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Guatemala

Beautiful Colonial Cities,

Fascinating Archaeology &

Colorful Indian Markets

Guatemala Highlands

3-Day Tour • 4-Day Tour

5-Day Tour • 6-Day Tour

Tikal & Jungle & Archaeology 

Guatemala & Belize Combined

Guatemala Popular Destinations Map
Guatemala Popular Destinations
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Guatemalan Highlands
 

There are many colorful buildings in Antigua. Also, there are no telephone poles in the old city - all of the wires are underground, thereby preserving the Old World colonial atmosphere!Antigua, former Spanish colonial capital city of the Central American viceroyalty, was founded in 1543. Though partially destroyed by the 1773 earthquake, it still preserves its colonial character with ornate churches, convents and Spanish-style homes. It is also home to some of the best quality arts and crafts in the country — a "must see" on any trip to Guatemala.

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Reception, Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua, Guatemala
Reception, Casa Santo Domingo Hotel, Antigua, Guatemala


Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan

Chichicastenango is noted for its open-air market on Thursdays and Sundays,where colorful native handicrafts of the region are traded. This is also the site of400-year-old Santo Tomas Church, where to this day Catholic and Pagan rites are blended. Lake Atitlan is a mile-high spectacularly beautiful lake set among volcano peaks and surrounded by 12 Indian villages named after the 12 apostles

Note: All of the following tours are quoted via either shuttle van service with a driver only, with upgrades to private vehicles with a driver only, or with an expert, bilingual driver/guide. It's your choice! Overnight in Guatemala City or Antigua NOT included.


3 Days Guatemala City with Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Day 1: SAT or WED Arrive Guatemala City Arrival Guatemala City and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Barcelo Hotel Guatemala City or the Westin Camino Real Hotel.
Day 2: SUN or THU Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan (B, L)
Morning visit to the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas. Afternoon drive to lovely Lake Atitlan and a brief visit to the lake side village of Panajachel. Late afternoon return to Guatemala City and your hotel.

Day 3: MON or FRI Depart Guatemala City
(B) Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan.

3 Days Antigua with Chichicastenango and Lake AtitlanChichicastenango open-air market, Guatemala

Day 1: SAT or WED Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.

Day 2: SUN or THU Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan
 
(B, L)
Morning visit to the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas. Afternoon drive to lovely Lake Atitlan and a brief visit to the lake side village of Panajachel. Late afternoon return to Antigua and overnight.


Day 3: MON or FRI Depart Antigua
(B)
Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan.

Rates Per Person*
Hotels
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$359
585
2023
$420
720
Extra Nights Guatemala City
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$125
122
2023
$189
189
 
Upgrades
Year
Basis 2 pax
1 pax
3 pax
4 pax
Private Tour to Chichicastenango
2023
$180
395
$108
73
*Rates subject to change without notice.

Rates Per Person*
Hotels
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$629
800
2023
$515
910
Extra Nights Antigua
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$92
157
2023
$105
211
 
Upgrades
Year
Basis 2 pax
1 pax
3 pax
4 pax
Private Tour to Chichicastenango
2023
$180
395
$109
75
*Rates subject to change without notice.




4 Days including Antigua, Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan


Itinerary I

Day 1: FRI or TUE Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.

Colonial Church of the Compania, Antigua, Guatemala
Colonial Church of the Compania,
Antigua, Guatemala

Day 2: SAT or WED Antigua to Chichicastenango (B)
Morning tour of Antigua where you will visit sites such as churches, convents, and other colonial buildings. Lunch on your own and then commence a two-hour drive to Chichicastenango. Overnight at
Mayan Inn.

Day 3: SUN or THU Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan (B)
Morning visit to the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas. Afternoon drive to lovely Lake Atitlan, with a brief visit to the lake side village of Panajachel. Late afternoon drive to Antigua and overnight.


Day 4: MON or FRI Depart Antigua (B)
Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan.


Itinerary II

Day 1: SAT or WED Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.

Day 2: SUN or THU Antigua to Chichicastenango (B)
Morning departure for Chichicastenango where you will visit the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas Overnight at
Mayan Inn.

Day 3: MON or FRI Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan (B)
Morning drive to Lake Atitlan where you will board a motor launch excursion to the picturesque village of Santiago Atitlan. Late afternoon drive return to Antigua and overnight.


Day 4: TUE or SAT Depart Antigua (B)
Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan.

*Rates Per Person 4-Day Tour I or II*
Hotels
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$605
979
2023
$635
1086
Extra Nights Antigua
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$92
157
2023
$105
211
 
Upgrades
Year
Basis 2 pax
1 pax
3 pax
4 pax
Private 2-Day Tour to Chichicastenango
2023
$330
719
$196
132
*Rates subject to change without notice.



