Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Guatemala City
You'll arrive at La Aurora International Airport and head to your hotel in Guatemala City. This first day gives you time to settle in and get oriented before the real adventure starts tomorrow.
- 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 La Aurora International Airport - Day 2
Guatemala City to San Salvador
Leave Guatemala City early and drive about 270km toward San Salvador. Along the way, you'll stop at Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO site that shows how ancient Maya people actually lived and farmed. Then check out Tazumal and Casa Blanca before reaching San Salvador by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site
- Visit Tazumal Archaeological Site
- Visit Casa Blanca
Landmarks Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site Tazumal Archaeological Site Casa Blanca - Day 3
San Salvador to Copán, Honduras
Head out from San Salvador to Santa Ana for a quick panoramic look around, then continue into Honduras toward Copán. After handling border formalities, you'll explore the Copán Archaeological Site with its carved stelae, a staircase covered in Maya glyphs, and an old ball court.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Santa Ana
- Visit Copán Archaeological Site
Landmarks Santa Ana Copán Archaeological Site 
- Day 4
Copán to Quiriguá to Río Dulce
Travel from Copán to Quiriguá Archaeological Park in Guatemala, sitting right on the Motagua River. You'll see sandstone stelae including the tallest one in the entire Maya world at over 10.60 meters high, plus zoomorphic figures from the classic period. Later, head to Río Dulce for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Quiriguá Archaeological Park
Landmarks Quiriguá Archaeological Park Motagua River 
- Day 5
Río Dulce Boat Tour to Flores
Hop on a boat from Río Dulce heading to Livingston, a Garifuna village famous for reggae, punta music, and coconut bread. You'll travel upriver through thick vegetation and a natural canyon, checking out the waterways. Stop at Castle of San Felipe de Lara, a 17th-century Spanish fortress, then continue by boat to Flores.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Garifuna village of Livingston
- Boat tour through natural canyon and canals
- Panoramic tour of Castle of San Felipe de Lara
Landmarks Livingston Castle of San Felipe de Lara Río Dulce - Day 6
Tikal Archaeological Site and Return to Guatemala City
Get to Tikal, the biggest Maya archaeological site around. Walk through the Q and R Complex, Central Acropolis, Temple I 'The Great Jaguar', and Temple II 'The Masks'. If time allows, visit the Lost World section. Grab lunch at the Visitor Center (your cost), then catch your flight back to Guatemala City and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tikal Archaeological Site - Q and R Complex
- Visit Central Acropolis
- Visit Temple I 'The Great Jaguar'
- Visit Temple II 'The Masks'
- Visit Lost World (if time permits)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Tikal Visitor Center
Landmarks Tikal Archaeological Site Temple I 'The Great Jaguar' Temple II 'The Masks' Mundo Maya Airport 
- Day 7
Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlán
Start before dawn to reach Chichicastenango's multicolored market in Guatemala's highlands. Stop at the Church of Santo Tomás, then head to Lake Atitlán surrounded by three volcanoes: Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro. Take in the panoramic views of Panajachel before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chichicastenango market
- Visit Church of Santo Tomás
- Panoramic visit of Lake Atitlán
- Panoramic visit of Panajachel
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market Church of Santo Tomás Lake Atitlán Volcano Atitlán Volcano Tolimán Volcano San Pedro Panajachel 
- Day 8
San Juan La Laguna and Antigua Guatemala City
At 8:00 AM, board a boat to San Juan La Laguna. Walk through town and visit the Catholic Church, then explore the chocolate cooperative to see how chocolate gets made from scratch. Check out the Textile Cooperative to learn about traditional dyes and meet local artisans who work with medicinal plants. Afternoon brings you back to Panajachel, then travel to Antigua Guatemala City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour to San Juan La Laguna
- Visit Catholic Church
- Visit chocolate cooperative
- Visit Textile Cooperative
- Visit artisans of medicinal plants
Landmarks San Juan La Laguna Lake Atitlán 
- Day 9
Antigua Guatemala City
Spend the day in Antigua, one of the most significant colonial cities in the Americas. Walk through the Church of La Merced, Plaza de Armas, and the Cathedral. You'll have free time for shopping and wandering around on your own, then return to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Church of La Merced
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Antigua Guatemala City
Landmarks Church of La Merced Plaza de Armas Cathedral - Day 10
Departure from Guatemala City
Head to the airport for your flight home. This ends your tour services.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks La Aurora International Airport
