2 days20 days Private Tour on Board in Guatemala for Groups Only
Length
20 days
Itinerary
20 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English, Italian
Overview
This is a tour that no one else has in the market, also characterized by combining the best of Guatemala.
On this tour, you will visit colonial cities, an active volcano (the most active in Central America), a lagoon inside a volcano, a lake formed over time inside a volcanic crater, a beautiful indigenous market, hike through indigenous mountains, have lunch with a local family, hike into the cloud forest to see the national bird of Guatemala.
You will be taken to see the most beautiful natural pools in the Verapaces area. The wonders of Hun Nal Ye are almost virgin sites. You will descend to the Mayan underworld in the Candelaria caves, the Tikal and Yaxhá archaeological sites, and much more.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrival Guatemala⌄
At the time of your arrival in Guatemala, our team will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Antigua Guatemala.
Meals: Dinner: Welcome dinner for the whole group (if late arrival, we will do next day lunch).
Overnight: Accommodation in Antigua Guatemala.
2Antigua walking tour⌄
At 9 a.m. our guide will pick you up at your hotel to begin a walking tour of Antigua Guatemala. Free afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast: Inside of the hotel.
Overnight: Accommodation in Antigua Guatemala.
3Antigua - Acatenango⌄
At 8 a.m. you will depart from Antigua to the La Soledad farm to begin the hike.
From Finca la Soledad, you will begin the climb to the base camp.
After resting for a while and recovering your strength, you will start the hike to the Fuego volcano, to get to know the colossus more closely and take some pictures. At the end of the hike you will return to the base camp.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast · Lunch: On the way to Acatenango base camp. · Dinner: On the Acatenango base camp.
Overnight: Private cabin for the whole group.
4Acatenango - Antigua Guatemala⌄
Today very early in the morning (4 a.m.) you will start the last part of the climb, to the top of the summit crater of the Acatenango volcano to see the horizon and take the last photos. Return to base camp for breakfast and start the descent and departure to Antigua Guatemala.
Meals: Breakfast: On the Acatenango base camp.
Overnight: Accommodation in Antigua Guatemala.
5Antigua Guatemala - Quetzaltenango⌄
Today you will depart for Quetzaltenango, making a brief stop in San Andrés Xecul, to visit the church.
Short stop in Salcaja, to visit the town, its attractions and its church, considered the first hermitage in Central America.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Accommodation in Quetzaltenango.
6Quetzaltenango - Volcan de Chicabal - Quetzaltenango⌄
Visit to the wonderful Chicabal Lagoon and hike through its natural trails. In the afternoon return to Quetzaltenango.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Accommodation in Quetzaltenango
7Quetzaltenango - Fuentes Georginas - Chichicastenango⌄
Today, in the morning, they will be taken to visit the tourist attraction of Fuentes Georginas. You will enjoy the place during the whole morning of moments of relaxation. At the end of the day, you will leave for the town of Chichicastenango.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast · Lunch: Fuentes Georginas lunch
Overnight: Accommodation in Chichicastenango
8Chichicastenango market day - Atitlan (must be thru - sun).⌄
Today in the morning, they will walk to the market, the cemetery, the Catholic churches, and the Pascual Abaj hill. In the afternoon, depart to Lake Atitlan.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast. · Lunch: Local restaurant lunch
Overnight: Accommodation in Panajachel
9Boat ride in Atitlan Lake.⌄
Today you will visit the beautiful towns of Santiago Atitlán, San Juan and San Pedro la Laguna. In the afternoon, return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Accommodation in Panajachel
10Atitlán - Nebaj, Quiche⌄
Santa Cruz del Quiché is a municipality and head of the department of Quiché, located 160 km from Guatemala City in the Republic of Guatemala, and is also known as: “The City of the Eternal Celajes”. Continuation to Nebaj
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Accommodation in Nebaj, Quiché.
11Cocop, Quiche trekking day.⌄
The hike begins with a steep incline, where visitors will enjoy views of mountains, pine forests, and corn fields. The group will stop along the way to observe valleys, listen to birdsong, and learn about fauna and flora.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast · Lunch: Local family lunch
Overnight: Accommodation in Nebaj, Quiché
12Nebaj, Quiché - Santa Cruz, Coban⌄
The Quetzal Biotope is located in the municipality of Purulhá, in Baja Verapaz. It has an area of 1,044 hectares and was officially established as a protected area on June 2, 1976, by founder Mario Dary Rivera, with the main objective of protecting the quetzal and its habitat, the cloud forest.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast
Overnight: Accommodation in Coban.
