Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Guatemala City
You'll land at La Aurora International Airport where your guide meets you for the drive to Guatemala City. Check into your hotel and settle in for the night. It's a straightforward arrival day, so use the time to rest up before things get going.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora (GUA), Finca San Isidro, Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala (From Main Entrance transfer to the hotel, 05:00 - 23:00)
Landmarks/POIs La Aurora International Airport 
- Day 2
Lake Atitlán - Panajachel
After breakfast, head out early toward Chichicastenango Market in the highlands. The market fills with colorful textiles and local crafts, and you'll stop by Santo Tomás Church before moving on to Lake Atitlán. The surrounding volcanoes create a scenic backdrop as you take a panoramic tour through Panajachel, then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chichicastenango Market
- Visit Santo Tomás Church
- Panoramic tour of Panajachel
- Boat ride in Lake Atitlán (Panajachel)
Landmarks/POIs Chichicastenango Market Santo Tomás Church Lake Atitlán Atitlán Volcano Tolimán Volcano San Pedro Volcano Panajachel 
- Day 3
San Juan La Laguna - Antigua Guatemala
Board a boat at 8:00 a.m. across Lake Atitlán to San Juan La Laguna, a village known for its art and local traditions. Walk through the community, visit the Catholic Church, tour a chocolate cooperative, check out textile workshops using natural dyes, and meet artisans at work. After returning to Panajachel, transfer to Antigua Guatemala for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride to San Juan La Laguna
- Walking tour of San Juan La Laguna
- Visit Catholic Church in San Juan La Laguna
- Visit chocolate cooperative
- Visit textile workshop with natural dyes
- Visit local artisans using medicinal plants
Landmarks/POIs San Juan La Laguna 
- Day 4
Antigua Guatemala
Explore Antigua Guatemala this morning, starting with La Merced Church and the Central Plaza. See the Cathedral, then you'll have free time for shopping around the colonial streets. Back at your hotel, the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and take things at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit La Merced Church
- Visit Central Plaza
- Visit Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs La Merced Church Central Plaza (Antigua) Antigua Cathedral 
- Day 5
Tikal (Flores)
Grab a breakfast box from the hotel before heading to the airport at 3:30 a.m. for your flight to Flores. Once there, travel to Tikal Archaeological Site and tour Complex Q and R, the Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II. If time allows, see the Lost World Complex. You'll stay overnight in Flores.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast box from hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tikal Archaeological Site - Complex Q and R
- Visit Tikal Central Acropolis
- Visit Temple I (Great Jaguar)
- Visit Temple II (Masks)
- Visit Lost World Complex
Landmarks/POIs Tikal Archaeological Site Temple I (Great Jaguar) Temple II (Masks) Complex Q and R (Tikal) Central Acropolis (Tikal) Lost World Complex (Tikal) - Day 6
Río Dulce - Livingston
After breakfast, drive to Río Dulce for a scenic boat ride through tropical landscapes full of birdlife. Pass San Felipe Fort, a former defense against Caribbean pirates, then continue to Livingston where Garifuna culture centers around music, dance, and coastal traditions. You'll experience the town's distinct Afro-Caribbean character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic boat ride through Río Dulce
- Visit San Felipe Fort
- Visit Livingston and experience Garifuna culture
Landmarks/POIs Río Dulce San Felipe Fort Livingston 
- Day 7
Quiriguá - Copán (Honduras)
Drive past banana plantations on the way to Quiriguá Archaeological Site, famous for its carved Mayan stelae. Cross into Honduras at El Florido to see Copán ruins, a UNESCO site recognized for its hieroglyphic stairway, ball court, and temples. This cross-border day covers significant Mayan history.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast box)
Included Activities
- Visit Quiriguá Archaeological Site
- Visit Copán Ruins
- View Hieroglyphic Stairway at Copán
- Visit ball court at Copán
Landmarks/POIs Quiriguá Archaeological Site Copán Ruins 
- Day 8
Santa Ana - Joya de Cerén (El Salvador) - San Salvador
Spend the morning at Copán Ruins examining the ball court, stelae, and temples more thoroughly. Move into El Salvador with a stop in Santa Ana for a quick tour of the colonial architecture. Visit Joya de Cerén, the so-called Pompeii of the Americas, a UNESCO site preserving everyday Mayan life under volcanic ash. End in San Salvador.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Copán Ruins - ball court, stelae, and temples
- Panoramic tour of Santa Ana
- Visit Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site
Landmarks/POIs Santa Ana Joya de Cerén - Day 9
Suchitoto - La Unión
Take a city tour of San Salvador in the morning, then head to Suchitoto, a colonial town with views over Suchitlán Lake. Later, transfer to La Unión for an overnight stay. The drive offers a chance to see different sides of El Salvador's geography and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of San Salvador
- Visit colonial town of Suchitoto
- View Suchitlán Lake
Landmarks/POIs San Salvador Suchitoto Suchitlán Lake - Day 10
Gulf of Fonseca - León (Nicaragua)
Board a boat across the Gulf of Fonseca, the body of water shared by El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Arrive at Potosí where you'll handle border formalities, then continue to León for the night. This journey takes you into Nicaragua's historic colonial region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic boat journey across Gulf of Fonseca
Landmarks/POIs Gulf of Fonseca Potosí 
- Day 11
León (Nicaragua)
Explore León on a guided tour, walking through colonial areas like La Recolección and El Calvario. See the Cathedral of León, which holds the tomb of poet Rubén Darío. The afternoon is free, giving you time to wander the city at your own pace or rest at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit of León
- Visit La Recolección
- Visit El Calvario
- Visit Cathedral of León
Landmarks/POIs La Recolección (León) El Calvario (León) Cathedral of León - Day 12
Granada (Nicaragua)
After breakfast, transfer to Masaya Volcano National Park where you can look into the dramatic crater. Continue to Granada, among the oldest colonial cities in the Americas, for a guided walk through its streets and churches. Overnight in Granada lets you experience the historic atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Masaya Volcano National Park
- Guided tour of Granada
Landmarks/POIs Masaya Volcano National Park Granada 
- Day 13
Departure from Granada
Head to the airport after breakfast for your international flight home. This ends the tour services.
- Meals
- Breakfast
