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

15 days
Start and end in Guatemala City
4.2 (7 reviews)
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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

    Guatemala City
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Best Western Stofella)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mercado Central market
    • Visit one of Guatemala City's museums
    Landmarks
    Mercado Central
    La Aurora International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Guatemala City to Copan

    Guatemala City to Copan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Plaza Copan)

    Included Activities

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

    Copan

    Copan
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Plaza Copan)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Copan archaeological site
    • Explore the Great Plaza
    • Explore the Acropolis

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Copan museum
    • Visit Macaw Mountain rescue and rehabilitation centre
    Landmarks
    Copan
    Great Plaza
    Acropolis
    Hieroglyphic Stairway
    Macaw Mountain
  4. Day 4

    Copan to Livingston

    Copan to Livingston
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Caribe)

    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
  5. Day 5

    Livingston

    Livingston
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Caribe)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Playa Blanca (not included)
    • Optional boat trip and hike to Tapon Creek
    Landmarks
    7 Altares Waterfalls
    Playa Blanca
    Tapon Creek
    Livingston
  6. Day 6

    Rio Dulce - Flores

    Rio Dulce - Flores
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Maya International)

    Included Activities

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

    Tikal

    Tikal
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Maya International)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tikal
    • Exploration of Tikal ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Climb pyramids at Tikal for jungle canopy views
    Landmarks
    Tikal
    Maya Biosphere Reserve
  8. Day 8

    Flores to Coban

    Flores to Coban
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Park Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Semuc Champey - Coban

    Semuc Champey - Coban
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Park Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Semuc Champey
    • Swimming in natural pool formations at Semuc Champey

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint above Semuc Champey for panoramic jungle views
    Landmarks
    Semuc Champey
    Lanquín
  10. Day 10

    Quetzal Biotope - Antigua

    Quetzal Biotope - Antigua
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Colonial)

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour nature walk in Quetzal Biotope cloud forest
    Landmarks
    Quetzal Biotope
    Antigua
  11. Day 11

    Antigua to Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan

    Antigua to Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Santa Catarina)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chichicastenango market

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chichicastenango cemetery
    Landmarks
    Chichicastenango
    Lake Atitlan
  12. Day 12

    Lake Atitlan

    Lake Atitlan
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Santa Catarina)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip across Lake Atitlan
    • Visit to Santiago Atitlan
    • Visit to Tzutujil villages
    • Visit to shrine of Maximón
    Landmarks
    Lake Atitlan
    Santiago Atitlan
  13. Day 13

    Iximche - Antigua

    Iximche - Antigua
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Colonial)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Iximche archaeological site
    • Orientation tour of Antigua
    Landmarks
    Iximche
    Antigua
  14. Day 14

    Sumpango - Antigua

    Sumpango - Antigua
    Meals
    Dinner (Final group meal at a lively restaurant in Antigua)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Colonial)

    Included Activities

    • Attendance at All Saints Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango
    • Final group dinner at a local restaurant in Antigua
    Landmarks
    Sumpango
    Antigua
  15. Day 15

    Antigua

    Antigua
    Landmarks
    La Aurora International Airport

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  • Soodabeh4.7April 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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  • Yannis4.5April 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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  • Alicia4.0April 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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  • Jo4.2April 2023
    My favourite parts were Tikal and the Semana Santa festivities in Antigua.
    Traveled in March 2023
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  • Geoffrey4.0December 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
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    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
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  • Scott3.0November 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
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    Ingo5.0November 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
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    Thanks for your fantastic review, I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip!
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