Guatemala Explorer | Trip Itinerary

Day 1/ Tuesday:  Travel to Guatemala City.  On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 2/Wednesday:  In the morning you will have a brief tour of Guatemala City, then continue to the archaeological site of Iximche for a visit of the site.  In the afternoon transfer to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations. (B)

Day 3/Thursday: Visit the colorful open-air market and the Church of Santo Tomas.  In the afternoon, transfer to Quetzaltenango for overnight accommodations.  (B)

Day 4/Friday:  Visit the colorful open-air animal market of San Francisco El Alto, the Church of San Andres Xecul and beautiful Valley of Almolonga. In the afternoon transfer to Panajachel (Lake Atitlan) for overnight accommodations. (B)

Day 5/Saturday:  After breakfast you will join the launch excursion to the lakeside village of Santiago Atitlan.  After lunch continue to Antigua for overnight accommodations.  (B)

Day 6/Sunday:  During the morning you will have a sightseeing of this old colonial capital and its surroundings. In the afternoon return to Guatemala City. (B)

Day 7/Monday:  This morning you will drive through the states of El Progreso, Baja Verapaz and Alta Verapaz to arrive at the Biotopo del Quetzal, which was created for the protection of the Quetzal, which is our national bird and is in danger of extinction. Given its location and wooded area, the place presents varied fauna and flora in which you can find from hummingbirds to Orioles. Then you will continue to visit Orquigonia--a private nature reserve dedicated to the conservation of orchids. In the afternoon proceed to Coban for overnight accommodations (B).

Day 8/Tuesday:  This morning you will visit Semuc Champey for a visit of this natural monument, which consist of a natural 300m limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabon River. Atop the bridge are seven stepped turquoise pools. In the afternoon return to Coban for overnight accommodations.  (B)

Day 9/Wednesday:  This morning, you will drive to the border with Honduras. After immigration formalities, you will drive to Copan, one of the most fascinating Mayan ruin sites. You will be allowed to explore and marvel at the beautiful stellae and majestic temples, including a complete ball court.  (B)

Day 10/Thursday:  After breakfast, you will return to Guatemalan territory to visit the archaeological site of Quirigua. In the afternoon, proceed to Rio Dulce for overnight accommodations.. (B).

Day 11/Friday: In the morning join the launch excursion to Livingston and the Castillo de San Felipe. After lunch, transfer by land to Flores or Tikal for overnight accommodations. (B)

Day 12/Saturday:  Transfer to Ceibal for sightseeing of the site.  After lunch transfer back to Flores or Tikal for overnight accommodations. (B, L)

Day 13/Sunday:  Transfer to Yaxha & Topoxte for sightseeing of the archaeological sites. After lunch transfer back to Flores or Tikal for overnight accommodations. (B, L)

Day 14/Monday:  Sightseeing the archaeological site of Tikal.  In the afternoon board your flight back to Guatemala City for overnight accommodations. (B, L) 

Day 15/Tuesday:  You will be transferred to the international airport for your departure flights. (B)
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner