Tikal and El Petén , Guatemala

Tikal and El Petén, Guatemala travel itineraries and places to stay.

Flores is a beautiful island town surrounded by Lake Peten and connected to the mainland by a short causeway.

The city’s architecture has a colonial feel – with its narrow cobblestone streets, historic church, and Spanish plaza – mixed with a new, colorful flair.

Lake Petén

Many travelers visit Flores for its close proximity to Tikal, the most famous Mayan ruins in Guatemala.

Itineraries in Tikal and El Petén

Guatemala Highlights

Duration: 11 days, 10 nights

From: $2797

A cultural and natural circuit of Guatemala: colonial Antigua, the Chichicastenango Market, volcanic Lake Atitlan and the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Yaxha and Topoxte.

Antigua & Tikal

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights

From: $1559

This short 4-night trip includes 2 nights in Antigua and 2 nights in the Flores area and features a coffee tour and day tour of the Tikal ruins.

Maya Magic & Mystery

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights

From: $2519

This trip combines the highlights of Guatemala with two nights each in Antigua, at Lake Atitlan and Flores/Lake Peten Itza.

Guatemala Multi-sport

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights

From: $2950

An 8-day trip with plenty of sport, culture and activity: volcano climb, yoga, walking tours, Mayan ruins, kayaking, hiking and a visit to the Chichicastenango Market.

Guatemala Family Getaway

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights

From: $4475

A special 8-day trip tailored for traveling families that includes walking, hiking, kayaking, zipline, horseback riding, and a chocolate and peanut butter workshop.

Guatemala with Copan

Duration: 12 days, 11 nights

From: $3460

Antigua, Lake Atitlan, local markets and Mayan ruins on a 12-day circuit of Guatemala.

Places To Stay