Day 1 | SATURDAY - Guatemala City - Guatemala City - Guatemala Airport
Reception at the airport and transfer to our hotel in Guatemala City. Lodging.
Day 2 | SUN - Guatemala - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlán
Breakfast. Departure to the Guatemalan highlands to the town of Chichicastenango, where we will visit one of the most famous indigenous markets in all of Latin America. This day we will have an experiential visit, where we will have a workshop with the local women to learn how to make corn, the staple food of Guatemala. After the visit we will continue to Lake Atitlan, which Huxley said to be the most beautiful lake in the world. Overnight.
Day 3 | MON - Lake Atitlán - San Juan La Laguna - Santiago Atitlán - Lake Atitlán
Breakfast. Today we will take a boat to visit two of the twelve villages that surround this beautiful lake. We will visit the Tzutuhil village of San Juan La Laguna characterized by the harmony in which its inhabitants coexist with nature and culture. We will continue to Santiago Atitlán, a town inhabited by Tzutuhil Indians who live from fishing and handicrafts, although they are better known as worshipers of a Mayan-Catholic deity they call Maximón. Overnight.
Day 4 | TUE - Lake Atitlán - Iximché - La Antigua
Breakfast. Departure to the city of La Antigua Guatemala. On the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, ancient Mayan capital of the Cakchiquel kingdom. Upon arrival in La Antigua, orientation visit of this colonial city declared World Heritage Site, we will visit the Cathedral, La Merced Church, the Central Plaza and its main streets and monuments. Overnight.
Day 5 | WEDNESDAY - La Antigua
Breakfast. We will have the day at leisure to enjoy La Antigua, strolling through the cobblestone streets, appreciating its architectural styles of yesteryear or resting in the hotel facilities. As an optional activity, during the morning, we recommend an excursion to the Pacaya Volcano or Tikal. Overnight.
Day 6 | THURSDAY - La Antigua - Monterrico
Breakfast. Departure towards the Pacific coast, arrival to Monterrico, an exotic beach of volcanic sand with a relaxed and relaxing coastal atmosphere. Lodging.
Day 7 | FRIDAY - Monterrico
Breakfast. Day to rest in this magnificent beach that covers more than 300 kilometers and allows a great variety of water activities and contact with nature. We recommend a comforting sunrise visiting the mangroves or enjoy the local fauna, visiting the turtle reserve of Monterrico. Overnight.
Day 8 | SAT - Monterrico - Guatemala City Airport.
Breakfast. Transfer to Guatemala City airport. End of our services.
Optional tour to the Pacaya Volcano (to be added as an optional supplement)
In the morning we will leave to the foot of the Pacaya Volcano, from there we will begin our ascent. After an hour and a half walk, we will be on the central plateau of the volcano from where we will be able to appreciate the crater of one of the three active volcanoes of Guatemala. Return to the hotel and rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Departure: Wednesday. Service: Regular.
Includes: local guide, transportation and entrance fee.
Optional Tour to Tikal (full day) (to be added as optional supplement)
Transfer to the airport from La Antigua to take the flight to Flores. Ground transfer to Tikal National Park. Visit of the Mayan city. Lunch. Return to Flores to take the flight back to Guatemala, reception and transfer to the hotel.
Departure: Thursday. Service: Regular.
Includes: Transfers, guide, transportation, picnic lunch -drinks not included-.
Not included: Local flight GUA-FRS-GUA (can be added as optional supplement).
