Visiting: Antigua, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan, and Pacific Coast
Day 1: Airport – Antigua
Arrive into Guatemala City at (Time TBC), where our driver will be there to greet you and transfer you directly to your lovely charm hotel in Antigua where you will start your relaxing Guatemala holidays. Spend an afternoon/evening enjoying this magical colonial town, considered by some to be the most beautiful in the world. Walk its romantic cobble stone streets and enjoy fine cuisine at one of the many excellent gourmet restaurants in the area.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up from Guatemala Intl. Airport at (Time TBC) for private transfer in air conditioned minivan or SUV to Antigua (~ 45 min.) – Please look for driver with “TROPICAL DISCOVERY” Sign at airport
LODGING: 2 nights – Superior Double Room – Hotel Mesón de María
*Includes American breakfast
Day 2: Antigua (Free Day)
Free day in your Guatemala holidays to tour the magical colonial village of La Antigua, visit its monuments, museums, shop at the various local markets & stroll through the cobble stone streets. Or you may opt for one of our special mountain biking, hiking, volcano, fishing, golf, horse back or culture tours.
For our recommended culture and adventure one day tours & activities from Antigua, such as City Tours, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Horse Back Riding, etc…please click here and also find out what else you can do during your Guatemala holidays
Day 3: Antigua - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlan (Indigenous Villages Boat Tour)
Today, our private driver will pick you up at 7:00 a.m. and take you on a panoramic (~ 2 hour) drive to visit the mystical city of Chichicastenango (Thursdays and Sundays only, otherwise directly to Lake Atitlan). Located at 2500 meters above sea level, this city is famous for its market on Thursdays & Sundays, where spats of traditionally dressed villagers in a kaleidoscope of colors, come to sell their very colorful textiles, fruits, vegetables and flowers, something that you will enjoy during your Guatemala holidays. Also worth a visit is the peaceful yet colorful cemetery. After lunch, depart for magical Lake Atitlan with direct transfer to your hotel on Lake Atitlan.
Take a private boat tour to the lake side villages around Lake Atitlan. Your lanchero (boat driver) will pick you up from your hotel at 1:30 p.m. and take you by boat to three of the Indian villages along the shore of the lake. Your guide will share many insights on local customs and traditions with you. Enjoy the spectacular scenery the lake has to offer and learn more about the villagers, whose traditional costumes still vary from one village to the other, as well as their history. We recommend having lunch in Santiago Atitlán at Posada de Santiago, at Restaurante El Pescador, or at a local restaurant in Panajachel. Please ask your guide for recommendations. For an idea of what this amazing lake has to offer and to spend more time here during your Guatemala holidays, please click here.
GROUND TRANSPORT: 7:00 a.m. pick up from hotel in Antigua for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Chichicastenango (~ 2h drive) then to Lake Atitlan (~ 1h drive)
VILLAGES BOAT TOUR: Your “lanchero” (boat driver) will pick you up from your hotel at 1:30 p.m. and take you by boat to three of the local villages along the shore of the lake.
*Includes private boat, private guide, driver and fuel
LODGING: 1 night – Standard Double Room – Hotel Atitlan
Day 4: Lake Atitlan - Pacific Coast
Spend a free morning enjoying one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Be picked up at your hotel lobby at
11:00 a.m. for your private transfer to the Pacific Coast and your deluxe Eco Lodge. Make a quick stop for lunch in rout and arrive around 3 p.m. An enchanting boat ride through a breathtaking National Reserve and protected mangrove forest, will take you to the exclusive Pacific Pearls Lodge, Guatemala’s premier Eco Lodge. Built within a private coconut plantation extending over kilometers of desolate beach, and 100% solar powered, Pacific Pearls Lodge is ideal for those truly seeking a private and peaceful beach getaway during your Guatemala holidays.
GROUND TRANSPORT: 11:00 a.m. pick up from hotel for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned minivan or SUV to the Pacific Coast (~ 4 h drive.)
