Guatemala · 14 days
Complete Archaeological Mayan World
Day 1: Guatemala Airport - Guatemala City (Saturday)
Reception at the airport and transfer to our hotel in Guatemala City.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 2: Guatemala - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlán
Breakfast. We will depart towards the Guatemalan highlands with destination to the town of Chichicastenango, where we will explore one of the most renowned indigenous markets in all of Latin America. Today we will have an experiential activity; we will conduct a corn workshop with local women, the staple food of Guatemala. After the workshop we will continue towards Lake Atitlán, which Huxley said was the most beautiful in the world.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 3: Lake Atitlán - San Juan La Laguna - Santiago Atitlán - Lake Atitlán
Breakfast. Today we will take a boat to visit two of the twelve towns surrounding this beautiful lake. We will get to know the Tzutuhil town of San Juan La Laguna characterized by the harmony in which its inhabitants coexist with nature and culture. We will continue to Santiago Atitlán, a town inhabited by Tzutuhil indigenous people who live from fishing and crafts, although they are better known as worshippers of a Mayan-Catholic deity they call Maximón.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 4: Lake Atitlán - Iximché - Antigua Guatemala
Breakfast. We will depart towards Antigua Guatemala. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, former capital of the Cakchiquel Mayan kingdom. Upon arrival in Antigua, visit to this colonial city declared a World Heritage Site, where we will explore its main streets and monuments.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 5: Antigua Guatemala
Breakfast. We will have the day free to enjoy Antigua, strolling through cobblestone streets, appreciating its architectural styles of yesteryear or resting at the hotel facilities. As an optional activity, we recommend making an excursion to Volcán Pacaya in the morning.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 6: Antigua Guatemala - Guatemala City - Copán
Breakfast. Departure from Antigua. During the day, we will cross the Honduran border to visit Copán, which holds unique stelae, pyramids, ball courts and burials in the Mayan World.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 7: Copán - Quiriguá - Izabal Area
Breakfast. From Copán we will head to the Guatemalan Caribbean. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological center of Quiriguá, which preserves some of the finest stelae erected by the Maya. In the afternoon, we will arrive at the Izabal area, one of Guatemala's natural wonders.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 8: Izabal Area - Río Dulce - Petén
Breakfast. In the morning, we will navigate by boat along the Río Dulce, a place of exceptional ecological richness. During the journey, we will approach the tourist site of Cayo Quemado, where with the community, we will enjoy a gastronomic workshop, preparing a delicious coconut fish ceviche. After the workshop, we will continue our boat ride until we reach the town of Río Dulce where transportation awaits us to continue our journey into the Petén jungle.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 9: Petén - Tikal - Petén
Breakfast. Today we will visit the Mayan city of Tikal, the jewel of the classical Mayan World.
Lunch within the archaeological site.
Rest of the afternoon free to enjoy a stroll through Flores Island, accompanied by a relaxing view of Lake Petén Itzá.
Accommodation.
Lunch within the archaeological site.
Rest of the afternoon free to enjoy a stroll through Flores Island, accompanied by a relaxing view of Lake Petén Itzá.
Accommodation.
Day 10: Petén
Breakfast. We will have a free day to enjoy the hotel facilities.
As an optional activity, a sunset Yaxhá tour can be arranged.
Accommodation.
As an optional activity, a sunset Yaxhá tour can be arranged.
Accommodation.
Day 11: Petén - El Ceibo - Waterfalls - Palenque
Breakfast. In the morning we will depart towards El Ceibo, the border between Guatemala and Mexico. Migration procedures to enter Mexico. En route, visit to Roberto Barrios Waterfalls. Continuation to Palenque.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 12: Palenque - Campeche
Breakfast. Today we will visit the archaeological center of Palenque, possibly the most suggestive of Mayan archaeological sites, after the visit, lunch and continuation to Campeche. Upon arrival, we will take a brief panoramic tour of the city.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 13: Campeche - Uxmal - Mérida
Breakfast. We will depart from Campeche to visit Uxmal, an important Mayan archaeological site from the classical period. Lunch.
In mid-afternoon, we will arrive at the colonial city of Mérida. Upon arrival, we will take a brief panoramic tour of the city.
Accommodation.
In mid-afternoon, we will arrive at the colonial city of Mérida. Upon arrival, we will take a brief panoramic tour of the city.
Accommodation.
