Tikal VIP Exclusive Full Day Tour from Belize Border
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About the Activity
Private day tour of Tikal National Park with round-trip transportation from the border of Belize. On this tour, you will learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the region's flora and fauna.8 hours to 9 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Instant Confirmation
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Van with guest Insurance
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
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Locations in the itinerary
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Tikal
Guatemala, 17013Tikal National Park is the most excavated (Mayan?) archaeological site in Central America and one of the most excavated (archaeological) sites in the world. It covers some 57,600 hectares of wetlands and forests and encompasses architectural remains of the Mayan civilization dating from 600 BC to 900 AD. Tikal is the only natural and cultural UNESCO World Heritage site in Central America and one of few in the world with both designations. As such, Tikal is considered one of the top 20 tourist sites in the world and a must-see during your visit to Guatemala.
ITINERARY
8:00 a.m. – After you cross the Belize border we will meet you outside to pick you up.
10:00 a.m. – We arrive at Tikal National Park and begin our walk through the park visiting the most impressive sites.
2:00 p.m. – The tour ends at the Tikal parking lot and we’ll head out to eat lunch at a restaurant near the park.
4:00 p.m. – We arrive back at the Belize border where you will go through customs again and then can drive back to your hotel in Belize.
ADMISSIONS & TICKETS
You will have to buy your entrance tickets ahead of time using your government-issued ID (Guatemalans) or passport (foreigners).
You will need to purchase a general admission entrance ticket, valid from 6a.m.-6: p.m. (Q.25 for locals and Q.150 for foreigners per person). Kids under 10 years old are free.
Museum tickets are sold separately and must be purchased in advance (Q.30 per person). Tickets are valid for both museums.
Tickets are sold at any Banrural Bank and at the main entrance of the park. The Banrural Bank (in Santa Elena ) is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in the supermarkets. The park is open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
We can also buy tickets for you ahead of time and then you can pay us back when meeting.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Only cash in the local currency is accepted for entrance tickets (no debit or credit cards).
There is no ATM in Tikal, so please withdraw enough cash.
AT THE BORDER
If you rented a car and drove to the border between Belize and Guatemala, leave it at the parking lot (the only one there) so you don’t have to do 45 minutes of paperwork. It’s a safe spot where they have guards and security cameras. Sometimes they charge $2.50 USD to leave your car parked there.
As you go through Belize customs, they charge $20.00 USD to leave the country (but not to enter the country). Pay with cash.
Before you exit Belize customs, ensure that your passport is stamped.
As you leave customs, you will see us waiting for you with your name on a sign.
We will take you to Guatemalan customs stamp where your passport will be stamped again. There is not an entrance or exit fee at the border.
Before we leave, withdraw money from the ATM for your Tikal tickets, lunch, and souvenir, etc. The debit or credit card you use should have a security chip.
THINGS TO BRING
Passports.
Water and water bottle
Snacks
Hiking or tennis shoes
Rain jacket
Outdoor clothing
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Personal medications
INCLUDED
English/Spanish tour guide
We can take photographs of you or your group
Round-trip transportation with A/C from the Belize border
NOT INCLUDED
Meals
Park entrance tickets
Belize departure tax (costs $20 USD cash per person)4 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Guatemala-Belize Border CustomView Location
End point
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Guatemala-Belize Border CustomView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Go through Belize customs and walk to Guatemala customs. You will see us with a sheet of paper with your name written on it.
- Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Guatemala time to receive 100% refund.
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