Discover Guatemala
See Guatemala!
Embark on a vacation like no other! From the colonial town of Antigua to the archaeological sites left by the Mayans, Guatemala is bursting with things to explore. This vacation package puts you in one of the most exciting destinations in the world. Choose a 4 or 7-night trip to awaken your inner adventurer!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Guatemala (GUA)
- Arrival transfer from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Antigua Hotel
- 2 nights in Antigua at the Meson de Maria Hotel, or similar
- Morning Walking Tour of Antigua
- Afternoon Coffee Plantation Tour
- Transfer from Antigua Hotel to Lake Atitlan with visit to Iximche
- 1 night in Lake Atitlan at Jardines del Lago Hotel or similar
- Villages tour by boat of San Juan la Laguna and Santiago Atitlan
- Private transfer from Panajachel to Guatemala City
- 1 night in Guatemala City at the Biltmore Hotel or similar
- Departure transfer from Guatemala City hotel to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
- Daily breakfast
Great Ways to Explore
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See the main heritage buildings around Antigua such as The Cathedral, San Francisco, and La Merced.
Tour a coffee plantation!
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Experience Lake Atitlan - the deepest lake in Central America!
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Visit San Juan & Santiago Atitlan, home to a pagan saint who drinks moonshine and smoke cigars!
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Connect with the vibrant culture and riveting history of Central America.
Take a trip out of the ordinary and into adventure! This vacation gets you nights in Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and Guatemala City. You'll take a walking tour of colonial towns and learn about the coffee-making process at a plantation.
You'll also enjoy a private boat tour of San Juan la Laguna and Santiago Atitlan, visit ancient archaeological sites and go on other excursions to get to know the area's rich history and culture. If you're looking for a trip that will broaden your horizons, this is the one for you!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $250 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- upgraded accommodation in Antigua
- upgraded accommodation in Hotel Atitlan
- upgraded accommodation in Flores (7-night stay only)
- upgraded accommodation in Guatemala City
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Guatemala (GUA)
- Arrival transfer from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Antigua Hotel
- 2 nights in Antigua at the Meson de Maria Hotel, or similar
- Morning Walking Tour of Antigua
- Afternoon Coffee Plantation Tour
- Transfer from Antigua Hotel to Lake Atitlan with visit to Iximche
- 1 night in Lake Atitlan at Jardines del Lago Hotel or similar
- Villages tour by boat of San Juan la Laguna and Santiago Atitlan
- Private transfer from Panajachel to Guatemala City
- 1 night in Guatemala City at the Biltmore Hotel or similar
- Departure transfer from Guatemala City hotel to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
- Daily breakfast
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See the main heritage buildings around Antigua such as The Cathedral, San Francisco, and La Merced.
Tour a coffee plantation!
-
Experience Lake Atitlan - the deepest lake in Central America!
-
Visit San Juan & Santiago Atitlan, home to a pagan saint who drinks moonshine and smoke cigars!
-
Connect with the vibrant culture and riveting history of Central America.
Take a trip out of the ordinary and into adventure! This vacation gets you nights in Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and Guatemala City. You'll take a walking tour of colonial towns and learn about the coffee-making process at a plantation.
You'll also enjoy a private boat tour of San Juan la Laguna and Santiago Atitlan, visit ancient archaeological sites and go on other excursions to get to know the area's rich history and culture. If you're looking for a trip that will broaden your horizons, this is the one for you!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $250 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- upgraded accommodation in Antigua
- upgraded accommodation in Hotel Atitlan
- upgraded accommodation in Flores (7-night stay only)
- upgraded accommodation in Guatemala City
Day 1. Welcome to Guatemala City!
Upon arrival, you will collect your luggage and meet a representative at the airport to transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.Â
Transfer from airport to hotel
Check-in - Hotel Meson de MarÃa
Day 2. Antigua
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and show you around this beautiful town. You'll see the main heritage buildings around Antigua such as The Cathedral, San Francisco and La Merced. After lunch, you will be transferred to a coffee plantation where you will learn the history, cultivation, and processing of coffee on the farm, with over 130 years of tradition.
Morning Walking Tour of Antigua
Coffee Plantation Tour
Day 3. Antigua - Lake Atitlan
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Atitlan. En-route visit to Iximche, a Pre-Columbian Mayan site in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, it is not the major archaeological site, but was founded by the Kaqchikel Maya in 1470 after a prolonged conflict with the Kiche. It was the capital of the Late Pre-classic Kaqchikel kingdom from 1470 until its abandonment in 1524 with the Spaniards' arrival.
Transfer from Antigua hotel to Lake Atitlan
Check-in - Hotel Jardines del Lago
Hotel Jardines del Lago is located in Panajachel, Guatemala. Guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi and television. Most rooms have garden or beach views! There is an onsite restaurant that also offers room service. Lake Atitlán is located nearby, allowing for water sports and other fun activities.
Day 4. Lake Atitlan - Guatemala City
After lunch, you will visit San Juan & Santiago
Atitlan, home to Maximon, a pagan saint who drinks moonshine and smoke cigars.
Maximon is visited every day by locals, healers, and tourists asking for favors.
After the tour, the boat will take you back to Panajachel where you will take a
private transfer Guatemala City.
Transfer to Guatemala City
Check-in - Hotel Biltmore
Hotel Biltmore is located in the heart of Zona Viva, Guatemala City's financial and commercial center. Guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, television, and complimentary toiletries. There are multiple restaurants and bars, and room service is also available. The hotel features a fitness center, business center, and laundry facilities. Additional shopping and dining experiences and options are just steps away!
Villages tour by boat of San Juan and Santiago Atitlan
Day 5. Depart Guatemala
Today, you will be transferred back to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) for your flight home!
Transfer from hotel to airport
Fly home!
We have selected the most economical flight schedule for you. Please note that shorter and more convenient flight options may be available at an additional cost.
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