Private Exclusive Tour of Tikal for Families or Groups

We start the adventure by departing from your Hotel or Mayan World Airport. To drive us for 1 hour with 20 minutes to reach the archaeological area. Along the way you can have beautiful views such as the Aldea El Remate, Lake Petén Itzá and the Cerro Cahuí crocodile-shaped Biotope.

Once in Tikal, we will start our hike of approximately 4 hours, traveling approximately 6 km in time to know the highlights of the spectacular City of Tikal, you will walk on Mayan trails and roadways and at the same time you can appreciate many birds and animals very close to you. The Tikal archaeological site has about 4,000 pre-Hispanic buildings in an area of approximately 16 km2, of which only 15% is restored and enabled for exploration. The area of Tikal covers approximately 576 km2, most of which have not yet been cleared, mapped or excavated.

The Grand Square of Tikal is the ceremonial and political center of the ancient Mayan city, surrounded by monumental structures such as temples I and II. It is a spacious and green space, essential for understanding the daily life of Tikal. The Grand Plaza is a must-see place and you can climb to the temples around, except the Great Jaguar.

Tikal Temple III, also known as the Temple of the High Priest, is a funeral-ceremonial temple built in 810 AD under the command of the Mayan king Chi'taam. It is believed that the temple was built to house the monarch's remains, although they have not yet been found. Temple III is a pyramid structure with a height of 55 meters, being one of the highest temples in Tikal. It is located not far from the Plaza Mayor.

Temple IV is one of the tallest structures in Tikal, at 70 meters high, making it the tallest structure in Tikal. It was built around 741 AD by the ruler Yikin chan Kawiil. From the top you will be able to observe the entire city full of trees, also has served many scenes for many films.

Some records indicate that this square was organized as an astronomical complex. Which in turn is formed by a pyramid aligned with a platform located in an easterly direction. Part of this building consisted of these temples being used for stargazing. This method was used by the Maya to keep track of the passage of time, according to the astronomical methods they used. You will know the oldest part of Tikal dating back to 800 BC. It has a 32 meter high pyramid that you can climb. Here your guide will tell you about the Mayan calendars, such as the Solar and Lunar.

One of the main pyramids of the Tikal archaeological site. The temple is located south of the Central Acropolis and is the mortuary pyramid of an as yet unidentified ruler of the other great city of Tikal. It is 57 meters high, making it the second tallest structure in Tikal behind only Temple IV. It has been dated to 600 AD, it is an impressive structure, restored from 1996 to 2023.

After visiting Tikal, I recommend the best restaurants in the area, so you can recover your energy, then return to your Hotel or Airport.

If you have a return flight to Guatemala City, we will take you to Isla de Flores and at approximately 6 pm we will take you to Mundo Maya Airport. End of service.