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Guatemalan Highlands 3-Day Tour • 4-Day Tour • 5-Day Tour • 6-Day Tour

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. Guatemala Highlands 2024-2025 v1 - 115K PDF    Note: PDF opens in new window and requires Adobe Reader

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

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 Atitlan

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Jungle and Archaeology

Tikal

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 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.

Ancient Copan

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
Via shared vehicle with guide Tuesday departures only	2024-2025	$289	353	265	N/A
Rates Per Person*	Year	Double	Single	Triple	4 Pax/2 Double
Via private vehicle with driver & guide	2024-2025	$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
Via shared vehicle with guide Monday departures only	2024-2025	$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	2024-2025	$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	2024-2025	$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	2024-2025	$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 Belize & Guatemala Combined Itineraries - 158K PDF   Note: PDF opens in new window and requires Adobe Reader

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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) 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

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

Sun Pyramid, Tikal