
Visiting Tikal is a one of a kind experience that we recommend to anyone traveling to Guatemala. Our family is fairly active and this exploration type vacation was just what we wanted.
An exciting family trip destination…
We decided on Guatemala as the destination for our family trip this year, and we stumbled upon Anywhere to help us put this trip together. We were interested in archaeology, nature, delicious food, and cultural experiences, which were provided in spades in the Guatemala itinerary that Bitty put together.
The highlight of our trip — Tikal Mayan Ruins…
The highlight of our trip would definitely be the tour to Tikal. Visiting Tikal is a one of a kind experience. Our guide took us through just a portion of this huge archaeological site telling us of many things — including Mayan history, archaeology, local trees and wildlife, and current preservation and restoration efforts. We did lots of walking from point to point but there was also plenty of time to explore sections on our own.
There are wooden stairs along many of the stone structures giving you fantastic views of the area. There were other tourists visiting but there was also plenty of room, and occasionally, another visitor piqued our interest to look at different things. Our tour picked us up from our hotel in the morning, stopped at other hotels and the airport before taking us to Tikal. Met some very nice folks along the way. At the end of the tour, there was a terrific lunch on site.
Places
1 | night | Guatemala City, Guatemala |
2 | nights | Lake Peten Itza |
2 | nights | Lanquin |
4 | nights | Antigua |
3 | nights | Quetzaltenango |
1 | night | Guatemala City, Guatemala |
Sites
3rd | day | Tikal National Park |
3rd | day | Maya Biosphere |
2nd | day | Maya Biosphere |
7th | day | Pacaya Volcano |
11th | day | Santa Maria Volcano |
11th | day | Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs |
2nd | day | Yaxhá Nakum Naranjo |
2nd | day | Topoxte |
Activities
2nd | day | Yaxhá One Day |
3rd | day | Tikal One Day |
7th | day | Pacaya Volcano Hike |
8th | day | Mountain Bike Tours |
11th | day | Hot Springs and Indigenous Villages |
Hotels
1 | night | Radisson Guatemala City |
2 | nights | Hotel Villa Maya |
2 | nights | Hotel El Recreo |
4 | nights | Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua |
3 | nights | Pension Bonifaz Hotel |
1 | night | Hostal Villa Toscana |
Meals
Free Breakfast for 2 days |
Transport
Free Airport Transport | |
flight | Guatemala City, Guatemala to Flores and Santa Elena |
private driver | Flores and Santa Elena to Lanquin |
shuttle | Lanquin to Antigua |
shuttle | Antigua to Quetzaltenango |
private driver | Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City, Guatemala |
Trip Overview
Get a QuoteDAY 1
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Radisson Guatemala City - night 1 of 1
DAY 2
Guatemala City, Guatemala / Lake Peten Itza
Radisson Guatemala City
Hotel Villa Maya - night 1 of 2
Yaxhá One Day
Guatemala City to Flores and Santa Elena

6:30 am - 8:00 am pickup/drop-off time
1.50 hours duration

From 8:00 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 3
Lake Peten Itza
Hotel Villa Maya - night 2 of 2
Tikal One Day
From 8:30 am - 4:30 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 4
Lake Peten Itza / Lanquin
Hotel Villa Maya
Hotel El Recreo - night 1 of 2
Flores and Santa Elena to Lanquin
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8:00 am - 2:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
6.00 hours duration

DAY 5
Lanquin
Hotel El Recreo - night 2 of 2
DAY 6
Lanquin / Antigua
Hotel El Recreo
Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua - night 1 of 4
Lanquin, Alta Verapaz to Antigua
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8:00 am - 4:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
8.00 hours duration
DAY 7
Antigua
Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua - night 2 of 4
Pacaya Volcano Hike

From 6:00 am - 1:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 8
Antigua
Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua - night 3 of 4
Mountain Bike Tours

From 8:20 am - 11:00 am start/end time
Transport included
DAY 9
Antigua
Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua - night 4 of 4
DAY 10
Antigua / Quetzaltenango
Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua
Pension Bonifaz Hotel - night 1 of 3
Antigua to Quetzaltenango
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3:00 pm - 7:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.50 hours duration

DAY 11
Quetzaltenango
Pension Bonifaz Hotel - night 2 of 3
Hot Springs and Indigenous Villages

From 8:00 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 12
Quetzaltenango
Pension Bonifaz Hotel - night 3 of 3
DAY 13
Quetzaltenango / Guatemala City, Guatemala
Pension Bonifaz Hotel
Hostal Villa Toscana - night 1 of 1
Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City
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8:00 am - 12:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.00 hours duration
DAY 14
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Hostal Villa Toscana
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