Highlights of Guatemala Tour
Highlights of Guatemala Tour
Discover the best of Guatemala with the Highlights of Guatemala Tour, an 8-day adventure that takes you through vibrant landscapes, ancient ruins, colorful markets, and rich Maya traditions. This tour perfectly blends nature, history, and culture, immersing you in the heart of Guatemala’s most captivating destinations.
La Aurora International Airport
Trip may include activities like walks and boat rides
Prices based in double occupancy, and not valid for peak season like Christmas, New Year, Holy Week, Thanksgiving. Please inquire for more information.
Your Highlights of Guatemala Tour begins with a warm welcome at La Aurora International Airport. From here, you’ll transfer to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, just one hour away. Lodging in Antigua Guatemala.
Start your day with breakfast, followed by a fascinating cultural walking tour through the villages surrounding Antigua, Guatemala. This leg of the Highlights of Guatemala Tour includes visits to San Juan El Obispo, San Pedro Las Huertas, and Ciudad Vieja, once the second capital of Guatemala. You’ll also explore an organic macadamia farm and the Santiago Zamora women’s cooperative, where you can engage in traditional activities like weaving and coffee-making.
In the afternoon, explore Antigua’s ruins, museums, and art galleries on foot, immersing yourself in the city’s colonial charm—lodging in Antigua, Guatemala.
On Day 3 of the Highlights of Guatemala Tour, travel to Chichicastenango, where you’ll experience the vibrant colors and unique atmosphere of one of the largest markets in Central America. Here, Mayan and Catholic traditions blend in a mystic and lively setting. After enjoying the market, continue to Panajachel on the shores of Lake Atitlan. Lodging in Panajachel.
Embark on a cultural day tour around Lake Atitlan, where you’ll visit Tzutujil Maya villages. This part of the Highlights of Guatemala Tour offers an in-depth look at local markets, spiritual practices, and traditional lifestyles. After exploring these beautiful lakeside communities, return to your hotel for a peaceful evening by the lake.
In the morning, visit the ancient Maya city of Iximche in Tecpán. Iximche played a crucial role in the Spanish conquest and is a significant historical site in Guatemala. After exploring Iximche, you’ll transfer to the airport for a flight to Flores, Peten, where the next phase of your Highlights of Guatemala Tour begins.
Day 6 takes you to the awe-inspiring Tikal National Park, a highlight of the Highlights of Guatemala Tour. One of the most important cities of the ancient Maya civilization, Tikal is nestled in a vast tropical forest rich in wildlife. As you walk through the ancient paths, your guide will share insights into this remarkable site’s history, archaeology, and ecology.
Continue your journey through Maya history with a visit to Yaxha National Park, located on the banks of the beautiful Yaxha Lake. This city was the filming location for the Survivor: The Mayan Empire series. During this portion of the Highlights of Guatemala Tour, explore the temples, plazas, and causeways that tell the fascinating story of Yaxha’s past. In the afternoon, return to Guatemala City for lodging.
On the final day of the Highlights of Guatemala Tour, enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport in time for your international flight home. Reflect on the incredible experiences and cultural insights you’ve gained in Guatemala.
