Tikal

If you decide not to go on our tour you can also just buy your two way transport ticket to Tikal. Two way tickets cost Q 70 and you can get your ticket at Travel Agency Los Amigos inside of the hostel.

You can leave from Flores to Tikal at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 am and at 14.30 pm. It is recommendable to book your ticket one day before to make sure you have a seat on the bus.

The bus to Tikal leaves from Los Amigos. So you`ll picked up! We give you more details when you get your ticket.

You can come back from Tikal the same day or any other day at 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00. You can just choose between any of these times by showing up at the parking lot.

The ride from Flores to Tikal takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The entrance fee to Tikal is Q 150. Make sure you get the official entrance ticket so your money doesn`t go into the wrong pocket (straight away).

Most visitors need at least 6 hours inside of Tikal to get a good impression of the ruins. NOTE: San Juan might cancel some of their buses in the low season since they will only leave if they have 4 persons or more. So please always check availability at the reception!

Staying overnight

Staying overnight inside of the ruins of Tikal is not allowed but you can stay on the camping space outside of the park.

A tent costs Q 50 per person. This includes a mat and sleeping bag (if you don`t have your own)

Hotel Jaguar Inn has lockers available but you need your own lock.

Alternative is to sleep in a hammock at Hotel Jaguar inn for Q 50. Their hammocks however are limited (7) and are often booked out. A second option is the dormitory at Jaguar Inn for Q 80 a night. Again, beds are limited and might be full leaving no other option as the expensive $ 45 dollar rooms.

Day guides can be arranged at the entrance of the parc for $ 10 per person. All guides speak English.