View allGreat tour, the guide was fantastic. My only recommendation would be to spend less time in Quetzaltenango and more in Panajachel.
Marcus, traveled in July
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- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Age range 15 to 99
Highlights
- Explore colonial Antigua surrounded by volcanoes
- Experience a shamanic ceremony in San Andres Itzapa
- Ride a colorful chicken bus to Almolonga market
- Shop at Chichicastenango, a large outdoor market
- Boat on Lake Atitlan and visit Santiago Atitlan
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Antigua
- Day 2 San Andres Itzapa / Quetzaltenango
- Day 3 Quetzaltenango
- Day 4 Chichicastenango Market / Panajachel
- Day 5 Santiago Atitlan
- Day 6 Antigua
- Day 7 Antigua
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- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Number of tours
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Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
84%
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- ADAntonela· June 9th, 2025This is a short tour to learn more about Mayan culture. I found the pace too slow. It could incorporate more activities and/or see more places. For example, include full city tours of Antigua and Xela, with a licensed guide. Our tour leader, Isaias, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Hotels are centrally located, so made it easy to walk anywhere.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Antonela, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on your recent Heart of Guatemala tour. As you mention, this is a short 6 day trip which means it is quite a quick snap shot of Guatemala. While we understand you would have liked to... Show moreTrip date: May 2025 - Hazel· December 30th, 2024Guide was excellent! Hotels on Antigua were not up to par. All other overnights on tour were great! Transportation - driver was terrific but the mini bus was way too crowded and uncomfortable. This was not my first Intrepid tour. I like how the company practices responsible tourism and utilizes local companies, but some things could be improved about this tour for sure.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Christine, thank you for your recent review. It is always great for us to receive constructive feedback, such as yours. Although it is not always the case that a departure has 100% of the spaces, your dates did. While we do always have allocated... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- Marcus· July 18th, 2024Great tour, the guide was fantastic. My only...Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Marcus, thank you for your feedback and for including such an excellent photo! We are thrilled to know that your guide was a benefit to you during your travels- we always hope this is the case. We appreciate any first hand critiques following our... Show more
Trip date: July 2024
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Cathy
Asked on November 25th, 2023How do we travel from/to the Guatemala City airport to Antigua to start and end the trip? During the part of the trip where you make an offering (it looked like tobacco or alcohol)-we don't drink or smoke-we would not have to do either for that ceremony, or presentation, correct? Can you share a little more?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2023We can assist you in arranging airport transfer to and from the Guatemala airport at an additional cost. You can free to skip any included activities in the itinerary. Please let your tour leader know that you will not be participating in the San Simon shamanic ceremonies, and he will assist you further.
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Cathy
Traveler•Written November 2023For the accommodations, would my wife and I have our own private room, or are the rooms shared with other guests?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2023
In terms of accommodation throughout trip, you will be sharing a twin room with your partner.
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