Tikal Day Trip: Explore Mayan Ruins from San Ignacio

Embark on a thrilling day trip from San Ignacio to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park and immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Guatemala. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the heart of the jungle and enjoy a delicious local lunch. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Grab your passport, and meet your local guide upon pickup from your San Ignacio hotel in the morning. Your tour begins with an approximate 1.5-hour drive to Tikal National Park, located in Guatemala. Aboard your comfortable coach you’ll cross over the border hassle-free.
The ruins of more than 3,000 palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms, ball courts,…

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio town limits
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Departure tax fee (US$ 20 per person, due on day of travel)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside San Ignacio town limits
Additional Information

Take a day trip from San Ignacio to the Mayan ruins of Tikal, located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal). A professional guide leads you on a tour of the famous archeological site, once inhabited by the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. Step foot in the heart of the jungle and experience Guatemalan history,…

Location
46 Burns Avenue
Burns Avenue
Unit 2 Inside The Belize Caving Expeditios Office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Traveler37054973864
May 16, 2026
Overwhelming - Coco was the most passionate and knowledgeable guides we could have had.
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Eimile_e
May 5, 2026
Reliable and informative tour! - Our tour guide, Levi, was informative and friendly. He walked us through the major locations in Tikal and explained some local facts about Guatemala. The transfer across the border was smooth and effortless. Overall, I would book this tour again!
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Jeffreycrumb
May 2, 2026
A great experience - Seeing Tikal and Guatemala during our trip in Belize was a great experience! Our guide was awesome. Would highly recommend.
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Nestor_g
Apr 26, 2026
Great Experience - Great Journey and Experience. The ‘Maya Mundo.’ Was truly a wonderful path as I walked among the ruins of Tikal. N Gomez
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Richard_i
Apr 12, 2026
Easy button to see Tikal - You can't take rental cars (Avis, at least) into Guatemala. It was nice to have the company handle all the logistics. The guide, Alfredo, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. We walked about 3 miles, and it was mostly shaded.
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Autumn_l
Apr 11, 2026
Pick-up was clear and... - Pick-up was clear and confirmed the day prior to the trip. The guide, Alfredo, was knowledgeable, clear and very accommodating throughout the day. We had an excellent time :)
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Wendyrm5136jx
Apr 10, 2026
Excellent - Very good Excellent food and service
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Zoila_b
Apr 7, 2026
Great tour - It was a great experience and Miguel our guide and driver were extremely helpful. 10/10 experience. On time pick up from the resort and great lunch included
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Abner_arenal
May 9, 2026
Very Unprofessional Guides - I was expecting a much more informative and enjoyable trip but unfortunately this experience was very disappointing. Instead of providing the full hours that were advertised for the tour, Reggie repeatedly mentioned that there was “no rush” and kept asking if we wanted to shorten the trip because it was “our time.” If the tour was advertised as a 9.5 hrs trip, then it should have been honored as such. During the drive to Tikal, Reggie and Jonathan, the driver, spent most of the time chatting among themselves. On the way back, Reggie was sleeping for much of the trip, which was very unprofessional. After crossing back into Belize, Ronald, the driver, dropped us off at the Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve. Unfortunately, my wife accidentally left her not so cheap hat on the bus. I attempted to contact the activity provider through Viator 3x on Sunday and once again on Monday, but I received no response. I then contacted Viator directly 3x and they also reached out to the provider 3x. I offered to drive and pick the hat anywhere in Belize and no response. Only after the third attempt was I told that Viator said the provider would send an email within three days, yet I still have not heard anything back. I truly regret booking this trip. Between the poor service, lack of professionalism and lack of communication, this was a very disappointing experience, especially after leaving a $60 tip. I would highly not recommend this tour provider. And Viator is also a disappointment!
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Jun_a
May 9, 2026
Not this Activity Provider ever again!!!! - I was expecting a much more informative and enjoyable trip but unfortunately this experience was very disappointing. Instead of providing the full hours that were advertised for the tour, Reggie repeatedly mentioned that there was “no rush” and kept asking if we wanted to shorten the trip because it was “our time.” If the tour was advertised as a 9.5 hrs trip, then it should have been honored as such. During the drive to Tikal, Reggie and Jonathan, the driver, spent most of the time chatting among themselves. On the way back, Reggie was sleeping for much of the trip, which was very unprofessional. After crossing back into Belize, Ronald, the driver, dropped us off at the Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve. Unfortunately, my wife accidentally left her not so cheap hat on the bus. I attempted to contact the activity provider through Viator 3x on Sunday and once again on Monday, but I received no response. I then contacted Viator directly 3x and they also reached out to the provider 3x. I offered to drive and pick the hat anywhere in Belize and no response. Only after the third attempt was I told that Viator said the provider would send an email within three days, yet I still have not heard anything back. I truly regret booking this trip. Between the poor service, lack of professionalism and lack of communication, this was a very disappointing experience, especially after leaving a $60 tip. I would highly not recommend this tour provider. And Viator is also a disappointment!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).