Colorful - 8 Days

Destination:	Antigua Guatemala & Surrounding Villages, Chichicastenango, San Francisco el Alto, Lake Atitlan, Fuentes Georginas.
Departure:	International Airpot La Aurora
Departure Time:	Approximately 7:00 AM.
Return Time:	Approximately 7:30 PM.
Dress Code:	Casual, comfortable and light.

Day 1, Guatemala City - Antigua Guatemala

Upon arrival, meet and greet our representative at the airport arrival hall and he will privately transfer you to hotel in the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala approx. 1 hour.

Overnight at Antigua Guatemala

Day 2, Antigua Guatemala & Village Tours B

While in Antigua, enjoy it’s villages Ciudad Vieja, San Juan del Obispo, San Antonio Aguas Calientes and San Pedro Las Huertas. Afternoon to enjoy Antigua City at your own leisure or add other activity with us. (3hrs).

Overnight at Antigua Guatemala

Day 3, Antigua – Chichi Market – Xela B

Morning transfer to Chichicastenango, the colorful indigenous market and the church of Santo Tomás, where ancient Mayan rites and mysticism are mixed with traditional religion, before transferring on to Quetzaltenango for overnight.

Overnight at Quetzaltenango

Day 4, San Francisco el Alto Day Visit B

Today we’ll Visit the San Francisco Market in half a day, the market is the largest in Guatemala. Of special interest is the animal market located in the highest part of the pueblo. On the way back to Xela we’ll also visit the colorful San Andres Xecul, and Salcaja.

Overnight at Quetzaltenango

Day 5, Fuentes Georginas & Zunil B

Visit hot springs that eminate from the Zunil Volcano and which flow into the place known today as Fuentes Georginas. Take a relaxing bath, a little walk on its trails or just enjoy of nature at the Hot Springs Fuentes Georginas then stop at Zunil where you also do a short visit and then continue to Atitlan for overnight.

Overnight at Atitlan

Day 6, Atitlan (Santiago and San Juan La Laguna) B

Morning scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan to the village of Santiago where you’ll be visiting the Maya god Maximon and learn about the spiritualism and beliefs of the T’zutujil Maya. Also visit San Juan La Laguna, a village famous for its attractive murals on every side of the streets. Return to Panajachel for overnight.

Overnight at Atitlan

Atitlan - Antigua Guatemala

Spend a free morning at Lake Atitlan surroundings to enjoy at own leisure or book another activity with us. In the afternoon transfer to Antigua for overnight.

Overnight at Antigua

Day 8, Transfer Out B

This morning our driver will transfer guests to the airport in plenty of time to catch your international flight onwards.

B Breakfast, L Lunch, D Diner

Relax

We suggest a list of hotels adapting to the shown itinerary based on location and categorization based on past client’s experiences. You may choose according to your budget and style of travel or feel free to suggest your preferred individual setting.

First Class

A high standard of lodging with a variety of amenities.

Antigua Guatemala Casa Santo Domingo

Atitlan Casa Palopo

Flores (Tikal Área) Las Lagunas Boutique

Guatemala City Hotel Hilton

Standard

A good standard of lodging, reasonable range of facilities.

Antigua Guatemala Posada St. Domingo

Atitlan Porta Hotel del Lago

Flores (Tikal Área) Flores Boutique

Guatemala City Crown Plaza

Budget

Simple but clean, well located with limited facilities.

Antigua Guatemala Convento St. Catalina

Atitlan Hotel Dos Mundos

Flores (Tikal Área) Hotel Peten

Guatemala City Crown Plaza

Guatemala is a Beautiful country

From the Mayan ruins to the ornate cities to the crystal clear lakes, Guatemala really is a sight for sore eyes. With Mexico to the North, Belize to East and El Salvador and Honduras to the South a country deep in history and culture, Guatemala makes the perfect modern holiday destination.

Where to go and what to do.

Panajachel

Known as: the tourist town.

Panajachel, a.k.a. Pana, is the most popular town for tourists to visit, and if you’re going to visit only one town in Lake Atitlan, it will probably be here. You’ll find a well-developed town with a lot of resources for both locals and expats.

Panajachel’s main drag is Calle Santander and it’s here that you’ll find the best shopping in Guatemala. There are plenty of tour agencies offering day trips and tours around the entire lake. If I were to live anywhere in Central America, it would be Panajachel — but that doesn’t mean it’s my favorite place in Central America! Pana has the perfect mix of natural beauty, resources, good prices, easy travel connections, and an expat community. All important things in choosing a place to live.