Day 14: Mérida - Chichén Itzá - Cancún
Breakfast. We will visit the important Mayan city of Chichén Itzá and take a swim in a typical Cenote. Farewell lunch and continuation to Cancún ***. Accommodation not included.
End of our services.
*** Supplement for leaving Riviera Maya USD 60 per passenger. Minimum two
End of our services.
*** Supplement for leaving Riviera Maya USD 60 per passenger. Minimum two
Departure: Minimum 02 Passengers.
Departure Dates Detailed in Package Conditions.
Departure Dates Detailed in Package Conditions.
Prices per person
Tourist category: Barceló · Villa Santa Catarina · Villa Colonial · Plaza Copan · Nana Juana · Villa Maya · Ciudad Real Palenque · Katuxlan · Hyatt Mérida
SGLUSD 4810
DBLUSD 3730
TPLUSD 3660
Superior category: Hyatt Centric · Hotel Atitlán · Casa Santo Domingo · Marina Copan · Nana Juana · Villa Maya · Ciudad Real Palenque · Katuxlan · Hyatt Mérida
SGLUSD 5540
DBLUSD 4150
TPLUSD 3990
Package details
Included
- Accommodation in indicated hotels or similar.
- Standard room assignment.
- American breakfast or box breakfast when operationally required.
- Lunch at: Tikal, Uxmal and Chichén Itzá. Beverages not included.
- Refreshments at: Palenque
- Gastronomic workshop at Cayo Quemado, Río Dulce. Beverages not included.
- Entrance fees to sites on included visits.
- Guides. Service in Spanish only
- Transportation.
- Boat for village visits on Lake Atitlán.
- Tips and local taxes.
- Services in standard category
- Standard room assignment.
- American breakfast or box breakfast when operationally required.
- Lunch at: Tikal, Uxmal and Chichén Itzá. Beverages not included.
- Refreshments at: Palenque
- Gastronomic workshop at Cayo Quemado, Río Dulce. Beverages not included.
- Entrance fees to sites on included visits.
- Guides. Service in Spanish only
- Transportation.
- Boat for village visits on Lake Atitlán.
- Tips and local taxes.
- Services in standard category
Not Included
- International or domestic flights.
- Border taxes Gua-Honduras approximately USD 5 per person.
- Hotel Cancún or Riviera Maya.
- Transfer from Cancún or Riviera Maya.
- Visits indicated as optional.
- Meals or dinners not indicated in itinerary.
- Services not mentioned.
- Border taxes Gua-Honduras approximately USD 5 per person.
- Hotel Cancún or Riviera Maya.
- Transfer from Cancún or Riviera Maya.
- Visits indicated as optional.
- Meals or dinners not indicated in itinerary.
- Services not mentioned.
Package Conditions
Departure Dates 2027:
02, 16 and 30 January
13 and 27 February
03 and 17 April
01, 15 and 29 May
12 June
03, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July
07, 14 and 21 August
04, 11, 18 and 25 September
02 and 09 October
13 and 20 November
04 December
02, 16 and 30 January
13 and 27 February
03 and 17 April
01, 15 and 29 May
12 June
03, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July
07, 14 and 21 August
04, 11, 18 and 25 September
02 and 09 October
13 and 20 November
04 December
Travel requirements for Guatemala
Requirements and consular contacts
- Passport (minimum validity: 6 months)
Consulate:
5ª Avenida 5-55, edificio EUROPLAZA, nivel 17, oficina 1703, zona 14, Apartado postal 120-F.
+502 2385-3786/87/88/89/90 - Fax: +502 385-3790
[email protected] - [email protected]
Embassy:
Av. Santa Fe 830, nivel 5, CP 1059, CABA
Local: +54 (11) 4313-9160 / 4313-9180 - Fax: +54 (11) 4313-9181
International: +54 (11) 4313-9160 - Fax: +54 (11) 4313-9181
[email protected]
Consulate:
5ª Avenida 5-55, edificio EUROPLAZA, nivel 17, oficina 1703, zona 14, Apartado postal 120-F.
+502 2385-3786/87/88/89/90 - Fax: +502 385-3790
[email protected] - [email protected]
Embassy:
Av. Santa Fe 830, nivel 5, CP 1059, CABA
Local: +54 (11) 4313-9160 / 4313-9180 - Fax: +54 (11) 4313-9181
International: +54 (11) 4313-9160 - Fax: +54 (11) 4313-9181
[email protected]
Important
It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.
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