Day 01 Arrive Antigua By Flight
Arrival at the Antigua airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Antigua
After breakfast , proceed to DLG Fairly Traded Coffee Tour Hosted/Half Day/Minibus Free afternoon in Antigua. DLG Fairly Traded Coffee Tour Hosted/Half Day/Minibus. You will be met by your bilingual host driver for a short transfer to the small town of San Miguel Escobar, just outside of Antigua. In town we will be met by a local guide from De La Gente DLG. DLG is a charity working to support small independent coffee producers and promotes environmentally responsible agriculture in Guatemala. This tour takes you to visit some of the families supported by this organisation where you can work side-by-side with small coffee farmers in their daily coffee processing, pick, pulp, ferment, wash, dry, trilla, sort, and grade the coffee depending on the season, roast coffee over an open fire and grind by hand on a grindstone before sampling their handiwork. Coffee Season is Nov to Mar. This tour includes a donation to DLG which the Viaventure Foundation also supports on an annual basis. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Antigua – Lake Atitlan By Road 89 kms / 2H 30M appx.
After breakfast, proceed to Comalapa Market, Iximche Site & Transfer to Lake Atitlan Private/Full Day/Minibus. Comalapa and Iximche. Comalapa Market, Iximche Site & Transfer to Lake Atitlan Private/Full Day/Minibus. Guests will be met at their hotel by their private guide & driver for their 1hr transfer to the town of Comalapa. On arrival to the town guests can see the famous painted mural that the school children of the town painted depicting mayor events in Guatemala’s history up to the signing of the peace accords in 1996. From here you will visit some local painters who continue the tradition of naïve paintings that the town is so famous for. Finally guests can visit the wonderful authentic market of Comalapa to see the local people go about their daily life buying produce and goods for the rest of the week still dressed in the traditional textiles of the area. Guests can also visit the small museum dedicated to the composer who wrote Guatemala’s national anthem who came from Comalapa. Guests will enjoy a local lunch before heading off to explore the Mayan ruins of Iximiche. After exploring the site clients will transfer to Lake Atitlan and their hotel. Lake Atitlan – Surrounded by rugged hills, a trio of towering volcanoes, and a handful of small villages, it’s easy to wax poetic about Lake Atitlán. Located in the Guatemalan highlands, the lake was formed more than 80,000 years ago during a violent volcanic eruption. Tz’utujil and Kaqchiquel Mayas have plied its shores for centuries and continue to do so today, wearing vibrant traditional clothing and practicing age-old Maya customs, particularly in towns like Santiago Atitlán and Santa Catarina Palopó. Panajachel is the lake’s main hub. From here, boats depart regularly for destinations like San Juan La Laguna, which is known for its hand-woven, naturally dyed textiles, and San Pedro, where intrepid visitors can summit a 3,020-meter 9,908-foot volcano. The area also offers great opportunities to kayak, bike, and zip-line. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Lake Atitlan – Santiago By Boat
After breakfast, San Juan & Santiago Full Day Lake Tour Private/Full Day/Boat. Atitlan Villages Guatemala. San Juan & Santiago Full Day Lake Tour Private/Full Day/Boat. Guests are picked up from their hotel & transfer to San Juan La Laguna Village where they visit a local textile cooperative to see the back strap loom in use and to see how they still dye with natural dyes. Guests also visit the home and workshop of local naïf painters before boarding the boat onto Santiago Village for lunch. After lunch guests will walk with their guide to find the house where the Maya God Maximon is living. Each year a different “brotherhood” has the privilege of taking care of their God so his location changes. Once with Maximon you may see local shaman performing rituals for local people. After visiting Maximon guests can visit the local church and learn about the history of this very traditional town and also see the market and learn about the distinctive textiles and primitive art that is famous from this area. When guests are ready they will be transferred back to their hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Santiago-Guatemala (164 kms/4H appx.)/Guatemala-Flores By Flight
After breakfast, proceed to visit Chichicastenango Market. Later transfer to Guatemala city airport scheduled domestic flight to Flores. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Chichi Market & Trf to Antigua. Chichicastenango Market & Transfer to Guatemala City Airport Private/Half Day/Minibus. Guests are met at their hotel by their private driver & guide for the 1hr transfer out to the highland town of Chichicastenango. Along the way guests will pass through the central highland region and see the local Maya people in their traditional dress going about their daily lives – working in the fields, collecting firewood, travelling between markets, selling their wares. Upon arrival at Chichicastenango your guide will take you to explore this famous market both the local areas of the fruit & vegetables & everyday items as well as the craft area where you can find endless variety of beautiful textile, wooden & ceramic crafts. Guests can also visit the famous St Tomas Church where local Maya people come to perform Maya rituals within the Catholic church – demonstrating