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Walk among towering Mayan pyramids and thick Petén rainforest on a full-day guided tour from Flores. This trip blends archaeological storytelling, jungle wildlife viewing and hands-on navigation of steep temple steps.
Walk among towering Mayan pyramids and thick Petén rainforest on a full-day guided tour from Flores. This trip blends archaeological storytelling, jungle wildlife viewing and hands-on navigation of steep temple steps.
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Operated by Tikal Adventures · Flores, Petén
You step off the air-conditioned van into a humid bowl of lowland rainforest where the calls of howler monkeys and unseen birds thread through the canopy. The stone of ancient plazas is warm underfoot; between stunted ceiba and strangler figs, temple roofs and temple peaks poke above the trees like islands.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate fitness—comfortable walking 4–6 km on uneven ground, plus climbing steep temple steps; allow for frequent stops.
The tour is approximately 8 hours and typically includes hotel pickup from Flores, park admission, a guide, and lunch; return is mid- to late-afternoon.
Walks cover several kilometers on uneven terrain with optional steep stairs to temple platforms; people of average fitness can participate but should be cautious on stairs.
Some temple platforms like Temple IV have stair access for visitors, but access rules can change—follow your guide and park signage for current restrictions.
Common sightings include howler and spider monkeys, toucans, various parrots, and iguanas; dawn and early morning are best for wildlife viewing.
Tikal was a major Classic Maya city from about 200–900 CE; its plazas, stelae and pyramids reflect centuries of political power and ceremonial life in the Petén lowlands.
Tikal National Park protects archaeological ruins and tropical forest; visitors are asked to stay on trails, avoid touching masonry and minimize litter to reduce impacts.
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