Highlights / General details
Today you will go back more than 2,000 years in time when you visit the Tikal National Park. At 5:00am you will be picked up at your hotel for transfer to the airport to board the flight to Flores, Petén (Due to the worldwide increase in the cost of fuel, an additional charge per person will have to be paid at the airline counter upon check-in and Local Airport Tax). On arrival, our representative will take you to the Mayan City of Tikal which is located in the center of the National Park that bears its name, and has an extension of 222 square miles. Tikal was inhabited from 600 BC., till 869 AD. Its highlight was between 690 till 850 AD., a time period known by archaeologists as the Late Classic. Visit the Twin-Pyramid Complexes “Q” and “R”, Lost World Complex where the Great Pyramid and Temple 5C-49 are the most important. Also, visit Temple III and the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza, squared off with the pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the Masks, the Palace of the Nobles, and Pyramid IV. This one is the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from its top a complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle can be enjoyed. In the afternoon transfer to Santa Elena’s Airport, in Flores, Petén, to board the flight to Guatemala City. On arrival, our representative will transfer you to your Hotel.
Inclusion
Hotel Pickup in Guatemala City; Transfers to and from the Airport; Transfers between Flores and Tikal; Shared tour; Entrance Fees; Guided Visit of the site; Lunch; Passengers insurance.
Exclusion
Fuel Charge; Local Airport Tax; Personal expenses; Gratuity.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Departs at 5:00am. No tour departures on National Holidays: January 1; March 20-27 (Holy Week); May 1; June 30; August 15; September 15; October 20; November 1; December 25 - January 2.
Duration
Approximately One Full Day.
Location
Tour starts and ends at Flores Airport and/or a hotel in Flores or Tikal Area.
Policies
Prices are listed as per person.
Due to the worldwide increase in the cost of fuel, an additional charge per person will have to be paid at the airline counter upon check-in and Local Airport Tax.
Please remember to add if needed airfare between Guatemala City & Flores and transfers out/in from hotel in Guatemala City & La Aurora Airport.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
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