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Guatemalan helicopter tours.

Helicopter charter flights are a great way to reduce travel time and magnify your Guatemalan vacation experience.

These customized helicopter flights can also serve as aerial tours, providing you with unparalleled views of volcanoes, mountains, and remote Maya sites .

Charter helicopters and planes can be arranged throughout the country. Helicopter charters start at US$4,000 per transfer, depending on distance, number of passengers, and requested date.

You’ll arrive at your hotel’s helipad in approximately 25 minutes, eliminating a serpentine drive of 2.5 hours.

VIP helicopter sightseeing tours with additional flight time can be arranged.

Helicopter Day Trips to Lake Atitilan

Helicopter day trips to Lake Atitlan are also available.

Upon arriving at a lakeside hotel, board a private boat for a tour of the traditional communities ringing the shore.

In the town of Santiago Atitlan, observe offerings to the Maya deity Maximon.

After lunch at a lakeside restaurant, return to Antigua by helicopter in time for afternoon tea.

Tikal reached its zenith in the Maya Classic Period, between 250 and 900 AD.  At that peak, it had a population estimated at 100,000.

Over 3,000 structures have been identified at the site: temples, monumental stelae, ball courts, tombs, causeways, and palaces.

The residential area is thought to cover 23 square miles.

The largest ancient Maya site in Guatemala is hidden deep in the jungle, near the northern border with Mexico.

Thousands of structures lie within its ten-square-mile city center. Most are still covered by densely tangled vegetation.

El Mirador’s monuments were constructed between 500 BC and 150 AD.

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Helicopter Tours Guatemala

We offer a wide variety of Helicopter Adventures and Helicopter Tours, a unique experience that will be a fantastic addition to your Guatemala Vacations.

We also organize transfers and charter flights all over the country in order to fulfill the client’s expectations.

Some Examples of our Helicopter Tours in Guatemala are:

• Guatemala City Tour
• Antigua Guatemala
• Volcano Scenic Adventure
• Mayan Ruins
• El Mirador Helicopter Tour
• Lake Atitlan Scenic Tour
• Semuc Champey

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Guatemala from a whole new perspective with our unparalleled Helicopter Tours.

Elevate your vacation to new heights as you embark on an unforgettable aerial adventure that will leave you in awe.

At Martsam Travel, we specialize in providing top-notch helicopter experiences designed to create lasting memories.

Discover the vibrant capital city from above with our Guatemala City Tour.

 Soar over the iconic landmarks and bustling streets, taking in the panoramic views of this thriving metropolis.

Capture stunning aerial photographs and gain a unique perspective on the city’s rich history and cultural heritage.

For a glimpse into Guatemala’s colonial past, our Antigua Guatemala Helicopter Tour offers a mesmerizing journey over this UNESCO World Heritage Site .

Marvel at the well-preserved architecture, charming cobblestone streets, and vibrant plazas that make Antigua a true gem of Central America.

If you’re seeking an adventure filled with natural wonders, our Volcano Scenic Adventure is essential.

Soar above the majestic volcanoes dot the Guatemalan landscape, witnessing their raw power and beauty from the air.

Capture stunning views of smoking craters, lava flows, and lush vegetation as you fly over these geological marvels.

On our captivating Helicopter Tour, step back in time and explore the ancient Mayan ruins.

Fly to discover archaeological sites such as Tikal or Copan, where you’ll witness the grandeur of ancient civilizations and gain a deeper understanding of their rich cultural heritage.

For the ultimate adventure, embark on our El Mirador Helicopter Tour, where you’ll venture deep into the remote jungles of Guatemala to discover one of the largest Mayan cities ever built.

Experience the thrill of landing at this archaeological site and explore its towering pyramids and hidden treasures.

Take in the mesmerizing beauty of Lake Atitlan on our Scenic Tour.

Soar above the sparkling waters and surrounding volcanoes, capturing postcard-worthy photographs of this natural wonder.

Admire the vibrant lakeside villages and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this stunning destination.

For those seeking natural beauty at its finest, our Semuc Champey Helicopter Tour is an ideal choice.

Witness the cascading turquoise pools nestled amidst lush greenery as you fly over this hidden gem.

Marvel at the natural wonders of Guatemala and create memories that will last a lifetime.

At Martsam Travel, we aim to ensure a seamless and unforgettable helicopter experience.

We also offer convenient transfers and charter flights nationwide, tailored to fulfill our client’s expectations.

To embark on an extraordinary helicopter adventure in Guatemala, contact us at: [email protected]

Let us take you on a journey like no other, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Guatemala from the sky.

Book your helicopter tour now and make your Guatemala vacation genuinely extraordinary.

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El Mirador Helicopter Tour Package :

Experience ancient Mayan ruins with El Mirador Helicopter Tour Package! Fly above Guatemala’s natural beauty and take in amazing sights.

The El Mirador Helicopter Tour is a one-day adventure tour celebrating Guatemala’s beauty.

Become immersed in the wonders of Central America on board a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter as it takes you over the breathtaking landscapes of the Maya jungle and ancient ruins.

Before exploring its remarkable architecture, take in the spectacular view of Lake Peten Itza, the colorful island of Flores, and the vast El Mirador archaeological site.

Our knowledgeable guides will provide information on El Mirador’s past as you journey through this beautiful area of natural majesty.

