Guatemala is a land of spectacular and extreme landscapes, with tropical forests, volcanoes, and lakes; and then ancient indigenous traditions, colonial architecture, and towering Mayan pyramids. This tour explores the most famous region, the highlands with Lake Atitlan, the colonial city of Antigua, the indigenous market of Chichicastenango; but it also includes the most important archaeological site of the Mayan world: Tikal with its towering pyramids, immersed in the jungle. A short but unforgettable journey.,
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
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
In the afternoon, boat ride around the lake with a visit to one of the villages., American breakfast, departure to Atitlan, hotel accommodation, 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., In the afternoon, boat ride around the lake with a visit to one of the villages., 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,
Giorno 5 — Guatemala City
American breakfast, optional excursion (not included) to Tikal, Tikal can be reached by a flight from Guatemala City to Flores, and then continuing by land for 70 kilometers on a straight road through the Peten jungle. Tikal is the most famous and perhaps the most spectacular Mayan site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Five enormous pyramid temples, up to 60 meters 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. The view of the Peten jungle from the top of Temple IV is impressive.,
Giorno 6 — 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
5 days / 4 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, bilingual (English-speaking) local courier / guide, 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, flights and airport taxes, opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance,
