Best of Guatemala

Day 1 Arrive to Guatemala – Antigua Guatemala

Meeting upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. (1hr) the country’s original capital, declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979.

Day 2 Pacaya Volcano B

Free morning to explore for your own. Afternoon you will be picked up at your hotel lobby and be taken on an adventure to the most active volcano in Guatemala, with an altitude of 2500 mts. above sea level. With an impressive view of Laguna Calderas also Agua, Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes. If active, you will get to see the lava eruption from a safe distance.

Day 3 Antigua Guatemala B

Today you will take a half day walking tour of Antigua. (3-4hr). the tour takes in the main square, Palace, Cathedral, La Merced Church & San Francisco Church. Afternoon transfer to Atitlan Lake.

Day 4 Lake Atitlan B L

Today take a 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.

Day 5 Chichicastenango Market (Thursday and Sunday) B

Morning transfer to Chichicastenango 1hrs approx. the colorful indigenous market and the church of Santo Tomás, where ancient Mayan rites and mysticism are mixed with traditional religion, afternoon transfer to hotel at Guatemala City.

Day 6 Yaxha Sunset B L

Fly to Flores, when arrival transfer to hotel, afternoon you will visit Yaxha National Park (approx. 1hr). Enjoy a guided tour of this atmospheric lakeside site ending with refreshments & wonderful views at sunset over the rainforest canopy from atop the main temples.

Day 7 Tikal B L

Explore the amazing Mayan Temple site at Tikal where huge Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy and monkeys and tropical birds are abundant in the surrounding rainforest. After lunch, guests will fly back to Guatemala City and transfer to your hotel.

Day 8 Guatemala - OUT B L

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

• Accomodations

  Posada de Don Rodrigo Celebrate the splendor of La Antigua Guatemala staying at the city’s most charming hotel. Family owned and operated for generations, La Posada de Don Rodrigo is comprised of three historic colonial houses, integrated in 1971. The hotel retains its original structure of the most beautiful and well known residences in Antigua´s history, “Casa de Los Leones”, the façade of which has dazzled visitors for over 300 years. 2 Nights

   
• FAQ´S

  Quick Facts

  Starting: Guatemala City
  Duration: 8 days
  Operating: Daily
  Departure Time: 8:00 am
  Meeting Point: Guatemala City
  Return to Guatemala City: 4:30 – 5:00 pm

  What to bring?

  Light clothing and comfortable footwear.
  BIODEGRADABLE sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
  Sunglasses, hat
  Raingear (June to Nov).
  Raincoat Extra cash (tips, shopping)

  Cancellation Policy

  Cancellations made 72 hrs. before = 80% refund.
  Cancellations made 48 hrs. before = 50% refund.
  Cancellations made less than 24 hrs. before = no refund. “No Show”

• Activity Level

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