My daughter and I flew from San Pedro to Flores ... when in Flores you are still well over an hour from Tikal. There were people who left about the same time as we did and took the ferry to Belize city where they were picked up and took by van all the way, they had nothing but good to say about their trip and spent much less than we did ... we saved some van time by flying but it was about $300pp with duties .. not to include the guide at Tikal or the room in Flores .. We got a hotel by the lake and there are some nice restaurants / few bars. It was a long 1.5 day and a little less than 1000 US. I suggest taking the ferry and van's... enjoy the trip and the sights along the way.