Tue: WELCOME TO THE LAND OF ETERNAL SPRING! On arrival at Guatemala's La Aurora Airport, our representative will transfer you to your hotel for overnight accommodations.
Wed: At 08:00 a.m., you will be picked up at your hotel a panoramic sightseeing tour of Guatemala City where the principal sites you will see include the National Palace, Cathedral, and Civic Center Complex. You will also visit residential areas, for an overall view of our rapidly growing metropolis (NO shorts or bathing suits permitted). Then continue to Iximché, which dates from the 15th Century and it was the Capital of the Chackchiqueles. The architecture of the site included a number of pyramid-temples, palaces and two Mesoamerican ball courts. Excavators uncovered the poorly preserved remains of painted murals on some of the buildings and ample evidence of human sacrifice. The ruins of Iximché were declared a Guatemalan National Monument in the 1960s. The site has a small museum displaying a number of pieces found there, including sculptures and ceramics. Continue to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations.
Thu: Today is market day in Chichicastenango! Visit the most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in the country. Hundreds of Indians from the surrounding countryside gather to barter their goods and products. Also, witness the captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside the 400-year old Church of Santo Tomás (No shorts or bathing suits are allowed inside the Church, PLEASE NO PHOTOGRAPHS INSIDE THE CHURCH). Continue your transfer to Quetzaltenango. It is currently considered as the second most important city of Guatemala, due to its size, industrial, cultural, and commercial activity. It has preserved its colonial architecture. Several neo-classical buildings can be seen, among which those are located around the Centroamerica Park, considered the hearth of the city. East of the plaza lies the Espiritu Santo (Holly Spirit) Cathedral with its two facades. The first one, first constructed in 1535, is very ornamented, and the latter, of neo-classical style, forms part of a structure made of several domes which dates back to 1899. on the south end of the park is another building with such characteristics, called La Casa de la Cultura, where the Natural History Museum is housed, and which contains a collection of pre-Hispanic pieces and historical memorabilia. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight accommodations.
Fri: This morning you will visit Almolonga market known for its vegetables and fruits cultivated on small parcels and from which products are exported to Central America and Mexico. Continue your visit to San Andrés Xecul which has an important XVI century temple, with a fabulous bright-yellow façade, the color which is representative of the local huipil (or indigenous blouse). There are saints and angels sitting next to corncobs and quetzal birds on the facade. Then you will visit San Francisco El Alto, with its typical market where people gather in front of City Hall to sell their products and handicrafts. Continue your transfer to Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its crystalline-azure waters in the crater bowl below. Atitlán is the ideal place to come in contact with Guatemalan folklore. Twelve Indian villages surround the Lake, and their inhabitants are descendants from the great Quiché, Cackchiquel, and Tzutuhil nations. Overnight accommodations at Lake Atitlán.
Sat: At 09:00 a.m., you will board the motor launch to cross Lake Atitlán to the picturesque Indian village of San Juan La Laguna, one of the twelve lake-shore villages surrounding the Lake. Enjoy this bustling Indian community, where weavers work the colorful textiles. Continue, your transfer to Antigua Guatemala, the most important and enchanting city of colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared “Monument of America” in 1965. Overnight accommodations in Antigua Guatemala.
Sun: This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for your Antigua Guatemala sightseeing tour. Visit the Central Plaza, which is surrounded by the antique Cathedral, the Municipal Government Building, and the Palace of the Captains General; colonial churches and monasteries, and a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Guatemala City for overnight accommodations.
Mon: You will be transferred to the airport three hours prior your flight’s departure time.
RATES VALID FOR 2023 EXCEPT NEW YEARS
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RATES IN SILVER CATEGORY - SEAT BASIS Hotel Barceló, Hotel Mayan Inn, Pension Bonifaz, Porta Hotel del Lago, Mesón de María |
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RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM |
US$ 561.00 |
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RATES IN GOLD CATEGORY - SEAT BASIS Westin Camino Real, Hotel Mayan Inn, Pension Bonifaz, Hotel Atitlan, Casa Santo Domingo |
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RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM |
US$ 689.00 |
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RATES VALID FOR 2024 EXCEPT HOLY WEEK & NEW YEARS
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RATES IN SILVER CATEGORY - SEAT BASIS Hotel Barceló, Mayan Inn, Latam Hotel, Porta Hotel del Lago, Mesón de María |
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RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM |
US$ 612.00 |
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RATES IN GOLD CATEGORY - SEAT BASIS Westin Camino Real, Mayan Inn, Latam Hotel, Porta Hotel del Lago, Casa Santo Domingo |
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RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM |
US$ 710.00 |
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* RATES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Accommodation as indicated, American Breakfast, including 12% VAT, and 10% Tourism (Inguat) Tax
- Sightseeing transportation as specified, including 12% VAT
- Entrance fees to visiting sites
- Tips to porters at hotels
* RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not specified
- WiFi access at hotels and restaurants
- Tips to Chambermaids, Driver, and Guide
- Personal expenses such as: beverages, phone calls, laundry, etc.
