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Semuc Champey to Tikal: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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The 5-day version for February: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · best time to go.
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5
days
306 km
distance
10.1 h
in transit
6
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~11.4 hours of daylight in February — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Drier months usually improve remote-road and park conditions, but current security, road, river and fire conditions still decide each transfer and visit.
- Light day: day 3 has one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill it — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Semuc Champey day
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~14:00
- Temperature
- 15.0°C–25.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 11.5h
09:00
Semuc Champey protected-area circuit inguat.gob.gt map ↗
Give Semuc Champey a full protected-area day while keeping swimming, caves and favourable water conditions optional.
300 min · Semuc Champey day · Confirm current admission where applicable
Overnight here
Day 2 Flores island day
- Transit
- 7h09
- Finish
- ~17:40
- Temperature
- 18.3°C–29.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 11.4h
16:10
Flores island heritage circuit inguat.gob.gt map ↗
Recover from the remote transfer with a measured public circuit through the painted island town and waterfront.
90 min · Flores island day · Confirm current admission where applicable
Overnight here
e.g. Los Amigos Hostel · Chaltunha Hostel
Day 3 Petén public heritage day
- Transit
- 0h33
- Finish
- ~14:35
- Temperature
- 18.3°C–29.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 11.4h
09:35
Petén public heritage and conservation circuit inguat.gob.gt map ↗
Use a locally confirmed public Petén heritage or conservation visit without substituting a remote trek or generic operator listing.
240 min · Petén public heritage day · Confirm current admission where applicable
13:35
Bistro Puertas del Cielo (formerly Las Puertas) search
Enjoy breakfast and lunch with organic, locally-sourced food in a supportive atmosphere.
60 min · Petén public heritage day
open: 12:00-22:00, closed Tue
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 4 Tikal core day
- Transit
- 2h12
- Finish
- ~16:15
- Temperature
- 17.7°C–27.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~9
- Daylight
- 11.4h
11:15
Tikal core archaeology circuit boletos.culturaguate.gob.gt map ↗
Give the Great Plaza and core public complexes a full archaeology day inside the official park window.
300 min · Tikal core day · Confirm current admission where applicable
Day 5 Tikal museum and outer-complex day
- Transit
- 0h11
- Finish
- ~14:15
- Temperature
- 17.7°C–27.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~9
- Daylight
- 11.4h
09:15
Tikal museum and outer-complex circuit boletos.culturaguate.gob.gt map ↗
Use a second public Tikal day for currently open museums and outer complexes, without a remote expedition.
300 min · Tikal museum and outer-complex day · Confirm current admission where applicable
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.