This tour offers a complete overview of Guatemala. It includes the highlands with volcanoes, lakes, ancient indigenous traditions, and the rich colonial architecture of Atitlan, Antigua, and Chichicastenango. It also includes the Caribbean east coast of Livingston and Rio Dulce, surrounded by lush vegetation, with the splendid Mayan sites of Copan (in Honduras) and Quirigua, and the towering pyramids of Tikal.,
Characteristics
Collective tour with local guides
On some departure dates, services may be shared with Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American tourists.
bilingual Italian/Spanish,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Guatemala City
American breakfast, welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, available evening,
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Giorno 2 — Guatemala City → Antigua Guatemala
American breakfast, departure to Antigua Guatemala, hotel accommodation, day dedicated to visiting the city, Antigua is one of the most fascinating colonial cities in America. Churches, monasteries, and noble houses give an idea of the importance it had during the time of the Spanish Empire. The surrounding landscape is also extraordinary, with the volcanoes Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango nearby. During the visit, you will see the most significant places and buildings, such as the Plaza de Armas, the Las Capucinas convent, and the La Merced church., available evening,
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Giorno 3 — Antigua Guatemala → Atitlan
American breakfast, departure to Atitlan, hotel accommodation, In the afternoon, boat ride around the lake with a visit to one of the villages., Surrounded by volcanoes and steep hills, the lake is among the most picturesque in the world. The Mayan culture is still deeply rooted in its villages, which maintain ancient traditions. In San Antonio Palopó, Santiago Atitlán, and Sololá, just to name the three most famous towns, men still wear the "traje," the traditional embroidered costume in a thousand colors. Mayan dialects are also widely spoken., I return to the hotel and the evening is free.,
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Giorno 4 — Atitlan → Guatemala City
American breakfast, departure for, Less than 50 km separate Atitlan from Chichicastenango, but once you leave the Carretera Interamericana at the Los Encuentros junction, the road descends into a deep valley and then climbs steeply with narrow turns, and the entire journey takes more than an hour., walking tour of the city, lunch at a restaurant, continue to Guatemala City, hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 5 — Guatemala City → Copan
American breakfast, departure to Copan, According to archaeologists, the first settlements in the area of Rio Copán, currently in the territory of Honduras, began around 1400 BC, but the construction of the city does not date back before 100 AD. Copán became one of the most important city-states of the Maya world. The ruins of Copán are magnificent, although their size cannot be compared to those of Tikal or Chichen Itza in Mexico. The museum is also very interesting. The modern town of Copán is located in a pleasant position at an altitude of 600 meters, surrounded by hills covered with pine trees and fields used for grazing or cultivated with tobacco and coffee., hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 6 — Copan → Livingston
American breakfast, departure to Livingston, Along the route, visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza., The small archaeological site of Quiriguá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is hidden in an isolated patch of rainforest surrounded by an endless expanse of banana trees. Its location on the banks of the Motagua River was strategic for the transportation of jade, making the city of great importance to the Mayan civilization. Quiriguá boasts an impressive series of carved stelae and calendars, partially deciphered, which are fundamental for understanding the chronology of Mayan social, political, and economic events. The zoomorphic and anthropomorphic sculptures here are among the most beautiful pre-Columbian works known. The climate here is decidedly tropical. Continue to Puerto Barrios and board a motorboat to Livingston, which can only be reached by water., Livingston is located at the confluence of the Río Dulce and the Bahía de Amatique, which is part of the Caribbean Sea. The small town is perched on the steep side of the mountain, and the main road from the dock reaches the ridge before descending to the other side where the beach is located., hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 7 — Livingston → Flores
American breakfast, The stop in Livingston is fully justified by the spectacular navigation through the Río Dulce gorge. From Livingston, the river ascends for about 30 km between steep banks, covered with tropical jungle and wooden houses overlooking the shores, amidst the shrill cries of birds. With a bit of luck, in addition to herons, eagles, and parrots, you can also see manatees., lunch at a restaurant, continue to Flores, I will arrive in the late afternoon., hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 8 — Flores → Guatemala City
American breakfast, visit to the archaeological area of, From Flores, a straight and paved road crosses the jungle for 70 km to the archaeological site. Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the most famous and perhaps the most spectacular Mayan site. Five enormous pyramid temples, up to 60 m high, overlook the rainforest and dominate the ruins, which are still largely covered by vegetation. The incredible abundance of pyramids and stelae demonstrates that this city was the most important in the Mayan world in the 8th century. From the top of Temple IV, the view of the Peten jungle is impressive., lunch during the visit, transfer to Cancun airport, flight to Guatemala City, I arrive and transfer to the hotel., available evening,
Giorno 9 — Guatemala City
American breakfast, airport transfer, end of the tour,
Notes
ROOMS: The rooms are always and only for 1 or 2 beds. The terms triple, quadruple, family room refer solely to the number of occupants, who will be accommodated in the existing beds (maximum 2 beds). An additional bed (rollaway), even if requested at the time of booking, is always subject to availability and payment of a local supplement. Requests for rooms with a double bed or twin beds, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, on higher or lower floors, etc., are always subject to availability and are never guaranteed.
DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category..
Starts from
9 days / 8 nights - from Guatemala City to Guatemala City,
Price includes
Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), American breakfast always, lunches and dinners according to the program., domestic flights if specified, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, Porterage at the airport and hotel, 1 piece of luggage per person.,
Price does not include
Unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, tourist tax for each entry into Mexico, flights and airport taxes, opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance,
