Yaxha and Nakum Maya Adventure Tour
Overview
Nakum is Maya City deep in the Jungles of Peten with monumental architecture, Palaces and Temples on top of other limestone platforms. Most still home to a large number of animals since they are covered under vegetation.
The first part of the trip is paved road but at Yaxha you change to a 4x4 Vehicles which are the only ones that could go through the forest trails that get very muddy during the rainy season - all great ingredients to make the journey a bit more exciting and adventureous.
On our way back we visit Yaxha maya site that's on the the lake side. We climb structures like the Pyramid of Mayor Astronomic center and the Temple of the Red Hands where we wait for the sun to set behind the lake and mountains.
At 6:30pm approximately we drive back to Flores which should be one hour and half.
The first part of the trip is paved road but at Yaxha you change to a 4x4 Vehicles which are the only ones that could go through the forest trails that get very muddy during the rainy season - all great ingredients to make the journey a bit more exciting and adventureous.
On our way back we visit Yaxha maya site that's on the the lake side. We climb structures like the Pyramid of Mayor Astronomic center and the Temple of the Red Hands where we wait for the sun to set behind the lake and mountains.
At 6:30pm approximately we drive back to Flores which should be one hour and half.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- 4x4 Vehicle for the Jungle Trails.
What to expect
Itinerary
The adventure starts when we pick you up in Flores drive 1hr20min appox to El Sombrero Ecolodge where we will change to a 4x4 vehicle. We stop to buy entrance fees and then drive for 1hr30min approx to Nakum maya site. The drive is through forest trails and bajos which makes it exciting. We spend approximately 2hrs 30min visiting the main palaces and plazas before heading back to El Sombrero for lunch.
We leave El Sombrero towards Yaxha maya site at 2:30pm so we start the tour by walking around the abandoned plazas and palaces that are still partly hidden under vegetation. Most of the tour is under the canopy of the trees and under the watch of the Howler and Spider monkeys. We climb the Pyramid from the Mayor Astronomic Center and the North Acropolis to get the view of the endless forest over the horizon and finish off at the Temple of the Red Hands to wait for the Sun to go behind Lake Yaxha.
At 6:30pm we drive back to Flores which is the end of our trip.
Find me on Google as ReyesTikal to see other activities.
The adventure starts when we pick you up in Flores drive 1hr20min appox to El Sombrero Ecolodge where we will change to a 4x4 vehicle. We stop to buy entrance fees and then drive for 1hr30min approx to Nakum maya site. The drive is through forest trails and bajos which makes it exciting. We spend approximately 2hrs 30min visiting the main palaces and plazas before heading back to El Sombrero for lunch.
We leave El Sombrero towards Yaxha maya site at 2:30pm so we start the tour by walking around the abandoned plazas and palaces that are still partly hidden under vegetation. Most of the tour is under the canopy of the trees and under the watch of the Howler and Spider monkeys. We climb the Pyramid from the Mayor Astronomic Center and the North Acropolis to get the view of the endless forest over the horizon and finish off at the Temple of the Red Hands to wait for the Sun to go behind Lake Yaxha.
At 6:30pm we drive back to Flores which is the end of our trip.
Find me on Google as ReyesTikal to see other activities.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Daydream281704
July 2022
Reyas was the best part of the experience!! He is absolutely amazing. So kind and knowledgeable and generous. We really enjoyed his tour and I would hire his service again in a heartbeat!!! Yaxha was such a beautiful and quiet Mayan site… really enjoyed having the place to ourselves, essentially.
Reyas was the best part of the experience!! He is absolutely amazing. So kind and knowledgeable and generous. We really enjoyed his tour and I would hire his service again in a heartbeat!!! Yaxha was such a beautiful and quiet Mayan site… really enjoyed having the place to ourselves, essentially.Gerhard S
December 2022
Leider war wegen des andauernden schlechten Wetters die Strasse nach Nakum gesperrt. Der Veranstalter hat alternativ den Besuch des noch kaum erschlossenen, riesigen Naranjo angeboten.Wir waren die einzigen Besucher, die fahrt dorthin ist abenteuerlich, aber der ausgezeichnete Fahrer hat die sch...
Leider war wegen des andauernden schlechten Wetters die Strasse nach Nakum gesperrt. Der Veranstalter hat alternativ den Besuch des noch kaum erschlossenen, riesigen Naranjo angeboten.Wir waren die einzigen Besucher, die fahrt dorthin ist abenteuerlich, aber der ausgezeichnete Fahrer hat die schwierigen Passagen ohne Probleme gemeistert. Naranjo ist etwas für Insider, der Dschungel hat die Stätte noch voll im Griff, die tausenden Strukturen sind nur an der Geländeform erkennbar und dicht vom Regenwald überwuchert. Unser Führer war kompetent und ist auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen. Wir würden es sofort wieder (auch mit ihm) machen.