Day 1: Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Antigua
Welcome to Guatemala City! Our English speaking driver guide will wait for you at the Arrival Hall of the airport and then send you to the hotel in Antigua. Accommodation: Camino Real Antigua (4 stars) or similar
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Day 2: Cultural walking tour of Antigua
After breakfast, the driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and then start to explore Antigua together. It is not only one of the most charming cities in Guatemala, but also listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. First, the driver guide will lead you to see the landmark San Francisco Church. Then, go to the street covered with cobblestones to visit the Arch of Santa Catalina, built in 1964, which is the symbol of the city of Antigua. After that we will move on to Casa Santo Domingo, a magnificent 5-star hotel that was once a monastery and now houses a series of unique museums. Finally, we will go to Plaza Central Park, where you may have lunch at your own cost. In the afternoon, we plan to go to Museo del Jade to admire the priceless jade and visit a local coffee plantation. At last, send you back to the hotel after today's Guatemala private tours. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Camino Real Antigua (4 stars) or similar
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Day 3: Visit Chichicastenango & Panagochel
After breakfast, we will drive to Chichicastenango to the northwest and arrive in 2 hours and 10 minutes. Walking through the narrow streets of the town, we will take a stroll through the famous open-air market, where you can see kinds of handmade goods, wood carvings, fruits and vegetables. You can also choose some beautiful souvenirs for your family and friends. Next, we will visit the Church of Santo Tomas on the east side of the square. This church boasts a long history and used to be the site of Mayan rituals. After that, we will visit Calvary Church. Next, we will drive 1 hour and 20minutes to Panagochel, an ancient town on the northeast shore of Lake Atitlan. Enjoy the beautiful views of Lago de Atitlan on the Panajachel coast and finally head to the hotel in the town of Panajachel for overnight stay.
Good to know: Market in Chichicastenango is only available on Thursdays and Sundays. In case this is not possible on your travel date, we will replace with a visit to the Post Classic Mayan site of Iximche, located halfway between Antigua and Lake Atitlan.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Atitlan Panajachel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 4: Enjoy excursion to Lake Atitlan, Transfer to Guatemala City
During today's travel, we will mainly visit Lake Atilan, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. After having breakfast, we plan to take a boat across the lake and then visit the village of Santiago, which is located to the south of Lake Atitlan. After a short walk, we will arrive at the Church of Santiago Apostol for a visit, as well as Maximon, a small church that is well known in the area. After the visit we will take the boat back to Panajachel, then drive to Guatemala City, which will take about 2 hours and 30minutes on the way. Check in the hotel for a good rest upon arrival. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tikal Futura Guatemala City (4 stars) or similar
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Day 5: Fly to Flores, Visit archaeological site of Tikal
Today you need to get up early to head to the next destination, Flores. The driver and the guide will pick you up at the hotel and send you to the airport of Guatemala City, where you need to take the flight by yourself to Flores. Upon arrival in 1 hour, our local driver and the guide will meet you there and drive to the archaeological site of Tikal deep in the tropical forest, about 1 hour and 5 minutes' drive away. The ruins were built during Maya Classic Period and we will visit the main squares and temples such as the temple of the Great Jaguar, temple IV, Central Acropolis. After the tour, send you to the hotel for check-in. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Villa Maya Flores (4 stars) or similar
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Day 6: Visit archaeological site of Yaxha, Fly to Guatemala City
In the morning, we will drive to the archaeological site of Yaxha and Topoxte for a visit. After about 1 hour and 20 minutes' away, we will first arrive at the site of Yaxha, a pre-Columbian Mayan city where you will see the Twin Pyramid Complex, also known as the Stelae Plaza. Next we will take a boat to Topoxte Island on Lake of Yaxha, where you will find unique wildlife and flora and explore the mysterious jungle. At the end of today's tour, we will send you to Flores Airport for you to fly to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Guatemala City. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tikal Futura Guatemala City (4 stars) or similar
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Day 7: Guatemala City Departure, Airport see-off
After having breakfast our driver will send you to Guatemala City Airport on time. May you a nice trip home! Meals: Breakfast
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