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Guatemala - Land of the Maya

15 days
From Guatemala City to Antigua
4.2
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 - 18
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 (if arriving early)
    • Explore museums in Guatemala City
    Landmarks
    Mercado Central
  2. Day 2

    Guatemala City to Copan

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

    Included Activities

    • Vehicle tour of Guatemala City
    • Evening stroll around Copan town centre
    Landmarks
    Frontera El Florido
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Copan

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Copan Museum
    • Visit Macaw Mountain (rescue and rehabilitation centre for tropical birds and animals)
    Landmarks
    Copan Archaeological Site
    Great Plaza
    Acropolis
    Hieroglyphic Stairway
    Macaw Mountain
  4. Day 4

    Copan to Livingston

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Quirigua ruins
    • Boat crossing from Puerto Barrios to Livingston

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy local music performances
    • Dine at seafood restaurants along main street
    Landmarks
    Quirigua Archaeological Site
    Puerto Barrios
    Livingston
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  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
    • Visit to Playa Blanca Beach
    • Walking tour of Livingston

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip and hike to Tapon Creek
    • Lunch at Playa Blanca Beach
    Landmarks
    7 Altares Waterfalls
    Playa Blanca Beach
    Livingston
    Tapon Creek
  6. Day 6

    Livingston to Flores

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

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip along Rio Dulce gorge
    • Visit Ak Tenamit community project
    • Walking tour of Flores
    Landmarks
    Rio Dulce Gorge
    Ak Tenamit
    Flores
    Lake Peten Itza
  7. Day 7

    Flores to Tikal

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tikal ruins

    Optional Activities

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

    Flores to Coban

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Semuc Champey natural pools
    • Swimming in natural pool formations

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint (difficult terrain with panoramic views)
    Landmarks
    Semuc Champey
    Lanquin
  10. Day 10

    Coban to Antigua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial), Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Antigua to Lake Atitlan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Santa Catarina), Hotel (Villa Santa Catarina (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Iximche archaeological site (two hours)
    • Visit Solola local market
    Landmarks
    Iximche Archaeological Site
    Solola Market
    Santa Catarina Palopo
    Lake Atitlan
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Santa Catarina - Lake Atitlan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Santa Catarina), Hotel (Villa Santa Catarina (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip across Lake Atitlan
    • Visit to Santiago Atitlan village
    • Visit to villages inhabited by Tzutujil Indigenous people
    • Viewing Maximon shrine
    Landmarks
    Lake Atitlan
    Santiago Atitlan
    Panajachel
    Maximon shrine
  13. Day 13

    Lake Atitlan to Chichicastenango to Antigua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial), Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chichicastenango market
    • Visit Chichicastenango cemetery
    Landmarks
    Chichicastenango
    Chichicastenango Market
    Chichicastenango Cemetery
    Volcan Agua
    Volcan Fuego
    Volcan Acatenango
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  14. Day 14

    Antigua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at one of Antigua's lively restaurants - group meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial), Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Antigua

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Antigua's historic sites
    • Shop for souvenirs
    • Free time in colonial city
    Landmarks
    Antigua
  15. Day 15

    Antigua

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.2
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
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    4.1
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    3.7
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
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  • A
    April 8th, 2023
    4.7
    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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    April 12th, 2023
    4.5
    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
    4
    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
    4.2
    My favourite parts were Tikal and the Semana Santa festivities in Antigua.
    Traveled in March 2023
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  • G
    December 4th, 2022
    4
    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
    3
    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 reviewer 7
    November 19th, 2019
    5
    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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    Asked on February 11th, 2026

    I am very interesting in taking this tour of Guatemala and Honduras. I am curious to know how many people we would need in our group to make this a private tour, and what the cost would be?

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      What months are the best time to visit, taking into consideration the weather and fewer tourists?

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      We do not offer any custom or private tours. If you would be interested in joining one of our group trips we would love to welcome you.

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