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Guatemala and El Salvador : Between volcanoes, lakes and ancient culture 8 days

8 days
From Guatemala City to San Salvador
4.3
6 traveler reviews
Guatemala and El Salvador : Between volcanoes, lakes and ancient culture 8 days - Inter Tours
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Sightseeing
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 8
Age range 12 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore UNESCO-listed Antigua Guatemala
  • Shop at Chichicastenango's vibrant market
  • Relax by Lake Atitlan with volcano views
  • Discover El Salvador's ruins and coffee
  • Tour San Salvador and Boqueron National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival
  2. Day 2 Explore Antigua Guatemala
  3. Day 3 Chichicastenango and Panajachel
  4. Day 4 Antigua - Santa Ana
  5. Day 5 Ataco
  6. Day 6 Cerro Verde
  7. Day 7 Discover the capital
  8. Day 8 Time to say good bye
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What's Included

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  • Meals
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Inter Tours

4.3
(23 reviews)

Number of tours

6

Age Range

11 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.8
  • Food
    Good
    3.6
  • 4.3
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  • JC
    · August 26th, 2022
    We loved the tour. We were in constant email contact with Fransisco months before our trip. We had a tailor made trip for just the 2 of us. Intertours was very accommodating to each request. Most importantly i felt very safe in the hands of Intertours.
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    Inter Tours commented on this review
    We are glad to read you had a great time in the tour, Thank you for booking with Tourradar/Inter Tours
    Trip date: August 2022
  • JA
    · August 10th, 2022
    The tour goes to some incredible places. Copan is beautiful and very worth the trip, definitely a highlight. Joya de Ceren is very interesting. The only reason I said good and not excellent is that itinerary needs some tweaking. There was one day with so much travel, much of which was avoidable, that we didn’t have time for lunch or dinner. I said this to them too, and they told me they’re working to fix it.
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    Inter Tours commented on this review
    Thank you Mr Josh for traveling with Us, We will take your comments to improve the itinerary.
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    Trip date: July 2022
  • Guatemala and El Salvador : Between volcanoes, lakes and ancient culture 8 days reviewer 3
    · July 11th, 2022
    My tour guide Alex was AMAZING. He was polite, helpful, and very knowledgeable about Central American history and culture. One concern: the tour was described as "easy" on the Tour Radar website, and someone with limited mobility would find this trip impossible. There was a person in our group who had a lot of trouble with many activities, leaving the rest of the group waiting very often and not sure how or if to help. It may be best to share in more detail how much walking and physical activity is really included to make the trip safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for everyone. It was "easy" for my friend and me, but it is not easy for people who have mobility issues or need to take frequent breaks.
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    Inter Tours commented on this review
    Thank you for your comment, I am glad you enjoy the tour, We will be more specific on the tour description.
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • AB
    · July 1st, 2022
    An interesting overview of Mayan life. The...
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • Guatemala and El Salvador : Between volcanoes, lakes and ancient culture 8 days reviewer 5
    · April 21st, 2022
    It’s a nice tour to get a taste of El Salvador and Guatemala. The tour was only for two of us, so kind of nice and private. However sometimes the schedule was not clear and I felt the trip as a whole was a little disorganized. The guide in El Salvador was always on time and friendly, but seemed always rushed, then some other time, the bus was so late and we missed parts of the tour although they made up. It’s a good introduction tour for the regions especially if you don’t speak Spanish and not sure about going around the counties by yourself.
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    Inter Tours commented on this review
    Thank you for your review, we will print the tour description and review it upon arrival.
    Trip date: April 2022
  • YL
    · April 6th, 2022
    I really enjoyed this trip. Everything was...
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    Inter Tours commented on this review
    Thank you for your preference, We are glad to read you had a great vacation.
    Trip date: November 2021

Dates & Availability

8 days
Guatemala and El Salvador : Between volcanoes, lakes and ancient culture 8 days
From Guatemala City to San Salvador

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    Norbert

    Asked on March 5th, 2025

    What accommodations are available for the tour?

    Accommodation
    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Accommodation options vary by tour and location. Common options include twin rooms, double rooms with ensuite facilities, and hotels ranging from standard to luxury levels. Specific hotels can be confirmed upon request.

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    Anne

    Asked on February 23rd, 2025

    How much is the optional tour on Day #2 and Day #3 for 2 adults? How much to upgrade to a hotel with air conditioning? Is breakfast the only included meal?

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    Meals
    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      The additional per night is $ 75 per persona (Hotel with air contioning). This town is fresh, therefore a limited number of hotels offer air contitioned rooms. The price of Tours is: Regular guided tour of Antigua Guatemala $ 113. Regular tour of chichicastenango and Panajachel $ 125. At this moment we are offering only the Panajachel tour, hopefully, the road will be completed by November and we will have enough time to visit the two places.

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    Ingeborg

    Asked on December 15th, 2024

    Is there flexibility in the travel dates for booking a tour?

    Price / Availability
    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Tours are generally flexible, and you can select dates that best fit your travel schedule. Some specific tours might have set date requirements, which will be clarified upon enquiry.

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    Max

    Asked on December 13th, 2024

    Are meals included in the tours?

    Meals
    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      All hot breakfasts are included in the tour. However, no meals are included in the additional tours.

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    Karel

    Asked on December 13th, 2024

    Can I request a custom private tour?

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    Tour Details
    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, private tours can be customized to your preferences, including the choice of hotels, specific tour activities, and travel dates. Please contact us to arrange a personalized itinerary.

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    Adriana

    Asked on August 12th, 2024

    What type of ground transportation is used on the tours?

    Transport
    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      Ground transportation varies depending on the tour. Options include buses, minibuses, private cars, and occasionally trains or planes for longer distances.

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    Ashley

    Asked on August 10th, 2024

    How much travel time is on each day? It looks like one of the days as a six hour bus ride, just want to comfirm

    Transport
    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      430am pick up hotel in Antigua on minibus, 6am Arrive in guatemala city bus offices, 640am Bus depart to El Salvador (complementary snack and drink, movie), 9am Border crossing, 10 am Arrive to Santa Ana bus stop where your guide is waiting for you to start the second leg of the tour.

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      Ashley

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      Is it a similar amount of travel to day 5 for this tour?

    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      Yes. Aprox same time

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    Monica

    Asked on April 14th, 2024

    How much do the day tours cost for 2 adults?

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    Tour Details
    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten April 2024

      Prices of Tour In Guatemala are: Optional Tours Per Person in USD - Half-day guided city Tour $60, Hiking Pacaya Volcano 7 hours $110, Chichicastenango and Panajachel $110, One day to Tikal by plane $500. Everything paid at the destination, you request in advance.

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      Monica

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      Are any meals included?

    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten April 2024

      On the tour, all hot breakfasts are included. On the additional tours, no meals are included

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    Desiree

    Asked on April 11th, 2024

    What are the visa requirements for the tour destinations?

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    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten April 2024

      Visa requirements vary by destination and the traveler's nationality. We recommend checking with local consulates or our travel support team for specific visa information.

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    Itzel

    Asked on April 6th, 2024

    Are there any age restrictions for tour participants?

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    • Inter ToursOperatorWritten April 2024

      Some tours may have age restrictions depending on the nature of the activities involved. It's best to inquire beforehand if there are specific age-related requirements for the tour you are interested in.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 111000

  • Currencies
    SVC
    El Salvador Colon
    El Salvador
    Q
    Quetzal
    Guatemala
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G.

    Type A
    El Salvador and Guatemala
    Type B
    El Salvador and Guatemala
    Type G
    Guatemala
    Type I
    Guatemala
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for El Salvador and Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for El Salvador and Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for El Salvador and Guatemala. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for El Salvador and Guatemala. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Inter Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 30 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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