Guatemala · 8 days
Holy Week

Day 1: Guatemala Airport - Guatemala
Reception at the airport and transfer to our hotel in Guatemala City.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 2: Guatemala
Breakfast. Day at leisure to take an optional excursion to Tikal, the jewel of classical Mayan culture.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 3: Guatemala - Iximché - Lake Atitlán
Breakfast. We will depart toward the Guatemalan highlands. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, ancient capital of the Cakchiquel Mayan kingdom. In the afternoon, we will continue toward Lake Atitlán, which Huxley said was the most beautiful lake in the world. Weather permitting, we will take a short walk along the charming Calle Santander, where you will find a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and handicraft shops. At the end of the street, you will find a beautiful dock with privileged views of Lake Atitlán.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 4: Lake Atitlán - San Juan La Laguna - Santiago Atitlán - Lake Atitlán
Breakfast. Today we will take a boat to visit two of the twelve villages surrounding this beautiful lake. We will discover the Tzutuhil village 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 village inhabited by Tzutuhil indigenous people who live from fishing and handicrafts, though they are better known as devotees of a Mayan-Catholic deity they call Maximón. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 5: Lake Atitlán - Chichicastenango - Antigua
Breakfast. We will depart 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: we will conduct a corn workshop with local women, the staple food of Guatemala. In the afternoon, we will continue to Antigua, a colonial city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 6: Antigua - Visit & Processions - Antigua
Breakfast. We will take a walk through the cobblestone streets that will transport us to the 17th century. We will pass by the Palace of the Captains General, the La Merced Church, San Francisco, and other colonial corners. During the visit, we will appreciate some of the traditions such as: processions, masses, and festivals with vibrant colors prepared for this important date in Christendom.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 7: Antigua
Breakfast. Day at leisure to enjoy the colonial city.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 8: Antigua - Guatemala Airport
Breakfast. Transfer to Guatemala City airport and end of our services.
Departure Date: March 20.
Departure with a Minimum of 2 Passengers.
Departure with a Minimum of 2 Passengers.
Prices per person
Package details
Included
- Accommodation in indicated hotels or similar.
- Standard room assignment.
- American breakfast or box breakfast when operationally required.
- Entrance fees to sites included in visits.
- Bilingual guides.
- Transportation.
- Boat to visit villages around Lake Atitlán.
- Tips and local taxes.
- Regular services.
- Standard room assignment.
- American breakfast or box breakfast when operationally required.
- Entrance fees to sites included in visits.
- Bilingual guides.
- Transportation.
- Boat to visit villages around Lake Atitlán.
- Tips and local taxes.
- Regular services.
Not Included
- International or domestic flights.
- Visits indicated as optional.
- Meals or dinners not specified in itinerary.
- Services not mentioned.
- Visits indicated as optional.
- Meals or dinners not specified in itinerary.
- Services not mentioned.
Package Conditions
General 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]
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.