the interesting way the two faiths have combined in recent times. If guests want to they can also hike up the hill to the Pascual Abaj ritual site to see if any local shaman are performing rituals and/or to the cemetery on the outskirts of town. Lunch is provided. When guests are ready they will be driven to Guatemala City. Flores – Although it covers nearly one-third of the country, El Petén is Guatemala’s most sparsely populated department. Here, parrots and monkeys far outnumber people, and the crumbling ruins of the ancient Mayas stand in for modern cities. A large tract of El Petén belongs to the Maya Biosphere Reserve, a wildlife haven that stretches from Belize through Guatemala to Mexico. The Tikal archaeological site is the department’s biggest draw, though it’s certainly not the only spot for ruins. Archaeology buffs will also enjoy Yaxhá, Ceibal, Aguateca, and Uaxactún you can camp at the latter. El Petén’s main towns include Flores and El Remate; both provide easy access to Tikal and the Mundo Maya International Airport. Visitors to El Petén should note that although the department is remote, it does have a handful of top-notch hotels and eco-lodges. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Flores
After breakfast, at free morning, later Yaxha Sunset tour. Yaxha Sunset Tour Private/Half Day/Minibus – Guests are transferred to Yaxha National Park where they can enjoy a private guided tour of this lesser visited, Mayan ceremonial site. Set atop a hill overlooking two scenic lakes this is a particularly picturesque site. Temple 216 in the East Acropolis towers above the site and provides magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. At sunset guests will enjoy sunset snacks and wine at the shore of Lake Yaxha and cruise the lagoon in a small vessel before returning to their hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Flores – Tikal (65 kms / 1H appx.)/Tikal – Guatemala By Flight
After breakfast, Tikal tour later scheduled domestic flight to Guatemala city airport. Arrive Guatemala, transfer to hotel. Tikal tour with restaurant lunch Private/Full Day/Minibus – Going Out of Bahia TaitzaGuests are picked up from their hotel at 7am. Pick up time can be changed – earliest is 5:30am. They transfer with their driver and guide to Tikal National Park where they can enjoy a private guided tour of this fabulous site with huge temples rising up through the jungle canopy and a variety of tropical animals and birds on show. Guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of the howler and spider monkeys as well as many colorful tropical birds and other mammals. Lunch is provided at Restaurante El Meson or for an extra supplement we can arrange a luxury picnic lunch inside the Tikal Site itself. Guests can then explore the museum before returning to their hotel. If guests wish to return to the site they can do so unguided and the driver will return them to their hotel when they are ready.

Day 08 Depart Guatemala By Flight
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

Day 01 Arrive Guatemala By Flight
Arrival at the Guatemala airport, meet assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Guatemala – Chichicastenango By Road 264 kms / 07 hrs 17 min appx.
After breakfast , Depart for Antigua, the former Spanish-colonial capital, for brief sightseeing of this charming town. After lunch continue to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Chichicastenango – Lake Atitlan By Road 66 kms / 02 hrs 13 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to Visit the colorful open-air market and Church of Santo Tomas. After lunch return to Guatemala City via Lake Atitlan for a brief stop at the lake side village of Panajachel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Lake Atitlan – Tikal By Flight
After breakfast, Proceed to Tikal, upon arrival you will be transferred to the archaeological site of Ceibal for sightseeing of the site. After lunch transfer back to Tikal for overnight accommodations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Tikal – Guatemala By Road 266 kms / 04 hrs 58 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to Sightseeing of Tikal. In the afternoon board your flight back to Guatemala City for overnight accommodations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Depart Guatemala By Flight
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

Day 01 Arrive Antigua By Flight
Arrival at the Antigua airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel.
Antigua – Founded in the sixteenth century, Antigua is a cosmopolitan destination with a rich colonial past. Its cobblestone streets are lined with pretty, pastel-hued homes, luxe boutique hotels, and an exceptional selection of smart restaurants and shops. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, this city of 35,000 people sits in valley between coffee farms, indigenous villages, and three imposing volcanoes. At the heart of town is the parque central, a European-style plaza busy with shoe-shiners, ice cream vendors, families, and tourists. During its architectural peak, Antigua was home to dozens of colonial monuments, churches, and monasteries, but an earthquake in 1773 damaged or reduced most to rubble. In the centuries thereafter, efforts were made to rebuild and restore, and the city today is filled with melancholy but gorgeous relics and ruins. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Antigua
After breakfast, proceed to Antigua walking tour & Street food tour. Antigua Walking Tour (Private/Half Day).
