and shared his love for the culture with us. So happy to go.
Tikal sunset tour
967geraldinew,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip. Our guide Jose was very knowledgable. It was filled with wildlife and saw the spider monkeys along with many species of birds. It was very tranquil and so close to nature. I would recommend Gem tours as everything went smoothly
Very Recommended
WANDERLUSTJOSE,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00amazing tour, couldn't have been better in any way: service, food, knowledge of the guide. All outstanding, you should definetely go with GEM
Awesome tour, very...
Marta L,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome tour, very knowledgeable guide with perfect English. We really enjoyed it. Watching the sunset from the platform was a magical experience. The food at the restaurant was great as well.
Amazing experience. Do it
Robert D,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marlon and team are unbelievably amazing. Every part of the experience was expertly run. I don’t usually leave reviews but was so excited by the tour I needed share
Unbelievable
Robert D,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I usually don’t leave many reviews, but Marlon and the team were absolutely amazing. The tour was so well organised. We saw so many amazing things. His knowledge of history and nature is genuinely impressive.
An unforgettable experience
W1547HTm nicab,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A spectacular tour. Very complete. Guide Marlon has a lot of knowledge. Service is first class. We recommend it 100% to know Tikal in the best way. The sunset, amazing!
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