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Guatemala Mayan Explorer

8 days
Start and end in Guatemala City
4.4
4 traveler reviews
Guatemala Mayan Explorer - Marvelus Travel
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Plan your adventure:
  • Active
  • Family
  • Self-Guided
  • Private
  • Explorer
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English, Spanish
Age range 15 to 75
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Highlights

  • Explore Antigua and stay at a local hotel
  • Hike to the peak of Pacaya Volcano
  • Tour Mayan villages by boat on Lake Atitlan
  • Shop at Chichicastenango's bustling market
  • Discover Tikal Park and its early wildlife

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Guatemala city Antigua
  2. Day 2 Antigua - Pacaya Volcano Trek and Panajachel Lake Atitlan
  3. Day 3 Panajachel - Lake Atitlan – by Boat to San Juan La Laguna / Santiago Atitlan
  4. Day 4 Panajachel – Lanquin Semuc Champey
  5. Day 5 Lanquin – Semuc Champey tour
  6. Day 6 Lanquin – Flores
  7. Day 7 Flores – Tikal Ruins Tour
  8. Day 8 Flores – Guatemala City.
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Operated by

Marvelus Travel

Number of tours

32

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

92%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Transport
    Good
    3.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 3.9
  • Guatemala Mayan Explorer reviewer 1
    · November 2nd, 2023
    This trip was amazing everything was planned in a excellent manner. Olivia the supervisor was a great help anytime I needed help and she responded quickly. To anyone who is visiting Guatemala I highly recommend marvelus travel.
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • Guatemala Mayan Explorer reviewer 2
    · January 5th, 2022
    We really enjoyed this trip and we really loved...
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    Trip date: November 2021
  • Guatemala Mayan Explorer reviewer 3
    · May 12th, 2019
    Awesome trip! I did this trip with my two 60...
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • KF
    · February 17th, 2018
    The worst was the owner, although he tried to apologise his way out by lying to me that he could lose his job. In the owners house is one of the places for a "homestay". Where he sent the guests to sleep was downstairs, in a moldy room with no windows! The stench was horrible, and dangerous to occupants. I refused to sleep there, so he finally took me to another family that was wonderful. He told me that none of his family ever sleeps in there. He should be fined for putting people in such an unhealthy environment! Only 2 guides for the entire time, and one only spoke Spanish. Places seen were interesting, but since they use locals for transportation that service other tours, nothing was coordinated, nothing explained, some buses bad. Guy in the office walked us to the dock for boat excursion, but was not there to guide us back on return, and didn't tell us. I arrived back at the office with two others, but office was locked and nobody would open it. We waited 2 hours and the door opened; said he was there all along. At the last accommodation I stayed 2 days longer, and they tried to get me to pay a rate TWICE what the hotel signs said! Absolutely ridiculous, money grubbing snake of a company!
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    Trip date: January 2018

Dates & Availability

8 days
Guatemala Mayan Explorer
From Guatemala City to Guatemala City

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • How are the group sizes determined for the tour?

      The group sizes vary as this is primarily a self-guided tour. You may meet different people daily on shared local tours or transport.

    • What meal options are available on the tour?

      No meals are included in the tour price. You'll have the flexibility to explore local dining options according to your preferences.

    • What type of travel support is available during the tour?

      We offer support for navigating transport and accommodations yourself during this self-guided tour. Detailed itineraries will be provided.

    • What transportation options are available during the tour?

      You will travel by shared van and first class public buses throughout the tour. Transport between hotels and bus terminals will need to be arranged independently.

    • How is the situation in Guatemala affecting the tour itineraries?

      Tour itineraries may be adjusted and transportation may only run at night due to ongoing protests in Guatemala. We will provide updates on the situation as they become available.

    • Can I get a refund if the tour cannot proceed as planned?

      If the tour cannot proceed as planned due to external circumstances like strikes or protests, we offer full refunds to ensure your flexibility and satisfaction.

    • What specifics about the Encuentros Village on the tour?

      In the Encuentros Village, you will stay at a Mayan homestay, which typically includes shared room accommodations with other travelers.

    • What does a single supplement entail?

      A single supplement is an additional charge for travelers who wish to have a private room when accommodations are normally based on double occupancy.

    • Does the Guatemala Mayan explorer tour include meals and offer single bedroom accommodations?

      This tour does not include meals, and single rooms come with a single supplement fee as prices are generally based on double occupancy. Shared van and public bus transport are provided.

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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 50527

    • Currency
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      Quetzal
      Guatemala
    • Plugs & Adapters

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

      Type A
      Guatemala
      Type B
      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 Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for 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 Guatemala. Ideally 10 days 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 June 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Marvelus Travel. 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 60 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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