Collective Ceibal
On this tour, you'll see the city of Ceibal, which served as an important hub for trade among ancient Maya cities.
- Duration:
- 8 hrs
- Available Days:
- Every day
- Schedule:
- 7:00 AM
- Inquire for Transportation
- Mobile Ticket Included
- Offered in English, Spanish
In the morning you will be picked up at the airport or your hotel and start your trip to the La Pasión River. Next, you'll take a boat to reach Ceibal. This Maya city was abandoned over a millennium ago and is now covered with lush, tropical rainforest. Most of the hike to the site takes place is in the shade of the forest.
This site has some of the best-preserved examples of royal Maya portraits. Maya carved these portraits into stone, and visitors today can still observe remarkably intricate details.
At 2:00 PM your tour returns to the boat, where you'll get to eat a box lunch picnic. Then you'll begin your return journey, and arrive back at the hotel or airport at 4:30 PM.
Attraction Visited
The Mayan site of Ceibal is located near Sayaxché in Guatemala’s Petén department. The site’s structures are partially restored and surrounded by a protected forest.
Read more:Ceibal Natural Monument
What to Bring
Bring mosquito repellent, water bottle, raincoat and the best walking shoes. Note: Not suitable for people with walking limitations on slopes.
What's included
Roundtrip transfers from airport or hotel, entrance fee to the site, bilingual guide, lunch and passenger insurance. NOT INCLUDED: Driver, guide and boatman gratuities, drinks or personal expenses.
Transportation
Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.
Similar things to do
This tour visits the Mayan site of Dos Pilas, which is located in Petén. Dos Pilas was a Mayan capital and has several interesting structures still standing.
Spend a day exploring the Mayan ruins at the Aguateca Archeological Site in Guatemala. Aguateca is found on a limestone bluff above the Petexbatún Lagoon in the department of Petén.
This full-day tour explores the Mayan site of Ceibal, which is near Sayaxché in Guatemala’s Petén department. Ceibal was once one of the largest cities in Guatemala's southern lowlands.
