On this trip, those of us who are short on time will be able to tour Guatemala’s main sites. On this trip we can experience the ancient colonial cities, impressive views, large lakes and alongside volcanoes active ethnic markets and of course the impressive Inca Tikal site.
Day 1- Welcome to Guatemala
Arrival to Guatemala and transfer to Antigua.
Day 2: Antigua Guatemala
Visit Antigua Guatemala, a colonial city declared by UNESCO “Cultural Heritage of Humankind”. We begin in Antigua’s Historic Centre, starting from the Main Plaza and visiting the main monuments of the city. In the afternoon transfer to Lake Atitlán.
Day 3: Santiago Atitlán
Lake Atitlán is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the World. Today you will visit Santiago Atitlán, one of the twelve villages that surround the lake. Departure in the morning by boat to the Maya-Tzutuhil village of Santiago Atitlán, famous for Maximón, a character that is widely worshiped by the inhabitants of Santiago. Santiago also offers a variety of handicrafts, colorful textiles, woodcarvings and naïf paintings. In the afternoon return to Panajachel.
Day 4: Chichicastenango Indigenous Market
Visit to Chichicastenango indigenous market, where you will see the most colorful and picturesque outdoor market in Guatemala. In the afternoon continue to Guatemala City.
Day 5: Tikal National Park
Early morning transfer from the hotel to the airport, to board the flight to Flores, Petén. The majestic city of Tikal is considered the largest and most monumental of all sites discovered in the Mayan World.It was declared by UNESCO as a “World Heritage Site”. Enjoy a guided walking tour to visit the most important plazas, complexes, temples, ball courts, palaces and stelae.Also enjoy the tropical forest, nesting place of hundreds of exotic birds and the habitat of a wide variety of wildlife
Day 6: See you soon
At the specified time, transfer from the hotel to the airport
THE TOUR IS ACCOMPANIED BY A LOCAL GUIDE FROM YEADIM TEAM.
