14 days tour

Guatemala Highlights

Guatemala Highlights

This tour includes:

Meals

daily breakfast, 4x dinner

Flights

Outbound flight : Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) - La Aurora Airport (GUA) Return flight : La Aurora Airport (GUA) - Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Flight (Economy) to Guatemala City (GUA) and return, subject to availability . Additional flight ( economy) as per itinerary Please note: Due to fluctuating flight prices, prices may vary. Direct flights cannot be guaranteed. Please also note that international flights may take place overnight on day โ€™0โ€™ - from your preferred airport. Our team will be happy to provide you with a final offer.

Accommodation

11 Nรคchte im Doppelzimmer (DZ) mit Bad oder Dusche/WC, z.T. mit Klimaanlage und Pool 1 Nacht im Doppelzimmer mit Dusche/WC in einer einfachen Ecolodge

Others

Entrance fees and national park fees visit of a local coffee cooperative incl. tasting and a development aid project authentic insights during various market visits night hike to the sunrise in Tikal SKR Reisen compensates the 3.8 t CO2e emissions of this trip through climate protection projects of ClimatePartner.

Transport

Transportation in air conditioned vehicles Boat trips on Lake Atitlan and Rio Dulce

Guide

small group with max. 12 guests guaranteed from 4 guests German speaking, local tour guide

Not included:

Optional

Others

Keine Versicherungen im Reisepreis enthalten. Wir empfehlen den Abschluss einer Reiserรผcktrittskosten-Versicherung. Trinkgelder und persรถnliche Ausgaben Visum

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Itinerary of your trip Guatemala Highlights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Flight
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Flight

      Flight to Guatemala City and arrival the same day. 1 night there.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Market Day In Chichicastenango
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Market Day In Chichicastenango

      A feast for the senses awaits you: colorful fabrics, local fruits and vegetables, the scent of herbs, and traditionally dressed Quiche Maya loudly advertising their wares. After the visit, immerse yourself in the religious practices of the highlands, where Catholic faith and shamanistic customs coexist. If you are lucky, you will also witness a shaman performing a spiritual ritual. We continue to your accommodation at Lake Atitlan. At dinner you will get to know your fellow travelers even better. 2 nights there. (B/A)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Lake Atitlan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Lake Atitlan

      It is said to be one of the most beautiful in the world - the picturesquely situated Lake Atitlan with its three adjacent volcanoes up to 3,500 meters high. During a boat trip you will enjoy the landscape and explore the surrounding villages of Santiago Atitlan and San Juan. Here Mayan families will give you an insight into their traditional way of life. You will also visit a coffee cooperative where you will learn everything about the cultivation of the delicious Arabica coffee - of course, a tasting is included! This evening you should end with a sundowner at the Lago de Atitlan. (F)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Colorful Market Hustle And Bustle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Colorful Market Hustle And Bustle

      On the way to Quetzaltenango you will pass the villages of Salcaja and Totonicapan. Gain exciting insights into the lively hustle and bustle of the two villages on their market days. 1 night in Quetzaltenango. (F)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Traditional Highlands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Traditional Highlands

      Today you will explore more villages of the Altiplano, stopping in between at the vegetable market in Almolonga and at the image of Saint "Maximon" in Zunil. In the afternoon you will reach Antigua. 1 night there. (F)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Colonial Antigua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Colonial Antigua

      The former capital of Guatemala not only impresses with its location in the middle of three volcanoes, but above all with its beautiful colonial architecture. Colorful whitewashed house facades, old churches and cobblestone streets give the small town a special atmosphere. On a morning tour, you will discover La Mercad church, the central main square and the Santo Domingo monastery. Spend the rest of the time at your leisure: linger in the park, enjoy a coffee in one of the flower-filled patios or stroll through the alleyways. In the afternoon, make your way to Guatemala City. 1 night there. (F)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Copรกn In Honduras
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Copรกn In Honduras

      After your early morning departure, the first important Mayan site is on the agenda! You will cross the border to Honduras (border crossing fees not included: approx. 5 USD) and visit the site of Copรกn (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The stelae and structures tell of the kings of the Classic Maya Empire with rich decorations and inscriptions. 1 night in Copรกn. (F)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Via Quirigua To Livingston
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Via Quirigua To Livingston

      On the way to the Caribbean coast, you stop at the excavations of Quirigua, whose elaborate stelae are among the highest in the Mayan world (UNESCO World Heritage Site). From Rio Dulce, you continue by boat to Livingston. The small, tranquil Garifuna village opens up a completely new side of Guatemala for you: a pure Caribbean feeling! You have the rest of the day free. 2 nights in Livingston. (F)

  • Day 9 Day 9: On The Caribbean Coast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: On The Caribbean Coast

      Today you can either relax by the pool of your beautifully situated hotel or take a trip to the "Siete Altares" waterfalls and the white sandy beach of Playa Blanca (optional, bookable on site). (F)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Boat Trip Rio Dulce
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Boat Trip Rio Dulce

      You will leave your idyllic hotel by boat: During a tour of about 2.5 hours you will sail along the freshwater river Rio Dulce. On the shore you can spot various bird species. From the water you will have a wonderful panoramic view of the San Felipe fortress. The trip is then interrupted by a visit to a local development project that provides schooling for Maya Qeqchi children. Upon arrival, the tour bus will continue to Yaxha. Your simple ecolodge today is located right on Yaxha Lake, in the middle of a small tropical einod. Your neighbors include howler monkeys and other rainforest inhabitants. 1 night in Yaxha. (B/A)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Insider Tip Yaxha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Insider Tip Yaxha

      Less crowded than Tikal, but just as beautiful: Today, the archaeological site of Yaxha awaits you, which, with its more than 500 structures, blends harmoniously into the landscape in the middle of the rainforest. You will explore the site with your guide off the beaten track and enjoy the breathtaking view over the peaks of the jungle from the top of temple 216. Afterwards you will continue to Tikal. 1 night directly in the national park. (B/A)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Mayan Site Tikal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Mayan Site Tikal

      The highlight of every Guatemala trip awaits you: the visit to the largest archaeological site of the Maya world: Tikal (UNESCO World Heritage Site). While it is still dark, you will make your way to Temple IV so that you can reach your vantage point just in time for sunrise. The night hike through the awakening jungle alone will be a unique experience! After sunrise, your guide will take you to Temples III and V, the North and Central Acropolis, and the Astrological Observatory, among others. Here you will get a first-hand explanation of Mayan astronomy and astrology. Afterwards you will drive to Flores, where you can do a little exploration in the afternoon. Afterwards you will go to the airport of Flores and take a domestic flight to the capital. In the evening you will meet again for a farewell dinner together. 1 night in Guatemala City. (B/A)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Guatemala City And Return
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Guatemala City And Return

      Before boarding your international flight home, there will be time for a visit to the Archaeological Museum, for example, which will give you a final overview of Guatemalaโ€™s most diverse Mayan sites. Then return flight home. (F)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Arrival

      Arrival in the home country.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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