Tikal and Yaxha Overnight Trip by Air from Antigua

Spend the night in northern Guatemala and discover the Mayan ruins of Tikal and Yaxha! This 2-day adventure takes you from Antigua to the jungle of Guatemala. Admire the temples in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park and visit Yaxha, a large classic Mayan ceremonial site overlooking the Yaxha and Sacnab lakes. Enjoy overnight accommodation in Tikal or Flores with breakfast, lunch and round-trip airfare to and from Antigua included. This is the perfect way to discover the great Mayan ruin sites of Guatemala!

Itinerary

Day 1: Antigua Guatemala - GUA Airport - Tikal National Park

Stop At: Tikal National Park, Tikal National Park, Peten Department
You'll be picked up bright and early from your Antigua hotel and taken to the Guatemala City airport to begin your overnight adventure. After landing, head straight to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal) to begin your tour!

Spread out over 341 square miles (550 sq km), Tikal National Park contains thousands of separate ruin structures. Visit the central area of the once great Mayan city with your expert guide and explore various parts of the park, including visit the Central Acropolis, which consists of a maze of courtyards, small rooms and temples. You'll also see Complex Q and R, featuring twin-pyramid complexes with altars set in front of the temples at both complexes.

Then, visit Temple I, the Temple of the Grand Jaguar. Near here, visit the equally beautiful Temple II, also known as the Temple of the Masks.

After exploring Tikal, enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Drinks are not included.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Camino Real Tikal or Similar

Day 2: Yaxha National Park - GUA Airport - Antigua Guatemala

Stop At: Yaxha, National Park, Peten Guatemala
On your second day, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading southeast to the Mayan archeological site, Yaxha. While here, enjoy the scenic jungle landscape of this unique area overlooking the Yaxha and Sacnab lakes. As you follow your knowledgeable guide around Yaxha, learn about the history of this ceremonial Mayan site, which features more than 500 ancient structures. Spend time visiting various sections of the site, including pyramid temples, ball courts and elevated plazas. After touring the ruins, enjoy lunch before beginning your journey back to Antigua.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: Drinks not included.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 03:45 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up time will be within the 15 minutes of your established departure time. Please wait at the lobby of your hotel.

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Overnight accommodation
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
• 2x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Breakfast
• Entry/Admission - Yaxha

Not Included

• Drinks
• Dinner
• Gratuities
• Departure tax from Mundo Maya Airport US$ 3.00 per person

Facilities