• Helicopter flight above Guatemala’s majestic jungles and lakes.
• Visit to historic El Mirador archaeological site with a guided tour by experienced professionals
• Sightseeing above exciting places such as Lake Peten Itza, the Island of Flores, and regionally known Mayan settlements
• Discover and observe untouched land from high above with vibrant and striking aerial views
• Immerse yourself in Guatemalan culture with a personalized tour experience
• Spend time exploring and learning about Mayan civilization from experts
• I Departures: Daily
• I Hotel Pick-Up: 7:45 am
• I Estimated departure time: 8.30 am
• I Flight time: 35 minutes
• I Time on site: 5 hours
• I Maximum passengers: 5 people

El Mirador by Air

Have an unforgettable trip with the El Mirador Helicopter Tour and witness some of Guatemala’s most stunning yet untouched Maya archaeological sites.

At 7:45 am, you will be picked up at your hotel to transport you to the airport, where you will board the helicopter that will take you to the lost city of El Mirador.

You will land at the El Mirador archaeological site following a scenic overflight over Lake Peten Itza, Flores Island, the Mayan Jungle, and the Mayan Pyramids.

Afterward, a 45-minute walk under the Mayan jungle, you will start the archaeological tour of El Mirador to discover its captivating ancient ruins!

Our knowledgeable tour guide will take you to the Tigre complex, Los Monos Group, and the famous Jaguar’s Claw Temple.

Here you will admire the impressive three-meter by two-meter masks carved onto the walls and come across evidence of the canals they used to transport water.

You will have time to explore the La Danta Pyramid; your tour will culminate with a visit to the Central Acropolis of El Mirador.

Here you can admire an impressive panel with Hunahpu and Ixbalanque, mythical figures from Mayan mythology.

After this archaeological adventure, you will return to the heliport to take the flight back to the airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

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• Round trip helicopter transportation
• Boxed lunch and purified water
• Landing at El Mirador Mayan site
• Bilingual Professional Tour Guide

Not Included

• Airport fee (US$.3.00 or Q.20.00)
• Other services not mentioned

What to Bring

• Passport /DPI
• Small backpack
• Camera and memory cards.
• Mosquito repellent
• Hiking shoes
• Drinking water

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• Available: All Year Round
• Group Size: Maximum 5 passengers

El Mirador helicopter tours are the best sellers in our helicopter adventures in Guatemala. This helicopter trip delivers spectacular aerial sights of Lake Peten Itza, the island of Flores, the El Mirador archaeological site, and the exotic Maya jungle.

Also, travelers will experience a landing in the lost city of El Mirador and a guided trip to the famous Maya site. Our visitors will have time to explore El Mirador’s awe-inspiring magnificence on arrival.

This exceptional heli trip will transfer across the fantastic and millenarian Mayan rainforest, looking for the lost city of El Mirador. This natural wonder has been proposed as a UNESCO cultural and natural heritage site based on its exuberant jungle, the great variety of wildlife that inhabits it, and the archeological value of the most significant city of the Mayan world.

Our knowledgeable tour guide will take us on a journey through history, visiting the El Tigre complex, Los Monos Group, and The Jaguar’s Claw Temple, which displays significant decorated masks of over three meters in height by two in width, where the name this pyramid, The Tiger, is taken.

Then, we will visit the central Acropolis, where structure 313 shows five stages of the building and its back; we will find shreds of proof of the canals that the Mayans used to transport water at that time.

Within this building, we can look for a carved panel with the design of twin brothers, Hunahpu and Ixbalanque, mythic creatures from the holy book of the Mayas, the Popol Vuh. To conclude our Helicopter Adventure in El Mirador, we will visit the fantastic pyramid of “La Danta.”

What's Included

• Exceptional beautiful sights of the lake Peten Itza, the island of Flores, Tropical Rainforest, and El Mirador archaeological site
• Landing at El Mirador Maya site
• Boxed lunch and purified water
• Round trip Bell Ranger helicopter transportation
• Bilingual Tour Guide

Not Included

• Airport fee (US$.3.00 or Q.20.00)
• Other destinations not specified in the itinerary
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from your location

What to Bring

• Fresh Long pants and long sleeves shirt
• Cameras or phones for memories
• Shoes or hiking boots
• Mosquito repellent

Rate & Departures

• Hotel Pick-Up: 7:45 am
• Estimated departure time: 8.30 am
• Flight time: 35 minutes
• Time on site: 5 hours

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This fantastic helicopter tour offers an excellent day to enjoy one of the greatest wonders Guatemala has for you. When you hear about the world’s great pyramids, the Egyptian pyramids or the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico may come to mind. But did you know that Guatemala is home to the most enormous pyramid in terms of volume worldwide?

El Mirador, known to many as the cradle of Mayan Civilization, is located in the dense jungles of northern Guatemala. Enjoy this expedition and relax while the incredible jungle views from the air dazzle your eyes.

Pyramid in El Mirador

Ancient Mayan art

Stunning ornaments

The lost Mayan City

The incomparable views mixed deep in the jungle canopy of the colossal Mayan Biosphere in Guatemala provide a glimpse back in time. As the helicopter will pull above the treeline, the sight of Lake Petén will make you already joyful if you choose this expedition.

The color of the water is turquoise blended with greens that change almost yellow near the shallow shore. It is almost an hour of flying from the island of Flores to the archeological site, so settle back and observe the fields thin, the farms dissolve, and then it is just jungle. No fields, no roads, no farms, no houses, just endless, magnificent jungle as far as you can see.

As the helicopter lands clearly and it touches down in a verdant opening that from above seemed no larger than a bathmat. As the blades wind down, and you get off the aircraft, the first thing that you hear is… nothing at all. No vehicles in the distance, no people, no honks, no engines. Just jungle melodies – howler and spider monkeys, cicadas buzzing, wind through leaves, birds.

