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5 Day itinerary in Guatemala, Central America & Caribbean

Romantic and exclusive escape in Guatemala

A unique experience with will allow you to visit the main highlights of this colorful country. From its nature, hiking a volcano and having stunning views of a lake to the people and culture, this is a complete experience through history, colors, and landscapes of Guatemala.

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By Carlos and Kandy

Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Guatemala

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Discover the charm of Antigua Guatemala on a walking tour

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Hike on Pacaya volcano and enjoy a pizza cooked onsite during sunset

3

Visit one of the biggest and colorful local markets during Chichicastenango tour

4

Get in contact with local culture and nature during a visit to San Juan la Laguna

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Guatemala Airport / Antigua Guatemala

Arrival and assistance at La Aurora International Airport. Transfer to the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, for accommodation.

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel
Day 2

place Antigua / Pacaya Volcano / Antigua

Free time in Antigua. Free lunch (not included) In the afternoon, transfer to Pacaya volcano and start a steep hike through the volcano that will allow us to see the lava rivers, the smoking, and the hot spots left after an eruption. Depending on weather beautiful sunsets will await you, after the adventure return to Antigua. Overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel
Day 3

place Antigua Guatemala / Chichicastenango / Panajachel

Breakfast. In the morning you will be transferred to the town of Chichicastenango. Upon arrival in Chichicastenango, your local guide will join you to explore the largest indigenous market in the entire region, it is very colorful and famous for the diversity of products. During the town visit, you will discover the Church of Santo Tomás, known for its religious syncretism between the Catholic faith and the Mayan ancient worldview. Consider that the photographs inside both temples are forbidden. Local lunch included. In the afternoon transfer from Chichicastenango to Panajachel. Arrival in Panajachel, a small town that is located on the shores of the picturesque Lake Atitlan. You can walk on Santander Street where there are all kinds of restaurants, bars, and handicraft sales. Night accommodation at a selected hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel
Day 4

place Panajachel / San Juan La Laguna / Panajachel

Breakfast (09:00 am). You will walk to the pier to take the boat to the village of San Juan la Laguna, where we will have a guided visit to the cooperative community of women weavers who still practice ancient techniques of the elaboration of the different traditional textiles. We will also visit the galleries of local artists paintings, cocoa workshop and learn the diversity and history of the still-living Mayan culture. Lunch included with a local family. At the end of the visit, you will return by boat to the town of Panajachel. At your arrival in the hotel a relaxing massage will be waiting for you to end the day, at the end enjoy a cocktail with a stunning view of the lake.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: 5* hotel
Day 5

place Guatemala departure

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer from your hotel to La Aurora International Airport to take your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 5* hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (4)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Private transportation from day 1 to 5
  • Boat ride on Atitlan Lake on day 4

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Fees for all excursions included

Not Included expand_less

  • Other meals
  • Beverages or drinks
  • Tips for drivers and local guides

About Carlos

TEAM LEAD

+1 Local experts

verified Baboo Certified

Expertise: 

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

An amateur of my country,with over 12 years experience conducting groups in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. I love helping people to bild their trips from scratch, taking care of all details and needs.

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$1,871.00 USD