5 Days including Antigua, Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan

Woman at the colorful Chichicastenango open-air market
Chichicastenango
colorful open-air market

Day 1: SAT or WED Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.

Day 2: SUN or THU Antigua to Chichicastenango (B)
Morning departure for Chichicastenango where you will visit the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas Overnight at
Mayan Inn.

Day 3: MON or FRI Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan (B)
Morning drive to Lake Atitlan where you will board a motor launch excursion to the picturesque village of Santiago Atitlan. Overnight at Posada de Don Rodrigo in Panajachel on Lake Atitlan or Hotel Atitlan overlooking Lake Atitlan.

Day 4: TUE or SAT  Lake Atitlan (B)
Lake Atitlan to Antigua After breakfast depart for Antigua where you will visit sites such as churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. Overnight Antigua

Day 5: WED or SUN  Depart Antigua (B)
Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan.

Rates Per Person 5-Day Tour* 
Hotels
Posada de Don Rodrigo, Antigua
Mayan Inn, Chichicastenango

Porta Hotel del Lago, Panajachel
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$741
1170
2023
$790
1325
Extra Nights Antigua
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$92
157
2023
$105
211
 
Upgrades
Year
Basis 2 pax
1 pax
3 pax
4 pax
Private 2-Day Tour to Chichicastenango
2023
545
1130
$350
250
*Rates subject to change without notice.




6 Days including Antigua, Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan

Day 1: WED Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.

Chichicastenango Shop, Guatemala
Chichicastenango Shop

Day 2: THU Antigua to Chichicastenango (B)
Morning departure for Chichicastenango where you will visit the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas Overnight at
Mayan Inn.

Day 3: FRI Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan (B) Morning drive to Solola, where you will visit the Indian market, and then in the afternoon continue to lake Atitlan and overnight at Posada de Don Rodrigo in Panajachel on Lake Atitlan or Hotel Atitlan overlooking Lake Atitlan.

Day 4: SAT Lake Atitlan (B) This morning you will board a motor launch excursion to the picturesque village of Santiago Atitlan. The afternoon is at leisure for further shopping or exploration on your own.

Day 5: SUN Lake Atitlan to Antigua After breakfast depart for Antigua where you will visit sites such as churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. Overnight Antigua.

Day 6: MON Depart Antigua (B) Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan.

Rates Per Person 6-Day Tour*
Hotels
Posada de Don Rodrigo, Antigua
Mayan Inn, Chichicastenango

Porta Hotel del Lago, Panajachel
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$875
1350
2023
$950
1560
Extra Nights Antigua
Year
Double
Single
Year
Double
Single
2023
$92
157
2023
$105
211
 
Upgrades
Year
Basis 2 pax
1 pax
3 pax
4 pax
Private 3-Day Tour to Chichicastenango
2023
$660
1438
$395
265
*Rates subject to change without notice.



Jungle and Archaeology

Tikal

 Mayan pyramids stand as timeless monuments to a mysterious past in the jungle of Guatemala.
Mayan pyramids stand as timeless monuments
to a mysterious past in the jungle of Guatemala


Approximately 190 miles north of Guatemala City, in a jungle-choked region called the Peten, lie the astonishing ruins of Tikal, principal city of the Maya people. The Maya civilization extended from what is today Yucatan, Mexico throughout Guatemala, and thrived from 600 B.C. to about 900 A.D. At its height, Tikal had over three thousand stone structures and supported over one million inhabitants within the city and its surrounding area, and is the most grandiose of all pre-Columbian Mayan ruins.Tikal Pyramids, Guatemala



Tikal Tours Include:
• Breakfast and taxes at hotels
• Motorcoach tour of Tikal ruins with English-speaking guide & lunch
• Round-trip transfers (2-day program) Flores Airport/Hotel
• Accommodations in choice of hotel (2-day program) including tax & service.


Rates Per Person
Year
1-4 Pax
One-Day Tour with lunch (shared vehicle with guide)
2023
$152
 
Year
1 Pax
2 Pax
3 Pax
4 Pax
One-Day Tour with lunch (private vehicle with guide)
2023
$345
215
172
151
 