To give you some perspective, the base of La Danta is so vast that it would cover 35 football fields. La Danta is, in fact, the largest structure that has ever been built by the Mayans, and some consider it to be the largest pyramid in the world in terms of volume in existence. The discovery of this amazing Mayan City has attracted the attention of the world, and nowadays you will find coverages and write-ups on sites like National Geographic .

The Lost Mayan City

The ancient metropolis of El Mirador is located amidst the deep, dense jungles of Guatemala. Behold one of the most significant clusters of buildings in Maya civilization. At its peak, the city spanned over 16 square kilometers with tens of thousands of inhabitants, making it the most noteworthy Maya city.

During this unique journey, you will discover the wonders of the past and be awed by El Mirador’s magnificence. This awe-inspiring ancient site is home to the colossal Danta Pyramid, recognized as one of the most giant pyramids in the world.

You will do a Helicopter tour to El Mirador. It consists of miles of unrestored pyramids and structures that have seemingly become part of the jungle. El Mirador is the home of the amazing pyramid La Danta

7:50 a.m. A driver will pick you up from your hotel in the area of Flores Island.  8:30 a.m. We take off from the heliport in Santa Elena. 9:00 a.m. Arrive at the great Mayan city of El Mirador

Together with a qualified guide, you will explore:

• The colossal Pyramid Complex of ‘La Danta’
• Central Acropolis
• Astonishing Architectural Ornaments 
• Structure No. 34

1:00 p.m. Time to have lunch 3.30 p.m. Return for Flores Island 4:00 p.m. Arrival at the heliport in Santa Elena. Upon arrival, a driver will take you to your hotel in Flores Island or a restaurant if you wish. 

Note: due to climate conditions, the departure time can be altered up to one hour before the start of the expedition.

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Expenses included: -Private transportation. -Helicopter tour. -Professional guide. -Walking tour on site -Park Entrance fee. -Country lunch and cooler with drinks. -Daily breakfast. *This tour is exclusively available to guests who plan their trip with us.

