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Essential Guatemala

8 days
Start and end in Guatemala City
5.0 (1 review)
Essential Guatemala - Guatemala Travels

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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 9+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Guatemala City

    Arrival in Guatemala City
  2. Day 2

    Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán

    Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán
    Meals
    Breakfast (American breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chichicastenango indigenous market
    • Corn workshop with local women
    • Travel to Lake Atitlán
    Landmarks
    Chichicastenango Market
    Lake Atitlán
  3. Day 3

    Lake Atitlán

    Lake Atitlán
    Meals
    Breakfast (American breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Boat tour on Lake Atitlán
    • Visit San Juan La Laguna village
    • Visit Santiago Atitlán village
    Landmarks
    San Juan La Laguna
    Santiago Atitlán
  4. Day 4

    Lake Atitlán to La Antigua Guatemala

    Lake Atitlán to La Antigua Guatemala
    Meals
    Breakfast (American breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iximché archaeological site
    • Visit La Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
    • Visit La Merced Church
    • Explore Central Plaza and historic streets
    Landmarks
    Iximché
    La Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
    La Merced Church
  5. Day 5

    La Antigua Guatemala

    La Antigua Guatemala
    Meals
    Breakfast (American breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pacaya Volcano (morning)
    Landmarks
    Pacaya Volcano
  6. Day 6

    La Antigua Guatemala to Petén

    La Antigua Guatemala to Petén
    Meals
    Breakfast (American breakfast)
  7. Day 7

    Petén to Tikal

    Petén to Tikal
    Meals
    Breakfast (American breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Tikal archaeological site)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tikal Mayan city
    Landmarks
    Tikal
  8. Day 8

    Departure from Guatemala City

    Departure from Guatemala City
    Meals
    Breakfast (American breakfast)

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews
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  • Natasha
    Natasha5.0February 2022
    I applaud everything about my experience w your company. Your communication before travel was instant and comforting...
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    Traveled in February 2022
    Reply from: Guatemala Travels
    Dear Nataasha & Kevin, We appreciate very much that you took the time to write to us, we are very happy that your trip through Guatemala was pleasant :). Sincerely. Guatemala Experience Team / PTP Mundo Maya
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Tour ID: 119795

  • Currency
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    Quetzal
    Guatemala
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Guatemala. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Guatemala. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Guatemala. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Guatemala Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Guatemala Travels will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Guatemala Travels" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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