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8 Day itinerary in Guatemala, Central America & Caribbean

Real Guatemalan Group Experience 8D/7N

Immerse in an authentic Guatemalan adventure with Bamba’s vibrant group tour. Explore ancient Mayan ruins, admire stunning views from volcanic peaks, and wander through vibrant local markets. Visit iconic sites like Tikal and Antigua, while engaging in cultural experiences and community interactions... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Guatemala City

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Nature & Widlife

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Stroll through the beautiful streets of the colonial city Antigua

2

Enjoy a guided tour of a coffee plantation

3

Admire the temple ruins of the most important Mayan archeological sites

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Arrival Guatemala City, airport pickup and transfer to your accommodation

Upon arrival to Guatemala city, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your accommodation in Antigua for check-in. Get settled and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2

place Day 2: Antigua, Guatemala

Visit the colonial city Antigua & San Antonio Aguascalientes (B/D)

Explore one of the world's best-preserved colonial city, Antigua and stroll through its cobbled streets. Then, visit Antigua's most important landmarks and enjoy the beauty of the architecture that will make you feel like time stopped 300 years ago. In the afternoon, you will visit San Antonio Aguascalientes where you will see a great diversity of handicrafts. You will overnight in your accommodation in Antigua.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Antigua, Guatemala

Visit a coffee plantation (B)

Today, you will visit one of the oldest coffee plantations in Guatemala where you will have the chance to discover how coffee is made. Your guide will explain to you the whole process and you will see all the hard work it takes to make a cup of coffee, and all the people who are involved. Overnight in Antigua.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Day 4: Iximche & Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Explore the archeological site of Iximche and stop at Chichicastenango's market (B)

Your day will start with the visit of the pre-Columbian archeological site of Iximche, also known as the "Land of Corn". The city was he first capital of Guatemala and the last Mayan city. Then, you will stop to Chichicastenango's market, the most colorful place in the Mayan Highlands and the only place in Guatemala with a population entirely composed of Quiche people, Admire the church where the Mayan bible as discovered and you could even witness Mayan ceremonies. You will finish your day in Panajachel where you will overnight.


Note: The order of the itinerary could be modified according to the dates booked since it is subject to the Market Day in Chichicastenango (Thursday or Sunday). All the destinations mentioned will be visited.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Day 5: Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, San Juan La Laguna & Santiago de Atitlan, Guatemala

Visit the beautiful lake Atitlan and discover the Mayan culture through the visit of different villages (B)

Today, get the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Atitlan. In Maya, Atitlan means "the place where the rainbow gets its color". Then you will take a boat to cross the lake and you will experience the authentic Mayan culture with the visit of two different Tzutuhil villages like San Juan La Laguna. Then, you will be transferred to Santiago de Atitlan where you will visit the local Saint named Maximon or Ri Laj Mam. This Saint is visited by people of many different backgrounds who come to ask for health and prosperity. You will then go back to Panajachel by boat to have lunch (not included) before being transferred to your accommodation in Guatemala City.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

place Day 6: Flores & Tikal, Guatemala

Explore the Mayan archeological site Tikal (B/L)

You will start your day early with a flight to Flores. You will be transferred to one of the most important archeological sites of the Mayan world, which means "Place of the Voices". Admire the impressive Mayan ruins of the site, considered as the second-largest city in the Mayan world. Your guide will show you the layouts of the complex temples and Acropolis. After your tour, you will be transferred to Flores where you will overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7

place Day 7: Yaxha & Guatemala City, Guatemala

Excursion to the archeological site Yaxha (B/L)

Today, you will explore Yaxha, a former ceremonial center, and city of the Pre-Columbian Maya civilization. You will see a strong influence of Teotihuacan regarding the architecture of the site. After this tour, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to Guatemala City and then to your accommodation for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8

place Day 8: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Airport Drop-off (B)

Your trip will end with the transfer to Guatemala City airport in time to catch your flight.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Dinner (1)
  • Lunch (2)

Transport expand_less

  • All transport on tour
  • Guatemala City & Flores airport pick-up
  • Guatemala City & Flores airport drop-off

Activities expand_less

  • Archeological site of Tika entrance
  • Archeological site of Yaxha entrance
  • Archeological site of Iximche entrance

Extras expand_less

  • Assistance
  • Archeological site of Iximche fees
  • Archeological site of Tika fees
  • Archeological site of Yaxha fees
  • IVA

Not Included expand_less

  • Visas
  • Airport fares
  • Other Meals/Drinks
  • Tips
  • International flights
  • Personal expenses

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