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El Mirador Helicopter Tour

• Helicopter Tour + Guide + Park Tickets + Box Lunch + Beverages
• Entry/Admission - El Mirador
• Airport/Departure Tax
• We pick up from all the hotels in Flores area. For other hotels please contact us.
• Mundo Maya International Airport, W47C+XV8 Aeropuerto Mundo Maya, Flores, Guatemala
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infants must sit on laps
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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• 1 El Mirador Stop: 8 hours - Admission included El Mirador flourished from about the 6th century BCE to the 1st century CE, reaching its height from the 3rd century BCE. Then it experienced a hiatus of construction and perhaps abandonment for generations,[5] followed by re-occupation and further construction in the Late Classic era, and a final abandonment about the end of the 9th century. The civic center of the site covers some 10 square miles (26 km2) with several thousand structures, including monumental architecture from 10 to 72 meters high. One of the key elements for this tremendous rise in human population was the many bajos, seasonal swamps, in the region. Tropical-forest soil contains hardly any nutrients and most of the nutrients present get washed away by rain. Yet the Maya developed a system that was highly productive. In the Mirador basin, the swamps provided the solution. By importing mud from the swamps by the thousands of tonnes, the Maya created mud-covered terraces ready for agriculture. By adding lime to the soil, they elevated the pH, making it suitable for a variety of crops: corn, squash, beans, cacao, cotton and palm. When the ground was depleted of nutrients, adding another layer of mud reinvigorates the fields.[6] There is a number of "triadic" structures (around 35 structures),[7] consisting of large artificial platforms topped with a set of 3 summit pyramids. The most notable of such structures are three huge complexes; one is nicknamed "El Tigre", with height 55 metres (180 ft); the other is called "La Danta" (or Danta) temple. The La Danta temple measures approximately 72 metres (236 ft) tall from the forest floor,[8] and considering its total volume (2,800,000 cubic meters) is one of the largest pyramids in the world.[9] When the large man-made platform that the temple is built upon (some 18,000 square meters) is included in calculations, La Danta is considered by some archeologists to be one of the most massive ancient structures in the world.[10] Also the "Los Monos" complex is very large (48 meters high) although not as well known. Most of the structures were originally faced with cut stone which was then decorated with large stucco masks depicting the deities of Maya mythology. According to Carlos Morales-Aguilar, a Guatemalan archaeologist from Pantheon-Sorbonne University, the city appears to have been planned from its foundation, as extraordinary alignments have been found between the architectural groups and main temples, which were possibly related to solar alignments.[11] The study reflects an importance of urban planning and sacred spaces since the first settlers. Stucco friezes at El Mirador that adorned the banks of a water-collecting system. An additional feature of El Mirador is the quantity and size of causeways, internally linking important architectural compounds, and externally linking the numerous major ancient cities within the Mirador Basin during the latter part of the Middle and Late Preclassic periods. The causeways are commonly referred to as sacbeob (the plural form of sacbe, meaning "white road" in Mayan, from sac "white" and be "road"). These are raised stone causeways raising 2 to 6 meters above the level of the surrounding landscape and measuring from 20 to 50 meters wide. One sacbe links El Mirador to the neighbouring site of Nakbe, approximately 12 km away, while another joined El Mirador to El Tintal, 20 km away. While the city and the sister centers of the Mirador Basin thrived between 300 BCE and the Common Era (CE), apparently, the site was abandoned, as were nearly all other major sites in the area, by about 150 CE. A large wall, which must have been as high as 3 to 8 meters, had been constructed on the entire northern, eastern, and southern portions of the West Group of the city prior to its abandonment in the terminal Preclassic period, suggesting a possible threat that had been perceived by this time.[12] Another aspect that may have led to the downfall of the system, was soil erosion due to deforestation. The Maya were fond of plastering buildings, houses, floors and even ceramics with layers of lime plaster called stucco. This plaster created a nice smooth surface which facilitated painting. With this stucco, the Maya created many astonishingly beautiful artifacts, as well as smooth-walled pyramids and 'paved' roads. But a darker side to this production became evident when consumption started to evolve into conspicuous consumption. The production of lime needs a large amount of wood. Archeologists have calculated that for the production of 1 ton of lime cement, 5 tonnes of limestone and 5 tonnes of wood were needed. Also, dry wood was not suitable due to the large fluctuations in temperature, as a stable temperature was needed to properly burn the limestone. To accomplish this, green wood was needed. So the Maya cut down every available green tree in the area.[6] Excavations in and around the bajos (swamps) revealed the effects of deforestation. When trees vanish, the soil becomes loose and is easily transported by water (e.g. rain). Also, water flows downhill, and the only places in the Basin where it could flow to, were these bajos. The nutrient-rich muck that was so vigorously imported from the bajos was now buried under a 2 to 3-metre thick layer of sterile clay. This cut-off the driving force behind the sustainable agricultural fields. When you cannot replenish your crop fields, more and more harvests start to fail. In the end the failing crop fields led to starvation and collapse of society.[6] In the Late Classic period, c. 700 CE, portions of the site were reoccupied on a more modest scale, with small structures nestled among the ruins of the great preclassic center. The largest structure from this time period is scarcely more than 8 meters high, and many of the preclassic building were plundered for stone materials for construction and lime making. The Late Classic occupants however, were noted scribes and artists.[13] The area of the Mirador Basin is the only known source of the "codex-style ceramics", a particularly fine polychrome ceramic consisting of black line drawings on a cream colored background. The Late Classic occupation was brief, and by about 900 CE, the area was again nearly completely abandoned, and remains so until the present time. Read more
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• Q2475GSaaronl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent experience of Ancient Mayan culture and ruins! Even though it's an early start for this experience traveling form GC, it's well worth it! Very well organized, insightful and interesting with plenty of opportunities to explore and climb the pyramids, hike through the jungle between the structure locations and spot wildlife along the way. Roel is a very knowledgeable guide with years of experience at Tikal - I believe he mentioned his father was a Park Ranger there - with lots of stories, facts and information on continuing work going on at Tikal. Afterwards we travelled back to Flores. We were invited to hang out in TikalGo's office lounge with nice cool air conditioning and explore Isla de Flores for a bit before being transported back to the airport. It was the highlight of my trip to Guatemala! Read more Written April 22, 2024
• Brian J 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Guides We had four fantastic tours to Oaxacton, Yaxhi and Tikal (sunrise and sunset). Elmer sent smart experienced guides with driver and van for each excursion. We stopped for lunch at a local village on our ride back. Read more Written April 21, 2024
• garit32 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Good Tour We joined the "TIKAL TOUR PRIVATE FLIGHT FROM GUATEMALA" tour. We enjoyed the trip - the flight departs from Guatemala City very early in the morning. The plane we took was a small Cessna - the flight is almost 1.5 hours. The drive is then approximately 1 hour to Tikal. Everything went smoothly and our tour guide (Alex) was great. Tikal is a beautiful destination. Read more Written April 18, 2024
• wheresthebeach007 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome, a must see My husband and I used Tikal go for our excursion from Belize to Guatemala to see Tikal. They answered any questions I had prior to being picked up. The driver and the tour guide at Tikal were both friendly and very knowledgeable. We had a great time and I highly recommend using Tikalgo!! Read more Written April 13, 2024
• 123adelinaf 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tikal is the way to go! Tikal Go was awesome . We loved our private guide , Omar who was kind, patient and knowledgeable . Each one of our drivers was friendly and accommodating. We loved where we stayed in Tikal and Flores. Loved Guatemala and will return one day! Thank you to Omar and the team. Read more Written April 5, 2024
• njprice1987 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nate is an awesome guide Really enjoyed my time in Tikal, mostly thanks to Nate being easily the best guide I met in Guatemala. Friendly, funny, with a wealth of knowledge and ability to answer pretty much any local question you send his way! Read more Written April 2, 2024
• tmh6625 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tikal Go is the BOMB!!! Tikal Go is the tour group that you want to go to see the ruins with. We had booked a tour of the Tikal Ruins with another tour group (it was a group tour) and realized that it wasn't going to work considering my husband wasn't feeling well and the tees were above 40 degrees Celsius. I had no other option but to cancel that tour. But we still wanted to visit Tikal - just on a shorter timeline and by ourselves so that we wouldn't be upsetting any other people in a group. I googled Tikal tours and Tikal Go came up. I was able to chat online with an actual person while we were traveling from Antigua to the Guatemala Airport. I explained our issues and what we were looking for and we were booked on a tour for the next day with everything that we wanted. On the day of the tour, we were picked up at our hotel in Flores on the time that we requested. Our driver, Melvin, was wonderful. He helped us find our guide, Celvin at the park and off we went. Celvin was full of information about the park, the history, and the Mayans. Celvin had a great sense of humour and was a perfect fit to our tour experience. Celvin understood where the large crowds would be and predicted the perfect path for us to travel through the park to avoid the crowds. I am very happy with Tikal Go and would recommend them to everyone! Read more Written April 1, 2024
• berkeleyy2024 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Private Family Tour Excellent tour of Tikal! We drove to the Belizian border and our guide Omar was waiting for us in the first building, walked us through the Guatemala border entry and then we headed out. Omar was very knowledgeable about Tikal and the animals and birds we saw as we walked through the jungle paths. He was great with all the questions from the kids and had the perfect tour plan for our group to see the highlights despite the super hot day. The bus was clean and comfortable, lunch was delicious and Tikal was simply amazing! TikalGo made the whole process a breeze. Read more Written March 29, 2024
• B9187KUrobb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tikal group tour from Flores Great experience and our tour guide Nathaniel was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and he did the tour for us in English even though everyone else in our group spoke spanish. He also gave us so much great info on Tikal and the Mayan culture. All around a great tour and I would definitely recommend it. You will not be disappointed. Read more Written March 29, 2024
• Pamela T 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful guide! We went on the mystical Tikal and met a shaman who demonstrated a Mayan ceremony which was fascinating. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our special needs. Read more Written March 25, 2024
• julietac882 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome tour and services The company is great. Punctual, professional. Prompt to communicate, respond or adjust to your needs. They organized my flights, entrances, transport and even some activity options for Isla de Flores. New and comfortable Mini van. Safe driver. The guide Roel Contreras very knowledgeable and accommodating. Great English. Tour was complete and informative. Lunch was in a beautiful restaurant with variety options. I highly recommend this small group shared tour. Read more Written March 23, 2024
• 933conb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Private tour from Guatemala City to Tikal We took the private trip from Guatemala City fly to Flores and then drive to Tikal. Our guide was Nate who was phenomenal. Not only did he speak excellent English he was extremely knowledgeable. My husband was not feeling the greatest and Nate made sure he was taken care of along the whole trip. The office staff was also very good! Don’t hesitate to book through this company they were very good! Great communication every step of the way. Highly recommend! Read more Written March 7, 2024
• Mobile12584230473 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Would go again. It was an all day tour since we got the package that included flights from Guatemala city to Flores. Our guide Nate was very helpful about Tikals history and spoke perfect english. Transportation was on time, nice, and clean. Read more Written February 25, 2024
• LaviniaP1428 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Bucket List Experience Tikal Go is a thoroughly professional and flexible company. They went out of their way to accommodate our needs. Their communication was excellent. our tour guide Daniella was a delight, our driver Danielson was great. We felt that we got exactly what we needed, someone intelligent with a great grasp of history, and the patience to work with two senior citizens. Oh, and the ruins are so worth it if you are a history buff! Read more Written February 21, 2024
• KenzIsRestless 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful experience and would recommend to all. We chose the private tour from the Belize border. Omar was our guide and he was so great to learn from and happily answered all of our questions. I travelled with my husband, young teens, and sister. He connected with everyone. Our lunch in Tikal was simple but so delicious! My kids asked me immediately to learn how to make the chicken they served. Also, the van we took was really spacious and new. At the end of the trip, Omar went out of his way to get us back across the border quickly. For a private tour it was a great value. Thanks so much! Read more Written February 19, 2024

