5 days / 4 nights
WED: At 08:00 a.m., you will be picked up at your hotel for a panoramic tour of Guatemala City, where you will see the National Palace, the Cathedral, and the Civic Center Complex. You will also visit residential areas to gain an understanding of the country’s rapid growth (shorts and swimsuits are not permitted). Continue to the Iximché Archaeological Site, dating back to the 15th century, where the first Spanish capital of Guatemala was established. The site’s architecture includes several pyramidal temples, palaces, and two Mesoamerican ball courts. Excavations revealed remnants of painted murals on some buildings and extensive evidence of human sacrifices. The ruins of Iximché were declared a National Monument of Guatemala in the 1960s. In the afternoon, transfer to Chichicastenango.
THU: Today is market day in Chichicastenango! Visit the most colorful and picturesque open-air indigenous market in the country. Hundreds of indigenous people from surrounding villages gather to trade goods and products. You will also witness captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps of and inside the 400-year-old Church of Santo Tomás (shorts and swimsuits are not permitted inside the church; PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE CHURCH). After departing Chichicastenango, visit the colorful Church of San Andrés Xecul. Continue on to Quetzaltenango.
FRI: In the morning, visit Zunil, the Almolonga Valley, and the Sololá Market. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Atitlán.
SAT: At 09:00 a.m., board a boat to San Juan La Laguna, one of the twelve villages surrounding Lake Atitlán. In the afternoon, continue to Antigua.
SUN: In the morning, visit the most interesting sites of this beautiful colonial city, including churches, convents, monasteries, and other colonial landmarks. Afterwards, return to Guatemala City.
DEPARTURE: 07:00 a.m.
Hotel Westin Camino Real, Hilton Guatemala City, Barceló Guatemala City, and nearby hotels
DURATION: 5 days
INCLUDES:
* Entrance fees to visited sites
* Luggage handling tips
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Guide or driver tips
* Personal expenses
* Meals not specified
PRICES PER PERSON / ACCOMMODATION NOT INCLUDED
CONTACT US TO ADD ACCOMMODATION
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Regular |
$247.00 |
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Private |
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| Passengers 1 | $2,152.00 | |
| Passengers 2 | $1,116.00 | |
| Passengers 3 | $769.00 | |
| Passengers 4 | $597.00 | |
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Group |
Passengers of 05 to 09 | $541.00 |
| Passengers of 10 to 15 | $308.00 | |
| Passengers of 16 to 20 | $364.00 | |
| Passengers of 21 to 25 | $292.00 | |
| Passengers to 26+ | $247.00 | |
- RATES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- * Sightseeing transportation as specified, including 12% VAT
- * Entrance fees to visiting sites
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- RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- * Meals not specified
- *Accommodation is not included; this will be added according to your travel preferences.
- * WiFi access at hotels and restaurants
- * Tips to Chambermaids, Driver, and Guide
- * Personal expenses such as: beverages, phone calls, laundry, etc
