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Antigua, Guatemala
Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua
Antigua Cathedral, Guatemala

Grand tour of Guatemala

13 days from £5,685pp

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Tour highlights

  • Explore the pretty cobbled streets of colonial Antigua.

  • Admire the scenery around Lake Atitlán with its backdrop of volcanoes.

  • Visit authentic local communities and markets in Guatemala's highlands.

  • Tour the turquoise pools and limestone caves at Semuc Champey.

  • Marvel at the Maya temples of Tikal, towering above El Petén's lush jungle.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Guatemala City. Arrive in Guatemala City where you will be met and driven to the historic capital of Antigua in a private vehicle.

    • Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua, Guatemala
      Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua, Guatemala
    • Antigua Cathedral, Guatemala
      Antigua Cathedral, Guatemala
    • Antigua, Guatemala
      Antigua, Guatemala

  • Today you will have a half day walking tour of beautiful colonial Antigua to get your bearings and visit the many pretty squares and churches.

    • Antigua, Guatemala
      Antigua, Guatemala
    • Antigua, Guatemala
      Antigua, Guatemala
    • Locals laundry, Antigua
      Locals laundry, Antigua

  • Free day to further explore Antigua at your own leisure or perhaps go on a chocolate making tour, visit a coffee plantation or try a volcano hike.

    • Easter procession, Antigua
      Easter procession, Antigua
    • Santa Clara Convent, Antigua
      Santa Clara Convent, Antigua
    • Fuego volcano, Antigua
      Fuego volcano, Antigua

  • Drive from Antigua through spectacular scenery and traditional villages until you reach Quetzaltenango, in the heart of the highlands. You will also visit Chichicastenango market on route.

    • Fertile Highlands, near Quetzaltenango
      Fertile Highlands, near Quetzaltenango
    • Local market near Quetzaltenango
      Local market near Quetzaltenango
    • Church of San Andres Xecul near Quetzaltenango
      Church of San Andres Xecul near Quetzaltenango

  • This morning you will be transferred Lake Atitlán via a colourful indigenous market — gain a fascinating insight into community life as locals barter for their weekly shop.

    • Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
      Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
    • Solola market, Lake Atitlan
      Solola market, Lake Atitlan
    • A bee at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
      A bee at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

  • Today you will take to the waters of Lake Atitlán with your private guide, visiting some of the communities dotted around the lake shores.

    • Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
      Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
    • Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
      Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
    • Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
      Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

  • This morning you will be transferred to Antigua via Comalapa Market.

    • Antigua, Guatemala
      Antigua, Guatemala
    • Acatenango volcano towering over Antigua, Guatemala
      Acatenango volcano towering over Antigua, Guatemala
    • Antigua, Guatemala
      Antigua, Guatemala

  • This morning you will be transferred to Cobán, located in the beautiful Verapaz region, known for its limestone caves and birdlife. This afternoon you will visit Ram Tzul private reserve.

    • Tea Plantation in Coban
      Tea Plantation in Coban
    • Tea plantation, Coban
      Tea plantation, Coban
    • Orchid nursery, Coban
      Orchid nursery, Coban

  • Full day private guided tour to the beautiful pools at Semuc Champey and nearby caves.

    • Orchid, Coban
      Orchid, Coban
    • Coffee plantation, Coban
      Coffee plantation, Coban
    • Tea Plantation, Coban
      Tea Plantation, Coban

  • Depart Cobán this morning for the drive to Flores, gateway city to Tikal.

    • Ruins at Tikal
      Ruins at Tikal
    • Tikal Area, Guatemala
      Tikal Area, Guatemala
    • Tikal Area, Guatemala
      Tikal Area, Guatemala

  • Today you will take a private tour of Tikal. This really is one of the most outstanding places you can visit in Central America — dramatic Mayan ruins towering in the jungle with monkeys and toucans in the trees above you!

    • Tikal Area, Guatemala
      Tikal Area, Guatemala
    • Tikal Area, Guatemala
      Tikal Area, Guatemala
    • Tikal, Guatemala
      Tikal, Guatemala

  • Transfer back to Flores for your domestic flight to Guatemala City, and onward international connection.

    • Lago Petén, Guatemala
      Lago Petén, Guatemala
    • Sunset in Tikal
      Sunset in Tikal
    • Lake Peten Itza, Tikal
      Lake Peten Itza, Tikal

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Antigua
 
Western Highlands
 
Lake Atitlán
 
Tikal & El Petén
 
Flores
 

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