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El Mirador Guatemala – Everything you want to know about the trek and the tour

Do you know the feeling that you have experienced something special and would like to tell about it but just don’t know where to start? It took me a long time to get my visit to El Mirador in Guatemala down on paper, because this trip is so unique. El Mirador is a former Maya city, located deep in the jungle of Guatemala. It must have been the biggest city in the Mayan empire with the largest temple (72 meters) ever built by the Mayans. The city has been completely taken over by nature, and can only be reached by helicopter or multi-day trip, where you spend the night in a tent in the jungle. In this article you’ll read all about my visit to El Mirador, with many practical tips for the El Mirador Guatemala trek and helicopter tour, including the best time to travel and a packing list.

A combined El Mirador Guatemala trek & helicopter tour

About tikal go, the trek to el mirador in guatemal a.

Several times I visited Maya cities like Tikal and Yaxha . The El Mirador Guatemala trek was a tour that had been on my wish list for years. To follow in the footsteps of the Mayans and live completely isolated from the outside world. How fantastic that must be! Since I had already been on several trips with boutique agency Tikal Go , there was no choice but to do this unique trip with them. Besides, there are only a few agencies that are allowed to offer this tour. After some back and forward, a customized program came out, something Tikal Go is known for. The plan: A combination of the El Mirador Guatemala trek and helicopter tour, with an additional visit to former Mayan city Nakbe. In other words, 4 days of hiking, 3 nights sleeping in the jungle, visiting three archaeological sites and two helicopter tours. I couldn’t wait!

Day 1: Flores – Nakbe – El Mirador

The helicopter flight.

At 8 am we are picked up at our hotel. At 8.30 am we are expected at the helicopter platform. Here we meet the pilot and guide Cesar who will accompany us the next few days during our jungle adventure. Everyone is busy packing and the helicopter gets a final check before departure. I notice that I am a bit nervous but I am so looking forward.

Take-off is always a little weird. It is accompanied by a deafening noise and the helicopter shakes on all sides. But you soon get used to the feeling. Once in the air, you really realize you are in a helicopter. Through the windows in front of you and below, you have a good view of the surroundings. First we fly over Lago Petén Itzá and you see the city of Flores, the peninsula on the lake.

Then the landscape changes and you see how green the area is. Everywhere, left, right, in front and behind you, you can see tropical rainforest, with countless colors of green. And that for miles.  It is truly special to experience this area from the air. After flying for about half an hour, our guide points out a green hill. That is the temple of the former Maya city of Nakbe. Most temples in this region are all still under vegetation and this is clearly visible from the air. We fly around it for a half circle before we start the descent.

There is a small plain where we land and it feels a bit like dropping. It is, in fact, the middle-of-nowhere where we end up. We find ourselves in the former Mayan city of Nakbe, which has been completely taken over by the jungle of Guatemala.

