3-Day Jungle Trek to Tikal & El Zotz Assisted by a Maya Community
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3-Day Jungle Trek to Tikal & El Zotz Assisted by a Maya Community
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3-Day Jungle Trek to Tikal & El Zotz Assisted by a Maya Community
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Highlights
Embark on a challenging and unforgettable 3-day jungle trek through the heart of the ancient Mayan world, guided by members of the local Maya community who know these lands better than anyone. As you hike roughly 20 km each day through lush jungle, you’ll explore remote archaeological sites like El Yesal, El Zotz, and Tikal—once-powerful kingdoms that shaped the history of Petén. Along the way, enjoy meals prepared with local ingredients and immerse yourself in the traditions, knowledge, and stories of the people who still call this region home. This experience is ideal for adventure seekers in excellent physical condition who want a deep, authentic, and immersive encounter with Mayan culture and nature.
Please make sure to book this experience at least 5 days before your travel date, as we need to prepare and organize everything for your visit. We want to make this time as pleasant and unique as possible.
Itinerary
Walk in the Jungle and camp at El Zotz Archeological Site
Flores
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will start this adventure by picking you up at the lobby of your hotel in Flores. We will drive for around 1.5 hours, so sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery all the way. Some parts of the road are not paved, but it is just the beginning of an amazing jungle full of life. We will arrive at the community of Cruce Dos Aguadas and start walking from there.Cruce Dos Aguadas
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeA delicious breakfast will be waiting for you upon your arrival at the community of Cruce Dos Aguadas. We'll meet our local guides before we set off on our tour. To make your tour memorable, they will offer you a safety talk and instructions. Although the community and the guides will be available to you, we nevertheless ask that you take some precautions of your own. For instance, you can bring medication for various illnesses that may arise along the route, such as headaches, indigestion, nausea, etc. Additionally, we advise you to regularly monitor the weather for the travel dates since you might need rubber boots if the ground is muddy. These are perfect for walking in muddy terrain. Don't forget to bring comfortable clothing, a long-sleeved shirt, repellent, sun protection, and additional items, as you'll be spending 3 days in Peten's wilderness. We'll enjoy a delicious box lunch on the route. We will spend the first day walking in the jungle towards the first campsite.Peten Department
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeUpon arrival at our campsite, relax, appreciate the stars, the jungle, and the wildlife. We will have dinner, rest, and get ready for the 2nd day of adventures.- AccommodationsWe will camp in the middle of the jungle at a campsite. All the equipment will be given to you by the local communityFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Box LunchDinner
The archeological site of El Zotz is waiting for us!
El Zotz tours/ Comunitario
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will explore the archaeological site of El Zotz. El Zotz—located in the heart of Petén and neighboring Tikal National Park—was an important Maya center during the Classic period. Here, you’ll find pyramids, plazas, carved stelae, and examples of polychrome stucco decoration uncovered through recent excavations. The site’s hieroglyphic inscriptions have allowed archaeologists to reconstruct parts of its history and its political connections with other Maya cities in the region. Research is ongoing, and El Zotz continues to reveal new insights into the ancient Maya civilization. This archeological region is called "El Zotz" since it means "Bat" in many Mayan languages. The word Zotz can be seen in one of the emblem glyphs of the city.El Zotz tours/ Comunitario
5 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe tallest construction here is called "El Diablo" 45 m high (148 ft) where at the top you can see the jungle and some structures from Tikal. This construction is called that way because an ancient Mayan mask was found here and resembles the shape of a Devil. The box lunch will be served by the locals who offer traditional Guatemalan dishes made with organic ingredients produced in the nearby farms. We will walk in the jungle until we get El Yesal, our next campsite. At the end of the day, rest in our camping area, have dinner and recover some energy for day #3.- AccommodationsWe will camp at El YesalFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Box LunchDinner
Admire the great Maya City of Tikal
Peten Department
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEl Yesal: We will start the day by taking a delicious breakfast and getting ready for the adventure. Tikal will be waiting for us on day 3, with its monumental constructions, pyramids, and acropolis. We will walk for a few hours until getting there. Admire the monkeys and other wild animals that we might find during our journey.Tikal
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTikal was one of the most important political, economic, and cultural centers of the Maya civilization, and it played a key role in the region's history for more than 1,500 years. It was first settled around the 4th century BC, and it reached its peak of power and influence between the 7th and 10th centuries AD. The city was known for its impressive architecture, which included several large pyramids, palaces, and other monumental buildings. Tikal was also a center of trade and commerce, and it was home to a complex network of roads and causeways that linked it to other Maya cities in the region. The city's hieroglyphic inscriptions provide a wealth of information about Maya history, politics, and culture, and they have been studied extensively by archaeologists and other researchers. Tikal was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, and it is now a major tourist attraction. *End of the tour- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Box Lunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Camping equipment
Hotel pick-up
Cooks
Muleteers
Shared bus for the group to take you from Flores to the community where the trek starts
Lunch (3)
Dinner (2)
Breakfast (3)
Certified local community guide (speaks spanish only)
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
English tour guide
Transportation from Tikal to Flores
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Bring cascade explorer-type pants
Trekking shoes (light-weighted)
Mosquito repellent and sun protection like sun glasses, hat, sun screen
Raincoat
Long-sleeved shirts
Binoculars, flashlight, face mask, antiseptic gel, reusable water bottle, camera, cream for burns
Personal backpack weighing no more than 10 kilograms. Do not bring travel backpacks.
Medicines you may need
Cash to tip the service personnel that will assit you the 3 days of the tour
Personal Hygiene Products
If you would like to arrange transportation from Tikal to Flores, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can send you a quote.
Location
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Flores, Guatemala
Provider
Guat2do Travel Experiences
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