Basic Package
Extra Night Rate
Two-Day Tour
Year
Double
Single
Double
Single
Jungle Lodge
2023
$345
415
110
175
Camino Real Tikal
2023
$299
375
79
159
La Lancha* (Jungle View)
2023
Peak
Jan 04-Apr 18
Off-Peak
Apr 19-Dec 10
Holiday
Dec 20-Jan 3
Dbl
Sgl
Dbl
Sgl
Dbl
Sgl
$494
990
$476
955
$555
1215
La Lancha* (Jungle View)
Extra night
2023
Peak
Jan 04-Apr 18
Off-Peak
Apr 19-Dec 10
Holiday
Dec20-Jan 3
Dbl
Sgl
Dbl
Sgl
Dbl
Sgl
$116
235
$96
195
$175
340
La Lancha* (Lake View)
2023
Peak
Jan 04-Apr 18
Off-Peak
Apr 19-Dec 10
Holiday
Dec 20-Jan 3
Dbl
Sgl
Dbl
Sgl
Dbl
Sgl
$540
1090
$515
1020
$595
1185
La Lancha* (Lake View)
Extra night
2023
Peak
Jan 04-Apr 18
Off-Peak
Apr 19-Dec 10
Holiday
Dec20-Jan 3
Dbl
Sgl
Dbl
Sgl
Dbl
Sgl
$165
320
$130
259
$215
425
*Transfers to/from Flores are via hotel van and are on a fixed schedule, available upon request.
Upgrade to Private Transfers and Tour Basis
Year
2 Pax
1 Pax
3 Pax
4 Pax
Jungle Lodge
2023
$196
400
$105
55
Camino Real Tikal
2023
$185
445
$95
48
Suggested Optional Day Tours From Flores
Rates Per Person
Year
Per Pax (1-4)
Full-Day Ceibal with lunch
2023
$106
Rates Per Person
Year
Basis 2 pax 
1 pax
3 pax
4 pax
Full-Day Uaxactun with lunch (private)
2023
$183
326
145
117
*Rates also include breakfast.
Transfers to/from Tikal Inn or Jungle Lodge are via hotel van and are on a fixed schedule, available upon request.



Ancient Copan

Posada Real Copan, Guatemala

2 Days/1 Night

Day 1: Morning drive to Copan
, crossing the Honduras border. An expert guide will show you this classical Maya site: pyramids, courts, temples, and the largest grouping of Maya stelae found to date. Recent studies have gleaned new insight into the Mayan history. Overnight at the Posada Real de Copan (left - rollover for hotel closeup).

Day 2: Morning free to do more sightseeing on your own before the return transfer to Guatemala City.

Rates Per Person*
Year
Double
Single
Triple
4 Pax/2 Double
Sandstone monuments, called stelae, with dated texts of hieroglyphs, define the beginnings and the end of the Classic Period of Maya Civilization.
Via shared vehicle with guide
Tuesday departures only
2023
$289
353
265
N/A
Rates Per Person*
Year
Double
Single
Triple
4 Pax/2 Double
Via private vehicle with driver & guide
2023
$630
1140
460
410
Sandstone monument,
called Stelae
*Rates subject to change without notice.

 

Coban, the Quetzal Reserve & Semuc Champey
2 Days/1 Night

Day 1: Guatemala City or Antigua to Coban Morning departure for a drive through the states of El Progresso, Baja Verapaz and Alta Verapaz to arrive at the “Bioitopo del Quetzal” (Quetzal Reserve), which was created for the protection of the quetzal, which is the national bird of Guatemala and is in danger of extinction. Given its location and wooded area you can find many other species including hummingbirds and orioles. You will then continue to visit Orquigonia, which is a private nature reserve dedicated to the conservation of orchids. In the afternoon proceed to Coban for overnight at the La Posada Hotel.

Day 2: Coban to Guatemala City or Antigua (B) This morning you will visit Semuc Champey to see this monument consisting of a natural 985-foot limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabon River. Atop the bridge are seven stepped, turquoise pools. In the afternoon return to Guatemala City or Antigua.



Coban, the Quetzal Reserve, Semuc Champey & Copan

4 Days/3 Nights

Day 1: Guatemala City or Antigua to Coban Morning departure for a drive through the states of El Progresso, Baja Verapaz and Alta Verapaz to arrive at the “Bioitopo del Quetzal” (Quetzal Reserve), which was created for the protection of the quetzal, which is the national bird of Guatemala and is in danger of extinction. Given its location and wooded area you can find many other species including hummingbirds and orioles. You will then continue to visit Orquigonia, which is a private nature reserve dedicated to the conservation of orchids. In the afternoon proceed to Coban for overnight at the La Posada Hotel.

Day 2: Semuc Champey (B) This morning you will visit Semuc Champey to see this monument consisting of a natural 985-foot limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabon River. Atop the bridge are seven stepped, turquoise pools. In the afternoon return to Coban and overnight.

Day 3: Coban to Copan, Honduras (B) This morning you will drive to the border with Honduras.  After immigration formalities, you will drive to Copan, one of the most fascinating Mayan ruin sites.  You will be allowed to explore and marvel at the beautiful stellae and majestic temples, including a complete ball court.

