Private Transfer Flores to Tikal: Set Your Own Return Time

You control when you leave Tikal, not a fixed schedule.

A private round-trip transfer from Flores to Tikal National Park with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. The driver waits at the park while you explore, and you decide the departure time back to your hotel. The route includes a stop at La Isla de Flores (the Auction village) to see Lake Petén Itzá and Cerro Cahuí before reaching the park entrance.

The experience

The transfer picks you up from your Flores hotel and heads toward Tikal, stopping at La Isla de Flores: a village positioned along the route with views across Lake Petén Itzá toward the Cerro Cahuí biotope. From there, the driver continues to Tikal's park entrance, where you buy your own entry ticket. Once inside, the air-conditioned vehicle waits in the designated area while you spend as long as you want exploring the ruins. There's no clock ticking and no group moving on without you.

The bus is private, meaning it carries only you and your companions. It runs on air conditioning, has clean seats and good tires, and the driver is trained specifically for tourism work. Pickup happens from your hotel at a time you agree on beforehand, and the return follows your schedule, not a preset itinerary. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and the service is authorized by INGUAT, Guatemala's tourism board.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation from your Flores hotel.
• a stop at La Isla de Flores to view Lake Petén Itzá and Cerro Cahuí.
• driver wait time at Tikal while you explore.
• return to your hotel at a time you choose.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Tikal Expedition

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you're traveling as a couple, family or small group and want to set your own pace at Tikal without being tied to a tour schedule. The private vehicle and flexible return time work best for travelers who want to spend as long as they need at the ruins without rushing back to meet a group departure.

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Top questions

How long does the drive from Flores to Tikal take?

The drive is between one and two hours each way, depending on road conditions. The stop at La Isla de Flores adds time to the outbound journey but gives you a chance to see the lake and the biotope before arriving at the park.

What is La Isla de Flores, and why does the route stop there?

La Isla de Flores (also called the Auction village) sits on the way to Tikal and offers views of Lake Petén Itzá and the Cerro Cahuí biotope: one of the best vantage points in the region. The stop lets you see the landscape before you reach the ruins.

Do I need to buy my Tikal park ticket in advance?

No. You buy your entry ticket at the park entrance on the day of your visit. The driver takes you directly to the ticket booth, so you don't need to arrange it beforehand.

What happens while I'm inside Tikal? Does the driver wait?

Yes, the driver and vehicle wait in the designated parking area inside the park. You explore at your own pace and tell the driver when you're ready to return to Flores. There's no fixed time limit.

Is the vehicle comfortable for a long drive?

The bus has air conditioning, clean seats, good tires and seatbelts. It's designed for tourism transport, so it's built for comfort on the route between Flores and Tikal.