Flores and Tikal in 2 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Tikal and the island of Flores

A long morning among the temples of Tikal, lunch back in Flores, then the island and a boat trip before dinner on the lake.

1
7:30 AMTikal National ParkAllow about 4 hours for the Great Plaza, Temple IV and the Lost World. The park opens at 6 AM; bring water, repellent and your passport.About 4 hours here
Park entry, foreign visitors: GTQ 150 (about $20) · Museum: GTQ 30 (about $4) · Buy a foreigner ticket online; bring your passport
Official fees: Ministry of Culture and Sports of Guatemala (Tikal ticket shop linked from inguat.gob.gt)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
Shuttle or tour van to Flores, about 60 min
2
12:30 PMFlores lakefront promenadeLunch on the lakefront, where terraces serve Petén cooking and international dishes.About 2 hours here
Pay as you go
Walk about 5 min
3
2:30 PMFlores IslandWalk the island end to end: colorful streets, small squares and views over the lake.About 1 hour 45 min here
Free to visit
Boat from the island jetties; trips vary by operator
4
4:15 PMOptionalLake Petén ItzáTake a short boat trip on the lake; you can stop at lakeside communities such as San José.About 1 hour 45 min here
Pay the boat operator
Boat back to Flores, about 20 min
5
6:15 PMFlores lakefront promenadeHave dinner on the promenade, where terraces fill at sunset.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Buy the right ticketTikal sells separate tickets for foreigners and nationals, and a wrong one means no entry. Show your passport at the gate.
Hire a guide for toursThe sunrise and sunset tours need the park ticket, the tour ticket and an authorized guide you arrange yourself.
Start earlyThe park is hot and humid, and the walks are long. Bring water, sun cream and insect repellent.
Check Yaxhá logisticsYaxhá is 1.5 to 2 hours from Flores on a secondary road, so arrange transport and a guide ahead.
Avoid driving after darkPlan to be back in Flores before dark; Canada advises against travel after dark in Guatemala.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay on Flores island: it is walkable and close to the lakefront, with tour vans picking up for Tikal and Yaxhá.

Hotels in Flores

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