El Zotz – Tikal Jungle Tour

3 Days 2 Nights

A fantastic three-day and two-night community jungle tour, visiting the Protected Biotope El Zotz and Tikal National Park.

With sheer cliffs and a system of internal caves, the mountains possess two of El Zotz’s most impressive features: bats and panoramic views. As the afternoon draws close, thousands of bats leave the caves from inside the mountain, forming dark clouds and filling the air with their screeches and the sound of millions of rapidly beating wings.

This on-site bat show is one of the most impressive Guatemalan wildlife experiences. It gives the site its name “Zotz,” which means “bat” in several Mayan languages, including Itzá.

The walk, which lasts about an hour, passes through the archaeological site called El Diablo. From these sites, located in the highest parts of the mountains, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Petén jungle, including a view of the top of Temple IV of Tikal.

Highlights

We Visit: Protected Biotope El Zotz – Archaeological Site El Zotz – Pyramid of the Devil – El Yesal Camp Site – Tikal National Park
Highlights: El Zotz – Tikal
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick up / Drop off locations: Flores island
Activities: Scenic views, Birdwatching, Hikes, Nature
Group size: Minimum 2
You will visit: El Zotz, Tikal
Holiday Type: Community Jungle Tour
Trip Style: Couples, Small Groups, Fit’s
Comfort level: Standard
Transportation:Minibus
Physical demand: The trip may include activities like walks and hikes

Includes:

Transportation from Flores to El Cruce Dos Aguadas
2nights of lodging in campsites (includes tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags)
All meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, purified water)
Trip according to the program
The local tour guide, support during the whole journey (Spanish speaking only)
Horses to carry the stuff (From El Cruce dos Aguadas to El Yesal Campsite)
First aid kit

Not Included:

Services not mentioned in the final itinerary
Gratuities
Horse to ride

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US.$. 345.00 P/P

El Zotz Tikal Jungle Tour: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Flores – Cruce Dos Aguadas Village – El Zotz

Departure time: 8:00 a.m. Pick up and transfer to El Cruce Dos Aguadas

9:00 am Jungle walk to El Zotz; horses will be there to carry your luggage (20 km walk)

Lunch on route

Afternoon Site exploration: explore the bat caves before the sunset

Dinner: will be served at El Zotz Camp Site.

Good night

Day 2: El Zotz – El Yesal Campsite

Breakfast will be served at El Zotz CampSite

Site exploration: we will visit the pyramid of El Diablo and its surroundings

Lunch will be served at El Zotz CampSite

In the afternoon, we will start our jungle walk toward El Yesal (18 km)

Dinner will be served at El Yesal Camp Site

Good night

Day 3: El Yesal Campsite – Tikal National Park

Jungle morning wakeup call

Breakfast will be served at El Yesal Camp Site.

Jungle walk to Tikal (18 km.)

Lunch will be served at a restaurant at Tikal National Park

Site exploration: After lunch, we will admire the archeological sites in Tikal until sunset

PERSONAL RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:

We suggest the following list of equipment that works best on our trips.

However, it is not mandatory or exhaustive, so we encourage you to make suggestions and queries; we remain available to listen to them.

Small Backpack with:

Comfortable Long Pants (quick dry)
Comfortable Shorts (quick dry)
Long-sleeved Shirts (quick-dry)
Lightweight Raincoat
Fleece Jackets
Cap or Hat
Hiking boots (if you plan to bring new shoes, we recommend that you wear them at least a week before the start of the trip to get used to them)
Flip Flops
Binoculars
Flashlight and extra batteries
Portable Power bank (solar is better)
Insect Repellent
Prescription or daily use medications
Personal Items
Small Towel
Utility Knife
Canteen