Top Guatemala Helicopter Tours

Deep in the Mayan jungles of Petén lie the amazing ruins of El Mirador. Usually only accessible by a challenging 5-day hike through the jungle, this scenic helicopter tour takes you all the way from Flores to this remote working archaeological site and back in a day—with plenty of time left for a guided hike through the ancient pre-classic Mayan city, believed to have been built around 2,600 years ago.

El Mirador is considered the complex of ancient cities of the Pre-Classic period, 900 to 1000 years before Tikal, has 13 roads and the Danta is considered one of the tallest pyramids in the world, said the architect. And recently, Nat Geo has been conducting in-depth studies to learn more about it. This is a unique tour, flying through the Mayan jungle to reach the place that was once an important part of the Kan Kingdom or Kingdom of the Serpent. It is known that this ancient city was connected to others by one or more Maya causeways, called "sacbé" and some were up to 20 km long.

El Mirador is an archaeological site of the Late Preclassic period. During your visit, you will be able to observe several monumental structures much larger than the Jaguar pyramid in Tikal. La Danta is one of those constructions, and it is the largest pyramid in the world by volume and the largest built by the Mayan civilization. After many investigations and excavations, it was determined that this city was occupied from 1,000 BC. until 150 AD and that its peak was from 500 to 300 BC and abandoned in 150 AD. A very curious fact is that the American actor Morgan Freeman visited El Mirador. He assures that if people want a truly historical experience, they should visit El Mirador. Note: Weather factors may cause a delay in departure time. We will give you the option to reschedule the tour if bad weather or another unforeseen circumstance stops us from leaving. If the trip must be canceled because of bad weather or other outside factors, 75% of the tour cost will be reimbursed.

Experience the natural beauty and historical highlights of Guatemala on this amazing 8-day adventure. A high-end flexi-trip, this private tour is great for people looking to explore all the amazing sights in Guatemala with all the logistics taken care of—from guided sightseeing tours, entry fees, internal transportation, and even a helicopter flight to ancient ruins in the jungle—while enjoying the flexibility of choosing their own accommodation and having an on-ground support team to help.