Explore Guatemala’s hidden gems: active volcanoes, colonial cities, indigenous markets, and Mayan caves. Unique 20-day private tour for groups only.
Arrival Guatemala
La Aurora International Airport - Upon your arrival in Guatemala, our team will be ready to escort you to your hotel in Antigua Guatemala.
Antigua walking tour
Antigua - Acatenango
Acatenango Volcano - Starting from Finca la Soledad, you will embark on the hike to the base camp.
Volcan de Fuego - After a brief rest to regain your energy, you will begin the trek to the Fuego volcano, allowing you to get a closer look at this giant and capture some photos. After the hike, you will return to the base camp.
Acatenango - Antigua Guatemala
Antigua - Early this morning (4 a.m.), you will commence the final ascent to the summit crater of the Acatenango volcano to witness the horizon and take your last photos. Return to base camp for breakfast before descending and heading back to Antigua Guatemala.
Antigua Guatemala - Quetzaltenango
Salcaja - A brief stop in Salcaja to explore the town, its attractions, and its church, which is considered the first hermitage in Central America.
Quetzaltenango - Volcan de Chicabal - Quetzaltenango
Laguna Chicabal - Visit the stunning Chicabal Lagoon and hike along its natural trails. Return to Quetzaltenango in the afternoon.
Quetzaltenango - Fuentes Georginas - Chichicastenango
Fuentes Georginas - This morning, you will visit the tourist attraction of Fuentes Georginas. Enjoy a relaxing morning at the site. At the end of the day, depart for the town of Chichicastenango.
Chichicastenango market day - Atitlan (must be thru - sun).
Chichicastenango - This morning, you will explore the market, the cemetery, the Catholic churches, and the Pascual Abaj hill. In the afternoon, depart for Lake Atitlan.
Boat ride in Atitlan Lake.
Lake Atitlan - Today, you will visit the charming towns of Santiago Atitlán, San Juan, and San Pedro la Laguna. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Atitlán - Nebaj, Quiche
Cocop, Quiche trekking day.
Nebaj - The hike begins with a steep incline, offering views of mountains, pine forests, and cornfields. The group will pause along the way to observe valleys, listen to birdsong, and learn about the local flora and fauna.
Nebaj, Quiché - Santa Cruz, Coban
Biotopo del Quetzal - The Quetzal Biotope is located in the municipality of Purulhá, in Baja Verapaz. Covering an area of 1,044 hectares, it was officially designated as a protected area on June 2, 1976, by founder Mario Dary Rivera, with the primary goal of protecting the quetzal and its cloud forest habitat.
Santa Cruz, Coban -Semuc Champey - Santa Cruz, Coban.
Semuc Champey - Semuc Champey, meaning “River hides under the stones,” is a natural wonder located in the Guatemalan municipality of Lanquín (approximately 12 km south of the urban center of Lanquín), in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Amidst a dense tropical forest, there is a natural limestone bridge about 300 meters long through which the Cahabón River flows. Surrounding this bridge are numerous pools, 1 to 3 meters deep, whose turquoise green or jade color changes throughout the year depending on the weather, sun, and other natural factors. At the end of the bridge, you can observe the Cahabón River as it enters a limestone cavern, a very dangerous area to approach due to the force of the water, only to be observed from a distance.
Santa Cruz, Coban - Hun Nal Ye - Santa Cruz, Coban
Hun Nal Ye - Hun Nal Ye, a mystical destination with natural pools in Guatemala, is a paradise for lovers of aquatic adventures and nature. Located in the department of Alta Verapaz, this tourist spot offers a variety of activities and landscapes that attract both national and international tourists.
The name means “The House of the Moon God,” evoking a sense of mysticism felt when walking its trails and crystal-clear pools. This site is renowned for its clear waters and cenotes, where visitors can swim and explore. The pools and cenotes provide a refreshing escape from the heat and are ideal for those seeking a nature-filled experience.
Santa Cruz, Coban - Cuevas de Candelaria - Isla Flores
Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha - The Candelaria Caves, located in the department of Alta Verapaz, form a national park. This complex of caves is considered the spiritual cradle of the Mayan civilization in the region. For the Mayans, navigating the underground river led souls to Xibalbá in search of immortality.
This site is surrounded by hills and features more than 8 caves, each with unique formations and sizes.
In these caves, you can navigate over 2 kilometers of underground river and swim in the crystal-clear water pools covered by natural rock.
Isla Flores - Crater Azul - Isla Flores
Isla Flores - Tikal - Isla Flores
Tikal National Park - Tikal (meaning “place of voices”) is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the Mayan civilization. It is located in the municipality of Flores, in the department of Petén, within the current territory of the Republic of Guatemala. It is part of the Tikal National Park, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. According to the glyphs at the site, its Mayan name was Yax Mutul.
Isla Flores - Peten Iza boat ride - Yaxha - Isla Flores - Guatemala City
Lake Peten Itza - This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel to board a boat that will take you to visit points of interest around this beautiful lake.
You will visit: the animal sanctuary, ARCAS, a non-profit Guatemalan Civil Association formed in 1989 by a group of Guatemalan citizens concerned about the rapid disappearance of their precious cultural heritage, especially their wildlife.
You will also visit the King Canek viewpoint, known for its location in the middle of the Petén jungle and its panoramic view. From the top of this viewpoint, you can see Lake Petén Itzá and the beautiful Flores Island. Departure to Yaxha.
Yaxha - The archaeological site of Yaxhá, also known as “Tierras Bajas Centrales,” is located in the department of Petén, near the lake of the same name. It was discovered in 1904 by explorer Teobert Maler, who described the area after his trip.
Archaeologists have described the settlement as a series of artificial levelings that reach their highest point at the eastern end, forming one of the “best examples of Mayan urbanism,” characterized by more than 500 buildings in groups of different levels connected by five causeways and various paved roads.
Guatemala City tour
Guatemala City - This tour offers a unique perspective on Guatemala City.
You will visit the civic center, the Calvario church, 6th avenue, the San Francisco church, the old Guatemala club, the post and telegraph building, and the central market, ending at the central square.
Transfer out
La Aurora International Airport - At the agreed time, the group will be transferred to the airport for their departure flight.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tour Guide
- Meals not mentioned in this program
This is a tour that no one else has in the market, also characterized by combining the best of Guatemala.
On this tour, you will visit colonial cities, an active volcano (the most active in Central America), a lagoon inside a volcano, a lake formed over time inside a volcanic crater, a beautiful indigenous market, hike through indigenous mountains, have lunch with a local family, hike into the cloud forest to see the national bird of Guatemala.
You will be taken to see the most beautiful natural pools in the Verapaces area. The wonders of Hun Nal Ye are almost virgin sites. You will descend to the Mayan underworld in the Candelaria caves, the Tikal and Yaxhá archaeological sites, and much more.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
