Compare Handpicked Guatemala by Adventure World vs Guatemala & Honduras in 9 days - Magic of the Mayans - Superior by Exoticca
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| Duration | 7 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 1,005 | $ 1,999 |
| Price Per Day | $ 144 | $ 222 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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6 Breakfasts |
8 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch. *** |
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This journey is a fascinating combination of the best that Guatemala has to offer. Discover the highlights of this incredible country; the archaeological site of La Democracia and the open-air markets and the 400 year old church of Santo Tomas in Chichicastenango. Explore the cobble stone streets of the colonial city of Antigua and visit Lake Atitlan, where highland villagers can be seen in traditional clothing. |
Explore vibrant Guatemala City before crossing the border into Honduras to uncover the ruins of Copan. Discover Quiriguá's Mayan legacy before cruising on the Rio Dulce and soaking up the Caribbean flavors of Livingston. Let Flores charm you before exploring the ruins of majestic Tikal. Admire the glistening waters of Lake Atitlan and end your adventure in Antigua Guatemala.
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Day 1
Guatemala City
On arrival transfer to your hotel for the night.
Day 2
Meals: Breakfast
Guatemala City - Chichicastenango
Today you will visit the archaeological site of La Democracia. The site is known for the crude Olmec-influenced carved stone heads from the Monte Alto culture that are on display around the town Square. Visit Las Ilusiones Museum on the southern Pacific coastal plain and travel by to road to Chichicastenango, a magical town of cobble stone streets and red tile roofs that make it appear isolated from the rest of the country.
Day 3
Meals: Breakfast
Chichicastenango - Quetzaltenango
Visit the famous and colourful open-air Mayan market at Chichicastenango, which has been a trading centre since pre-Hispanic times. The markets draw not only the K’iche Maya of the surrounding region but vendors from all over Guatemala, representing many of the country’s indigenous groups. You will also visit the 400 year old Church of Santo Tomas, a glorious white-wash edifice which reflects the towns mix of Catholic and indigenous Mayan beliefs. Travel to Quetzaltenango.
Day 4
Quetzaltenango - Lake Atitlan
While in Quetzaltenango see the market of San Francisco El Alto and the Almolonga Valley. Travel to beautiful Lake Atitlan, famous for its natural beauty and colourful Mayan villages.
Day 5
Lake Atitlan - Antigua
This morning enjoy an excursion on Lake Atitlan where you will have the chance to visit some Mayan villages. Transfer to Antigua and your hotel, Casa Santo Domingo, formerly one of the grandest monasteries in the Americas. Antigua sits between three volcanoes and its streetscapes are full of pastel facades and crumbling ruins covered in bougainvillea. (B)
Day 6
Meals: Breakfast
Antigua - Guatemala City
Enjoy a morning visit of Antigua, the old capital and one of the world’s best conserved colonial cities in Guatemala. This afternoon, return Guatemala City for the night.
Day 7
Meals: Breakfast
Guatemala City
Your journey ends with a transfer to the airport.
Day 1: US - Guatemala City
Arrive at your US departure airport, ready for a flight* to Guatemala. Arrive in Guatemala City, known for its volcanoes, mountainous location, and Inca heritage. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Guatemala City. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Day 2: Guatemala City - Copán (Honduras)
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for the Northeast of Guatemala City, and cross the border to Copan, in Honduras. In the afternoon, visit Copan Archaeological Site which is considered one of the most important in the Mayan World. Tour the complex with its sculpted stelae slabs, a stairway with Mayan glyphs and the impressive ball field. Overnight stay in Copan.
Day 3: Copán - Quiriguá - Río Dulce
Breakfast at the hotel. Return to Guatemala City and visit the Quiriguá Archaeological Park, located on the banks of the Motagua River. The park is comprised of a complex of stela slabs, sculpted in sandstone, among which is the tallest stela of the entire Mayan world, as well as zoomorphic figures that date from the classic period of the Mayans. Afterward, transfer to Rio Dulce an area of immense natural beauty. Overnight stay in Rio Dulce.
Day 4: Río Dulce - Livingston - Flores
Breakfast at the hotel. Board a boat on the river and head to the town of Livingston, known for its reggae music and coconut bread. Continue up the river and admire the exuberant vegetation and an amazing natural canyon. From the boat enjoy a panoramic tour of the Castle of San Felipe de Lara, a fortress built in the seventeenth century by the Spanish. Afterward, transfer to Flores, situated on an island on Lake Petén Itzá. Overnight stay in Flores.
Day 5: Flores - Tikal - Guatemala City
Breakfast at the hotel. Today explore the most important Archaeological Site of the Mayan world, Tikal, built during the classic Mayan period. Your guide will show you the model of the Temples and Acropolis complex and guide your visit of the Q and R Complex, the Central Acropolis, the Temples I "The Great Jaguar" and the Temple II "of Los Mascarones". Enjoy lunch at Tikal before transferring to the Mundo Maya Airport to take a flight back to Guatemala City. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Guatemala City.
Day 6: Guatemala City - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlan
Breakfast at the hotel. Seize the day with an early morning visit to Chichicastenango market, located in the central Guatemalan highlands and visit the local Church of Santo Tomas. Transfer to Lake Atitlan, surrounded by three volcanoes Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro. Its crystal clear waters are amazingly beautiful. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Panajachel. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Lake Atitlan.
Day 7: Atitlán Lake - Panajachel - Antigua
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, take a boat ride to the indigenous village of Santiago Atitlán, located between the volcanoes Tolimán and San Pedro. Explore the town and visit the church of Santiago Apóstol and the Brotherhood of Maximón, one of the expressions of religious syncretism in our country. Return to Panajachel and transfer to Antigua. Overnight stay in Antigua.
Day 8: Antigua
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a half-day tour of Antigua, considered one of the most beautiful colonial cities of America. During the colonial period, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala and included the provinces of southern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. After an earthquake in 1773, the city was uninhabited the population moved to what is now Guatemala City. Visit La Merced church, Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Afterwards, enjoy free time to go shopping and at the indicated time return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Antigua.
Day 9: Antigua - US
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
