Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Guatemala City. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 2
THU I GUATEMALA CITY I CHICHICASTENANGO
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the city of Chichicastenango to visit the most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in the country. Hundreds of Indians from the surrounding countryside gather to barter their goods and products. Also, witness the captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside the 400-year old Church of Santo Tomás. (B)
Day 3
FRI I CHICHICASTENANGO I LAKE ATITLAN
Have breakfast at your hotel before heading out to visit Sololá Market, an authentic indigenous market where men and women wearing typical clothing from the distinctive surrounding villages make it even more colorful. Today, Sololá is still one of the few villages from the highlands where people proudly wear traditional clothes that portray their social and economic status and position in the civil and religious hierarchies. Then you will be transferred to Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful in the world with its crystalline-azure waters in the crater bowl below. Atitlán is the ideal place to learn more about Guatemalan folklore. Twelve Indian villages surround the Lake, and their inhabitants are descendants from the great Quiché, Cackchiquel, and Tzutuhil nations. (B)
Day 4
SAT I LAKE ATITLAN I ANTIGUA
Right after breakfast you will board a motor launch to cross Lake Atitlán to the picturesque Indian village of Santiago Atitlán, one of the twelve lake-shore villages. Enjoy this bustling Indian community where weavers work colorful textiles. In the afternoon, transfer to Antigua, the most important and enchanting city of colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared a “Monument of America” in 1965. (B)
Day 5
SUN I ANTIGUA I GUATEMALA CITY
This morning you will be picked up at your hotel for your Guatemala sightseeing. Visit the Central Plaza, that is surrounded by the antique Cathedral, the Municipal Government Building, the Palace of the Captains General, colonial churches and monasteries, and a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry. In the afternoon, transfer to Guatemala City. (B)
Day 6
MON I GUATEMALA CITY I TIKAL I GUATEMALA CITY
Today you will go back more than 2,000 years in time when you visit Tikal National Park. Early this morning, you will be transferred to the airport to board a flight to Flores, Petén. From there, you will be taken to the Mayan City of Tikal, located in the center of the National Park that bears its name and extends out 222 square miles. Tikal was inhabited from 600 BC until 869 AD. Visit the Twin-Pyramid Complexes “Q” and “R,” and the Lost World Complex where the Great Pyramid and Temple 5C-49 are the most important. Also, visit Temple III and the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza – squared off with the pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the Masks, the Palace of the Nobles, and Pyramid IV. From its peak, a complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle can be enjoyed. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Guatemala City. (B,L)
Day 7
TUE I GUATEMALA CITY TO USA
Transfer to Guatemala International airport to board your flight home. (B)
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
Delve into the colonial meets modern ambiance of Guatemala City
Visit the 400-year-old church in Chichicastenango and see the locals praying to the Mayan Gods
Cross Lake Atitlan, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world surrounded by 12 Indian villages, and view the three volcanoes
Explore Antigua, founded by the Spaniards in 1543, and declared a “Monument of America” in 1965
Venture to Tikal where you will be transported back more than 2,000 years in time
Climb Pyramid IV to the top and admire the fantastic view of Tikal and the dense jungle that surrounds it
HOTEL MUSEO SPA CASA SANTO DOMINGO
1 Nights
In 1979 UNESCO declared the colonial city of La Antigua Guatemala as a World Cultural Heritage Site turning it to a recognized treasure of exceptional value before the eyes of the world.
In the XVII, the Convent of Santo Domingo was one of the largest in America and in 1773, the earthquake of Santa Marta almost totally destroyed it.
In 1989, the project known as Casa Santo Domingo was developed with the primary objective of rescuing the vestiges of the Convent and Temple buried under tons of rubble.
Hotel Museum Spa Casa Santo Domingo progressively emerged where each corner is a page lost in time that joins others to form a beautiful chapter of the great book of our history.
With its lush, beautiful gardens, charming colonial architecture and gracious hospitality, Porta Hotel Antigua is one of the most authentic, unique and unforgettable hotels in Antigua, Guatemala. With a vibrant location just a five-minute walk from the main plaza and a warm, friendly family of staff members – many who have been with us for over three decades – we have been an intrinsic part of Antigua’s culture, heritage and daily life for more than 60 years.
Discover a seamless blend of historic 16th century ambience and décor, contemporary service and amenities as well as unmatched personalized attention. Feel completely at home in warm, luxurious rooms and suites featuring historical touches such as wood floors, antique period furnishings, wood-beamed ceilings, exposed brick and stone walls and bathrooms with beautiful handmade tiles.
