Best of Guatemala

8 days • Air & land
8 days • Antigua/Guatemala City
from $1201 land only

Locally hosted

Your Travel Value Includes Scheduled round-trip flights when TRAVEL 360 issues the air tickets Round-trip private transfers between the airport and hotel; including Porter at the airport Choice of hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities 2 continental breakfasts (CB), 5 breakfasts (B) and 2 lunches (L) as indicated in the itinerary Services of an English-speaking local host Private sightseeing program including admission charges, where applicable: Tour of Antigua, boat cruise to Santiago and tour, Chichicastenango; private tour of Yaxha National Park; private tour of the Maya monuments, pyramids and jungle at Tikal Round-trip air between Guatemala City/Tikal Hotel taxes and service charges TRAVEL 360 flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Itinerary

Day 1 DEPART USA / GUATEMALA CITY / ANTIGUA.
Upon arrival, you are met and privately transferred to your hotel in Antigua. The rest of the day is free.

Day 2 ANTIGUA.
Your half-day private tour will cover the architectural and historical highlights of this colonial city, with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the many historic churches, convents and cathedrals. This tour is flexible; if you have specific sights that you wish to see, your guide will be happy to accommodate you. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Antigua on your own and shop for Guatemala’s famous arts and crafts. (CB)

Note: Market days are Sat., Mon. and Thu.

Day 3 ANTIGUA / LAKE ATITLAN.
Start the day with a private transfer to Lake Atitlan. You can request stops along way, including the ruins of Iximché (entrance not included) or the Maya God of San Simon at San Andres Iztapa. Friday and Tuesday are market days in the colorful town of Solola, situated just 15 minutes before arriving at the lake, and is well worth a visit. Here local Maya people congregate to buy and sell produce for the week. Locals still dress in their traditional bright colors. This is a wonderful insight into the Maya way of life, largely unchanged for hundreds of years. (CB).

Day 4 SANTIAGO EXCURSION.
After breakfast, meet your boatman and guide and take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan to the village of Santiago. Along the way, marvel at the surrounding volcanoes. Your guide will show you around the village and if you like, you can visit the Maya God Maximon, an interesting smoking and drinking effigy that locals revere. Often a shaman is contracted and you may see a ritual being performed. (B,L)

Day 5 LAKE ATITLAN / CHICHICASTENANGO / FLORES.
Travel through the highlands to the famous market at Chichicastenango. Full of artisans, this market is great for displaying the wide array of local crafts available in Guatemala. Also, look for the Maya rituals being performed in the Catholic Church. Then transfer to Guatemala City Airport in time to catch the flight to Flores in the northern rainforest region of the country. (B)

Day 6 YAXHA NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION.
After a relaxing morning, visit Yaxha National Park for a guided tour of this lesser visited yet truly fascinating site. Tour with your guide and end at sunset on top of the main temple with wonderful views over the surrounding rainforest canopy. This is a great time to see and hear howler monkeys and a variety birdlife. (B)

Day 7 FLORES / TIKAL / GUATEMALA CITY.
An early morning start to explore the amazing ruins at Tikal, where huge Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy and monkeys and tropical birds are abundant in the surrounding rainforest. This afternoon, fly back to Guatemala City where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, perhaps try one of the restaurants and bars of the lively Zone 10 area. (B,L)

Day 8 DEPART GUATEMALA CITY.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the same day. (B)

Add Copan, Honduras 3 days / 2 nights Ask your TRAVEL 360 Specialist for details. Prices per person from Twin $403 Single $744 Triple $292

 

TRAVEL 360 Hotels
ANTIGUA - Palacio Chico (ST); Posada de Don Rodrigo (F); Panza Verde (SF)
LAKE ATITLAN - Posada Santiago (ST); Hotel Atitlan (F); Casa Palopo (DLX)
FLORES - Maya International (ST); Villa Maya (F); Camino Real Tikal (SF)
GUATEMALA CITY - Biltmore Express (ST); Princess (F); Quinta (DLX)

 

 

 

Tour CBG Land Only Prices Per Person from   Twin Single Triple Superior Tourist Class $1201 $1935 $911 First Class $1275 $2211 $1036 Sup. First Class/Deluxe $1641 $3003 $1341 Departs weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays. Tuesday and Friday departures operate with a slightly modified itinerary, however sightseeing and overnights are not affected. Local security and airport improvement taxes are not included and payable at the airports in Guatemala City and Flores. Price based on a minimum of 2 passengers traveling. A “Travel Alone” supplement may apply. The “LAND ONLY” prices include round-trip air Guatemala City/Tikal. Sample economy airfares are from $520-$742 and are valid from/to Miami. U.S. departure taxes and will be advised at the time of booking. Airfares and taxes are subject to change.