The helicopter leaves and we are left behind. After a short walk, we encounter a ranger. In fact, a small group of rangers and researchers live on Nakbe to do research. They live and work here in shifts of 30 days. I find it fascinating. How special it must be to live and do research in the jungle for 30 days. Although, of course, it is not always easy for these people. It soon turns out that we are the only tourists. El Mirador is already an off the beaten track destination in Guatemala, but Nakbe is not at all on the tourist route.

Guided tour through Nakbe

We get a tour of about 2 hours through the complex. You have to let your imagination run wild because very little has been excavated. But that’s exactly what makes a visit unique. The guide and rangers show us numerous ancient shards of Maya pottery. In places like Tikal and Yaxha , this is quiet rare, but here it is really full of them. I can hardly believe it. Finally we climb the 45 meter high temple that we have seen from the air. The view is amazing!

Nakbe is one of the oldest cities in the region and was inhabited in the pre-classical period, around 1200 BC. The former Mayan city is located about 13 kilometers south of El Mirador. And from the 45-meter-high temple, you can already see El Mirador’s La Danta temple. Nakbe was an important place for the Maya, because of the large quarry system of limestone. The basis for the construction of the many great temples. The first excavations of Nakbe began in 1960 where much research was done on the use of material and the way of building. Still large parts lie under the vegetation and archaeologists, led by the American Richard Hansen, work hard for many months a year. The site is still visited by few people and most of the people you meet here are archaeologists and researchers. 

La Danta – the highest temple of El Mirador Guatemala

The guide points out a mountain very much in the distance. That is La Danta, he tells us. And that is where we are walking to this afternoon. La Danta is the most important temple in the Maya city of El Mirador Guatemala and also the highest that was ever built by the Mayans, 72 meters high. My travel partner and I are both a little startled by it. It looks really far away and I can’t imagine that we will actually cover this distance on foot today.

Mayan highway during the El Mirador Guatemala trek

The guide also tells us that if you look closely you can see a difference in height and color. That is the former Maya highway and the route we will walk. If all goes well we will reach El Mirador in 4 to 5 hours, our base for the next few days. After lunch we start the hike. It is not raining and because most of the trail is in the dense tropical rainforest, sheltered from the sun, the temperature is pleasant. Moreover, it is a flat road, without ascents and descents. Occasionally we walk through a piece of swamp, which is a bit of a struggle because of the swampiness. But the rest of the hike is doable.

The hike – El Mirador Guatemala trek

Along the way we learn all kinds of things. We are told that the Maya used to cut down a lot of land for agriculture. The narrow path we are now walking on used to be a wide highway made of white rock. If you dig, you will also find white stone remains. Also, the little mountains that the ants create are white in some places. Very interesting to see. We see numerous birds and walk past several groups of monkeys. It is clear that these monkeys are much less used to people. In some places we are really attacked with branches. Around 5:30 pm we approach the campsite of El Mirador.

The campsite

The campsite is situated in the middle of the jungle, on the outskirts of the former Maya city El Mirador. There is a small plain surrounded by a number of wooden structures, where the organizations have their base camp. Mules are resting from their trek with the hikers and jungle pheasants (great curassow) are bustling around, looking for food. There are guides and cooks at work and some hikers taking some time to relax. Due to its difficult accessibility, few people visit El Mirador in Guatemala and therefore it is very quiet.

The facilities are anything but luxurious, but what else do you expect deep in the jungle. However, there are good tents with mattresses and blankets, under a roof, sheltered in case it rains.  There is a real toilet and a place to wash yourself. Meaning: there are jerry cans with water that you can throw over yourself. Because you are sweaty at the end of the day, it is nice to be able to rinse off with fresh water. There is a communal table near the kitchen where the various meals are prepared for you and all the locals get together for a chat or a nap in the hammock. Very cozy, especially in the evening when everyone talks about the adventures of the day. Even though it is all very simple, I find it more than fine. Where in the world can you sleep in a former Mayan city?

Sunset in El Tigre

The beauty of the campsite is that you are less than 5 minutes away from the Mayan temple El Tigre. El Tigre means tiger and is a 55 meter high Mayan temple. The climb up is therefore a bit tough. In the time of the Maya, people had to bow down deeply to the priests in this way, who held their ceremonies here. Once at the top you have a 360 degree view of the surroundings.  The green jungle, the colors in the sky, the countless dragonflies flying around and the ultimate tranquility. It is beautiful. In the distance, right in front of El Tigre, you look out on the 72 meter high temple La Danta. And when the sun rises or sets, you experience magical moments.  I feel honored that I can call this place my home for the next few days.

In the evening, my attention is drawn to shimmering lights. Those are the eyes of the wolf spider. There are really hundreds of them around me and I only dare to walk around with closed shoes. Anyway recommended of course!

Day 2: El Mirador

Su nrise el tigre.

The next morning we leave early, at 5 am. We walk with a flashlight on our heads to El Tigre to watch the sunrise from here. The sun rises from behind La Danta. It is again a tough climb up but by now we are a bit more used to it. From the top of the temple you can see the jungle really wake up. Bats gradually stop flying and dragonflies take their place. Howler monkeys wake up and make a sound that makes you think it is a lion family. And a beautiful glow emerges over the green jungle. And also the view of La Danta is once again stunning.

Tour through el Mirador Guatemala

After breakfast our tour through El Mirador in Guatemala begins. Our guide leads us along various temples. It is very clear that here people are still working hard on research and excavations. We learn that it is important to cover parts of the temples when they are excavated, otherwise they will fall apart because of the rain. After all, they have been under the vegetation for so long. Numerous hieroglyphs have been excavated in the area of the acropolis, with so much to tell and learn about. Very impressive. We walk for quite a few hours, trying to absorb the information as much as possible and stopping frequently along the way to observe the numerous monkey families.