Relax by the swimming pool framed by tranquil gardens and comfortable chaise lounges. Indulge and pamper yourself with a replenishing massage or body treatment or at Ceiba Spa, which includes a relaxation area, dry and wet saunas, four private treatment rooms and an indigenous sauna, where guests may enjoy a unique “temazcal session.” Superb dining choices range from the elegant Los Moros Restaurant to the inviting El Conquistador Bar and a poolside snack bar.
For impressive corporate events and unforgettable weddings and parties, Porta Hotel Antigua offers distinctive indoor and outdoor event venues and fully customized catering services to accommodate functions of up to 420 guests. Discover a gateway between Antigua’s rich past and cosmopolitan present at one of the finest hotels in Guatemala.
VILLA COLONIAL is located 10 minutes from the Central Park of Antigua Guatemala, surrounded by coffee plantations, three majestic volcanoes and colonial ruins and churches.
The 50 rooms (46 standard rooms and 4 junior suites) of VILLA COLONIAL are arranged in 11 houses of 2 levels each, along a cobblestone street that resembles a traditional antique street, with its colonial style houses painted in different colors, wrought iron balconies full of flower pots, fountains and búcaros.
VILLA COLONIAL offers a restaurant, room service, heated outdoor pool, beautiful gardens, free wi-fi in public areas, ample parking, tours and transfers. In addition, the hotel has 5 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 450 people to hold, in a very pleasant and different atmosphere, your seminar, business meeting, convention, wedding, anniversary, baptism or social event.
As a unique monument to the memory of its founder Alfred S. Clark (1893 - 1937) and with more than 80 years, the hotel welcomes its guests surrounded for a collection of pieces of colonial museums and craft, giving a unique and historic touch to each corner.
WESTIN CAMINO REAL GUATEMALA
3 Nights
Located in Guatemala's most exclusive and modern district, minutes from local shopping, upscale restaurants, shopping galleries and entertainment. The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala is a stylish hotel and convention complex. Guests will enjoy our location, convenient to business and local culture. Offering a variety of services to make your stay more relaxing, guests will leave The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. Spend the day by our outdoor heated pool, enjoy a game of tennis or squash, or renew your body and mind in our state-of-the-art fitness center. Use our business center to take care of any last-minute details for that perfect event.Our 279 guest rooms are beautifully appointed, featuring a classic European décor. Contemporary amenities include satellite television and dual-line telephones.
With a picturesque view of the volcanoes San Pedro, Tolimán, and Atitlán, this charming hacienda-style hotel was once a working coffee plantation located on the shores of Lake Atitlán. Now the hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens with a variety of roses and plants that have been gathered over the past 52 years.
Whether you're a solo traveler, a family on vacation, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or a corporate group in search of a memorable venue, Hotel Atitlán offers an unforgettable experience. Every corner of our hotel boasts stunning lake views, allowing you to immerse yourself in the captivating scenery. Our meticulously cultivated botanical gardens enchant with a kaleidoscope of blooming roses, orchids, bougainvillea, and azaleas, while also providing a haven for over 40 different bird species, making it a birdwatcher's paradise.
Framed by lush gardens and breathtaking views of Lake Atitlán and Guatemala’s three majestic volcanoes – Volcán San Pedro, Volcán Atitlán and Volcán Tolimán – Porta Hotel del Lago offers a truly majestic destination for your next getaway to Panajachel. You’ll find our tranquil, intimate and warm boutique hotel overlooking lake waters just steps from the town main attractions, shopping and restaurants. Here, the rich comforts of a modern hotel blend seamlessly with authentic Guatemalan design and décor to create a truly unique ambience.
VILLA SANTA CATARINA is located 5 minutes away from Panajachel, on the shoreline of lake Atitlán, in Santa Catarina Palopó, one of the most visited villages in the lake and very famous for its colorful traditional dress and for the beautiful textiles that are produced here.
The 38 rooms (33 standard rooms & 5 junior suites) at VILLA SANTA CATARINA are arranged in 2 buildings of 2 floors each, surrounded by beautiful gardens and magnificient views of Lake Atitlan and the adjacent mountains.
VILLA SANTA CATARINA offers restaurant & bar, room service, souvenir shop, swimming pool, beautiful gardens, free wi-fi in public areas, games area, parking lot, assistance for tours & transfers. Also, one meeting room with capacity for up to 50 people to have your seminar, business meeting, convention or wedding, in a very different and pleasant atmosphere.
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