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Guatemala · 10 days

Highlands, Copan, Rio Dulce

Illustrative image of Guatemala
Day 1: Guatemala Airport - Guatemala City (Saturday)
Airport reception and transfer to our hotel in Guatemala City.
Accommodation.
Day 2: Guatemala - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlán
Breakfast. We will head to the Guatemalan highlands toward 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, conducting a corn workshop with local women, the basic food of Guatemala. After the workshop, we will continue toward Lake Atitlán, which Huxley said was the most beautiful lake in the world.
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 discover the Tzutuhil town of San Juan La Laguna, characterized by the harmony in which its inhabitants coexist with nature and culture. We will continue toward Santiago Atitlán, a town inhabited by Tzutuhil indigenous people who live from fishing and craftsmanship, although they are better known as worshippers of a Mayan-Catholic deity they call Maximón.
Accommodation.
Day 4: Lake Atitlán - Iximché - Antigua Guatemala
Breakfast. We will head toward Antigua Guatemala. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, the ancient capital of the Cakchiquel Mayan kingdom. Upon arrival in Antigua, we will explore this colonial city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting its main streets and monuments.
Accommodation.
Day 5: Antigua Guatemala
Breakfast. You will have a free day to enjoy Antigua, strolling through its cobblestone streets, appreciating its historic architectural styles, or resting at the hotel facilities. As an optional activity, during the morning, we recommend an excursion to Volcán Pacaya.
Accommodation.
Day 6: Antigua Guatemala - Guatemala - Copán
Breakfast. Departure from Antigua. During the day, we will cross the Honduran border to visit Copán, which holds stelae, pyramids, ball courts, and burials unique in the Mayan World.
Accommodation.
Day 7: Copán - Quiriguá - Izabal Area
Breakfast. From Copán we will head toward 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.
Day 8: Izabal Area - Livingston - Río Dulce - Petén
Breakfast. In the morning, we will navigate by boat along Río Dulce, a place of exceptional ecological richness. We will visit the Garifuna settlement of Livingston. During the journey, we will approach the site of Cayo Quemado, where together with the community we will conduct a culinary workshop preparing 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 to the Petén rainforest.
Accommodation.
Day 9: Petén - Tikal - Guatemala
Breakfast. Today we will visit the Mayan city of Tikal, the jewel of the Classic Mayan World. Lunch within the archaeological site.
Transfer to the airport to take the domestic flight to Guatemala City.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 10: Guatemala - Guatemala Airport
Breakfast. Transfer to Guatemala City airport.
End of our services.
Departure: Minimum 02 passengers.
Rates valid from January 5 to December 14, 2027 - Not applicable from March 20 to 28.

Prices per person

Tourist category: Barceló · Villa Santa Catarina · Villa Colonial · Plaza Copan · Nana Juana · Villa Maya
SGLUSD 3170Inquirie
DBLUSD 2510Inquirie
TPLUSD 2460Inquirie
Superior category: Hyatt Centric · Hotel Atitlán · Casa Santo Domingo · Marina Copán · Nana Juana · Villa Maya
SGLUSD 3940Inquirie
DBLUSD 2950Inquirie
TPLUSD 2800Inquirie
Package details

Included

- Accommodation in indicated hotels or similar.
- Standard room assignment.
- American breakfast or boxbreakfast when operationally required.
- Gastronomic workshop in Cayo Quemado, Río Dulce. Beverages not included.
- Lunch on Tikal tour. Beverages not included.
- Entrance fees to sites on included visits.
- Bilingual guides.
- Transportation.
- Boat for village visits on Lake Atitlán and Río Dulce.
- Tips and local taxes.
- Regular services.
- Local air FRS/GUA

Not Included

- International flights
- Local flight tax
- Border taxes Gua/Hon USD 5 per person.
- Visits indicated as optional.
- Meals or dinners not specified in itinerary.
- Services not mentioned.

Package Conditions

General Terms and Conditions apply.
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]

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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