Tikal by Air

Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger
Activity Type: Tour of Tikal Maya site in Guatemala
Skill Activity Level: Beginner to Expert 

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

After your short tender ride to the mainland, guests make a short transfer from Belize 
City to the international airport for Immigration clearing, followed by immediate flight 
connections to Flores, Peten in Guatemala. Here the majestic Maya ruins of Tikal 
(Maya for Place of Voices) awaits them.  This site is nestled in the dense jungles of Peten 
and has been extensively excavated and restored, making it one of the most recognized 
and impressive of all Maya Ruins.  Guides accompany the road journey to and from the 
site as well as provide fully guided services while at the site.  A hot local lunch is provided.  
Guests return to Belize City in time for final tender to the cruise ship.

Clients should be aware that there is a US$15.00 departure tax from Belize International, 
and an entry visa fee of US$10.00 at Flores and US$20.00 departure tax from Flores.

SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES

Aerial views of Belize and Guatemala  - Maya temples, plazas and ceremonial sites - 
Museum of Maya artifacts 

Tour Timetable:

Clients will need to be on the first tenders.

To	From	Description			
0.00	0.30	Tendering and embarking buses.				
0.30	0.50	Land transfer to Philip Goldson International Airport.	
0.50	1.10	Check-in and immigration at the airport. (bathrooms)	
1.10	1.55	Flight to Flores, Peten in Guatemala.		
1.55	2.15	Check-in and immigration at the airport. (bathrooms)		
2.15	2.45	Land transfer to Tikal.				
2.45	3.45	Introduction to Tikal and begin guided tour.		
3.45	4.30	Lunch. (bathrooms)				
4.30	6.15	Guided tour of Tikal.					
6.15	6.30	Gift shop stop. (bathrooms)				
6.30	7.00	Land transfer to Flores Airport.			
7.00	7.15	Check-in and immigration at the airport. (bathrooms)	
7.15	8.00	Flight to Philip Goldson International Airport.		
8.00	8.20	Check-in and immigration at the airport. (bathrooms)	
8.20	8.40	Land transfer to Belize City.			
8.40	9.00	Tendering to ship.