Tikal tour from Flores: Temple IV and Grand Plaza with lunch

Temple IV rises above the rainforest canopy, one of the highest structures in the Mayan world.

A full-day guided tour of Tikal from Flores covers the four major sectors of the ancient Mayan city (Complex Q, the Grand Plaza with Temples I and II, Temple III, and Temple IV) led by a certified guide in English or Spanish. The itinerary includes airport pickup if you arrive the same day, a welcome breakfast, park entry, shared transport with air conditioning, and a prepared lunch at midday. The tour departs at 7:50 am from Flores and returns by early evening, with free time in Isla de Flores afterward if your flight allows.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tikal tour from Flores and airport

• Welcome at Mundo Maya Airport
• Breakfast and preparation time
• Pick up customers in Flores
• Drive through El Remate with lake views
• Stop at Tikal to leave lunch and prepare
• Explore Tikal ruins and main temples
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
• Return to Flores and free time on Isla de Flores
• Transfer to Mundo Maya Airport for departure

The experience

The tour picks you up at Mundo Maya International Airport with a name sign if you're arriving the same day, giving you time for coffee and breakfast before the 7:50 am departure. If you're staying in Flores, the meeting point is at Yo Amo Petén at 7:30 am. En route, the drive crosses El Remate, where Lake Petén Itzá opens into view across the landscape before you reach the park entrance.

At Tikal, a certified guide walks you through Complex Q surrounded by rainforest, then to the Grand Plaza: the ceremonial heart where Temple I (the Grand Jaguar) and Temple II stand. You'll see Temple III and climb to Temple IV, considered one of the highest structures in the Mayan world, followed by the Mundo Perdido complex, one of the oldest sectors of the city. The guide knows the history, culture and layout of the site in detail. Lunch is pre-ordered and waiting at the park restaurant, so you eat without delay after the morning exploration.

After lunch, the return journey to Flores takes the afternoon. If you're staying on the island, you finish there. If you have an evening flight, you get free time to walk around Isla de Flores before the 6:00 pm transfer back to the airport. The full day runs roughly eight hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Airport pickup with a name sign (if arriving the same day).
• welcome breakfast.
• Tikal park entry.
• shared transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a certified guide speaking English or Spanish.
• and lunch at the park restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Turismo Petén Tour Operador Guatemala

Is this one for you?The eight-hour commitment leaves the rest of your day free only if you're staying in Flores or have an evening flight. Morning arrivals and afternoon departures fit inside the same booking, but an early-morning flight the next day means you'll need a separate night's accommodation.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (3 to 9 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the Tikal tour price?

The tour includes airport pickup with a name sign (if arriving the same day), welcome breakfast, Tikal park entry, shared transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a certified guide in English or Spanish, and lunch at the park restaurant.

What time does the tour leave from Flores?

The departure is 7:50 am from the airport (if you're arriving that morning) or 7:30 am from the meeting point at Yo Amo Petén in Flores. The return transfer to the airport leaves at 6:00 pm.

Which temples and sectors of Tikal does the guide show you?

The tour covers Complex Q, the Grand Plaza with Temple I (the Grand Jaguar) and Temple II, Temple III, Temple IV (one of the highest Mayan structures), and Mundo Perdido, the oldest sector of the city.

How long is the full day, and what happens after the tour ends?

The tour runs roughly eight hours. After lunch and the return to Flores, travelers staying on the island can explore Isla de Flores freely, while those with evening flights have free time there before the 6:00 pm airport transfer.