Yaxha Private Tour from Flores: Mayan ruins and lakes

Mayan temples between two lakes, 75 kilometers from Flores

A private day tour of Yaxha National Park departing from Flores with round-trip transportation, English or Spanish guide, lunch and all park fees included. You arrive at the archaeological site mid-morning, spend three hours exploring temples and learning about Mayan history and the region's flora and fauna, then return to Flores by late afternoon. The tour runs seven to nine hours total and suits travelers who want a guide and a fixed itinerary without sharing the van or the guide with other groups.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yaxha National Park private tour

• Pick up at hotel or airport
• Arrive at Yaxha National Park
• Begin guided tour of Yaxha
• Tour ends, go to lunch
• Return to Flores
• Arrive back at Flores hotel

The experience

Yaxha sits 75 kilometers from Flores, deep in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve between two lakes visible from the temple tops. A van with air conditioning picks you up at your hotel or the airport at 7:30 a.m., giving you time to settle in before arrival at the park entrance around 9:15 a.m. The three-hour guided tour covers Mayan and Guatemalan history, archaeology, and the site's wildlife and plant life. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and you can request photographs of your group during the walk.

Lunch happens after the tour ends at 12:15 p.m., with drinks included, then the drive back to Flores takes roughly three hours. You'll be back at your hotel between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m., leaving the rest of the day free. The tour includes all park fees, non-alcoholic drinks during both the tour and lunch, and transportation with air conditioning. Bring hiking shoes, rain jacket, bug spray, sunscreen and any personal medications the heat and insects might require.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation with air conditioning from your hotel or airport.
• English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• all park entrance fees.
• lunch with non-alcoholic drinks.
• drinks during the tour.
• photographs of your group taken by the guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:45, the last at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 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 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tikal VIP Tours

Is this one for you?Seven to nine hours total means you leave early and return by mid-afternoon, leaving time for other activities in Flores the same day. Book this if you want a private guide and van without sharing either with other travelers, and if you prefer a structured itinerary over exploring on your own.

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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 (8 to 17 years); Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

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.

How far is Yaxha from Flores and how much time do I spend actually at the ruins?

Yaxha is 75 kilometers away. You spend three hours at the archaeological site itself, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with the rest of the seven to nine hours going to round-trip transportation and lunch.

What's included in the tour price and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes round-trip transportation with air conditioning, the guide in English or Spanish, all park fees, lunch with drinks, and non-alcoholic drinks during the tour. Bring hiking or tennis shoes, a rain jacket, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks and any personal medications you need.

Can I choose what time the tour starts, or is the 7:30 a.m. pickup fixed?

The itinerary shows a 7:30 a.m. pickup and 9:15 a.m. arrival at the park. Confirm the exact timing when you book, as flexible departure times are listed as an inclusion.

What will I actually see and learn about at Yaxha?

Yaxha is an archaeological site with temples you can climb. From the top you see both lakes that surround the ruins. The guide teaches you about Mayan and Guatemalan history, the site's archaeology, and the region's flora and fauna within the Mayan Biosphere Reserve.