The 3 Best Wildlife Tours in Guatemala

1.Tikal SUNRISE, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (North and West)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Review of Tikal’s sunrise tour, with Temple IV views, Maya archaeology, wildlife, meals, costs, timing, and practical advice for booking.

“The best tour I have ever done - made particularly special by our guide Jose Moreno who was so knowledgable, funny and inspiring. Definitely recommend the sunrise tour for the experience of listening to the jungle waking up and beating the heat/crowds later in the day.”

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2.Tikal Sunrise, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 - 11 hours · from $129

Watch Tikal wake at sunrise, explore its grand Maya temples, spot wildlife, and enjoy breakfast and lunch with an expert guide.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in Tikal with the professional, friendly, and expert guidance of Marlon. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Mayan culture and history, and local flora and fauna. It was a joy to see the magic of Tikal unfold from Sunrise and beyond. Marlon really customized the tour beautifully based on the direction of my questions and curiosities. It was a pretty special experience, and the lunch at Jaguar Restaurant was excellent. The transport too and from the park was super smooth. It was just a perfect day.”

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3.Tikal Sunset, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 - 13 hours · from $91Best value

Review of Tikal Sunset tour with Maya ruins, wildlife walks, lunch, hotel pickup, and sunset from the Great Pyramid.

“our guide Marlon show us the most important structures and places in the park. he teaches us many things that let us enjoy our time there and was prepared for everything. he was incredible!!”

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