LODGING: 2 nights – Plantation Suite – Pacific Pearls Lodge
Day 5: Pacific Coast (Sipacate Naranjo National Reserve)
Spend a free day enjoying the tropical weather and the black sand beaches. Whether spiritual or physical, active or relaxing, on land, over or under the water, at Pacific Pearls Lodge a large range of activities are offered to divert & enchant to enjoy your Guatemala holidays. The Lodge is built on a strip of land with beautiful mangrove filled canals on one side, and miles of pristine black sand beaches on the other. Guatemala’s Pacific coast enjoys warm tropical weather throughout the year, and sunshine a good 300 days a year… This Pacific paradise will never let you down; with world class beach break for surfing and body boarding, and miles of pristine canals to practice your favorite water sports in.
For more on the tours and activities offered at Pacific Pearls Lodge, please click here.
Day 6: Pacific Coast - Guatemala City
Be transferred from your hotel in the Pacific Coast (pick up at 11:00 a.m.) to Guatemala City. We will make one stop for lunch (not included) at Sarita´s Restaurant in Escuintla. After lunch, depart to Guatemala City, and be transferred directly to your hotel to enjoy the end of your Guatemala holidays.
GROUND TRANSPORT: (11:00 a.m.) pick up from your hotel for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Guatemala City (3 hours and 30 min. drive.) With Stop for Lunch at Sarita´s Restaurant
LODGING: 1 night – Standard Double Room – Westin Camino Real Guatemala City
Day 7: Guatemala City (Departure)
Be picked up from your hotel at (Time TBC) by your private driver for your transfer to Guatemala Intl. Airport, for departure flight home. Remember to be there minimum 2 hours prior to departure of your international flight.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Pick up from Hotel at (Time TBC), for private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to Guatemala Intl. Airport (~20 min drive)
Pricing Details
Low Season (May - Oct)
2 people
Approx. per person
$1, 820.00
4 people
Approx. per person
$1, 040.00
6 people
Approx. per person
$969.50
8 people
Approx. per person
$925.50
High Season (Nov - Apr)
2 people
Approx. per person
$1, 871.00
4 people
Approx. per person
$1, 091.00
6 people
Approx. per person
$1, 020.00
8 people
Approx. per person
$976.00
*Please note all our tours are private; we can customize your Guatemala holidays to meet your specific choice of hotels, tours of interest, number of days, budget, etc…
TERMS (please read):
PRICES INCLUDES
- • All Taxes
- • Ground transfers in air-conditioned vehicle,
- • Domestic flights,
- • Accommodation,
- • Tours and meals as per itinerary
PRICES EXCLUDES
- • International flights,
- • Passport and visa fees,
- • All items not specifically shown as included in package
- • Travel & cancellation insurance (highly recommended, please click here for more info.
- • Gratuities (recommended 10% for transporters)
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED
- • Wire Transfer,
- • Check or
- • Credit Card
PAYMENTS TERMS
- • Prices nor availability or rooms or booking are guaranteed until payment is received.
- • A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival date (60 days for Christmas/New Year and Easter reservations).
- • Cancellations must be made in writing 45 days prior to arrival date (60 days for Christmas/New Year and Easter reservations) for full refund, subject to any cancellation fees that may be charged by the hotel and the administrative fee identified herein below.
- • If cancellations are not made in writing within 45 days (60 days for Christmas/New Year and Easter reservations), penalties may be equal to the total invoiced amount (hotel terms will apply).
- • All cancellations received at any time will be charged a minimum US$100 administrative fee .
- • Airline tickets are non-refundable once deposit is received (airline terms apply).
PLEASE NOTE
- • Prices based on low season and high season rates. For tours during holiday season rates please inquire for details.
- • Final pricing details provided upon booking
- • Please note all our tours are private; we can customize this tour to meet your specific choice of hotels, tours of interest, number of days, budget, etc.
- • Tropical Discovery is a Bonded Florida Seller of Travel (Reg. #ST35634)
- • Information on this page is believed to be correct but not guaranteed.
