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Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Day Of The Dead)

15 days
From Guatemala City to Antigua
4.2
7 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Guatemala City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Best Western Stofella), Hotel (Hotel Best Western Stofella (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mercado Central
    • Explore city museums
  2. Day 2

    Guatemala City to Copan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Plaza Copan), Hotel (Hotel Plaza Copan (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Short vehicle tour of Guatemala City
    • Evening stroll around Copan town center
    Landmarks
    Frontera El Florido
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  3. Day 3

    Copan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Plaza Copan), Hotel (Hotel Plaza Copan (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Copan archaeological ruins
    • Visit Great Plaza
    • Explore Acropolis
    • Visit Hieroglyphic Stairway

    Optional Activities

    • Visit site museum
    • Visit Macaw Mountain - tropical bird and animal rescue and rehabilitation centre
    Landmarks
    Copan Archaeological Site
    Great Plaza at Copan
    Acropolis at Copan
    Hieroglyphic Stairway
    Macaw Mountain
  4. Day 4

    Copan to Livingston

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Caribe), Hotel (Villa Caribe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Quirigua archaeological site
    • Boat transfer across the bay to Livingston

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy local music performances
    • Dine at waterfront seafood restaurants
    Landmarks
    Quirigua Archaeological Site
    Puerto Barrios
    Livingston
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Livingston

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Caribe), Hotel (Villa Caribe (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to 7 Altares waterfalls
    • Swimming at 7 Altares waterfalls
    • Boat trip to Playa Blanca
    • Time on Playa Blanca beach
    • Walking tour of Livingston

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip and hike to Tapon Creek
    • Lunch on Playa Blanca Beach (available at local cost)
    Landmarks
    7 Altares Waterfalls
    Playa Blanca
    Tapon Creek
    Livingston
  6. Day 6

    Livingston to Flores

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maya International), Hotel (Maya International (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip along Rio Dulce
    • Stop at Ak Tenamit community project
    • Short walking tour of Flores
    Landmarks
    Rio Dulce
    Ak Tenamit
    Lake Peten Itza
    Flores
  7. Day 7

    Flores to Tikal

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maya International), Hotel (Maya International (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tikal archaeological site

    Optional Activities

    • Climb pyramids for views over Maya Biosphere Reserve
    Landmarks
    Tikal Archaeological Site
    Maya Biosphere Reserve
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Flores to Coban

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Hotel), Hotel (Park Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Candelaria Caves
    Landmarks
    Sayaxche
    Candelaria Caves
    Coban
  9. Day 9

    Coban to Semuc Champey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Hotel), Hotel (Park Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Semuc Champey natural pools

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint above Semuc Champey (approximately 1.5 hours, difficult terrain)
    Landmarks
    Semuc Champey
    Lanquin
  10. Day 10

    Coban to Antigua

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour guided walk through Quetzal Biotope cloud forest
    Landmarks
    Quetzal Biotope
    Antigua
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  11. Day 11

    Antigua to Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Santa Catarina (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chichicastenango market

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chichicastenango cemetery
    Landmarks
    Chichicastenango
    Lake Atitlan
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  12. Day 12

    Lake Atitlán

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Santa Catarina (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip across Lake Atitlán
    • Visit to Santiago Atitlán
    • Visit to villages inhabited by Tzutujil Indigenous people
    • Opportunity to view traditional Mayan rituals at the shrine to Maximón
    Landmarks
    Lake Atitlán
    Santiago Atitlán
    Shrine to Maximón
  13. Day 13

    Lake Atitlan to Iximche to Antigua

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Iximche archaeological site
    • Orientation tour of Antigua

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Antigua on own
    Landmarks
    Iximche Archaeological Site
    Antigua
  14. Day 14

    Antigua to Sumpango All Saints Giant Kite Festival

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a lively restaurant in Antigua)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • All Saints Giant Kite Festival at Sumpango
    Landmarks
    Sumpango
  15. Day 15

    Antigua

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4.2
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.1
  • Transport
    3.7
  • Guide
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    4.3
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  • A
    April 8th, 2023
    Tikal at dawn was mesmerising. Loved the tour along Rio Dulce around Livingston. It was so peaceful and beautiful.
    Traveled in March 2023
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  • A
    April 12th, 2023
    The trip was excellent and each day was fantastic. However if I were to chose 2 highlights I would go for Tikal and...
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    Traveled in March 2023
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  • A
    April 13th, 2023
    The Mayan sites of Copan and Tikal. Lago Atitlan. Semana Santa in Antigua. The markets and the people.
    Traveled in March 2023
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  • A
    April 14th, 2023
    My favourite parts were Tikal and the Semana Santa festivities in Antigua.
    Traveled in March 2023
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    December 4th, 2022
    Well organized by guide Marvin. Busy itinerary with 2 days in Nebaj where hotel maintenance was like China in the...
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    Traveled in November 2022
    Reply from: Explore!
    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
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  • S
    November 5th, 2022
    We survived. Pros: Excellent, knowledgeable guide, Miguel. Well rounded tour of the country. Some fantastic “only in...
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    Traveled in October 2022
  • Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Day Of The Dead) reviewer 7
    November 19th, 2019
    The tour is a very complete overview of Guatemala. It is very fast paced but every day is a highlight. The main...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your fantastic review, I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip!
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