El Mirador is an archaeological site, located deep in the jungle, near the border with Mexico. It was inhabited, in the pre-classical period, between 800 BC and 150 AD, with over 100,000 inhabitants. Something that was a lot at the time. El Mirador was the largest city in the Maya world with over 850 structures. Temple El Tigre (55 meters high) and temple La Danta (72 meters high) are therefore among the largest structures of the Mayan empire. The complex was discovered from the air in 1930. In 1960 the first investigations began, but only a very small part has been excavated. The difficult access, climatic conditions (no work can be done in the rainy season) and lack of funds make this quite a task. American researcher Richard Hansen leads the investigations and can be found here himself for large parts of the year.

La Danta sunset

The afternoon is dedicated to La Danta. After a well-deserved lunch we walk in about 30 minutes to the famous temple, to watch the sunset from here. The sun now sets on the side of El Tigre, the temple we have already visited twice. This too is a tough climb up. This is because the temple consists of several platforms, each of which provides a new rise. The last part is via a wooden staircase, where we run into a large family of coatis. Once at the top, we turn out to be alone. Alone on a Maya temple in the jungle. How unique is that! In the dark we walk back to the campsite and the first full day at El Mirador is over.

La Danta, with its height of 72 meters and volume of 2,800,000 cubic meters, is the largest pyramid in the world. The pyramids consist of different levels and platforms. Characteristic of these pyramids are the triadic temple structures, where there is always one large and two small temples facing each other on the upper platform. 

Day 3 : La Muerta & El Mirador

Since it is a bit foggy this morning, we decide not to do a sunrise but sleep a bit longer (until 7 am). After a breakfast we start our hike to La Muerta, about a 2 hour walk from El Mirador Guatemala. La Muerta is a small complex with a number of tunnels. Here you can really see how the jungle has taken over the complex. A gigantic tree has completely grown over the structure.

We walk, via La Danta to make beautiful pictures in daylight, back to the base camp to again watch the sunset from El Tigre. And the view is different every day. Today we see a beautiful rainbow. The nice thing about staying at the same place for a longer period of time is that you have this opportunity.  As often as you want. So the big question of the day is always, where are we going to watch the sunrise and where are we going to watch the sunset? If that are your biggest problems on a daily base, life would be so easy.

Day 4: In search of the jaguar and return flight

The morning.

For a few nights now we have been sleeping at the campsite. Hikers come and go but many guides stay here for weeks and sometimes even months to welcome tourists and show them around. And everyone is friendly and helpful. One of the guides who practically lives here, invites us for a special morning tour; in search of the jaguar. Of course I realize that this incredible animal, also called the king of the jungle, is difficult to spot. But still, I have a bit of hope of seeing him one day, as I was able to admire the puma in Chile. Moreover, the guides here have numerous photos of the jaguar and 47 have been spotted in and around El Mirador Guatemala. Surely, then, there should be a chance. So we set out to find the jaguar in the swampy area, behind the camspite.

Soon I am told not to stomp so much and to walk softer. I do my best but it’s not easy with my hiking boots and muddy path. We walk for a few hours but as always in nature, these animals do not show themselves on request. Nevertheless, it was a nice trip.

The return flight

And then our visit is almost over. We wait for the helicopter. Only it does not come. Soon we understand that the weather conditions in Flores are not too good and therefore the helicopter cannot take off. After all, no new tourists have arrived either. If the helicopter has not arrived by noon, we prepare ourselves to stay another night in the jungle. We decide to watch the sunset at El Tigre. And then something happens that we had not expected. Very far away we see something flying. It is a helicopter and we are picked up after all. We walk back to the campsite towards the helipad and within 40 minutes we fly back to Flores.

I can actually be very short about this. The El Mirador Guatemala trek is a tour you won’t forget for a lifetime. A great experience, where you spend a few days very far from civilization, with a minimal number of other tourists. A trip that you really should not miss during your visit to Guatemala. Whether you do it on foot or by helicopter.

How to get to El mirador Guatemala – Tour options

Of course you can’t visit El Mirador on your own. You have to do this with a professional guide and usually even with a whole team, consisting of porters, guides and a cook. A number of people from the team you will meet at the campsite, because they live here for a longer period to receive the visitors. Tikal Go is one of the top tour operators that can offer this unique El Mirador tourin Guatemala. Below you can read everything you want to know about the different tours to El Mirador in Guatemala.

Departure city: Flores

All El Mirador Guatemala tours depart from Flores in Guatemala. Flores is a small town/island located on Lake Petén Itzá, and the base for Maya archaeological sites like Tikal , Yaxha and El Mirador.

By Airplane

From Guatemala City you can fly with Tag Airlines within 40 minutes to Mundo Maya International Airport in Santa Elena / Flores. There are also direct flights from Cancun in Mexico .  From the airport you can take a cab to Flores, El Remate or Tikal National Park. Tikal Go offers several packages, where your flight, transportation and tours are arranged. Super nice and often very beneficial.

If you want to travel by land from Guatemala, you can book transportation directly from Guatemala City (something I don’t recommend) because of the long distance. Or travel from Guatemala City or Antigua via Lanquin and/or Rio Dulce to Flores.

Looking for nice hotels in the province of Peten? Look here for an overview of   hotels in Flores  and  hotels in El Remate . I myself stayed several times at La Lancha, the jungle lodge of director Francis Ford Coppola, a little paradise in a tropical setting at Lago Peten Itzá.  Check the availability and current prices of La Lancha in Guatemala here. And here you can find a detailed report on my stay at La Lancha.

