Top Petén Sightseeing Tours

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tikal by the side of a guide who puts the Mayan ruins into context. This private tour from Flores allows you to explore the sprawling archaeological site at a pace suited to you and your party—plus, you’ll have ample time to stop and ask questions. Plus, round-trip transport from your Flores hotel allows you to skip the hassle of car hire and navigation.

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.

Explore one of the largest and significant Mayan sites in Central America—Tikal—on this private all-day tour. Roundtrip transportation from the airport and hotels in Flores is provided. During your visit to Tikal National Park learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archeology, and the region's flora and fauna. Tour also includes lunch near the park.

Experience Yaxha National Park on this private sunset tour that includes roundtrip transportation from Flores and Tikal. Learn about Mayan history and culture, archeology, and the local flora and fauna at this site that features monumental clusters with pyramidal temples, palaces, and residential complexes. Plus, see the sun set from the top of a temple.

Watch the sunrise over the ruins and hear the sounds of the jungle as it wakes up on this private all-day tour of Tikal National Park. Roundtrip transportation from hotels near Flores and Tikal is provided. Tikal is one of the most important archeological complexes that remains from the Mayan civilization and is considered a must-see when visiting Guatemala.

Explore Tikal, one of the most important Mayan sites in Central America, on this extensive all-day small-group tour. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, you'll learn about local history and the flora and fauna. Visiting Tikal at sunset also allows you to explore the site with fewer tourists and during cooler temperatures.

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.

The Yaxha archaeological & Sunset tour is a most do tour of the area. On this tour you will be able to climb many temples and walk through dense jungle trails spotting lots of species of wildlife such as monkeys, toucan, Coaties and many more. The best of this tour is when you climb the highest temple and have the wonderful view from the top and chances are high to end up with an incredible sunset.

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.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tikal comes into its own at sunset, which is also when the site is quietest. On this private tour, learn about Mayan history and culture, as well as the wildlife that still frequents the jungle here, and watch the sunset from the top of the Lost World pyramid. Your package includes hotel transfers, lunch, water, entrance fees, and guiding, but excludes museum entrance tickets.

It is a very dynamic tour and full of real stories and also legends is something that makes it much more interesting in this tour we also visit areas where normally the tourist who visits without a guide cannot go to see how paintings and masks in secret areas there are also many possibilities to observe wild animals, I like to use trails where there are fewer people as in the more wooded areas at the same time it is much more enjoyed the route is unique we take all the time necessary

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. Private day tour of Yaxha National Park with round-trip transportation from the airport or hotels near Tikal & Flores. You will learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the region's flora and fauna.

Spend two days exploring the amazing ancient Mayan cities of Tikal and Yaxha on small-group guided sightseeing trips from Flores. Enjoy the convenience of pre-booked sightseeing trips as you drive through the Mayan Biosphere to Tikal National Park, where you'll go on a guided tour and climb ancient temples to enjoy incredible views over the jungle. After a night at your hotel, you'll then head out for an afternoon adventure around Yaxha and enjoy sunset over the pre-Columbian city.

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. Private VIP private day tour of Tikal from flores and tikal National from Tikal Hotels. Is for our guest who prefer to use their money by buying their own fees and food. For other custom VIP tours, visit our website or contact us!

If you are in the department of Peten in Guatemala spending your vacation, you can't miss visiting the Natural Park of Ixpanpajul, located just 15 minutes away from the Island of Flores. Peten is the 3rd most visited place in Guatemala and is called the Heart of the Mayan Culture. Many Mayan archeological sites were found here, from Tikal, passing through El Mirador, and many more. However, Peten does not just have that, it has many more places and activities to offer. During your tour to this remarkable place, you will walk through the jungle, windy trails, and, hanging bridges more than 100 meters long. As well as doing the most adventurous activity of all: the Tarzan canopy tour, which consists of 7 zip lines hanging from the treetops. All security equipment and protocols are followed, so you just have to enjoy. This is an activity for all ages. Don't forget to bring your camera, comfortable shoes and the best disposition to have a good time.

The ancient Mayan city of Tikal is one of the best archaeological sites in Central America, filled with rich history, amazing wildlife, and jungle-clad ruins. Close to the Belize border, it’s a great place to visit on a day trip—but the logistics can be hard to organize. This private tour takes all the stresses away, with a meet-and-greet pickup at the border, private transport to Tikal and back, and a guided tour of the ruins (entry fees not included).

Watch the first rays of the sun illuminate the ancient Mayan city of Tikal on this full-day trip from Flores or El Remate, where you'll enter the temples in the pre-dawn light and catch the sunrise over the jungle from the top of Temple IV. Your private tour will then continue with a guided walk around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll uncover the secrets of Mayan culture and see some amazing wildlife.

The adventure begins since our guide goes for you, from there he can give you besides bird data, he is also able to talk about archeology, history and flora of the place. The tour starts and your guide will show you the birds that inhabit or are passing through the park will also give you important information about them. as you progress you can also appreciate the magerous city of Tikal and some other animals. In the middle of the tour we will take a moment for lunch, consisting of a fruit, a fruit juice, a ramon cookie (local seed, characterized by being quite nutritious) sandwich with homemade bread, you can choose between four different options two of them vegetarian. Then it's time to continue the experience for a few more hours until you reach the end

In the area of the Peten we find several points of great interest for bird watching, finding more than 300 endemic and migratory species. Together with our specialized guide you can make a unforgetable bird watching tour, among the Jungle of the Archeological Park of Tikal, Petén.

El Mirador is a breathtakingly beautiful city with massive buildings. This city precedes others like Tikal by a couple of centuries. El Mirador was discovered less than 100 years ago, and they are still exploring and excavating, it is believed that there are more than 200 small cities around El Mirador that used to be like the suburbs. Without a doubt, there is much to explore and much to know. A 5-day, 4-night tour sounds a bit challenging, but you will enjoy every step of this tour. The road is flat, and we will walk between 5 to 6 hours a day making stops to rest and eat a snack every two hours. During this adventure, you will visit 3 Mayan cities in total: El Tintal, La Muerta and El Mirador. Your visit will also contribute to the Carmelita community. The team that will accompany you throughout the tour is part of a community cooperative, and the proceeds directly help the entire neighborhood. Please note that you will need to make your reservation with 5 days of anticipation.

Maximize the visit, experience local knowledge and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area.

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.

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. Yaxha is located in the Maya Biosphere Reserve which is the second largest preserved jungle in the Americas. In order to visit Yaxha, it is taking the route to Frontera Melchor-Belize arriving at the La Maquina Community, we take the detour at a junction and we enter a road without pavement only has dirt road we travel 11 km to reach the Park and the Tour lasts of approximately 3 hours since it is a very small place but its beauty is unique in the place.

Tikal has 60% of the bird species in Guatemala, also shares endemic regional species with Belize and Yucatan Mexico we also find the archaeological center of the most important of the Mayan culture, Tikal is one of the best places for birding in Guatemala; More than 400 species of birds have been recorded within Tikal National Park, including 30 birds of prey and 60 migratory bird species.Our one-day birding trip in Tikal will take you through the hiking trails in the humid subtropical forest; rare species found nesting in Tikal include the Orange-breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus).