Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Guatemala City
You'll arrive at Guatemala City's international airport where transportation meets you for the drive to your hotel in Zona 10, the city's safest district. After checking in and settling from your flight, there's time to rest before heading to a 6 PM briefing meeting at the hotel to go over the week ahead.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora (GUA), Finca San Isidro, Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala (International Arrivals )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Raddison Guatemala)
Optional Activities
- Walk around Zona 10 on your own
- Have a drink before the briefing meeting
- Day 2
Guatemala City to Antigua
The day starts with a city tour covering Las Américas Avenue and its Latin American monuments, then you'll head to Plaza Berlin for views looking out toward the volcanoes. From there it's along Reforma Avenue to see imported statues and the Yurrita Church with its mix of architectural styles. You'll walk through the Civic Center's mid-century buildings, down historic Paseo de la Sexta Avenida, and through Pasaje Rubio's Italian-influenced architecture before reaching Plaza Mayor de la Constitución. Then comes a roughly two-hour drive to Antigua where you'll see Central Park, the Palace of the General Captains, San José Church, the Second Cathedral, and Santo Domingo Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Boutique Los Pasos)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Las Américas Avenue and central garden
- Visit Plaza Berlin with panoramic city views
- Exploration of Reforma Avenue and imported statues
- Visit to Yurrita Church
- Civic Center drive-through tour
- Walk along Paseo de la Sexta Avenida
- Exploration of Pasaje Rubio
- Visit to Plaza Mayor de la Constitución
- Central Park tour in Antigua
- Photography at Mermaid Fountain in Antigua
- Visit to Second Cathedral in Antigua
- Visit to Santo Domingo Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Las Américas Avenue Plaza Berlin Pacaya Volcano Reforma Avenue Yurrita Church Civic Center Paseo de la Sexta Avenida Pasaje Rubio (El Portalito) Plaza Mayor de la Constitución Metropolitan Cathedral President's Palace Centennial Park Central Park (Antigua) Palace of the General Captains Church of San José Mermaid Fountain Second Cathedral (Antigua) Santo Domingo Monastery 
- Day 3
Pacaya Volcano and Hot Springs
After breakfast you'll travel about ninety minutes to Pacaya National Park and meet your local guide in San Vicente de Pacaya. The hike to within a mile of the active crater takes one to two hours with great views throughout. After descending, you'll head to Kawilal Hot Springs where you can relax in one of the twelve thermal pools before returning to Antigua for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Boutique Los Pasos)
Included Activities
- Guided hiking tour to Pacaya Volcano
- Hike to one mile from the crater of Pacaya Volcano
- Relaxation at Kawilal Hot Springs with access to 12 thermal pools
Optional Activities
- Horse rental for easier volcano journey (additional cost)
Landmarks/POIs Pacaya National Park San Vicente de Pacaya Kawilal Hot Springs 
- Day 4
Lake Atitlán and Santa Cruz La Laguna
You'll check out and spend roughly two hours driving through the Sierra Madre mountains to reach Panajachel on Lake Atitlán's shore. After settling into your hotel, a boat excursion takes you to Santa Cruz La Laguna, one of twelve villages around the lake where Mayan communities have lived for centuries. You'll explore the village and return by boat to Panajachel where you'll have the evening free to relax and watch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jardines del Lago)
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Santa Cruz La Laguna
- Village exploration in Santa Cruz La Laguna
Landmarks/POIs Lake Atitlán Panajachel Santa Cruz La Laguna 
- Day 5
Chichicastenango Market and Return to Guatemala City
You'll travel to Chichicastenango to see what many consider Central America's most colorful local market, where traditional dresses, produce, flowers, and handicrafts fill the stalls. After browsing at your own pace, you'll visit the Church of Santo Tomás which blends Catholic and pre-Hispanic traditions, then explore the unique local cemetery. Later you'll head back to Guatemala City for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Raddison Guatemala)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chichicastenango local market
- Visit to Church of Santo Tomás
- Exploration of local cemetery
Optional Activities
- Shopping at market stalls
Landmarks/POIs Chichicastenango Market Church of Santo Tomás 
- Day 6
Guatemala City to Flores
You'll have breakfast in Antigua, then transfer to Guatemala City airport for a one-hour domestic flight to Flores around 11 AM. Your guide meets you upon arrival and drives you to Flores Island. The afternoon is free to explore the island on your own and rest after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Tikal)
Optional Activities
- Explore Flores Island at your own pace
Landmarks/POIs Flores Island - Day 7
Tikal National Park
After breakfast you'll travel about an hour by bus to Tikal National Park, home to Guatemala's most significant Maya ruins with around three thousand excavated structures. Your expert guide will walk you through temples including the Temple of the Masks, Temple of the Great Jaguar, Temple of the Jaguar Priest, and Temple IV, the tallest at the site. You'll have lunch within the park with options like vegetable soup and chicken, beef, pork, or vegetarian choices served with rice or vegetables. Afterward you'll continue exploring before heading back by bus to Flores Airport for your flight to Guatemala City and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vegetable soup as first course, followed by choice of chicken, beef, pork, or vegetarian options with rice or vegetables)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Raddison Guatemala)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal National Park with Maya culture expert
- Visit to Temple of the Masks
- Visit to Temple of the Great Jaguar
- Visit to Temple of the Jaguar Priest
- Visit to Temple IV
- Exploration of Maya complex with approximately 3,000 structures
Landmarks/POIs Tikal National Park Temple of the Masks Temple of the Great Jaguar Temple of the Jaguar Priest Temple IV 
- Day 8
Departure from Guatemala City
Your guide drives you to Guatemala City's international airport for your flight home. If you're interested, optional extensions to other destinations within Guatemala can be arranged with advance notice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend program to other interesting destinations within Guatemala (arrange in advance)
