Guatemala Express

Guatemala Express

Description

During our 5-day trip through Guatemala, with 3 days in the Highlands, we will be able to visit the country's main attractions. This is an excellent plan to combine with extensions within Guatemala such as Izabal or Petén, and neighboring countries like Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, or to visit Caribbean beaches.

Visiting

Day 1 | Guatemala Airport – Guatemala City
Day 1 | Guatemala Airport – Guatemala City

Reception at the airport and transfer to our hotel in Guatemala City. Accommodation.

Day 2 | Guatemala – Chichicastenango – Lake Atitlán
Day 2 | Guatemala – Chichicastenango – Lake Atitlán

Breakfast. We will depart for the Guatemalan highlands heading to the town of Chichicastenango, where we will visit one of the most famous indigenous markets in all of Latin America. Today we will enjoy an experiential activity: a corn workshop with local women, focusing on the staple food of Guatemala. After the workshop, we will continue towards Lake Atitlán, which Huxley described as the most beautiful in the world. Accommodation.


Day 3 | Lake Atitlán – San Juan La Laguna – Santiago Atitlán – Lake Atitlán
Day 3 | Lake Atitlán – San Juan La Laguna – Santiago Atitlán – Lake Atitlán

Breakfast. Today we will take a boat to visit two of the twelve villages surrounding this beautiful lake. We will visit the Tzutuhil village of San Juan La Laguna, characterized by the harmony in which its inhabitants coexist with nature and culture. We will continue to Santiago Atitlán, a town inhabited by Tzutuhil indigenous people who live off fishing and handicrafts, although they are best known as worshipers of a Mayan-Catholic deity they call Maximón. Accommodation.

Day 4 | Lake Atitlán – Iximché – La Antigua
Day 4 | Lake Atitlán – Iximché – La Antigua

Breakfast. We will set off towards La Antigua Guatemala. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, the ancient Mayan capital of the Kaqchikel kingdom. Upon our arrival in La Antigua, we will visit this colonial city declared a World Heritage Site, where we will explore its main streets and monuments. Accommodation.


Day 5 | La Antigua – Guatemala Airport
Day 5 | La Antigua – Guatemala Airport

Breakfast. Transfer to the Guatemala City airport. End of our services.


Day 1: Guatemala City
Day 2: Guatemala City, Atitlan lake
Day 3: Atitlan lake
Day 4: Atitlan lake, La Antigua Guatemala
Day 5: La Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala City
  • Accommodation in indicated or similar hotels.
  • Standard room assignment.
  • American breakfast or box breakfast when required by operational logistics.
  • Entrance fees to sites during included visits.
  • Bilingual guides.
  • Transportation.
  • Boat for visiting villages on Lake Atitlán.
  • Local tips and taxes.
  • Regular services.
  • Lunch or dinner not indicated in the itinerary.
  • Services not mentioned.

Possible accommodations

3 accommodations