Guatemala, Central America
Location
8 Days
Duration

Must See Guatemala

Welcome to Guatemala, Central America!

ROUTE: Antigua, Lake Atitlan Village, Guatemala City, Yaxha, Tikal, Guatemala City

DURATION: 8 Days

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Antigua Walking Tour
  • Coffee Tour
  • Lake Atitlan Village Tour
  • Boat trip to visit two very special, unique towns around Lake Atitlan
  • Visit to the Chichicastenango Market
  • Hike to Pascual Abaj
  • Yaxhá Archaeological Site sunset tour
  • Visit to Tikal National Park
AIRFARE: International Airfare Upon Request
ACCOMMODATIONS:  Hotels used (or similar)
FIRST:
  • Antigua – Meson de Maria, standard room
  • Lake Atitlan Village – Hotel Jardines del Lago, standard room
  • Guatemala City – Hotel Biltmore, standard room
  • Yaxha – Isla de Flores, standard room
  • Guatemala City – Isla de Flores, standard room
DELUXE:
  • Antigua – Casa Santo Domingo, standard room
  • Lake Atitlan Village – Hotel Atitlan, standard room
  • Guatemala City – Westin Camino Real, standard room
  • Yaxha – Camino Real Tikal, standard room
  • Guatemala City – Camino Real Tikal, standard room
LUXURY:
  • Please inquire

 Included: 

Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes

Arrival & departure transfers where applicable

Local guides where applicable

Meals per itinerary

Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable

Applicable transportation

Not Included:

Airfare and air taxes

Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance

Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.

Visa and visa fees

Optional sightseeing and activities

Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary

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Terms & Conditions

1

Day 1 Arrival Antigua

Upon arrival at airport in Guatemala, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in.

Overnight: Antigua

2

Day 2 Antigua Walking Tour

Activities:

  • Your will enjoy a guided walking tour around this beautiful colonial town and visit the main heritage buildings around Antigua such as The Cathedral, San Francisco and La Merced.
  • Afternoon free to explore on your own.

Overnight: Antigua – (B)

3

Day 3 Coffee Tour

Activities:

  • You will be transferred to a coffee hacienda just a few minutes away from Antigua. Here, you will learn about the processes starting with hand picking the beans all the way to having it ready to serve, from “bean to cup”.
  • After the tour your guide will transfer you to Lake Atitlan.

Overnight: Lake Atitlan – (B)

4

Day 4 Lake Atitlan Village Tour

Activities:

  • Your guide will take you on a private boat trip to visit two very special and unique towns around Lake Atitlan – San Juan la Laguna and Santiago Atitlan.
  • Santiago is home to Maximon, a venerated pagan saint who smokes tobacco and drinks moonshine. He resides in a different house each year.
  • San Juan la Laguna is a bit quieter and much less visited and is home to several textile co-ops and art galleries.

Overnight: Lake Atitlan – (B)

5

Day 5 Chichicastenango Market & Transfer to Guatemala City

Activities:

  • Today you will be transferred to Chichicastenango. At your leisure, walk around the bustling market and visit Santo Tomas church. In this 400 year old church, you will witness syncretism, a term which means a mix of two religions.
  • After the tour, you will hike to Pascual Abaj, a moderate hike to get to a Mayan Shrine where worshipers gathered regularly to perform ceremonies.
  • Transfer to Guatemala City.

Overnight: Guatemala City – (B)

6

Day 6 Flight & Yaxha Sunset Tour

Activities:

  • An early transfer will take you to the airport for your short flight to Petén.
  • On arrival a representative will transfer you to your hotel for breakfast and time at leisure.
  • In the afternoon a guide will transfer you to Yaxhá Archaeological Site for a beautiful sunset tour after which, your guide will transfer you back to the hotel.

Overnight: Yaxha – (B)

7

Day 7 Tikal & Flight to Guatemala City

Activities:

  • Your tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to Tikal National Park. Once at the park you will see the layout of the temples, architecture, history, and if you are lucky a few monkeys, parrots, macaws and toucans. Your guide will share common theories of why the Maya disappeared.
  • After the tour lunch is served at a restaurant in the middle of the jungle.
  • After lunch a private transfer will take you to the airport for your local flight back to Guatemala City. Transfer from the airport to hotel.

Overnight: Guatemala City – (B,L)

8

Day 8 Departure Day

Departure: A transfer will take you to the airport for your departure flight. – (B)


Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

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      Location Name: Guatemala, Central America
      Area (SQ KM): 108,889
      Population: 14,918,999
      Capital: Guatemala City
      Language(s): Spanish, Amerindian languages (23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca)
      Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
      Currency: Guatemalan quetzal - GTQ
      Time Zone: UTC -6
      Electricity: 120 V
      Phone Country Code to Call (Guatemala, Central America): 502


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