13Santa Cruz, Coban -Semuc Champey - Santa Cruz, Coban.⌄
Semuc Champey, which means “River hides under the stones”, is a natural enclave located in the Guatemalan municipality of Lanquín (12 km approx. south of the urban center of Lanquín), in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. In the middle of a thick tropical forest, there is a natural limestone bridge about 300 meters long through which the Cahabón River flows, and in its surroundings, there are a large number of pools of 1 to 3 m deep, whose turquoise green or jade color changes throughout the year varying with the weather, the sun and other natural factors. At the end you can observe the Cahabón River as it enters a limestone cavern, a very dangerous area to approach inside the river because of the force of the water, only allowed to observe from a distance this natural geographic phenomenon.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast · Lunch: Semuc Champey lunch
Overnight: Accommodation in Coban.
14Santa Cruz, Coban - Hun Nal Ye - Santa Cruz, Coban⌄
Hun Nal Ye, a mystical destination with natural pools in Guatemala, is presented as a paradise for lovers of aquatic adventures and nature. Located in the department of Alta Verapaz, this tourist spot offers a variety of activities and landscapes that attract national and international tourists. The name means “The House of the Moon God”, and evokes an air of mysticism that is felt when walking its trails and crystal clear pools. This site is known for its clear waters and cenotes, where visitors can swim and explore. The pools and cenotes not only offer a refreshing escape from the heat but are also ideal for those looking to enjoy an experience with nature.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Accommodation in Coban.
15Santa Cruz, Coban - Cuevas de Candelaria - Isla Flores⌄
The Candelaria Caves, located in the department of Alta Verapaz, constitute a national park. It consists of a complex of caves considered the spiritual cradle of the Mayan civilization of the region. For them, navigating through the subway river led the souls to Xibalbá in search of immortality. This site is surrounded by hills. In addition, there are more than 8 caves. Each one has different characteristics such as its formation and size. In these caves, you can navigate through more than 2 kilometers of subway river and swim in the crystalline water pools covered by natural rock.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Overnight: Accommodation in Isla Flores.
16Isla Flores - Crater Azul - Isla Flores⌄
Cráter Azul is one of the water sources of the La Pasión River, located in the municipality of Sayaxché, in the department of Petén. It also feeds the San Teodoro Stream, in Las Cruces, in the same department. This lagoon is part of a beautiful place, where visitors can swim in its crystalline waters. Also, the vegetation at the bottom is visible thanks to the clarity of the water and creates a beautiful underwater garden. It has a depth in the center of 5 to 7 meters approximately, depending on the time of year. The state of conservation of the place is one of the biggest attractions for tourists. In addition, its name comes from its crater shape and the intense blue color of the water.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast · Lunch: Box lunch at Crater Azul
Overnight: Accommodation in Isla Flores.
17Isla Flores - Tikal - Isla Flores⌄
Tikal (meaning “place of voices”) is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the Mayan civilization. It is located in the municipality of Flores, in the department of Petén, in the current territory of the Republic of Guatemala. It is part of the Tikal National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. According to the glyphs at the site, its Mayan name would have been Yax Mutul.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel brakfast · Lunch: Lunch at Tikal.
Overnight: Accommodation in Isla Flores
18Isla Flores - Peten Iza boat ride - Yaxha - Isla Flores - Guatemala City⌄
Today in the morning you will be picked up at your hotel to board the boat that will take you to visit places of interest in this beautiful lake. You will visit: the animal sanctuary, ARCAS, which is a non-profit Guatemalan Civil Association formed in 1989 by a group of Guatemalan citizens who became concerned when they saw their precious cultural heritage - especially their wildlife - rapidly disappearing before their eyes. You will also visit the viewpoint of King Canek, which is characterized by its location in the middle of the Petén jungle and its panoramic view. From the top of this viewpoint, it is possible to observe Lake Petén Itzá and the beautiful Flores Island. Departure to Yaxha.
The archaeological site of Yaxhá, also known as “Tierras Bajas Centrales”, is located in the department of Petén, near the lake of the same name. It was discovered in 1904 by explorer Teobert Maler, after a trip to describe the area. Archaeologists have described the settlement as a series of artificial levelings that find their highest point in the east end and form one of the “best examples of Mayan urbanism”, characterized by more than 500 buildings in groups of different levels that are connected through five causeways and different paved roads.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast · Lunch: Lunch near Yaxha
Overnight: Accommodation in Guatemala City
19Guatemala City tour⌄
This is a tour that takes you to get to know Guatemala City differently, from a different perspective. You will visit the civic center, the Calvario church, the 6th avenue, the San Francisco church, the old Guatemala club, the post and telegraph building, and the central market. Ending at the central square.
Meals: Breakfast: Hotel breakfast · Lunch: Farewell lunch
Overnight: Accommodation in Guatemala City
20Transfer out⌄
At the agreed time, the group will be transferred to the airport to board their departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast: According to the time of departure, it can be served breakfast or box breakfast.
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Tour Guide
Not included
- ✕Meals not mentioned in this program
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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