Top Petén Outdoor Activities

If you want to know the largest pyramid in the world, La Danta, fly over the Mayan Biosphere, see the first roads of the history of mankind and visit the largest city of the Pre-classic Mayan era. This is your tour. Few people have had the opportunity to know this place in one of the most remote places on the planet, be one of them…

This tour is the one for those who want to have a unique tour in the world, by joining ornithology with archeology. Here you have the option of one day but we recommend you to stay one more night in Tikal.

A five day trekking expedition within the Mayan Biosphere Reserve in search of the lost Mayan city of El Mirador. This ancient settlement is considered to be the origin point of one of the most powerful and influential dynasties of the Mayan civilization; identified with the Serpent's Head glyph (Kan, in Mayan language). The Kan Kingdom, was one of the greatest Regional States, composed by a large number of cities and rural settlements. The Kingdom capital’s changed location along its history, but it is believed that Nakbe functioned as the primary seat of political power in the Middle Pre Classic (800 – 200 B.C.)  and EL Mirador is recognized as the capital during the Late Pre Classic (200 B.C. – 250 A.D.)

It was one of the most important Mayan cities in the late preclassic which is characterized by its monumentality when built, this can be clearly seen in one of the pyramids of the site and the largest in the Mayan civilization, the great Pyramid "La Danta" surrounded by a green sea of dense and virgin forest at the four cardinal points. Our Nun Bak Trek to the Mirador is 5 to 6 days to visit Tintal, La Muerta, La Florida, Wakná, Nakbé and one of the most important and well-known cities in the history of the great Mayan civilization, El Mirador. We will walk in the middle of the Jungle for 6 to 9 hours a day along a path mostly without heights or mountains since we are at 180 meters above sea level, a trek suitable for all audiences with resistance to walking more than 10 kilometers a day at a moderate pace. In this experience we have the opportunity to see diversity in flora and fauna of our country Guatemala, Mayan cities lost and devoured by the dense jungle of Petén

The region of Petén is a hot spot for birding in Guatemala. The archaeological sites of Tikal and Uaxactún are known for having a big amount of birds in the region. Join our certified tour guides and enjoy birding in the Maya Biosphere Reserved. Minimum to operate 2 travelers.

An amazing adventure awaits you, so you can discover and visit the archaeological site of El Mirador sharing with our expert guide.

Visit one of the largest and most important Mayan places in Central America. Your Tikal Go Tour Guide will take you to your hotel and, more or less after an hour trip, we’ll arrive at the Tikal National Park. You will discover how the Mayans lived as we’ll pass through the Palaces of the Mayan Aristocracy, we’ll teach you what their values were, their structure, their religion. After that, we’ll arrive at the Central Park where you’ll get to know the spectacular Pyramid symbol of Guatemala: The Grand Jaguar and you’ll be able to go up to the Temple of the Masks: The Temple 2. We’ll climb one of the highest pyramids in the world: Temple IV to see the city from the skies and after that we will enjoy the sunset from El Mundo Perdido to understand where the City started and the calculation accuracy of the ancient civilization.

This tour is ideal for families or for you that want have the guide and the vehicle just for you. Organize your tour to your measure, time and disposition! Discover the history of the Mayans and take a step into their culture where science, maths, wars, arranged marriages between families, religious sacrifices and their impressive capacity to build, make us understand how this civilization was one of the most important the history of humanity.

Guatemala is famous because of its Lakes, lagoons and water ponds. Atitlán, Laguna Lachua, Laguna Brava.... But Cratér Azul is the Top of the Top. So pristine, so clear that is unbelievable.

The adventure begins since our guide goes for you, from there he can give you besides bird data, he is also able to talk about archeology, history and flora of the place. The tour starts and your guide will show you the birds that inhabit or are passing through the park will also give you important information about them. as you progress you can also appreciate the magerous city of Tikal and some other animals. In the middle of the tour we will take a moment for lunch, consisting of a fruit, a fruit juice, a ramon cookie (local seed, characterized by being quite nutritious) sandwich with homemade bread, you can choose between four different options two of them vegetarian. Then it's time to continue the experience for a few more hours until you reach the end

Maximize the visit, experience local knowledge and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area.

This amazing Tour throughout Guatemalan jungle will show you the best of the Mayan heritage. Climb temples for impressive views of the huge city, wander through the jungle, spotting howler monkeys, toucans, coatis, and more tropical animals, all while learning about the fascinating history of the Mayan world.

