Tikal Private Tour from Flores: Expert Guide, Flexible Schedule

Walk the ruins with a Petén native who knows the stories behind the stones

A private full-day tour of Tikal National Park departing from Flores with flexible pickup, an expert local guide, park entry, transportation and drinks. You walk roughly 6 to 8 kilometers across the site over 3 to 4 hours, with the longest single stretch between stops around 20 minutes, and return to Flores by mid-afternoon or catch an evening flight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private full-day Tikal tour

• Meet at airport, hotel, or preferred location
• Drive to Tikal National Park (1hr 20min)
• See lake and artisan village El Remate
• Walk 6-8 km with guide in Tikal (3-4 hours)
• Explore ancient Mayan site and its wonders
• Return to Flores or hotel by private vehicle
• Optional: Explore Flores Island before airport transfer

The experience

The tour starts with pickup between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. from your hotel, the airport, or wherever you choose in Flores. The drive to Tikal National Park takes about 80 minutes. On the way you pass El Remate, an artisan village, and views of the lake. Your guide is a native of Petén. Someone who grew up in the region and carries the deep knowledge that comes with it. Once you arrive at the park, the walking begins, covering roughly 6 to 8 kilometers total but spread across multiple stops, so you're never hiking more than 20 minutes between one ruin and the next.

The walk through Tikal itself runs 3 to 4 hours. Your guide shapes the route around what interests you most, rather than following a fixed itinerary everyone else takes. You see the major temples and structures of the ancient Maya city, and the guide explains not just what you're looking at but the stories and history that connect them. The pace is yours to set within that framework.

You leave the park by 3:30 p.m. and return to Flores by late afternoon. If your flight departs in the evening, you have time to explore Flores on your own before the driver takes you to the airport around 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. The tour includes park entry, all transportation in a private vehicle, an expert guide speaking English, Spanish or Italian, and drinks throughout the day.

What’s included

• Private vehicle transportation from Flores to Tikal and back.
• hotel or airport pickup at your chosen time.
• entrance fee to Tikal National Park.
• expert local guide for the full day.
• drinks throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 10:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (10 to 91 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Tikal Adventures

Is this one for you?The walk covers 6 to 8 kilometers spread across 3 to 4 hours with breaks between stops, so you need a moderate level of fitness and comfort with uneven terrain, but the longest single stretch is only 20 minutes. Choose this tour if you want a guide who knows Tikal from living there, and the freedom to focus on what matters most to you rather than following a set group route.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How much walking is involved in the Tikal tour?

You walk approximately 6 to 8 kilometers total across the site, but the route is broken into segments with stops between them. The longest walk between two ruins is around 20 minutes, and the full walking portion takes 3 to 4 hours.

Can I choose what time to start the Tikal tour?

Yes, pickup is flexible and timed to your schedule. You can arrange to be collected from your hotel, the airport, or any location in Flores between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m.

What is El Remate on the way to Tikal?

El Remate is an artisan village you pass during the 80-minute drive from Flores to the national park. You'll see it and the lake as part of the route.

Will I have time to visit Flores if my flight is in the evening?

If your flight departs at night, you'll have free time to explore Flores on your own after returning from Tikal, and the driver will take you to the airport around 6:30 or 7:00 p.m.