Guatemala
Guatemala Tour – Highlights of Guatemala & Copan
Description
This 12-day Guatemala tour takes you to the most fascinating highlights of the country and into Honduras. You'll experience the colonial splendour of Antigua, the mystical beauty of Lake Atitlán, and the impressive Maya ruins of Tikal and Copán. From the colourful markets in Chichicastenango to the Caribbean culture in Livingston, this journey showcases Guatemala in all its diversity.
What awaits you
On this Guatemala tour, you can expect a perfect mix of culture, history, and nature. You'll wander through the cobbled streets of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Antigua, experience the colourful market of Chichicastenango, and discover the mysterious Mayan world in Tikal. The journey also takes you to the Caribbean region on the Rio Dulce, where you'll get to know the unique Garífuna culture in Livingston. A special highlight is the visit to the famous Mayan site of Copan in Honduras. With an English-speaking tour guide and comfortable transport, you'll experience Guatemala authentically and relaxed.
Your route at a glance
- Day 1: Arrival at Guatemala City Airport
- Day 2-3: Antigua Guatemala – Colonial Architecture and Volcanic Landscape
- Day 4-5: Lake Atitlan – Boat Trip and Highland Culture
- Day 6: Chichicastenango – Colorful Market and Maya Traditions
- Day 7: Quetzaltenango with Almolonga, Zunil and San Francisco El Alto
- Day 8: Return to Guatemala City
- Day 9: Tikal – Majestic Mayan ruins in the rainforest
- Day 10: Flores and Rio Dulce – Caribbean Atmosphere
- Day 11: Livingston and Quiriguá – Garífuna Culture and Maya Stelae
- Day 12: Copan (Honduras) and return to Guatemala City
Highlights of this trip
- Antigua Guatemala: UNESCO World Heritage City with colonial architecture
- Lake Atitlan: Private Boat Trip on the Most Beautiful Lake in Guatemala
- Chichicastenango: Colourful Mayan market with authentic traditions
- Tikal: Impressive Maya site in the tropical rainforest
- Rio Dulce and Livingston: Caribbean flair and Garifuna culture
- Copan (Honduras): Famous Maya ruins with ornate stelae
- Quirigua: UNESCO World Heritage sites with the tallest Maya stelae
- Optional: Climbing Pacaya Volcano
Services
- 11 nights in standard rooms
- 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- English-speaking tour guide days 2-11
- Air-conditioned car or minibus
- All entries as per programme
- Private boat trips on Lake Atitlan and Rio Dulce
This Guatemala tour shows you the country at its most beautiful – from colonial cities to mystical lakes to the magnificent testimonies of Maya culture. Get personal advice and receive all the details on travel dates, availability, and possible extensions.
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