Day Trip to El Ceibal

On this boat trip and tour of El Ceibal from Flores, we'll sail the La Pasión River and explore a significant Mayan archaeological complex in Guatemala.

Day Trip to El Ceibal

The tour begins with a pickup in Flores at your hotel or the airport at 8 am, followed by a transfer to Sayaxché, where a boat awaits to take us to El Ceibal.

We will board the boat and navigate the La Pasión River to reach the Mayan archaeological complex of El Ceibal, which dates back to 400 B.C..

Upon arrival, we will walk along a river-adjacent path to the archaeological site. The tour will cover sectors A, C, and D, the circular pyramid, the zoomorphic altar, and the ball game field.

We will also explore various Causeways connecting the structures and learn about the building techniques used by the Mayans. The site includes El Ceibal's collection of stelae, which are stone shafts with carved glyphs.

After the tour, we will return by boat to Sayaxché and transfer back to Flores, with an expected arrival at your hotel around 3:30 pm.