El Mirador Guatemala trek tour

Are you in good physical shape, do you have enough time and are you up for an adventure? Then you want to do the multi-day El Mirador Guatemala trek. A trek where you walk 5 days and sleep 4 nights in the jungle. On day one you walk from Carmelita to the first accommodation: the ruins of the Maya city Tintal (19 km). Here you can already see El Mirador in the distance from the Tintal pyramid. The next day at the end of the day you will reach the campsite of El Mirador (23 km) where you will spend two nights. The next day you have plenty of time for a tour of the complex. A relatively quiet day, compared to the other days.

On day 4 you will walk back to El Tintal for an overnight stay (23km) and on day 5, after a few hours of walking, you will reach Carmelita (19km), where you will be picked up by car and return to Flores.

This trip is obviously not for everyone. You really have to be willing to walk for hours at a time every day, with maybe a little bit of suffering now and then. But what you get in return is an unforgettable experience. Along the way you meet almost no one and you really enter the world of the Maya.

El Mirador helicopter tour

If you have little time in Guatemala, the easiest way to visit El Mirador is by taking the El Mirador helicopter tour. In about 30 minutes you fly from Flores over the immense rainforest to the archaeological site. Upon arrival a guide awaits you and gives you an extensive tour of the complex. After a light lunch you will depart by helicopter back to Flores. Towards your hotel. Are you a little more adventurous? Then you can also choose to spend the night in a tent in El Mirador. That way you have time to watch the sunset from La Danta and the next morning the sunrise from El Tigre. Magical! The next day you fly back! And this last option I can really recommend. You really want to experience this unique place and let it work on you.

Do you want the best of both worlds? Then choose a combination tour tailor-made by Tikal Go. You can choose to walk to El Mirador in two days (day 1 = 19km and day 2 = 23km), spend one or two nights here and then fly back by helicopter. I myself flew by helicopter to the archaeological site Nakbe, for an extensive visit. Then I walked to El Mirador (1 day). Here I slept for three nights to explore the city and its beautiful surroundings. On day 4 I was picked up in El Mirador and flew back to Flores by helicopter. And so there are several combination tours possible, depending on your interests and desires.

Tips for the El Mirador Guatemala trek & helicopter tour

Food and drinks along the way.

Most El Mirador Guatemala treks offer all meals included. That is, breakfast, lunch and dinner. With the exception of the first and last day, where you must provide your own breakfast and dinner respectively. You will also be offered some fruit and snacks along the way. And that is super well organized! During the day you often get nice sandwiches and in the morning and evening you get simple but delicious meals. It is wise to stock up on things you need. Tasty things that do not spoil easily and are not heavy. You will be happy with it!

Range and electricity

Please note that in the entire area in and around El Mirador there is no coverage. So it’s important to bring a power bank and put your phone on airplane mode to save battery. There is also no electricity. Sometimes there is a generator that you can use to charge something, but usually these are for other things (read the local team and researchers). So bring extra batteries for all your devices.

Nothing is as changeable as the weather. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for rain and heat at the same time during the El Mirador Guatemala trek.  In the evening it can cool down a bit but it will not get really cold. Also keep in mind that the El Mirador Guatemala helicopter tour is weather sensitive. If it is very cloudy, the helicopter may not be able to take off. In that case you will have to wait until the weather is better.

El Mirador Guatemala trek – packing list

• Good hiking shoes
• Poncho/rain suit (no bright colors, you’ll scare away all the animals)
• Mosquito spray and afterbite
• Daypack (check if someone carries the big luggage for you)
• Sunscreen/sunglasses/hat
• Light clothes, it’s generally hot and humid there
• A sweater for in the evening (it can cool down a bit in the evening)
• Snacks and water (check in advance what your tour agency will arrange for you)
• Power banks to charge your electronics (there is no electricity)
• Blister plasters + medical kit
• Quick drying towel
• Toilet paper
• Sheet bag (check in advance what your tour agency will arrange for you)
• Money for tipping
• A notebook to keep track of your experiences. Use discount code traveltheworld and receive 10% discount on all products from Miss Wood.

Best travel time El Mirador Guatemala trek and helicopter tour

El Mirador in Guatemala is best visited from November to April. Then the temperatures are pleasant (not too hot) and it is generally drier than in the other months. However, it can still rain of course. In the summer in Guatemala it is very hot and rains a lot. The trails of the El Mirador Guatemala trek are therefore slippery and muddy and your tour will certainly be more strenuous because of this. Consult with Tikal Go for the best periods and options.

In the next article you will read more about the best time to travel to Guatemala.

Do you also want to travel through the province of Peten in Guatemala and visit the beautiful Mayan cities? Tikal Go is a top boutique organization that takes all the worries out of your hands when it comes to arranging excursions. And if you want, they can also arrange transportation and stay. All packages are tailor-made for you and you always go on your trip with specialized guides. More information can be found on the website of Tikal Go.

More about Guatemala

T he El Mirador Guatemala trek and helicopter tour are among the most unique trips for me! Do you want to read more about this amazing country? In this article you’ll find the 20 best things to do in Guatemala, including off the beaten path destinations, best time to travel, travel itineraries and information about safety in Guatemala. Have a look in the Guatemala archive for a cityguide for Antigua and travel guides about  Lake Atitlan ,  Lanquin , the famous market of  Chichicastenango , the Acatenango volcano hike, a boat trip on the  Rio Dulce to Caribbean Livingston and a Guatemala hotel guide. In this article I’m taking you to the  Maya ruins of Tikal , the less visited Maya site Yaxha and  Quiriguá , a smaller and less visited Maya site with beautiful Maya stelae.

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Over 30 religious orders inhabited the town that constructed monasteries, convents, and cathedrals.

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