Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks, Wildlife Encounters Explore Guatemala’s stunning landscapes, blending Mayan and Spanish cultures, from the charming streets of Antigua to the ruins of Tikal. Adventure awaits!
Trip Overview:
Discover Guatemala's rich and distinct blend of Spanish and Mayan culture on this 5-day Guatemala vacation. The storied history and stunning landscapes from Antigua to Tikal ensure an unforgettable adventure.
Begin in Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site and charming colonial city between three volcanoes. Enjoy the city's mild climate as you explore the well-preserved Spanish baroque architecture on your half-day walking city tour. Discover the churches, convents, and cathedrals showcasing Antigua's storied history and rich cultural heritage.
Take a short flight to Flores and begin your journey into the beautifully lush Mayan Forest. Venture to Tikal City and discover one of the world's largest and most significant Mayan archaeological sites. Marvel at and explore the roughly 3,000 structures, including temples and towering pyramids, revealing a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the Mayans' architectural and artistic prowess. Excavation activities of the UNESCO World Heritage Site continue to uncover more relics today, uncovering the story of the pre-Columbian political, economic, and military superpower one artifact at a time.
Spend your final day in Tikal on an exciting full-day tour of Tikal National Park. Explore its massive Mayan temples rising above the jungle and uncover the myth, legends, and history woven across the palaces, temples, ceremonial platforms, ball courts, terraces, plazas, avenues, and steam baths found across six square miles of lush rainforest. Enjoy time to explore the park independently after your tour, possibly climbing one of the tall temples or reflecting on the grandeur of the ancient Mayan civilization.
Highlights:
- Wander cobbled streets and grand plazas on a private walking tour of colonial Antigua, Guatemala.
- Stay in a restored mansion at Good Hotel Antigua, blending modern design with local craftsmanship.
- Fly north to the lush Petén region, gateway to Guatemala’s ancient Mayan heartland.
- Sleep among jungle sounds at the historic Jungle Lodge, near the ruins of Tikal.
- Explore towering temples and hidden plazas on a private guided tour of Tikal National Park.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers throughout
- 2 nights in first-class accommodations in Antigua
- 2 nights in first-class accommodations near Tikal
- Private-guided walking tour of Antigua
- Round-trip flights between Guatemala City and Flores
- Private-guided tour of Tikal
- Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 1 lunch
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees if applicable
Day 1: Welcome to GuatemalaTransfer: Guatemala City Airportto Antigua
Hotel: Good Hotel Antigua (4 Star Rating)
A private mansion in the heart of Antigua turned boutique hotel with an innovative concept, offering premium hospitality with a cause, Good Hotel Antigua provides a luxurious hotel experience while making a positive social impact on the local community. The hotel offers materials and products that are locally sourced, and inspiring collaborations between Good Hotel's designers and local craftsmen have given shape to a minimalistic design, perfectly blended with traditional local elements. Service is personalized and top-notch.
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Day 2: Private Guided Tour of AntiguaAntigua is among the world’s best conserved colonial cities in the Americas. It is a magic and captivating small town that makes you feel time might have stopped 300 years ago. Enjoy this exceptional walking tour visiting the Central Plaza, where you can find the main buildings including El Portal, Palacio de Capitanes, City Hall and the Cathedral. Admire the colonial architecture and secrets of this interesting colonial city. The tour will also walk through Tanque la Union, San Francisco Church and Museum, 5th Avenue and finally end at La Merced where you will be left to enjoy time at leisure.
Day 3: From Antigua to FloresTransfer: Antigua to Guatemala City
Board your flight from Guatemala City to Flores. Approximate flight time is one hour.
Transfer: Flores Airportto Flores - Tikal
Hotel: Jungle Lodge Hotel (3 Star Rating)
Jungle Lodge is directly related to the creation of the first established scientific campsite in Tikal, which lodged archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania, United States, for the exploration of the Mayan city. Family-owned, the lodge is dedicated to taking care of and bring attention to explorers and visitors, focused on giving comfort and guidance to those who are looking for magic in the most important cities in Mayan history. Jungle Lodge is guided and inspired by discovery and innovation and aims to deliver unique and highly comfortable experiences for their guests.
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Day 4: Private Guided Tour of TikalYour tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to Tikal National Park. Here your guide will guide you through the layout of the temples, history, and theories of why the inhabitants disappeared. If you are lucky, a few monkeys, parrots, macaws and toucans will also be on site. One of the largest examples of pre-Columbian architecture, Tikal was once the capital of a powerful Mayan kingdom. Though mystery still abounds, some researchers believe that as many as 90,000 people once lived here, and the nearby museum helps to showcase much of what is known as well as some of the alluring unknowns. After the tour, enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the middle of the jungle, and afterward, settle in for the return transfer back to your hotel or to the airport, pending on your itinerary.
Day 5: Depart from GuatemalaTransfer: Flores - Tikal to Flores Airport
Board your flight from Flores to Guatemala City. Approximate flight time is one hour.