Tikal Day Tour: Explore Mayan History

A small group tour of Tikal during the day, departing from Flores and Tikal Hotels. Perfect for guests interested in learning about Tikal and the Mayan civilization.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tikal National Park - Tikal National Park is the most excavated (Mayan) archaeological site in Central America and one of the most excavated (archaeological) sites in the world. It covers some 57,600 hectares of wetlands and forests and encompasses architectural remains of the Mayan civilization dating from 600 BC to 900 AD. Tikal is the only…
What's Included
  • Tour guide English-Spanish
  • Van with guest insurance
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
Location
Tikal National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(38 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Ward
Aug 24, 2024
Perfect Tour!! - I went with Elmer to Yaxha and Tikal on back to back days, and it was something I will remember forever! He’s extremely educated on the Mayan civilization and each city’s history. Great with dates and timelines. He is unbelievably educated on their histories, and the nature around as well. You will see so many jungle animals!! I cannot recommend this tour more. He will cater the tour to your interests organically, and is a fantastic photographer!! I will be returning to Guatemala and going more places with him, and back to Tikal as soon as I can. Truly a wonderful experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Diana
Aug 1, 2024
Unbeatable trip to Tikal - Excellent experience! Elmer is a very prepared person from the history of Tikal, very friendly, all my family enjoyed and learned a lot from this wonderful culture. Highly recommend this tour. We travel 4 people 2 adults and 2 children aged 9 and 11. It was an unforgettable trip!!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Rene
Feb 28, 2024
My trip experience - Elmer is such an amazing guide, full of knowledge and quite patient, he picked us up I'm our hotel and he was puntual. The experience is unforgettable, Tikal is a 1000/10
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sof_ac772
Dec 1, 2023
Sunrise adventure - We went for the sunrise tour with our little family of three and enjoy it from the very first moment till the end. The guides maintain a professional communication all the time. We will definitely contact you again.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Floricelda_m
Sep 22, 2023
Book w/ Elmer. You won’t regret it! - Elmer was amazing! Very knowledgeable and easy to have a conversation with. He knows his history and makes sure to go at your pace. The drive to Tikal is very comfortable and w/the A/C running, which is great on a hot day. Lunch was also really really good! Would recommend 100%.
Review provided by Viator
Bonvoyagevixy
Sep 15, 2023
Wonderful Time in Tikal - My final full day in Guatemala saw me in Flores waiting for my private driver to pick me up and take me to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal. My driver Fidias and guide Luis were both phenomenal. The tour company was very helpful in assisting me in booking and very communicative. Elmer chatted with me on WhatsApp to help me resolve some confusion and kept in contact to make sure I always knew what to expect before my trip. After I was picked up Luis and I chatted as we drove to Tikal. We stopped so I could get some snacks and then finished our drive to Tikal to pick up two other women from the Tikal Jungle Lodge to join us on our tour. Luis was very knowledgeable and passionate about Tikal and it was a joy to listen to his tour and to hear his passion for Tikal and the Mayan culture. He catered to our interests and introduced us to the local flora and fauna as well as the ruins. I originally had wanted to do a sunset tour but during the rainy season it was not being offered, but I still saw lots of wildlife including pheasants, monkeys, and sooo many coatis. He taught us about some of the local plants and their uses (one tasted like lemons and one tasted like bitter regret.) I had a marvelous time. On our way back Fidias took me to get my included lunch at an adorable restaurant and we chatted in broken Spanish and English on our way back to drop me off in Flores at my hostel.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Precious_y
Aug 2, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience! - Elmer was excellent. There’s no words that can express how amazing Tikal is in-person. Truly an unforgettable experience.
Review provided by Viator
Jeremyps6706pd
Apr 9, 2023
Excellent Experience! - Elmer was a fantastic guide. He was kind, punctual, and very knowledgable about everything from Mayan history to the local flora and fauna. If you are considering visiting Tikal do not hesitate to book this tour!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Pvasquez9501
Mar 28, 2023
Tikal private Tour from Flores - This tour was a really enjoyable from the pick up and drop off. José Luis and our driver were really informative and accommodating thought out the trip. The vehicle was nice and air conditioned with complimentary beverages. I would definitely recommend if you want a personalized and private trip to Tikal.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Pat
Mar 26, 2023
Visit Tikal in the hands of an expert guide. - Elmer studied tourism and culture at University and made an enthusiastic and excellent guide. He was tremendously knowledgeable, courteous, fun and he had a very good command of English. We learnt much during our tour, both about the ruins and the natural environment. We recommend Elmer as a guide.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
December 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today