Yaxha Archaeological Focus Day Tour with Monkeys Spotting
Overview
Available languages
4 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 Portal de Yaxha (gluten-free and vegan options available)
We will walk approximately 2.5 to 4 miles during this tour, but not consecutively. The longest walk between two stops is around 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 and in addition to that, we'll refund USD50, which reduces the price for USD61 for you.
Bring the best walking shoes
Bring a raincoat just in case
Bring the best clothes for hot weather
Bring a canteen to refill water
If you have a Guatemalan local ID (DPI) send us a picture of it, in this event your entry fees will be only USD 6
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Mosquito Repellent Application
Yaxha Map
Lunch at Portal de Yaxha, 5 options
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional bilingual tour guide
Water Refill in the Vehicle
Only payable for guest 6 YO and older, it's paid in Guatemalan cash.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Yaxha
We start when we pick you up at your hotel or Airport, when booking, please choose the time according to your pickup location. In case you don't know the location of your hotel yet, just book the cheapest tour option, later you let us know your pickup location and if there is a price difference, you can pay it to our guide. The walking tour begins at Gate 2 of Yaxha Mayan Site. DURATION OF EACH WAY OF TRANSFER BY LOCATION WHERE WE PICK YOU UP a. Melchor de Mencos, the Belize Border: 01h: 00m b. El Remate: 01h: 30m c. Tikal, San Jose Peten, San Benito, Santa Elena Flores or Flores Island or Airport: 02h: 00m d. San Ignacio Town, Belize: 02h: 00m e. San Andres Peten and San Ignacio Out of Town, Belize: 02h: 30m Yaxha is a different archaeological site because it is located between two lakes, Lake Yaxha and Lake Sacnab, this site started in the Pre-Classic period (3000 BC to 300 AD), during its peak in the Classic period (300 AD to 900 AD) worked as an important lake port.
We'll visit the Minor Astronomical Observatory, this was built by the ancient Mayans to commemorate the equinoxes and solstices, there is an observation building and three reference buildings, the reference buildings are to see the sunrise behind them and this way, mark the change of the seasons, which was relevant for agriculture, as this was the city's source of food. We'll walk on the Causway of the Quarry, so called because it is a Mayan road built next to a quarry, from that quarry came a large part of the material used to build the buildings of the city. We'll also visit the North Acropolis, it's the center of this city, it is a plaza with a triadic pattern, a particular style of the oldest Mayan cities, it's a group of three temples forming a triangle, one temple to the East, another to the West, they represent the twin brothers who, according to Mayan mythology, were the creators of humanity. To the North is the temple representing the god of corn, the father of the twins.
Options
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 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
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/ 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
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
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
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/ 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
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
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 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
From Tikal hotels, Private
Private guide: From hotels in Tikal (Jungle Lodge, Jaguar Inn and Tikal Inn or Tikal Campsite)
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
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative and...
c5gv56d5d7,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and great guide. Extremely intuitive and the Mayan ruin was impressive. Marlín was great!
A recommended trip to make
Celeste B,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was very good, the coordination and logistics were punctual and before the trip I had contact with intermediary operators. The day of the tour was quiet and the archaeological explanation very good, traveled with young children and had patience so that they could also explore and go at their pace.
Amazing experience At Tikal with our great guide Marlon
Ade194,
Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour at the end of 2019 (not 2024-it wouldn't let me select earlier) with Marlon Diaz as our guide. Great tour of a wonderful archaeological site! The temples are stunning and there are multiple very large impressive temples. Watching the sunrise at the top of one of the temples was an amazing experience. We saw and heard howler monkeys! Marlon was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He showed us some archeological sites that were being worked on as well, which were interesting to see. This is one my favorite tours I've done anywhere in the world. It compares with the Pyramids of Giza and Chichen Itza in Mexico. In fact with the jungle setting and the number of temples, it is possibly better. It was a very full and wonderful day, that we will never forget! Highly recommended.
Yaxha and Tikal with Marlon as TOP guide!!!
Traveler760079,
Feb 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Marlon as an expert guide. We did Yaxha and Tikal with Marlon. He possesses a fine combination of knowledge of Maya culture, Anthropology, Archaeology and Biology. And, importantly, knows how to convey that well in perfect English. A guide with his hard in the right place: conveying the love for his country.
Great tour
Alexander T,
Dec 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a great time touring Yaxha (and Tikal) with Marlon. He's friendly, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and also gave us some time to explore on our own. I've done a lot of tours, and you couldn't ask for a better tour guide than Marlon.
Incredible views, enhanced by Marlon's knowledge and charisma
italytour09,
Sep 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour deserves 5+ stars. On the logistics: The tour is well organized from beginning to end--picked up on time, comfortable transportation, sufficient stops, and since we had a night plane to catch Marlon kindly offered to show us Flores and the surrounding areas which just added to the experience. The best part was Yaxha itself, the archaeologica site (not the lake). It is in the middle of the forest so you get to experience the culture, with birds, monkeys, and even a tarantula... It is gorgeous. The equally fantastic part and what brings it all together for us: Marlon's knowledge, charisma, and kindness. This man knows his staff, he is a Professional guide with a capital P. Makes the experience remarkable, memorable. We were lucky to have him as our tour guide and hope to have a chance to visit Guatemala again and explore other regions, in which case we will certainly call him up. Highly recommended.
Top notch guide and company
426jessica,
Jul 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My private tour to Yaxha with Marlon was by far one of my favorite parts of my trip to Guatemala. He is highly knowledgeable about a range of topics from botany and wildlife to history and politics in both Spanish and English. He is very responsive and professional and it was easy to schedule my tour. He was a pleasure to spend the day with. The lunch was excellent and we had plenty of time to explore Yaxha, which is a magical place especially at sunset. He even took photos and sent them to me to remember my tour. Don’t hesitate to book with Marlon and Gem Tours - you won’t be disappointed!
The best tour!!!!
88pranavc,
Mar 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beyond happy with my experience! Marlon was an amazing guide and showed the beauty of Tikal in the best way. The trip was planned with utmost care and each site was shown in a way where I was surprised every single time. Marlon was incredibly kind and friendly, sharing a lot about the Guatemalan culture. Highly recommend!!!!!
Great experience, thanks Billy!
lauracE6115NP,
Mar 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Billy was an extremely friendly and knowledgeable guide, answering all our questions about the history of Tikal, Mayan culture and the wildlife within the park in extreme detail, while also telling us fascinating personal stories and experiences. The day was everything that we had hoped for and much more, being able to learn so much about Guatemalan history, seeing all the animals we wanted to (monkeys, parrots, crocodiles, while still avoiding snakes!), and topping it off with a beautiful sunset. Thank you so much Billy, we could not recommend this highly enough!
Great experience
601michelec,
Mar 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, the team took care of everything and we enjoyed all of it. There was enough time to enjoy the Tikal area and reach the top of one of the temples to admire the sunset. Highly recommended experience!
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