GUATEMALA · DESTINATION
The trips worth taking.
The 10 tikal tours worth your time in Guatemala. What each one involves on the ground, who runs it, and what you pay.
Take a guided trip from Flores to Tikal with AC transport and a local Mayan guide. Pick morning departures or a sunrise climb.
“Great day trip! Our guide, Andres, was knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great tour exploring multiple ruins. Highly recommend.”
AC van and a guided route through Tikal’s top temples, ending with a pyramid sunset view. From Flores in about 8 hours.
“Wonderful experience with Lloyd. He was definitely a character but he created a super fun atmosphere to learn about Tikal.”
See Yaxha from Flores on a shared sunset tour with guide and transport. Explore ruins, wildlife, then climb for the Red Hands.
“Yaxha is very much underrated and very much worth a visit! Tour guide was very friendly. However, this tour was for the most part in Spanish. Understandable as most of the group spoke Spanish, but don’t advertise an English tour if it’s not. The guide did his best to also give an English version, but…”
Catch Tikal at first light on a shared sunrise tour from Flores, with Temple IV views, guided ruins, and jungle wildlife time.
“The Mayan ruins were incredible as was the guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and knew where to get all the great shots of the pyramids. The company explained to me how I could modify my tour to get a longer day at the park.”
Full-day small-group Ruta de las Flores from San Salvador with markets, murals, colonial towns, and a coffee farm visit.
“A very good trip. We saw many beautiful colonial towns and a coffee plantation”
San Ignacio to Tikal in one guided day. Cross into Guatemala, see Maya temples and wildlife, and enjoy local lunch.
“We had a wonderful day. Our drivers (Paco and Rosalio) were wonderful and our tour guide (Luis) was knowledgeable, awesome and was really nice to be with. The food at the restaurant was really good, place was clean and cute. The employees was welcoming. If you get those drivers and guide, you will be in…”
A guided day trip from Flores to Tikal with AC transport, major temple stops, and time for photos, plus practical ticket and packing tips.
“The tour is definitely not on time. I waited long and many messages back and forth. But the guide Elias was great. And the price is so worth it!”
Private day trip from Flores to Tikal with hotel pickup, AC, guided climbs, lunch, and Mayan sights at your pace.
“We travelled with Ronald, it was a great experience! Very knowledgeable and was able to answer a variety of questions, he was kind and patient and kept good care of my 74 year old aunt that travelled with us. Highly recommend traveling with Ronald!”
Private Tikal tour from Flores with A/C pickup, English-Spanish guide, lunch and park entry, plus jungle wildlife sightings.
“Elmer was excellent. There’s no words that can express how amazing Tikal is in-person. Truly an unforgettable experience.”
Shared Tikal day trip from Mundo Maya Airport with AC bus, expert local guide, and a 4-hour walk through major temples and views.
“It was fantastic! Easy pick up and drop off to airport. Our guide Loyd was super knowledgeable about Tikal. He spoke with great passion. Spoke fluent English and Spanish. He was very accommodated in waiting for people with a slower pace. Gave plenty of time to explore and ask questions. I will definitely recommend using…”
