...a friendly, family-run hotel near Tikal

Tours & Activities

We arrange tours to Tikal, Yaxhá and other Maya ruins, activities in the Petén area, and can arrange transportation to Flores, Tikal, Belize, Rio Dulce and other destinations.

Below are some tours and activities available at La Casa De Don David. Tour prices listed are per person, based on two person minimum unless otherwise specified. Entrance fees to parks are also not included unless specified.

Tikal National Park Collective Tour

Duration: 5:30am - 2pm

Price: $24pp (no minimum persons required)

Collective tour of Tikal National Park. Guided tour time of approx 3.5 hrs and 3 hrs to explore on your own. Includes: Round-trip collective transportation El Remate-Tikal; Collective guided tour in English or Spanish; Box lunch.Does not include entrance fee of $20pp.

Tikal National Park Private Tour

Duration: Up to 8hrs including transportation time

Price: $60pp

Private, personalized tour of Tikal National Park. Includes: Round-trip private transportation El Remate-Tikal; Guided tour in English or Spanish just for you; Box lunch.Does not include entrance fee of $20pp.

Yaxhá Sunset Private Tour

Duration: up to 8hrs including transportation time, returning just after sunset

Price: $55pp

Yaxhá, the second most-visited site after Tikal, offers spectacular views of lake Yaxhá and surrounding jungle at sunset from atop Structure 216. Includes: round trip private transportation El Remate-Yaxhá, Guided tour in English or Spanish just for you.

Canopy (Zipline) Tour

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Price: $28pp

Why not explore the jungle by swinging through trees on a zipline? This fun and exciting activity can be experienced at one of the following locations: near Tikal entrance, on the road to Belize and at Ixpanpajul Natural Reserve. Book with us and get a special price! Includes: zipline gear & safety guide, round-trip transportation from El Remate.

Horseback Riding

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $20pp

While in El Remate, we recommend a leisurely horseback ride around the village and nearby trails. Get a glimpse of local life and learn about medicinal plants and their uses. The horses are tame and there is always a guide with you, making the tour suitable for beginner and experienced riders alike. Your guide is someone from El Remate, who besides his knowledge of plants is also a very talented woodcarver.

Includes: horse, gear, Spanish speaking guide.

Boat Tour

Duration: 2 hours, in early morning or late afternoon

Price: $20pp

Tours on the beautiful Lake Petén Itza are sometimes available from El Remate. A good option for birdwatching, this tour takes you to nearby small rivers Ixlú and Ixpop where you’ll find many different types of birds. Either choose the early morning hours, or best in the afternoon to see the sunset and stop for a swim along the way.

Includes: boat ride, English speaking guide.

Biotopo Cerro Cahui Birding Tour

Duration: up to 5hrs

Price: $30pp

The Biotopo Cerro Cahui nature reserve has over 10km of trails that offer great birdwatching opportunities. Includes: Guided tour in English or Spanish. Does not include entrance fee of $5 or Q40pp.