Top Petén Historical Tours

Private day tour of Tikal National Park with round-trip transportation from the border of Belize. On this tour, you will learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the region's flora and fauna. What sets our tours apart from others is our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. We strive to ensure that our tours exceed your expectations in every way, but especially in terms of experience and value. Tikal VIP Tours is aptly named for the importance of our clients—we strive to provide a VIP experience for everyone and hope that your time in Guatemala will be an experience of a lifetime. Because of his passion for guiding, Elmer Alvarado has become one of the “Most Recommended” guides certified by the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT) since 2011. “I am living my dream,” says guide and founder, Elmer Omar Alvarado. “If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life and you will always be happy.”

If you want to know the largest pyramid in the world, La Danta, fly over the Mayan Biosphere, see the first roads of the history of mankind and visit the largest city of the Pre-classic Mayan era. This is your tour. Few people have had the opportunity to know this place in one of the most remote places on the planet, be one of them…

Explore the ancient ruins of the Yaxha Archaeological Park with the benefit of a full-day tour from Flores. Yaxha is the third largest Mesoamerican ruin in Guatemala, yet less popular than nearby Tikal, making it a fascinating archaeological site to visit without the crowds. Your guide leads you through the ruins, then concludes with a lunch of typical Guatemalan fare before your return to Flores.

Tour from the Border between Belize and Guatemala. You can park you car in a safe Parking lot or take a Taxi from any place in Belize. A Cheaper option if you have your own transportation in Belize...

Journey back to ancient times on this full-day tour of Ceibal from Flores and discover the remains of one of Guatemala’s most important Mayan cities. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Passion River and hike through the rainforest to reach the fascinating archeological site that dates back as early as 300 BC. After taking in the highlights of UNESCO-listed Ceibal, tuck into a packed lunch (included) before being dropped back at your Flores or Santa Elena Peten hotel.

TIKAL NATIONAL PARK It covers 575 square kilometers of jungle and thousands of structures in ruins. Only the central part of the old city contains 3,000 buildings and covers about 16 square kilometers. Tikal is also part of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve of one million hectares created in 1990 to protect the dense forests of Petén, which began to disappear at an alarming rate due to population pressures, illegal logging and agricultural practices of felling and burning. Archaeologists estimate that the Maya settled in the area now known as Tikal in approximately 900 BC. BRIEF OVERVIEW: Yaxha is an archeological site approximately one hour from Tikal National Park and one hour from Flores. It is a place where you can enjoy nature and water, since the Park is between two lakes that can be seen from the top of some temples.

This tour will allow you to get to know Tikal at your own pace, recommended for families or for you who want to have the guide and the vehicle at your disposal and all inclusive. A relaxed tour made to measure, time and disposition! Explore the majestic Tikal from Flores on this private tour and also enjoy a moment in Lake Petén Itza in the afternoon. A very good option for families, friends or people who prefer private tours.

This is a short trip to explore Tikal in 24 hours. Focussed in thouse people with limitated time to travel. The package includes: • The flight ticket From Guatemala city to Santa Elena, Petén.  • A taxi at the Santa Elena Airport • One night of hotel • A shuttle next day to explore Tikal  • A shuttle from Santa Elena, Peten to Guatemala city. • The first day you have to take a flight from Guatemala city to Santa Elena, Petén. There will be waiting for you a driver who is going to take you to your hotel.  • The second day a shuttle will pase to pick you up at your hotel to go to National Park Tikal.  • And at night the same driver is going to take you to the airport to take a flight to go back to Guatemala city.

A day trip to Tikal from Flores is not only the easiest way to streamline logistics between the ancient ruins and the modern city, but also ensures that you learn all about Tikal and see its essential sights while you're there. A guide takes you to must-see pyramids and structures while providing insight into the ancient empire that once ruled from the ruins. Extra inclusions such as lunch and national park fees give this tour even more value.

Discover the secrets of Tikal a private 7-hour tour from Flores. There’s no need to fuss over planning as all of the logistics, including lunch and round-trip transportation, are already arranged. Follow your guide on an immersive journey through the UNESCO listed Mayan Ruins to go beyond what you get in a typical group tour. You set the pace and are are free to ask as many questions as you like.

This tour is ideal for families or for you that want have the guide and the vehicle just for you. Organize your tour to your measure, time and disposition! Travel to Tikal from Flores in this private tour. Best option for families & people who prefers private tours.

Unravel the mysteries of the ancient Mayas on a 2-day journey from Flores, including 5-star overnight accommodation and some meals. Venture into the UNESCO-listed Tikal National Park for a half-day guided tour of the park’s Mayan ruins, including the fascinating Central Acropolis, the Temple of the Grand Jaguar and the memorable Temple of the Masks. Then, explore the pre-Columbian ruins of Yaxha, where the ballcourts, temples and plazas boast a dramatic location, hidden in the jungle above the Yaxha Lake.