Live out your very own Jungle Book fantasies on this full-day tour of the Ixpanpajul Natural Park from Flores – the perfect choice for a family adventure! Your private tour includes entrance to the park and a choice of up to two thrilling activities. Either, mount up for a horseback ride through the forest, fly through the treetops on a zip-line canopy tour or spot local wildlife as you walk the hanging bridges through the wild Peten forest.

Enjoy a close encounter with Guatemala’s vibrant wildlife on this full-day bird-watching tour in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. With the help of an expert private guide, a member of Petén Birder's Club, visit bird-watching hotspots like Ixpanpajul Nature Park, Tikal or Yaxha, and have chance to spot more than 400 different bird species, including the famous Resplendent Quetzal.

The expedition to Mirador is an excellent travel option for those who love nature and extreme adventures, consists of a walk staying 5 days 4 nights in the Petén

Tikal has 60% of the bird species in Guatemala, also shares endemic regional species with Belize and Yucatan Mexico we also find the archaeological center of the most important of the Mayan culture, Tikal is one of the best places for birding in Guatemala; More than 400 species of birds have been recorded within Tikal National Park, including 30 birds of prey and 60 migratory bird species.Our one-day birding trip in Tikal will take you through the hiking trails in the humid subtropical forest; rare species found nesting in Tikal include the Orange-breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus).

Description of the three archeological sites to visit: EL TINTAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES “EL TINTAL Y LA MUERTA EL MIRADOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE GREAT PYRAMID OF THE DANTA

Visit El Mirador Archeological Site by Helicopter!, El Mirador is a Late Pre-classic Maya city located in the Mirador Basin, Petén, Guatemala, dating from 600 BC and was partially abandoned around year 150 AD. day 2; visit Cráter Azul; is one of the water sources of the Rio La Pasión, in the municipality of Sayaxche, in the department of Petén. The natural sources of this place are navy blue or turquoise, and due to its crystalline water you can see all the underwater garden that is at its bottom. IMPORTANT: 3 passengers are required as a minimum

Visit El Mirador Archeological Site by Helicopter!, , El Mirador is a Late Pre-classic Maya city located in the Mirador Basin, Petén, Guatemala, dating from 600 BC and was partially abandoned around year 150 AD. day 2; visitday 2; visit the archaeological site of Yaxhá is considered as a cultural and natural monument. It holds a complex system of wetlands and woods. It’s located in the north part of Guatemala, between the Flores and Melchor de Mencos municipalities, in the department of Petén. IMPORTANT: 3 passengers are required as a minimum

Visit El Mirador by Helicopter and Tikal National Park, in a 2 day, 1 night Tour, our professional staff will guide you through this emblematic travel!. IMPORTANT: 3 passengers are required as a minimum

Visit El Mirador Archeological Site By Helicopter, El Mirador is a Late Pre-classic Maya city located in the Mirador Basin, Petén, Guatemala, dating from 600 BC and was partially abandoned around year 150 AD. It was later reoccupied in the late classical period and finally abandoned in the ninth century. The Mirador is located in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. IMPORTANT: 3 Passengers are the minimum required.

In the area of the Peten we find several points of great interest for bird watching, finding more than 300 endemic and migratory species. Together with our specialized guide you can make a unforgetable bird watching tour, among the Jungle of the Archeological Park of Tikal, Petén.

Discover the Tikal National Park and appreciate the jungle from the top of a Mayan pyramid. Our guide will take you to the main areas of the archeological site, for example Temple IV to have the best view of one of the most amazing early morning experience you will see in your life. The visit will allow you to enjoy the awakening of the beings of the Mayan jungle, you will see and hear the jungle and all its resident fauna come to life with joyful bird songs that are a daily celebration in Tikal.

Our Tour will start in Flores Petén, towards Sayaxche, the tour include a ride by boat to The Pasión River ,  the river is located in the northern lowlands region of Guatemala.  A unique experience with the Nature! The tour includes a visit to the Ceibal Archeological site, where you will presence a large amount of Ceibas in the area, the tour will take you to the pyramidal temple (structure A-3) where are placed 5 steles placed according to the cardinal points. The main attractive is the stelae, these are one of the main attractions, since they are among the finest and best preserved of the late classic period in the Mayan world. Experience Nature and Archeology!