Explore the deep and mysterious jungles of Petén, where several ruins lay hidden underneath the thick forest canopy. You can visit two of the great ancient Mayan cities that held a great influence during the classic era of Mesoamerica and constitute some of the most iconic locations in Guatemala.

Day 1: Head out from your hotel to La Aurora Airport, where you board a flight to Flores and make your way from there to Yaxha. Located 40 miles (64 km) from Flores within the Maya Biosphere Reserve, the Petén rainforest is a vast jungle that hides a great many ruins, with Yahxa being only one of dozens.

Once a ceremonial center with a particular affinity for astronomy, Yaxha is located near a lake that hosts Topoxte, a smaller site, across the water. After your visit, have a traditional Guatemalan lunch before you head back to Flores.

Day 2: In the morning, visit Tikal National Park, the site of Guatemala's most iconic pyramids. Tikal was once a dominant city-state within this region, dictating the course of affairs in its neighbors. You can visit the Q Complex, Plaza Central, Acropolis North and Center, Lost World, and Temple IV, where you can admire the imposing structures amid the green of the jungle.

Next, have a traditional Guatemalan lunch before a return flight brings your tour to an end.