Highlands, Copán & Río Dulce – 10 Days / 9 Night

Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to our hotel in Guatemala City. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. We will depart for the Guatemalan highlands, heading to the town of Chichicastenango, home to one of the most famous indigenous markets in Latin America. Today, we will enjoy an immersive cultural experience by participating in a corn workshop with local women, exploring Guatemala’s staple food. After the workshop, we will continue to Lake Atitlán, which Huxley described as the most beautiful lake in the world. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Today, we will take a boat to visit two of the twelve villages surrounding this beautiful lake. We will discover the Tz’utujil village of San Juan La Laguna, known for the harmony with which its residents coexist with nature and preserve their culture. We will then continue to Santiago Atitlán, a village inhabited by the Tz’utujil people, who make their living from fishing and handicrafts. They are also well known for worshipping a Maya-Catholic deity called Maximón. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. We will depart for La Antigua Guatemala. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, the former Maya capital of the Kaqchikel kingdom. Upon arrival in La Antigua, we will explore this colonial city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, discovering its main streets and monuments. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. The day will be at leisure to enjoy La Antigua, strolling along its cobblestone streets, admiring its historic architectural styles, or relaxing at the hotel. As an optional activity, we recommend taking an excursion to Pacaya Volcano in the morning. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Departure from La Antigua Guatemala. During the day, we will cross the Honduran border to visit Copán, home to remarkable stelae, pyramids, ball courts, and burial sites that are unique within the Maya world. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. From Copán, we will travel to the Guatemalan Caribbean. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Quiriguá, home to some of the finest stelae erected by the Maya civilization. In the afternoon, we will arrive in the Izabal region, one of Guatemala’s natural wonders. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. In the morning, we will take a boat trip along the Río Dulce, an area of exceptional ecological richness. We will visit the Garifuna town of Livingston. Along the way, we will stop at Cayo Quemado, where we will participate in a culinary workshop with the local community, preparing a delicious coconut fish ceviche. After the workshop, we will continue our boat journey to the town of Río Dulce, where our transportation will be waiting to take us onward to the Petén jungle. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Today, we will visit the Maya city of Tikal, the jewel of the Classic Maya world. Lunch will be served within the archaeological site. Transfer to the airport to board a domestic flight to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to Guatemala City Airport. End of our services.