Tikal Yaxha Nakum Tour - From Mexico

Tikal Yaxha Nakum

Tikal and Yaxha Jungle Tour by Air From Cancun Mexico Overview

Leaves from Cancun Airport, Mexico. 5 day tour Medium physical demand.

After your arrival in Cancun, Mexico, you will take a flight directly to the lush Mayan jungle of Guatemala where this incredible 5-day journey awaits you. We spend a night in the Tikal National Park and explore its famous Mayan ruins and then embark on a 2-day camping adventure that takes us deeper into the jungle to the remote Mayan site, "Nakum" by bicycle or horseback. At the end of the tour we climb the tallest pyramid in Yaxha, Guatemala to enjoy a gorgeous scene of the sun setting over two jungle lakes.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Flight Cancun – Flores. Transfer from Flores to Tikal. Stay at hotel in Tikal. Day 2: Guided tour of Tikal, transfer to Yaxha, night walk, camp at Lake Yaxha. Day 3: Cycle or horseback riding* to Nakum, visit ruins in Nakum, camp at Nakum. Day 4: Cycle or horseback riding* to Yaxha, visit ruins in Yaxha, stay at eco-lodge. Day 5: Transfer to Flores Airport, flight back to Cancun. Day 1

We fly from Cancun international airport to Flores, Guatemala where you will meet your guide upon arrival. Private transportation will take us to Tikal National Park where we stay at the Jaguar Inn for the night. This hotel is just a minute's walk away from the entrance of the Tikal archeological site. Spending the night inside the Tikal National Park allows us to see the park at sunset and sunrise; an unforgettable experience of beautiful colors and abundant wild life.

Day 2

The day begins with a fascinating guided tour of the Tikal ruins and National Park. We climb Tikal's highest pyramids to enjoy spectacular views over the vast Mayan jungle. Atop these temples and within the park, we’re given the opportunity to see an abundance of exotic wildlife such as toucans, coatis and monkeys. In the afternoon private transportation takes us to Yaxha, Guatemala; the starting point of our bicycle adventure (with optional horseback riding*) for the next day. Yaxha has a comfortable campsite by the banks of its lake. We camp here and enjoy delicious local meals. At night we invite you to enjoy a guided night walk to explore nocturnal flora and fauna.

Day 3 Today we follow a jungle road hiking trails that lead us 17 km (11 miles) deeper into the jungle en route to another archaeological site, Nakum, Guatemala. For those that have off-road cycling experience this is a very enjoyable and challenging ride*. Another option is horseback riding (no experience needed) to reach this amazing destination. After arriving to Nakum's beautiful campsite we explore the remote Mayan ruins hidden deep inside its protected jungle. Few people ever reach this ancient Mayan site where, to this day, excavations still continue. Day 4

We leave Nakum and ride our bicycles or horses back to Yaxha to take a refreshing break at the lake before exploring the tall Mayan temples. Climbing Yaxha’s highest temple at the end of the day rewards you with a breathtaking sunset view over the lakes and jungle of the Yaxha National Park. We climb down and spend the night at the comfortable eco-lodge, "El Sombrero"

Day 5

We debrief and accompany you to Flores airport for your return flight to Cancun. *Off-road cycling option available during dry season and when road conditions allow this activity. When roads are too muddy for cycling, horseback riding or hiking will be the alternative