Full-Day Tikal Tour from Flores with Lunch and Guide

Walk Tikal's pyramids and jungle in one morning, then rest with lunch inside the park

A full-day shared tour from Flores to Tikal National Park includes hotel pickup at 8 a.m., a certified guide, park entry, lunch at a restaurant inside the park, and return transport. The drive takes ninety minutes each way. Walking the ruins and jungle takes several hours before lunch. A moderate level of fitness is needed for the walking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day tour to Tikal from Flores

• Pick up at 8:00 am in Flores
• Drive 1.5 hours to Tikal National Park
• Walk and explore Tikal ruins
• Enjoy lunch at Tikal Park restaurant
• Drive 1.5 hours back to hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your hotel in Flores at 8 a.m. The ninety-minute drive to Tikal passes through landscape and along Lake Petén Itzá, with your guide sharing the history of the Mayan civilization that built the site during the classic period. Once you arrive at the park entrance, you walk into jungle that has stood for hundreds of years. The first pyramid takes about twenty minutes of walking to reach, and along the way you may see monkeys, birds, and other animals that live in the forest canopy.

Your guide walks you through the ruins and explains the details of Mayan knowledge (medicine, mathematics, astrology), and the power the governors left behind in pyramids, stelae, and palaces. After a couple of hours of walking, you stop at a restaurant located inside Tikal Park to rest, refresh, and eat lunch. You choose from the menu options available that day.

After lunch, the return drive to Flores takes ninety minutes. You can photograph the green paths or rest during the ride back to your hotel. The tour operates in English or Spanish, and the guide is certified and experienced in the site's history.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup at 8 a.m. from Flores.
• professional certified tour guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip transportation in a comfortable vehicle.
• Tikal National Park entrance fee.
• lunch at a restaurant inside the park with menu choices.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Guat2do Travel Experiences

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that works for your group. Small groups mean you travel with other visitors interested in the same ruins, not a large crowd.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How far is Tikal from Flores, and how long is the drive?

Tikal is about ninety minutes from Flores by vehicle. The drive covers one way, and the return journey is the same length, so plan for three hours of driving total across the full day.

What will I see when I walk through Tikal?

You walk through jungle and see pyramids, stelae, and palaces built by Mayan governors during the classic period. Monkeys, birds, and small mammals live in the forest, and you may spot them along the trails. The first pyramid is about twenty minutes of walking from the park entrance.

Is lunch included, and where do I eat?

Lunch is included and served at a restaurant located inside Tikal Park. You choose from menu options available that day. Drinks are not included in the tour price.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is at 8 a.m. from your hotel in Flores. The full day is eight hours, with the return to your hotel in the late afternoon after the ninety-minute drive back from the park.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Wear comfortable shoes for walking the ruins and jungle trails. Bring sun protection, insect repellent, your passport, and water. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed for the walking portions of the day.