Day 4: Copan/Quiragua and return to Antigua or Guatemala City (B) After breakfast you will return to Guatemalan territory to visit the archaeological site of Quirigua. In the afternoon proceed to Guatemala City or Antigua

2-Day Coban Tour Rates Per Person*
Year
Double
Sgl Supp
Triple
4 Pax/2 Double
Quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala
Via shared vehicle with guide
Monday departures only
2023
$430
30
390
N/A
2-Day Coban Tour Rates Per Person*
Year
Double
Single
Triple
4 Pax/2 Double
Via private vehicle with guide
Daily departures
2023
$585
970
449
399
 
4-Day Coban/Copan Tour Rates Per Person*
Year
Double
Sgl Supp
Triple
4 Pax/2 Double
Via seat-in-bus/van with guide
Monday departures only
2023
$1132
126
940
N/A
4-Day Coban/Copan Tour Rates Per Person*
Year
Double
Single
Triple
4 Pax/2 Double
Via private car/van driver only
Daily departures
2023
$1290
2265
965
865
Quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala
*Rates subject to change without notice.


Belize & Guatemala
Combined

From $1700


Itinerary I

5 Days/4 Nights

Chaa Creek (Cayo) or Caves Branch (Belmopan)
& Tikal, Guatemala


Itinerary II
6 Days/5 Nights

Tikal, Guatemala & Cayo or
Belmopan District Belize

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Itinerary I
Belize Popular Destinations Map
Belize Popular Destinations - Click map for larger image

Wake up to the sounds of the jungle at Chaa Creek Cottages, Belize
Chaa Creek Cottages
Day 1: Arrive Belize City and transfer to Cayo District Afternoon shuttle transfer from Belize International or Belize Municipal Airport to the Cayo District, the tropical highlands of Belize. Visits will be made en route to the Belize Zoo and Xunantunich Mayan Ruins. Accommodations at Chaa Creek Cottages.
or
Day 1: Alternatively, transfer to the Belmopan area and accommodations at Caves Branch Jungle Lodge.
Dinner at the lodges. (D)


Days 2 & 3: At Chaa Creek You are provided with a full day excursion to Vaca Falls and Chumpiate Cave. A visit to the Butterfly Farm and a canoe trip down the Macal River are also included.
or

Days 2 & 3: At Caves Branch You have two excursions included during your stay. (B, L, D Daily)
EcoAdventures' Webmaster taking a break in the Rio On Pools and Falls, Belize
Waterfall on the Rio On, Belize
Click here for a description of the included activities/excursions.

Day 4:Belize to Tikal, Guatemala Early morning departure to the vast Mayan archaeological site of Tikal in Guatemala. Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the site including admissions, guide services and lunch. Overnight at the Jungle Lodge Tikal in the archaeological park or La Lancha Resort. (B, L)

Day 5: Tikal/Guatemala City Transfer to the airport in Flores for the short flight to Guatemala City.
Click here to extend your stay with a trip to Guatemala City, or Antigua and the
Guatemalan Highlands or to Copan

 

Click here to extend your stay with a trip to Guatemala City, or Antigua and the Guatemalan Highlands or to Copan



Itinerary II

Sun Pyramid, Tikal

Day 1: Arrive Guatemala City and connecting flight to Flores, in the Peten. Click here for packages for Guatemala City and the Highlands or Antigua and the Highlands. Transfer to your selected hotel and overnight at the Jungle Lodge Tikal or La Lancha Resort.
Day 2: Tikal Full-day tour of Tikal with lunch.
Day 3: Tikal to Belize Transfer to Chaa Creek Cottages or Caves Branch Jungle Lodge in Belize. (D)
Day 4 & 5: At Chaa Creek Cottages or Caves Branch Jungle Lodge. (B, L, D daily)
Day 6: Depart Belize Transfer to Belize International Airport (B, L)

Rates Include:
•All transfers and tours per the itinerary in shared vehicles with drivers and/or guides
•All meal, exursions, taxes and fees in Belize as per the itinerary
•Breakfast and one lunch in Flores/Tikal
•Tax at hotels in Guatemala and admissions to Tikal

Rates
Itinerary I Rates Per Person*
Year
High
Low
Caves Branch Belize and Jungle Lodge Tikal
2023
$1789
1740
Itinerary I Rates Per Person*
Year
All Year
Chaa Creek Belize and La Lancha, Flores, Tikal (Rainforest View)
2023
$2065
Itinerary II Rates Per Person*
Year
High
Low
Caves Branch Belize and Jungle Lodge Tikal
2023
$1970
1700
Itinerary II Rates Per Person*
Year
All Year
Chaa Creek Belize and La Lancha, Flores, Tikal (Rainforest View)
2023
$2370
*Rates are subject to change without notice