© Tourcan Vacations
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
Overview
Must See Guatemala is an 8-day journey through Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala City and Flores. It begins with Arrival Antigua and ends with Departure Day.
Highlights along the route include Antigua Walking Tour, Coffee Tour and Lake Atitlan Village Tour, with each day set out in the itinerary below.
The trip includes accommodations per person sharing, arrival & departure transfers where applicable, local guides where applicable and meals per itinerary.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Antigua
Arrival Antigua
Day 2 · Antigua
Antigua Walking Tour
Day 3 · Antigua
Coffee Tour
Day 4 · Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan Village Tour
Day 5 · Guatemala City
Chichicastenango Market & Transfer to Guatemala City
Day 6 · Flores
Flight & Yaxha Sunset Tour
Day 7 · Guatemala City
Tikal & Flight to Guatemala City
Day 8 · Guatemala City
Departure Day
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Antigua
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
Day 2 · Antigua
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)
Day 3 · Antigua
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)
Day 4 · Lake Atitlan
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)
Day 5 · Guatemala City
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)
Day 6 · Flores
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)
Day 7 · Guatemala City
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)
Day 8 · Guatemala City
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) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
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
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
- Thank you for choosing Tourcan Vacations! Providing Vacations of a Lifetime.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith
Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.
Edith
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.