You will be met at your hotel reception by your private guide to begin your half day walking tour of Antigua. Your tour will cover the cultural, historical & social highlights of this colonial city with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the many ruined churches, convents, and cathedrals. Entrances are included to the Iglesia San Francisco, the Cathedral and La Merced Church. This tour is flexible and if you have specific sites that you wish to see please notify your guide. If you wish to visit other monuments you will need to pay the entrances directly. At the end of the tour your guide can accompany you back to your hotel or take you to a place of your choosing. Activity Includes: Entrances to the Antigua Cathedral, the Merced Monastery & the San Francisco Monastery, Private Guide, Use of Tuc Tucs. Street Food Tour – Today, your guide will take you on a tour of Antigua’s street food hot spots, where you’ll get to taste some of Guatemala’s most authentic cuisine. These are the places where long lines of locals are a fixture and for good reason: The food served is delicious and well-prepared. Items you might try include chuchitos (the Guatemalan take on a tamale), pupusas (cheese-filled corn tortillas), rellenitas (plantain dough that’s filled with beans and then fried), and even pigs’ feet. You’ll learn the cultural and historic significance of the eats on offer and will also visit Antigua’s bustling market to explore the colorful array of ingredients used in Guatemalan cuisine. (Please note that this tour is for more adventurous eaters). Activity Includes: Private Guide & Street food, Use of Tuc Tucs. Overnight at hotel. DLG Fairly Traded Coffee Tour with Lunch (Hosted/Half Day/Minibus). You will be met by your bilingual host driver for a short transfer to the small town of San Miguel Escobar, just outside of Antigua. In town we will be met by a local guide from As Green as it Gets (AGAIG). AGAIG is a charity working to support small independent coffee producers and promotes environmentally responsible agriculture in Guatemala. This tour takes you to visit some of the families supported by this organization where you can work side-by-side with small coffee farmers in their daily coffee processing, pick, pulp, ferment, wash, dry, trilla, sort, and grade the coffee (depending on the season), roast coffee over an open fire and grind by hand on a grindstone before sampling their handiwork. After the coffee tour guests have a simple, traditional meal in a local home before transferring back to Antigua. Coffee Season is Nov to Mar. This tour includes a donation to AGAIG which the Viaventure Foundation also supports on an annual basis. Activity Includes: Bilingual host driver, community guide, entrance fees, lunch & donation.

Day 03 Antigua
After breakfast visit to Chichi Market & Trf to Antigua.
Chichi Market & Trf to Antigua – Chichichicastenango Market & Transfer to Lake Atitlan (Private/Half Day/Minibus) Guests are met at their hotel by their private driver & guide for the 2.5hr transfer out to the highland town of Chichicastenango. Along the way guests will pass through the central highland region and see the local Maya people in their traditional dress going about their daily lives – working in the fields, collecting firewood, traveling between markets, selling their wares. Upon arrival at Chichicastenango your guide will take you to explore this famous market both the local areas of the fruit & vegetables & everyday items as well as the craft area where you can find endless variety of beautiful textile, wooden & ceramic crafts. Guests can also visit the famous St Tomas Church where local Maya people come to perform Maya rituals within the Catholic church – demonstrating the interesting way the two faiths have combined in recent times. If they want to guests can also hike up the hill to the Pascaul Abaj ritual site to see if any local shaman are performing rituals and/or to the cemetery on the outskirts of town. Guests will have time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and when they are ready they will be transferred to Lake Atitlan. Activity Includes: Private Guide & Driver, Lunch. Lake Atitlan – Surrounded by rugged hills, a trio of towering volcanoes, and a handful of small villages, it’s easy to wax poetic about Lake Atitlán. Located in the Guatemalan highlands, the lake was formed more than 80,000 years ago during a violent volcanic eruption. Tzutujil and Kaqchiquel Mayas have plied its shores for centuries and continue to do so today, wearing vibrant traditional clothing and practicing age-old Maya customs, particularly in towns like Santiago Atitlan and Santa Catarina Palopo. Panajachel is the lake’s main hub. From here, boats depart regularly for destinations like San Juan La Laguna, which is known for its hand-woven, naturally dyed textiles, and San Pedro, where intrepid visitors can summit a 3,020-meter (9,908-foot) volcano. The area also offers great opportunities to kayak, bike, and zip-line. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Antigua
After breakfast, at hotel later full Day Lake Tour (Private/Full Day/Boat). Atitlan Villages (Guatemala) – San Juan & Santiago Full Day Lake Tour (Private/Full Day/Boat). Guests are picked up from their hotel & transfer to San Juan La Laguna Village where they visit a local textile cooperative to see the back strap loom in use and to see how they still dye with natural dyes. Guests also visit the home and workshop of local naif painters before boarding the boat onto Santiago Village for lunch. After lunch guests will walk with their guide to find the house where the Maya God Maximon is living. Each year a different “brotherhood” has the privilege of taking care of their God so his location changes. Once with Maximon you may see local shaman performing rituals for local people. After visiting Maximon guests can visit the local church and learn about the history of this very traditional town and also see the market and learn about the distinctive textiles and primitive art that is famous from this area. When guests are ready they will be transferred back to their hotel. Activity Includes: Private Guide, Private Boat Transfer, Lunch & Entrances. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Depart Antigua By flight
Departure transfer to onward destination.

