Visit Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala, Castle of San Felipe de Lara, Flores (Tikal), Lake Atitlan, Lanquin, Pacaya Volcano, Quirigua, Semuc Champey, Uspantan.
Go hiking on the active Pacaya Volcano
Learn about Mayan traditions and try home-cooked cuisine while staying at authentic Mayan home-stay near Atitilan Lake
Relax in unique natural hot waterfalls of Finca el Paraiso
Visit the Castle of San Felipe de Lara built in 1652
Enjoy quietness and beauty of Flores, a picturesque town on the island on Lago Peten Itza
Price (/person)
Single
$1690
Double
$1350
3rd Person
Adult
$1200
Child
$1200
4th Person
Adult
$1100
Child
$1100
Pricing Policy
Only guests over 12 years old could join this tour.
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Today we will arrive in Guatemala City. We will meet with the tour guide and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting followed by an optional dinner & get-together in one of the local restaurants/bars.
Standard Hotel: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Guatemala City
Day 2:
Guatemala City - Quirigua (175 km)
After a morning walking tour in Guatemala City, we will head to Quirigua. Then we will enjoy optional dinner & get-together in one of local restaurants/bars.
Guatemala City, Guatemala
The capital and most populated city in Guatemala is nestled in a mountain valley. It is divided into 22 zones, each containing its own interesting places and hidden secrets for visitors to discover.
Quirigua, Guatemala
Quirigua is an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala.
Standard Hotel: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house near Quirigua
Breakfast: Included
Day 3:
Quirigua - Finca el Paraiso
After a guided visit of Quirigua Ruins, we will go to Castle of San Felipe de Lara. Then we will move to Finca el Paraiso and enjoy its natural hot waterfalls. Tonight we will live in a nearby hotel, enjoy optional dinner & get-together in one of local restaurants/bars.
Castle of San Felipe de Lara, Guatemala
Castle of San Felipe de Lara is a Spanish colonial fort at the entrance to Lake Izabal in eastern Guatemala. The fort is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List and is a popular regional tourist destination.
Standard Hotel: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house near Finca el Paraiso
Breakfast: Included
Day 4:
Finca el Paraiso - Flores
After breakfast and morning bath in the waterfalls, we will continue to Flores, a picturesque town on the island on Lago Peten Itza, a base for exploring El Peten area. Then we will check-in, take a walking tour around the town and enjoy the free time in the area.
Flores, Guatemala
Flores is a picturesque town on a small island on Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala. As the closest place to many of Guatemala's most famous Mayan ruins, you're sure to find plenty of awesome things to do in Flores.
Standard Hotel: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Flores
Breakfast: Included
Day 5:
Flores - Tikal - Lanquin (223 km)
After breakfast, we will go to Tikal. In the afternoon, we will continue to Lanquin after optional lunch, which is a pretty village located in the deep valleys between the mountains. Upon arrival, we will take an orientation walk, enjoy free time to explore the area and overnight in Lanquin.
Flores, Guatemala
Flores is a picturesque town on a small island on Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala. As the closest place to many of Guatemala's most famous Mayan ruins, you're sure to find plenty of awesome things to do in Flores.
Tikal
Tikal is the ruin of an ancient city, found in a rainforest in Guatemala. It is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization.
Lanquin, Guatemala
Lanquin is a town located on the northeastern edge Central Highlands in Guatemala. This town is slow and relaxed, but most travelers come here to experience the caves and pools.
Standard Hotel: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Lanquin
Breakfast: Included
Day 6:
Lanquin - Semuc Champey - Uspantan (104 km)
In the morning we will have own free time: continue sleeping, explore nearby Lanquin Caves, swim in Salto del Cabro waterfalls or down the Lanquin River. In the afternoon we will go on to Semuc Champey. Afterwards, we will take one of the most picturesque roads in Guatemala that will bring us to Uspantsn. Then we will go to hotel for an orientation walk, optional dinner, get-together and overnight here.
Lanquin, Guatemala
Lanquin is a town located on the northeastern edge Central Highlands in Guatemala. This town is slow and relaxed, but most travelers come here to experience the caves and pools.
Semuc Champey, Guatemala
Semuc Champey is a natural monument in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, near the Q'eqchi' Maya town of Lanquin. It consists of a natural 300m limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabon River.
Uspantan, Guatemala
Uspantan is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of El Quiche. This is a quiet and charming town in a stunning setting of a fertile valley at the base of green forested mountains.
Standard Hotel: a conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Uspantan
Breakfast: Included
Day 7:
Uspantan - San Jorge La Laguna (88 km)
In the morning we will continue to San Jorge La Laguna, a peaceful Maya village in the hills next to Lake Atitlan. After that we will enjoy the optional lakeshore hike and local villages tour followed by accommodation and dinner in Mayan homestay.
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
The deepest lake in Central America with a maximum depth of about 340 metres with an average depth of 220 metres renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and is Guatemala's most important national and international tourist attraction.
Standard Hotel: Mayan homestay in San Jorge La Laguna
Breakfast: Included
Day 8:
San Jorge La Laguna - Pacaya Volcano - Antigua Guatemala (24 km)
After breakfast, we will go to Pacaya Volcano. After an easy hike to the summit, we will continue to Antigua Guatemala for a walking tour. Then we can take an orientation walk with the rest of the group or explore this beautiful city by ourselves. In the evening we will join optional farewell dinner with the rest of the group in one of the local restaurants/bars.
Pacaya Volcano, Guatemala
Pacaya is an active complex volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish invasion of Guatemala.
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala, commonly referred to as just Antigua or la Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala known for its preserved Spanish Baroque-influenced architecture as well as a number of ruins of colonial churches. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Standard Hotel: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Antigua Guatemala
Breakfast: Included
Day 9:
Antigua Guatemala
Today we will depart from Antigua Guatemala and return back home. We can take a private taxi/group shuttle directly to the airport with an extra fee.
Breakfast: Included
Airport pickup/drop-off servie is not included. Guests could order this with extra fees if they have any need.
Price Includes
Walking Tours: Guatemala City, Flores, Lanquin, Uspantan, Antigua Guatemala
Activities/Visits to: Quirigua Ruins, Castle of San Felipe de Lara, Tikal, hot waterfalls in Finca el Paraiso, natural wonder of Semuc Champey, Lake Atitlan lakeshore hike & local villages tour, Pacaya Volcano (including the hike to the top).
8 nights accommodation in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses
Transportation via private vehicle/van/mini-coach during the whole tour
English & Spanish Bilingual guide/Tour Leader during the whole tour
Price Excludes
Airport pick-up/drop-off service
Flight ticket
Entrance fees (unless specified)
Meal & drinks (unless specified)
Tips
Travel insurance
Other activities
Any personal expenses
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