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Guatemalan Highlights

Guatemala

12 days from £2,375pp Inc. international flights

Explore the main sights in Guatemala including Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Tikal.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • For a more extensive trip spend a few days in the western highlands exploring the indigenous Mayan villages around Quetzaltenango - visit the famous animal market at San Francisco el Alto held every Friday.
  • Belize makes for an excellent combination with Guatemala with its lush forests, cave systems, turquoise sea and 1st class coral reefs.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • The exquisite colonial city of Antigua.
  • The stunning Lake Atitlan with its backdrop of volcanoes.
  • The Mayan ruins of Tikal hidden deep in the jungle.

Day by Day

Day 1London - Guatemala City - Antigua

Upon arrival in Guatemala City, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua

Day 2Antigua

Today you will have the day at leisure in Antigua to get your bearings and visit the highlights - including the plaza, the cathedral, the many cobbled streets and stunning architecture.

Day 3Antigua

Day at leisure to perhaps travel out of Antigua to explore the local villages or coffee farms. Perhaps climb the active Pacaya volcano.

Day 4Antigua - Lake Atitlan

This morning you will be transferred to the awe-inspiring Lake Atitlan via the indigenous highland market at Comalapa where you have the opportunity to get a real insight in to the locals lives as they barter for their weekly shop.

Day 5Lake Atitlan

This morning take a tour by local boat of this stunning lake and its intriguing villages. Visit the tiny markets, churches, plazas and houses and experience a Mayan ritual.

Day 6Lake Atitlan

At leisure to relax and enjoy the scenery or explore the area yourselves - take a local boat perhaps out on the lake or visit the famous Chichicastenango market.

Day 7Lake Atitlan

One last day to experience the light and wind play tricks on this spectacularly beautiful lake

Day 8Lake Atitlan - Guatemala City - Flores - El Petén

Transfer to Guatemala City for your flight to Flores where you will be met and driven to your hotel on the shores of the beautiful clear waters of Lake Peten Itza.

Day 9El Petén

Today you have the opportunity to explore the incredible ruins of Tikal. There is nothing quite like walking through the jungle mist surrounded by the morning calls of tropical birds and the bark of the howler monkeys to stumble upon magnificent temples rising out of the forest.

Day 10El Petén

At leisure to relax at your hotel and enjoy the lake perhaps take a kayak out on the lake or walk along its shores.

Day 11El Petén - Flores - Guatemala City

Transfer back to the airport to fly to Guatemala City where you will connect on to your international flight to the UK.

Day 12London

Arrival in UK

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