Day 01 Arrive Guatemala By Flight
Arrival at the Guatemala airport, meet assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Guatemala – Antigua By Road 60 kms / 01 hrs 32 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to Antigua for a Sightseeing tour of this colonial style city, visiting the most interesting sites churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. Overnight accommodations in Antigua. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Antigua – Lake Atitlan By Road 106 kms / 02 hrs 21 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to Visit for Lake Atitlan, with a brief stop at the Archaeological Site of Iximche for a visit. Overnight accommodations will be provided in Lake Atitlan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Lake Atitlan – Quetzaltenango By Road 83 kms / 01 hrs 49 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to Visit the picturesque lake-side village of Santiago Atitlan. In the afternoon, continue to Quetzaltenango for overnight accommodations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Quetzaltenango-Huehuetenango By Road 93 kms/02 hrs 17 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to Visit the colorful open-air animal market of San Francisco El Alto, the Church of San Andres Xecul and beautiful Valley of Almolonga. Overnight accommodations in Huehuetenango. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Huehuetenango-Chichicastenango By Road 89 kms/02 hrs appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to visit the colorful open-air market of Todos Santos Cuchumatanes. In the afternoon continue to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Chichicastenango – Guatemala By Road 264 kms / 07 hrs 17 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to visit the colorful open-air market of Chichicastenango and the Church of Santo Tomas. After lunch continue back to Guatemala City. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Guatemala – Tikal By Road 268 kms / 05 hrs 03 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to the archaeological site of Ceibal for sightseeing of the site. After lunch transfer back to Tikal for overnight accommodations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Tikal
After breakfast, Proceed to Yaxha & Topoxte for sightseeing of the archaeological sites. After lunch transfer back to Tikal for overnight accommodations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Tikal – Guatemala By Road 268 kms / 05 hrs 03 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed to Sightseeing of Tikal. In the afternoon board your flight back to Guatemala City for overnight accommodations. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 Depart Guatemala By Flight
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

Day 01 Guatemala – Antigua By Road 38 Kms / 55 min appx.
Arrival Guatemala airport meet, assist and transfer to Antigua. Arrived Antigua start city tour later transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Antigua-Panajachel-96 Kms/3H appx/Panajachel–Lake Atitlan By Boat
After breakfast, drive to Panajachel, Lake Atitlan visit Casa del Mundo by boat. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Lake Atitlan – Atitlan – Lake Atitlan By Boat
After breakfast, proceed to visit Atitlan by boat later return to Casa del Mundo. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Panajachel – By Boat/Panajachel–Guatemala 304 Kms/7H appx.
After breakfast, proceed to visit Panajachel, later drive to Guatemala. Arrived Guatemala transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Guatemala – Flores By Flight
After breakfast transfer to Guatemala city airport for fly to Flores. Arrived Flores transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Flores–Guatemala By Flight/Guatemala –Antigua (103 Kms /2H appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Tikal visit National Park & tour of Mayan city of Tikal. Later drive to Flores airport for fly to Guatemala, arrives Guatemala continue drive to Antigua. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Antigua–Volcano Pacaya–Guatemala (94 Kms / 2H appx.)
After breakfast, proceed to Antigua to Volcano Pacaya Hike, later drive to Guatemala. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Depart Guatemala By Flight
Departure transfer to onward destination.