Private Luxury Tikal Archeological Tour & Authentic Local Lunch

My friend and I were picked up from our hotel in San Ignacio and driven 15 minutes to the Guatemalan boarder where we were assisted with exchanging to Guatemalan currency (I think we exchanged $20 USD and exchanged back our change later in the day), paying the boarder crossing fee and passport control. On the other side, we were met with another driver who drove us 1.5 hours to Tikal. About halfway through we stopped at a roadside store where you could purchase souvenirs, grab a coffee or a cold drink and use the restrooms. Once we arrived at Tikal, we picked up our tour guide, who goes by Pinky. Pinky was an absolutely stellar tour guide. He shared so much history regarding the Mayan culture and background of all the sites we visited. He was able to answer the list of questions we had along the way and pointed out tons of wildlife in the jungle! You could feel how proud he was to share his culture with us, and it was very special. It was also incredible to be somewhere with so much rich history. Do expect to do a ton of walking (we walked 13k steps in the park), so wear comfortable shoes and bring water with you. The lunch you have is provided at restaurant near the parks entrance. The food and drinks were delicious!

We had a wonderful experience visiting Tikal. Our driver to the border was amazing, he thoroughly explained the details of the trip and handled the immigration process on the Belizean side. Once we were over the border we had a different driver who took us to the entrance of Tikal where we picked up our guide. The whole process was seamless. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Mayan history. The only downside was we did feel a little rushed at the end and weren’t able to look at the gift shop in the park. We were told there would be another one by the restaurant outside the park, but their selection was very limited. Other than that, would highly recommend.

Great experience. Family of 3, including a 10 year old. We were picked up from our hotel in San Ignacio by an English speaking driver who assisted us with border paperwork. Then we were assisted by a Guatemalan driver who was not English speaking but with the help of a translator we were able to communicate. After the two hour drive to Tikal village we met our English speaking local guide who was absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and happy guide. The lunch arranged at the restaurant was excellent as well. All in all a 11/10. Tikal is a must see.

It was an adventure just getting across the border. But the process was simple and quick. Once we got to Tikal, our guide Noel was wonderful. We got the whole experience. I suggest learning a bit of Spanish to talk with the driver on the Guatemala side. It is definitely worth it to learn more about the country and Tikal itself.

Luis our guide was fabulous! Loved his vast knowledge of Tikal & Mayan history and use of plants. HIGHLY recommend the experience!

The trip was seamless - pick up to border crossing to Tikal tour back across the border and return to our hotel. Tikal was absolutely amazing. Cayo Tours is highly recommended.

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Uff duh. Be prepared for a very physical experience. 5.5 miles in all walked. Bring plenty of water and Gatorade to replenish all you will sweat off. It was 100⁰. The tour guide, Ruiz was amazing! Filled with intricate knowledge of the ruins and the Mayan culture.

Great guide in Tikal; pace was fast and not really "tailored" but we did see nearly everything that's been partially uncovered/restored. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Belize side driver was nice, but delayed 35 mins picking us up from the border upon our return. Not a big deal, but would have appreciated some communication on that front! Driver on Guatemala side was friendly and safe - just only spoke Spanish. We speak some, so got about 75% of the site descriptions and info on the drive to and from. Lunch was good (not in the park), but honestly so late in the day I could have skipped. They provided bottled cold water in addition to our water bottles we brought along. Bring some snacks as it's 2:30 or 3pm for lunch. I didn't realize we'd have three different people driving/guiding for the day, so plan your tips accordingly. Fun day. Glad we went. Tikal is amazing!

Our tour guide Willy was friendly, knowledgeable and funny. He made sure our day trip to Guatemala and Tikal was a success in every way. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend Viator and Cayo Inland Expeditions.

Our family group of late 20's couples and parents (50's) did two tours with Cayo Inland (Tikal Private tour and Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing), as well as utilizing their shuttle service from the Belize city airport to San Ignacio and back to the airport once we were done in San Ignacio. Everything was absolutely incredible. Every little detail was taken care of perfectly and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and professional throughout. Terry was great with setting everything up and communicating everything to us clearly so that our entire stay in San Ignacio went smoothly. We also stayed at their rental home in San Ignacio which worked very well for 3 adult couples. If you are looking for a great place to stay while in San Ignacio, it has everything you need and is in a great, private, quiet location with an awesome view and pool! She even helped us get into town for dinner one evening and obtained a rum cake to celebrate a birthday for one of our party. It was amazing. For the tours themselves, we did Tikal one day, and the Jaguar Paw cave tubing the following day, and both were incredible. The guides were excellent, both friendly, as well as incredibly knowledgeable and it was easy to tell they enjoyed what they did. Our guide for most of the trips was O'NiI (O'Neal). We couldn't have asked for a more friendly, down to earth person who was full of so much information. By the time we left San Ignacio he felt like family (No Kidding!) We gave each other hugs until the next time. I can't recommend Cayo Inland enough, it really was a great experience in San Ignacio. Five starts for sure!