Travel to Guatemala & Belize. I wouldn’t worry as I’m sure when you’re there on theInterested in an update on safety concerns traveling to Tikal. This privacy policy is subject to change without notice and was last updated on 04/05/18. I recommend spending at least 24 hours in Flores to explore the island, visit Santa Elena across the bridge and participate in a few lake activities. Or you just chose one upon arrival to Flores?Hi Monica we used one when we arrived in Flores. If you arrive before 6 am there is an extra Q100 fee to get in early.Children under 12 years old are free to enter the park.Afternoon tours leave at 1:30 pm although I did notice some leaving at 12:30 pm. Since it’s so big, the best way to visit is with a guide who can show you around and tell you about the fascinating history of this area. 13:00 pm – Lunch will be done at a restaurant at Tikal National Park. Here you can get great views fo Flores, and it’s only a 10-minute walk to the top. I woke up in a panic, thinking that I had missed the pickup. Unfortunately, the day we went, the gates to Tikal didn’t open until the sun was already up. He taught our two children how to call to the forest animals and answered every question. We Will Show You The Mayan World. Visit tikal guatemala + Book this tikal tours + Discover tikal national parkChoose just one company to organize your tour in Guatemala, Belize and MexicoOur guides are top ranked in the country, ask them about our culture and our traditions while in the tourIf you have an idea of travel we arrange everything for you, just write us to customize your tripTop Ranked Tour Agency in Tikal, Guatemala & Belize. However this island town has much more to offer than first meets the eye. Rome2rio makes travelling from Flores Airport (FRS) to Tikal easy. We spent ages waiting before we could buy our tickets. I just wish we’d had more time in Flores.
Our 9 year-old paid full fare, our 7 year-old was free.We had a great day at Tikal, everything went to plan and our guide was excellent. This archaeological site is one of the largest and most impressive discovered urban centres from the Mayan civilisation. I really loved climbing to the top of those pyramids and seeing all the jungle around us. Its Catedral Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios y San Pablo Itzá is the cathedral episcopal see of the Apostolic Vicariate of El Petén (formerly a territorial prelature). However, by going directly through an agency or a tour operator the prices will be more reasonable.After checking the offers in Flores, we chose a tour for 100 Quetzals per person with We hesitated for a long time to pay the supplement to access the ruins at sunrise or sunset. The town is well worth spending a day exploring on its own, especially if you head over to Jorge’s rope swing for a relaxing day on the lake.If you’re looking for a bit more luxury while in Flores,You can also get to Flores from Southern Mexico via bus.There’s ground transportation from just about any other city in Guatemala to Flores.
The sunrise in Tikal must have been amazing and I wish we could have experienced that. It depends on your group size and comfort levels.I didn’t find any usable public buses from Flores to Tikal but I imagine there are. You can also catch busses here from Flores is a great addition to any Guatemala itinerary. Our bus was waiting for us outside our hotel at 4.30 am. Find all the transport options for your trip from Flores Airport (FRS) to Tikal right here. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions. It is surrounded by the third biggest lake in Guatemala, Lake Peten Itza. Indeed, it is very close to Floes and (again) the experience seems more authentic. 7:00 am – Departure to Tikal, jungle trail 14km approx. 1-2 hours in a cramped mini bus in the middle of the hot day doesn’t sound like my idea of nice though. If you continue to use this site, you are agreeing to the privacy policy.
My Aussie friends were nowhere to be seen, so we ended up leaving without them.I passed out almost immediately and woke up abut an hour later when we arrived at Tikal. 14:00 pm – Free time at Tikal 16:30 pm – Return to your hotel in Flores Private Tours + Transfer + Packages + All Included Experiences. Or you can take public transport: take a tuk tuk to the bus station in Santa Elena . We had not planned this, but fortunately our emergency american dollars were accepted (we are glad we decided to have those inside To get out of Guatemala we booked a bus between Flores and San Ignacio in Belize with While crossing the borders by road, we could note the big differences between Guatemala and its neighbouring countries. You can turn off the use of cookies at anytime by changing your specific browser settings. Still either bus gets you there and both stay for sunset so its really up to how much you want to spend in the park.The park closes at 5 pm so last buses leave at 5:30 pm back to Flores.As with most things in Central America the cost of the buses and tours is flexible depending on your bargaining skills. Be sure to visit the Also the atmosphere of the island and its bars and restaurants is enjoyable. Tikal National Park is quite possible the most famous place in Guatemala and the majority of people depart from Flores to Tikal. We arrived early for a quick breakfast. At this point, it was 4 in the morning and the alcohol was slowly wearing off, but I had to keep it together as the first part of the tour involves walking through a pitch-black jungle. We have reviews of the best places to see in Flores. It turns out that person was going on the same tour, so I scrambled to pull my stuff together and got on the bus, presumably reeking of alcohol. We saw monkeys, toucans, wild turkeys and birds of all colours.Finally, at the end of the guided tour we had the opportunity to continue the tour by ourselves and return with a later bus. That would have been a smart decision!If you do decide to visit Tikal at sunrise, get a good night’s sleep beforehand.