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7D/6N Gorgeous Guatemala Tour

7 days
Start and end in Guatemala City
3.8
9 traveler reviews
7D/6N Gorgeous Guatemala Tour - Marvelus Travel
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English, Spanish
Age range 15 to 71
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Highlights

  • Hike up the active Pacaya Volcano
  • Stay with a Mayan family in San Jorge
  • Explore Lake Atitlan by boat
  • Visit vibrant Chichicastenango Market
  • Relax at Santa Cruz La Laguna

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Guatemala city - Antigua.
  2. Day 2 Antigua – Pacaya Volcano Trek
  3. Day 3 Antigua - San Jorge La Laguna - Mayan Homestay
  4. Day 4 Panajachel to Boat Trip Lake Atitlan, Overnight Santa Cruz
  5. Day 5 Santa Cruz La Lagun Free day
  6. Day 6 Panajachel to Chichicastenango and Antigua (this Shuttle stop at Market Chichi if Date is matching at Thursday or Sunday)
  7. Day 7 Antigua to Guatemala city
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Marvelus Travel

Number of tours

32

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

95%

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Customer Reviews

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    Good
    3.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Good
    3.2
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.7
  • 3.9
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  • 7D/6N Gorgeous Guatemala Tour reviewer 1
    · January 19th, 2025
    This tour was amazing! Olivia and Daniel from Marvelous Travel were always available to answer questions. All the private drivers, shared shuttles and private boat captains were on time and courteous. The tour guides for the boat tour and volcano both spoke English which was helpful. The highlight of the trip was the Mayan Family Stay. My daughter and I were fortunate to stay with Daniel's wonderful wife and children. They made us feel so welcomed. We ate authentic Guatemala food which was delicious and his daughter taught us to make fresh tortillas while we were wearing their native dresses.
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    Trip date: January 2025
  • 7D/6N Gorgeous Guatemala Tour reviewer 2
    · April 8th, 2024
    I was not expecting the rooms to be so hot and noisy; other than that it was good. I did have my own bathroom; it was a hostel still, I’ll use marvelous and Tourradar again It was a great introduction to Guatemala Thank you
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • R
    · July 13th, 2023
    Guatemala was wonderful as a country, but the value of the services provided were not worthwhile when looking at how much transportation and lodging actually cost there. What's more, the tour company's itinerary written personally written for me was written ambiguously. It said "transfer to Panajachel", so when the van driver dropped us off in Panajachel, I was berated on the phone by a male voice when I called and asked how to get to the Mayan homestay. He said, "It's not my problem you don't speak good Spanish" when I explained that the van driver did not ask where exactly we were going. He was scolding me on the phone and said that I had to follow the schedule exactly as stated on the itinerary. I just assumed the van driver knew where to drop us off seeing as this is a tour company that arranges transportation for us. What's more, prior to leaving Antigua to go to Panajachel, I gave my phone to the male employee at Marvelus who spoke to the van driver, so I assumed that he told the van driver where we were supposed to be driven. That apparently was not the case. I have never been spoken to by a tour operator in my life with that condescending, scolding, rude tone of voice. When I screen shotted the ambiguity of their schedule, the male voice on the phone acknowledged that it was ambiguous but did not apologize. He then transferred me to a female person Olivia who did apologize for the ambiguity of the schedule and was professional in her messaging for the rest of the trip. I'm mostly offended by the condescending and offensive nature in which I was spoken to by the male staff member at Marvelus. I actually have a decent grasp of Spanish, but I cannot say I am fluent. It is not practical for every tourist to speak the local language of every country they visit on the planet. Also, many points were not planned well. In the stop from Panajachel back to Antigua, we were told to "simply wait outside the Marvelus office" for 1.5 hours. They claimed the office was closed at 10 AM on a weekday, forcing us to sit outside. Thankfully, it wasn't raining. Many of the 14 passenger vans were filled to max capacity, leaving no room for people with luggage beyond a backpack. It was an extremely uncomfortable van ride when the van was filled to max capacity for 2 hours of driving. Thankfully, my family member and I travel light, but I don't see how this would be feasible with people who don't travel lightly. Also, the Mayan homestay can be booked through other 3rd party web sites. They are not the only ones who provide this unique experience. I'm just writing this for future travelers to know. I'm assuming the tour operator takes the biggest cut, and the homestay family makes a pittance comparably, so if you want more money to go to the Mayan homestay, book through a third party web site that provides that and then tip the Mayan family generously for their hospitality. Also, the stated age range for this tour was up to age 71. My family member is in the 70's, and the volcano trek was unbearable for him. There was no warning for how physically taxing the volcano trek would be. I would advise those with older travel group members or those who are not physically fit to reconsider the volcano trek. We met younger travelers who also said the volcano trek was too taxing to be enjoyable, but they felt forced to finish because they had already walked halfway. The volcano trek takes 3-4 hours and is extremely steep in many parts of the trek. Also, the hotel Hotel Posada Los Bucaros in Antigua--the hotel room was the size of a sardine can. There was nowhere to put your luggage. The room was new and spotless though and well maintained. Wifi was good. Hotel Arca de Noe - There is no wifi except in the hotel lobby, and even there, it was unreliable. I can't expect every place on the planet to have amazing Wifi, but the other downside to this hotel was that it was extremely dusty and musty. It was like no one had ever dusted the room ever. And there were a ton of bugs. I saw every bug of every species and size in my hotel room. All in all, I will come back to central America some day, but not with this company.
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    Marvelus Travel commented on this review
    Hello Customers thanks for shared your travel experience with Marvelus Travel, its important to us to hear you as well, we are taking action about what happened with you as travellers, we are sure we make this better for others future customers, we are... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023
  • 7D/6N Gorgeous Guatemala Tour reviewer 4
    · June 8th, 2021
    I don’t want to do in the future any more tour alone. I would like groups and guide.
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    Trip date: May 2021
  • DB
    · February 22nd, 2019
    This trip was a mother & daughter trip for one...
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • MC
    · January 4th, 2019
    Good price for a good quality tour. Suggested...
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • SL
    · October 20th, 2018
    Great tour for those who don’t want the hassle...
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    Trip date: October 2018
  • 7D/6N Gorgeous Guatemala Tour reviewer 8
    · January 26th, 2018
    No guide was provided on the tour, only the one payed for on the volcano treck. Transportation was late half of the time; I had to call the agency 3 times to make sure it would come. No information was given on duration of the transportation or what to expect on the tours. The homestay was nice with the mayan family. The combination of the differents tours made the transportation too long. Tip: don't go to the Chichi market, it does no offer more than what you can get everywhere else.
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    Marvelus Travel commented on this review
    Hi Customers, This service you book its clear whats included: Shared van for 15 passengers, all Pick up: its not punctual, its always wait 15 minutes after your time pick up, becuase the shared pick it up more passengers, this tours only include... Show more
    Trip date: January 2018
  • SM
    · August 5th, 2017
    We had a great experience with the tour this...
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    Trip date: July 2017

