Visiting: Antigua, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan, and Tikal
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. Spend an afternoon/evening enjoying this magical colonial town, considered by some to be the most beautiful in the world and one of the most inspiring things to do in Guatemala. 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 Int. Airport at (Time TBC) for private transfer in air conditioned mini van or SUV to Antigua (~ 45 min. drive) – Please look for driver with “TROPICAL DISCOVERY” Sign at airport
LODGING: 3 nights – Superior Double Room Hotel Meson de Maria
*Includes American breakfast
Day 2: Antigua – Chichicastenango – Lake Atitlan – Antigua
Depart at 8:00 a.m. for a full day tour with private transport to visit the mystical city of Chichicastenango (Thursdays and Sundays only) & Lake Atitlan, two of the most famous things to do in Guatemala. Chichicastenango, located at 2500 meters above sea level, is famous for its market on Thursdays and Sundays, where spats of traditionally dressed villagers in a kaleidoscope of colors, come to sell their very colorful textiles, fruits, vegetables and flowers. After lunch, depart for a visit of magical Lake Atitlan. Here you can spend the afternoon visiting the lake side village of Panajachel, or as an option, take a boat ride to visit other nearby villages. We would depart around 4:00 pm for our drive back to Antigua (~ 2.5 hours) where you may enjoy the evening at your leisure.
GROUND TRANSPORT: 8:00 a.m. pick up from your hotel for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned mini van or SUV to Chichicastenango (~2 hrs) and later Lake Atitlan (~1 hr) – (Tour Duration: 10 hours)
Day 3: Antigua (Free day)
Free day to tour the magical colonial village of La Antigua,visit its monuments, museums, shop at the various Indian markets & stroll through the cobble stone streets. Among the things to do in Guatemala, you may opt for one of our special mountain biking, hiking, volcano, fishing, golf, horse back or culture tours. Please visit our Tours from Antigua page for more details on things to do in Guatemala.
Day 4: Antigua – Peten (Tikal Tour)
Be transferred from Antigua to Guatemala City Airport at 3:30 a.m. for your 6:30 a.m. flight to Flores/Tikal. You will arrive at 7:30 a.m.. Spend the day visiting and exploring Tikal, one of the largest and most magnificent Mayan cities in existence. Your expert guide will share many insights on this Mayan city and provide a feel for the mysteries of this ancient culture. Enjoy a fantastic lunch (Beverages not included) in the park, and return in the afternoon to spend the rest of the day and evening relaxing at your charming lake side hotel and learning about other things to do in Guatemala.
GROUND TRANSPORT: 3:30 a.m. Pick up from your hotel in Antigua for private transfer in deluxe air conditioned vehicle to Guatemala City Airport (~ 45 min. drive.)
AIR TRANSPORT: 6:30 a.m. Departure from Guatemala City on TAG flight to Flores, with arrival in Flores at 7:30 a.m.
TIKAL TOUR: 7:30 a.m. Pick up from the Airport by your private bilingual guide for immediate departure for Tikal ruins for an all day tour.
*Including lunch (without beverages), entrance fee and transportation.
LODGING: 1 night – Rainforest Casita – La Lancha Resort
Day 5: Peten (Free day) – Guatemala City
Free day to enjoy the many attractions the Peten Region has to offer. Peten boasts the largest protected tropical forest area in Central America, whose areas amazing fauna and flora, lakes, rivers, lagoons, caves, etc. make it a perfect place to engage in all sorts of adventurous activities and memorable things to do in Guatemala. Please click here to see our optional tours in the region. Or of course, simply relax lakeside, soaking up the sun and enjoying the natural sounds of the rainforest…. At 4:30 p.m.Be transferred to the airport in Flores for your 6:30 p.m.flight back to Guatemala City. Arrive at 7:30 p.m. with immediate transfer to your hotel in Guatemala City.
GROUND TRANSPORT: Our representative will meet you at your hotel at 4:30 p.m. for private transfer in deluxe air-conditioned vehicle to Flores airport.
AIR TRANSPORT: 6:30 p.m. departure from Flores on TAG flight with arrival in Guatemala City at 7:30 p.m.
GROUND TRANSPORT: 7:30 pm Private transfer from Guatemala Int. Airport to hotel in La Zona Viva (~ 20 min. drive) – Please look for driver with “TROPICAL DISCOVERY” Sign at airport
LODGING: 1 nights – Standard Double Room – Westin Camino Real Guatemala City
*Optional: Return to Antigua instead of Guatemala City
Day 6: Guatemala City – Airport
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)
Price Details
Low Season (May - Oct)
2 people
Approx. per person
$1, 232.00
4 people
Approx. per person
$1, 008.00
6 people
Approx. per person
$926.00
8 people
Approx. per person
$849.00
High Season (Nov - Apr)
2 people
Approx. per person
$1, 265.00
4 people
Approx. per person
$1, 041.00
6 people
Approx. per person
$960.00
8 people
Approx. per person
$882.00
*Please note all our tours are private; we can customize this itinerary to meet your specific choice of hotels, tours of interest, number of days, budget, things to do in Guatemala, 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, things to do in Guatemala of your interest, etc.
- • Tropical Discovery is a Bonded Florida Seller of Travel (Reg. #ST35634)
- • Information on this page is believed to be correct but not guaranteed.