Tikal Maya Ruins Day Tour from San Ignacio: Ancient Temples

Ancient temples and palaces deep in the rainforest, with monkeys and tropical birds in the canopy overhead.

A day tour from San Ignacio to Tikal National Park, where you explore ancient Maya temples and palaces inside the Guatemalan rainforest and one of the world's largest protected forest areas. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch and a live guide in English or Spanish. The site is home to tropical birds, monkeys, and occasionally jaguars.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Tikal Maya Ruins

• Hotel pick-up
• Travel to Tikal National Park
• Explore ancient Maya ruins
• Enjoy lunch
• Return to hotel

The experience

Tikal National Park sits deep in the Guatemalan rainforest, built around beautifully eroded ancient temples and palaces that once anchored a major center of Mayan civilization. The park itself is part of one of the world's largest protected forest areas, so the ruins don't stand alone. They're surrounded by the ecosystem that sustained the city. A live guide leads the tour in English or Spanish, moving through the site at a pace that lets you take in both the architecture and the forest around it.

The day includes hotel pickup within one mile of San Ignacio and drop-off afterward, so you don't need to arrange transport. Lunch is provided during the tour. All fees and taxes are built into the price, which means no surprises at the gate. The rainforest here is active: tropical birds move through the canopy, monkeys call from the trees, and jaguars have been spotted occasionally, though sightings are rare.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within one mile of San Ignacio.
• lunch during the tour.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• all park fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Edwin's Belize Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in San Ignacio and want to skip arranging your own transport: hotel pickup is included, so you start your day at your accommodation rather than meeting at a trailhead.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2).

What are the ancient ruins at Tikal actually like?

Tikal's ruins are temples and palaces from a major Mayan civilization, now eroded by centuries but still standing inside the rainforest. The site is easily accessible to visitors and large enough to spend a full day exploring.

Do I need my own transportation to get to Tikal from San Ignacio?

No. Hotel pickup within one mile of San Ignacio is included, and you're dropped off at your hotel at the end of the day, so you don't need a car or arrange separate transport.

What wildlife might I see in the rainforest at Tikal?

Tropical birds and monkeys are common in the canopy around the ruins. Jaguars have been spotted occasionally in the park, though sightings are rare.

Is lunch provided on the tour?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price. A vegetarian option is available if you request it when booking.