Private Tikal Tour from Flores: Temples and lunch included

Walk Tikal's temples on your own schedule, with a guide and a driver handling the rest

A private guided tour of Tikal National Park departing from Flores includes hotel or airport pickup, entry fees, a full day exploring the archaeological site's major temples, lunch at a nearby restaurant, and return transport. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and operates in English or Spanish with a live guide. Lunch and bottled water are included. The museum fee is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tikal National Park and Flores

• Meet at airport or hotel
• Travel to Tikal National Park
• Walk and visit temples in park
• End tour at parking lot
• Lunch at nearby restaurant
• Drive to Flores for free walk
• Return to Flores and drop off

The experience

You get picked up at your Flores hotel or the airport between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m., then driven to Tikal National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle. The guide meets you at the entrance and leads you through the site on foot, visiting the most prominent temples and structures. Tikal is one of the most excavated archaeological sites in Central America, and the walk covers the major areas. You'll climb and explore multiple temples across the morning and early afternoon.

At 1:30 p.m. the park walk ends and you head to a restaurant near Tikal for lunch, which is included. After eating, you have free time to walk around Flores on your own before the drive back, arriving around 5:00 p.m. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the operator provides bottled water during the tour and a soft drink with lunch. Bring hiking shoes, a rain jacket, bug spray and sunscreen. The itinerary notes that the terrain and climate require outdoor clothing and personal medications if needed.

Because this is a private tour, the pace and stops are yours to set within the day's framework. The guide adjusts to your interests and fitness level, and you're not waiting for a group to catch up or move on. The vehicle is reserved for your party alone, so there's no crowding and luggage stays with you.

What’s included

• Park entry and a live guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or airport pickup.
• lunch at a restaurant near Tikal.
• bottled water and a soft drink with lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Guategood Tours Mayan Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're flying into Flores and want a private guide through Tikal. You'll move at your own pace rather than syncing with other groups.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

What time does the tour start and where do you get picked up?

Pickup happens between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. from your hotel in Flores, El Remate, or the airport. The driver collects you in an air-conditioned vehicle and takes you directly to Tikal National Park, arriving around 8:30 a.m.

How much walking is involved at Tikal, and what's the terrain like?

The tour is a guided walk through Tikal's major temples and structures, starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at the parking lot at 1:30 p.m. The site involves climbing temples and walking between structures. Bring hiking or tennis shoes and be prepared for outdoor conditions including heat, humidity and occasional rain.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes park entry, round-trip transport with air conditioning, a live guide in English or Spanish, lunch at a restaurant near the park, bottled water, and a soft drink with lunch. The museum fee is not included, and tips are separate.

What time do you return to Flores, and is there free time built in?

After lunch ends at 2:30 p.m., you have free time to walk around Flores on your own. The vehicle picks you up and returns you to your hotel or starting point around 5:00 p.m.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces at the meeting points and transport are wheelchair accessible. However, the walk through Tikal itself involves climbing temples and uneven terrain, which may not be suitable for all mobility levels. The operator notes the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.