An amazing adventure awaits you, so you can discover and visit the archaeological site of El Mirador sharing with our expert guide.

You will be pick up at your hotel and transfer to the park to start an adventure inside on the jungle surrounded by local vegetation and fauna of the area, we can admire the majesty of the pyramidal complexes and the awesome landscape that offer to you Yaxha.

Explore one of the largest Mayan complexes in northern Guatemala on this Yaxha day tour from Flores. Your friendly local guide will lead you through the impressive landmarks of this historicl site, and take you up close to ancient temples, pyramids and old world ruins. Learn about pre-Columbian Mayan culture as you take in the beauty of this popular destination that overlooks the Sacnab and Yaxha lakes. Your day-trip includes a savory traditional Guatemalan lunch and round-trip transportation from your hotel in Flores or Santa Elena Peten, or pick up and drop off from Mundo Maya International Airport. This small group experience is capped at 20 people to insure personalized attention.

Uncover the secrets of one of the world’s oldest civilisations on this 6-hour tour of Uaxactun, a Mayan city inhabited from 300BC. Follow your guide around the fascinating archeological site, marvel over remarkably preserved Mayan ceramics in the onsite museum and learn about Uaxactun’s significance as the birthplace of the Mayan astronomical calendar. This day trip from Flores includes round-trip hotel or airport transfers and lunch.

See one of Guatemala’s most incredible archeological sites and climb through ancient ruins at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal). Your expert guide will lead you on a tour through the jungle—and through history, and share stories about old world cultures and traditions that date back all the way to the Mayans. This full-day tour from the city of Flores, Santa Elena Peten or Mundo Maya International Airport includes an up-close look at the temples and plazas of Tikal, a traditional Guatemalan lunch and roundtrip transportation to your hotel or airport.

Tikal is located in the archaeological region of the Petén Basin in Northern Guatemala. This tour will take you to this majestic Archeological Park and together with a certified and bilingual guide you will explore its fascinating history.

Our main focus is the conservation of our natural environment and historic heritage by promoting a sustainable and ethical tourism. We take health and safety protocols very serious as we know the well being of our guests and team is key to having the best experience in an unknown environment for our visitors. We take pride in the professionalism, dedication and passion our team has for their job. Our guides are very experienced and a have wealth of knowledge not only in archaeology but also wildlife, nature and local culture. We can tailor this tour to your needs whether it's for family, couples, groups or any special request you may have.

This tour is ideal for families or for you that want have the guide and the vehicle just for you. Organize your tour to your measure, time and disposition! Discover the history of the Mayans and take a step into their culture where science, maths, wars, arranged marriages between families, religious sacrifices and their impressive capacity to build, make us understand how this civilization was one of the most important the history of humanity.

2 tours in one! We begin with the dawn of the Mayans and the awakening of the Jungle and we finish with the Archaeological Tour of Tikal. Let your imagination fly, we'll enter a mysterious world where there are more than 3000 structures and only 30% of them are discovered. We'll tell you how the Mayans lived as we'll pass through the Palaces of the Mayan Aristocracy, we'll teach you what their values ​​were, their structure, their religion. We'll arrive to El Mundo Perdido to understand where the city started and the accuracy of calculating the ancient civilization, we'll continue to the Central Park, where you'll meet the spectacular Pyramid symbol of Guatemala: The Great Jaguar and you can climb the Temple of the Masks: The Temple 2, to finish our tour knowing the Q complex. In this tour you'll enjoy even more the flora and fauna, since in the morning you can be part of the sunrise of the Guatemalan jungle with all its smells and sounds.

This tour is ideal for families or for you that want have the guide and the vehicle just for you. Organize your tour to your measure, time and disposition! Discover the history of the Mayans and take a step into their culture where science, maths, wars, arranged marriages between families, religious sacrifices and their impressive capacity to build, make us understand how this civilization was one of the most important the history of humanity.

Visit one of the most enigmatic Mayan sites in Guatemala on this one-day tour of the community of Uaxactún from Flores. Discover the archeological gems scattered in a modern town and witness how the conservation of the ruins is combined with efforts to sustain the local community. Learn how Uaxactún is believed to be the cradle of the Mayan calendar and the writing system of your expert guide; see the oldest Mayan arch in the world; and admire the ancient works of art.

Hiking trails Staircases to temples Sunrise Wake up from the jungle Tour at dawn of the Tikal National Park. You will learn about Mayan history and culture, archeology, flora and fauna, and you will see the sunrise from the top of Temple IV (Two-headed Serpent Temple).