Enjoy the captivating sights of Guatemala with this journey into this fascinating destination. Experience the local culture whilst shopping for handicrafts and visiting Spanish colonial towns, visit the spectacular Mayan Ruins of Tikal, followed by a tranquil river cruise along the Rio Dulce, home to a variety of bird species and other wildlife.

Day 1: Guatemala City

On arrival you will be met at Guatemala City International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Guatemala City’s finest district with the afternoon and evening to spend at your leisure. Overnight in Guatemala City.

Day 2: Guatemala - Chichicastenago: Breakfast

Depart early to Chichicastenango, where there is by far the largest and most colourful handicrafts market in The Americas.  Every Thursday and Sunday, Maya people from all over Guatemala meet to sell their products and visit the town’s Catholic Church, Santo Tomas (note that if your tour date doesn't coincide with market day the tour can be rearranged to do this).  Overnight in Chichicastenango. 

Day 3: Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlan: Breakfast

Transfer to Lake Atitlan, visiting en route the indigenous market of Sololá, a market that provides an interesting contrast with the one from the day before, because it is a market for the local people themselves with very few tourists around. There will be time to walk around famous Santander street in Panajachel which sits in an idyllic location overlooking Lake Atitlan and 3 huge volcano's; San Pedro, Atitlan and Toliman. Overnight in Panajachel.

Day 4: Santiago Atitlan & Antigua: Breakfast

An interesting geological formation, Atitlan is a lake of volcanic origin, located at 5,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by 3 imposing volcanoes and in the heart of the Living Maya culture. This morning we do a boat tour to visit Santiago Atitlan, a town located below San Pedro volcano which is famous for naïf paintings and wood carvings. 

Afternoon transfer to Antigua for your overnight stay. 

Day 5: Antigua: Breakfast

Antigua Guatemala is an Unesco World Heritage Site due to the incredibly well preserved Spanish Colonial heritage. Founded in 1542, it was for over 200 years the Capital of Central America. Morning walking tour to  visit to its most important palaces, plazas, churches and convents. Free afternoon to explore this romantic town on your own.

Day 6: Antigua - Tikal National Park: Breakfast

A very early transfer to Guatemala City International Airport for a 45-minutes flight to Flores followed by a transfer to Tikal National Park. Tikal is one of  the most impressive cities built by the Ancient Mayans and was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1979. We will explore the park in great detail as well as giving you some free time to navigate through the many walkways. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 7: Tikal - Rio Dulce: Breakfast

Today we depart early in the morning from Flores to the town of Rio Dulce. Upon arrival,  you will check-in at the hotel, then in the afternoon will enjoy a boat tour of the amazing and tranquil Rio Dulce (Sweet River), which is the host to over 350 species of birds and numerous other wild animals. Return to the hotel in the evening.

Day 8: Rio Dulce - Guatemala City: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast and at your desired time transfer to Guatemala city for your outbound flight.

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