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7 days
7D/6N Gorgeous Guatemala Tour
From Guatemala City to Guatemala City

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    Johann

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    Can you provide a detailed itinerary for each day of the tour?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, a detailed day-by-day itinerary, including accommodation details and activities, can be provided upon request.

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    Kate

    Asked on February 25th, 2025

    Are airport transfers included in the tour price?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      You can request quotes for both arrival and departure transfers; they are typically not included in the basic tour price.

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    Steef

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    Can I extend my stay at the final destination of the tour?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Extension of stay at the final destination can be arranged, please specify your requirements for proper adjustments.

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    Andreas

    Asked on January 11th, 2025

    What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      If you cancel 40 days before the trip, an 80% refund is provided. A 50% refund is available if cancellation occurs 15 days before the trip.

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    Asked on December 31st, 2024

    What are the group size limitations for the tour?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      The tour can be adapted for solo travelers or small groups, typically not exceeding ten participants.

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    Jack

    Asked on December 22nd, 2024

    Is it possible to stay in Antigua instead of returning to Guatemala City?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, you can conclude your journey in Antigua instead of returning to Guatemala City.

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    Asked on November 7th, 2024

    When are the meals included during the tour?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Meals are not included in the tour price, but there are plenty of dining options available at each destination.

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    Traveling

    Asked on September 17th, 2024

    Is the homestay part of the trip optional?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, the homestay is optional. If preferred, accommodations at a hotel can be arranged instead.

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    Asked on July 3rd, 2024

    Are there specific hotels where we will be staying during the tour?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Hotel accommodations can vary based on availability. Common options include Casa Buena Vista and Hotel Posada Hermano Pedro.

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      Payments can be made via our official website using various forms of payment including credit cards and direct bank transfers.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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.
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