The island town of Flores is the capital of the Peten set on Lake Peten Itza. The small relaxed town is connected to the mainland by a 500m causeway. Flores is built around the church and central plaza sits on top of a hill in the center of the island. The towns narrow streets are lined with charming, red roofed houses. Flores is a useful base to explore the lake and other mayan ruins in the area.

Boat trips around the lake to discover the indigenous villages set on its shores. Therse is interesting bird watching on the Rio Ixpop on the east side of the lake.

The limestone cave of Actun-CAn is a long walk from Flores. The cave keeper, will turn on the lights and explain the cave formations which suggest animals and humans.

You can also take a little adventure tour to "Cerro Cahui" which is a natural reserve for butterflies. On a sunny day, over 50 species of butterflies will wow you.

Tour of Uaxactun: On this tour we will take a guided tour of the Mayan Ruins. Then after a relaxing lunch, we will tour the Mayan Observatory. Price includes round trip from Tikal to Uaxactun and lunch.

Tour Ceibal: On this tour, we begin by taking a tranquil riverboat ride between Sayaxche and Ceibal. It is an hour and a half of riverside nature. This gives time to observe nature in the jungle at its best. Arriving in Ceibal, have lunch, then continue with a tour of the Mayan ruins in Ceibal.