Private Transfer Flores to Tikal: Same-Day Round Trip

A van waiting at your hotel, a direct route to Tikal, and the same driver bringing you back

A private round-trip transfer from Flores to Tikal on the same day, with pickup at your hotel or airport and flexible departure timing. The van is air-conditioned with insurance and seatbelts. You choose when to leave and when to return. This is transportation only (no guide or meals), so the day at the ruins is entirely yours to structure.

The experience

How do you get from Flores to Tikal without renting a car or joining a tour group? This transfer picks you up at your hotel or airport in Flores, drives you directly to the ruins, and returns you the same day on a schedule you set. The van is new, air-conditioned, and carries insurance. The driver handles the route while you sit back. A round trip takes roughly two to four hours of driving time depending on traffic and your exact pickup point, leaving the rest of your day free to explore Tikal on your own pace or with a guide you hire separately.

The flexibility is the point. You decide when to depart Flores and when to head back: no fixed tour schedule, no group waiting for stragglers. If you want to spend three hours at the ruins or six, the van adapts to it. Pickup happens at your accommodation or the airport. The driver meets you there and takes you directly to Tikal. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available, and infants can travel in specialized seats or on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Flexible departure time.
• private air-conditioned van with insurance and seatbelts.
• hotel or airport pickup in Flores.
• round-trip transportation on the same day.
• wheelchair-accessible vehicle option.
• specialized infant seats available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 06:45, the last at 10:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tikal VIP Tours

Is this one for you?The drive takes one to two hours each way, which means you can spend a full morning or afternoon at Tikal and still return to Flores for dinner, or split the day between the ruins and other activities in town. If you need to catch an evening flight or prefer a leisurely pace at the site, this timing works. If you want to combine Tikal with a second destination the same day, you'll need to plan carefully around the drive time.

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Top questions

How long does the drive from Flores to Tikal take?

The drive is roughly one to two hours each way, depending on road conditions and your exact pickup location in Flores. A full round trip with time at the ruins can easily fill a full day.

Can I choose my own departure time, or is there a set schedule?

Departure time is flexible. You tell the driver when you want to leave your hotel or airport, and the van picks you up at that time. The return trip is also on your schedule.

Does this transfer include a guide at Tikal?

No. This is transportation only. You arrive at Tikal on your own and explore the ruins independently, or you can arrange a separate guide once you're there.

What if I need to get to the airport instead of my hotel?

Airport pickup and drop-off are available. Let the operator know your airport location when you book, and the van will collect you there instead of a hotel.

Is the van air-conditioned?

Yes. The van is air-conditioned and equipped with seatbelts and insurance. It's a new vehicle kept clean for passenger comfort.