Private Tour
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
The best way to explore Tikal is with this private guided tour. Our local expert will provide the best experience on your visit. Our Local expert will take you through jungle trails to see Tikal's flora and fauna and you will understand Tikal history and culture. You will be able to climb many of the temples and pyramids at Tikal.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Lunch
Tikal Day Entrance Fee
Private Guide
Gratuities
Belize Departure Tax, Melchor de Mencos
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Maya Bella Downtown Hotel
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Melchor de Mencos
This is the Western Border. The process of crossing the borders with us is easy. First you will have to pay a departure tax (20USD) to exit Belize and then get a stamp on your passport. We will then assist you with the border crossing of Guatemala where you will get another stamp to enter the county. The borders crossing takes around 30 minutes in total.
El Remate
After 1 hour drive within Guatemala we will do a quick stop to get a few photos of the Lake Peten Itza. This lake is on of the three largest lakes of the country of Guatemala.
Pickup included
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
511shastar,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We were lucky enough to have Paco drive us to/from the Belize border and Tikal. He was a month into learning English, but knew a heck of a lot more than he realized. He was able to answer all of our questions and pointed out everything he thought we'd like to see. He spotted spider monkeys, iguanas, coatimundis, and ocellated turkeys for us too. He made sure we smelled the allspice leaves and had the best time that we could have. He even went to get my dad some antacids when we stopped for souvenirs. We were in his care and he took his job seriously. If you haven't been to Tikal from the border, there are a ton of giant potholes on the roads. He was able to safely and confidently avoid every single one. Paco said,"I have a license to drive on the moon" and he wasn't lying. I cannot recommend Paco enough. His assistance and guidance was the highlight of my week-long trip to the area.

Grant W,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Can’t say enough about the day we spent experiencing the history and beauty of Tikal! Not one for group tours, we always try to do a private tour if possible, and especially in this case that made all the difference. Great value for the price, especially given needing to be driven to the border of Guatemala, and then handed over to another driver, who then took us to the park where we met our guide. He asked us what we were most interested in seeing, and in this case, my son and I were trying to record the sounds of several particular animals for a project, and he went out of his way to ensure we went where others weren’t and where we could find some quiet to just listen. Nothing felt forced here, every minute was about us and our experience and the guide sharing his knowledge. If we’d had the time, I would’ve gone back the next day and done the exact same thing because I know he would’ve been able to show us something completely different. This one is a keeper, don’t think twice about booking!
Jack D,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
We loved our driver Paco and tour guide Luis. Luis is the best tour guide and full of knowledge about the Mayan culture. He is one of the most extraordinary people we have ever met. Tikal is such a neat and an amazing place to see. After our tour we stopped for a nice lunch. It was really a great day and we are so glad we had Paco as our driver he was fun to talk to on our drive to and from Tikal.
MaryannK,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great tour! The provider was very prompt in answering questions prior to the tour. Pedro picked us up, took us to the border, and handed us off to Sergio the guide and our driver. They make the border crossing seamless. Sergio is a great guide and communicates practicalities well. For example, he explained how often there would be bathroom/water stops on the road and in the park. It was very hot even for Belize and we appreciated what a trooper Sergio was. He was mindful to keep us in the shade whenever possible. He is extremely knowledgeable about Tikal as well as the nature in the park. Lunch stop on the way back was quite delicious. It was a long, hot day but despite that it was a highlight of our trip. I strongly recommend using this tour provider if you was a well organized, high quality excursion.
jacobwX2239WW,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our driver from San Ignacio to the Guatemalan border was great…he was there waiting for us when we returned. The driver on the Guatemala side was also excellent, he was bilingual, funny and willing to stop anywhere for us. He had ice cold towels waiting for us after the tour in Tikal and made an extra stop on the way back, so we could try Gallo beer. Sergio the tour guide was fantastic…he shared his knowledge of the Mayan civilization, was patient with our child, and you can tell that he’s been a guide for 12+ years. Just a great guy to have as a guide. We saw toucans, howler monkeys and even a jaguar. Also, I almost forgot…lunch was amazing.





K2892PDrickd,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Tikal is breathtaking! We had a wonderful private tour with our family, including our nearly two-year-old child. A special thanks to our guide, Louis, for making it an unforgettable experience!


Matt T,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
Amazing journey. Great guide with so much knowledge. Made it very easy. Highly recommend. Great views and stories.
Andrea C,
Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great trip! Tikal is amazing and the guys we traveled with made it easy and fun! The guided tour allowed us to make the most of the time and was super interesting!
Companion59944415963,
Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Hugo jr was both fantastic and knowledgeable. You could see his passion and love for the mayan culture and preserving its temples. From start to finish he offered facts and made sure we were well taken care of. We had the pleasure of being driven by el Jefe himself, and he made sure we were fed and stopped for souvenirs. 10/10 would recommend, and will definitely be returning!



Happiness11361006124,
Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Yumi was fantastic. Very hospitable and has a wealth of knowledge and would highly recommend her tour! She made sure that I had time to see everything I wanted to see and answered my many questions, and was a pleasure to spend the day with.
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