Private Tikal Tour: Explore Mayan History

Embark on an exclusive Tikal tour from Flores and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization. Experience VIP treatment and discover the wonders of Tikal National Park.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tikal National Park - Tikal National Park is the most extensively excavated archaeological site in Central America and ranks among the most explored sites globally. Visitors can anticipate seeing numerous temples and have the opportunity to climb them.
    ITINERARY
    7:00 or 7:30 a.m. – The operator will meet and pick up guests at the airport or their…
What's Included
  • Van with guest insurance
  • Flexible Departure Time
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Drinks
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • museum fee
Additional Information

Ideal for couples, families, and friends seeking a break from the crowds and delays.
With our service, you won’t miss any part of Tikal, unlike shared tours with other guests.
Enjoy a private day tour of Tikal National Park, complete with round-trip transportation from the airport and hotels in Flores. Expect to delve into Mayan and Guatemalan history…

Location
Tikal National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kathleen_c
Feb 25, 2025
Amazing tour! Elmer is the best and taught us so much! Must experience yourself! - I am so happy we scheduled this private tour. Completely worth it. Elmer was so knowledgeable and friendly. They (drive and Elmer) were on time picking us up. A wonderful lunch was offered in which we could chose our food and even the location. Elmer took us to places we would have never known about if we were on our own or in a big tour group. We witnessed rare animals/birds and interesting ancient pyramids and temples. He was patient and accommodating. I love that we learned so much about the Mayan culture/history. So eye opening. Very well organized and ran right on time as planned :)
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Scenic01732270511
Feb 18, 2025
The highlight of our Guatemala trip! - My fiancé and I had an amazing time exploring Tikal's Mayan ruins and spotting wildlife with Elmer! Elmer went above and beyond in taking us around and teaching us all about Mayan and Guatemalan history, geography, and the ecosystem. We had an early morning flight to Flores and a late night flight back to Guatemala City. He spent the entire day with us, even taking us into the cute island of Flores because we had time before our flight back. This was our first private tour experience and we can only hope that future ones will be as great as this one was.
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Fearless280969
Feb 8, 2025
Amazing tour to Tikal with Elmer. - My husband and I had a tour to Tikal with Elmer. Elmer is not just a guide sharing his knowledge, but he connects to the travelers on the personal level. His English is rich and easily understood. We were aware of every step of the tour without him being pedantic. Elmer is educated and makes concersation naturally. He is a guide that makes a tour as an experience you want to repeat. He is passionate about the culture of the country, its history, and eager to share it.
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Julie_f
Feb 5, 2025
Elmer was a fantastic... - Elmer was a fantastic guide for Tikal, very knowledgeable about Mayan history and culture. After talking with us, he provided an individualized experience, and it was everything we could have wanted. All parts of the trip were covered, along with a delicious lunch.
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Lrdodds2010
Jan 22, 2025
OUTSTANDING FROM START TO FINISH! - I initially called Elmer from Los Angeles. To my surprise, he called me back straight away. Elmer went out of his way to customize a perfect tour of Tikal. Over several conversations Elmer was able to accommodate everything we wanted to see and do. Our guide for the day, Gelver, was amazing! His knowledge of Mayan culture and history was so extensive that we were happy to realize we were taking a graduate course in all aspects of Mayan society. During the tour Gelver also pointed out animals, birds and flora, displaying an encyclopedic knowledge of the national park and all within it. We were so impressed we booked Gelver for an early morning nature hike through a different part of the National Park two days later. The two days together resulted in an experience we will treasure forever. The highest possible recommendation for the management and staff of Tikal VIP Tours.
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Stay15840552258
Dec 30, 2024
We highly recommend Tikal VIP tours and tour guide Gelber. - We toured with guide Gelber from Tikal VIP tours and had a fabulous visit to the Mayan ruins of Tikal in Peten, Guatemala. Gelber was very knowledgeable and friendly and we strongly recommend him. Set in lush and verdant rainforest boasting Howler monkeys, spider monkeys, Paca, toucans, and coatimundi, we saw so much exotic wildlife. We loved Tikal. It’s our favorite Mayan ruin.
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4t7vzrwgsg
Dec 12, 2024
Excellent - I recommend taking this private tour. Glever was very informative about the temples and history of the Maya and Tikal, it’s a breathtaking experience. You’ll definitely enjoy it and get your daily steps in after climbing up to the viewpoints.
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Nickmp8897rj
Dec 2, 2024
Best guided tour I've ever been on! - Amazing experience and amazing guide! I didn't realized this was going to be a private tour of just me, my partner, and the guide, but it was so worth it. He was so knowledgeable about Tikal & the Mayan people. We learned so much, stopped at sites before & after the park, and got to explore parts of the park that others weren't at. We visited all the popular sites in the park, but also go to see other smaller temples and even walked down a path and got to see a Quetzal bird. Our guide was so friendly and really loved this work and sharing his knowledge about the Maya with us. Can't recommend this trip enough!!
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Jessica_h
Nov 23, 2024
Such a magical experience! - What an amazing experience! Elmer messaged us prior to our tour and informed us of everything we needed for the day. We were picked up in a very nice and clean van right on time and it took about an hour and 15 min to arrive at Tikal. Elmer was so knowledgeable, we couldn’t get enough! I cannot believe these Maya ruins are not more popular. This ancient civilization was fascinating and having a knowledgeable expert made it all the more interesting! I HIGHLY recommend booking a private tour and enjoyable every moment. This archeological site is HUGE and so you definitely need a full day. I hope more people see this amazing part of history in Guatemala :)
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S116skmelissac
Nov 22, 2024
Tikal - The guide Elmer is experienced, attentive to the right extent and gave us a unique experience in Tikal. Super indico. We visit all places calmly and enjoy the history of this incredible place
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