Your Guides: Joseph, Roberto * = Included Meals (32 total)
DAY 1: Sat
Antigua (Fly to Guatemala City)
Afternoon arrivals met at Guatemala City Airport
Private Transport to Antigua from Airport w/ guide (1 ½ hr)
Group Dinner and Orientation*
Short walk of streets and plazas near hotel
Accommodation: In Antigua we will stay at a nice boutique hotel right in the middle of town so that you can walk to the plazas, restaurants, bars, and shops with ease.
Notes: Tour begins in the afternoon when we meet you at the Guatemala City Airport. Please do not book flights that arrive in the morning or at night because we will not be able to meet you at the airport, as we will already have moved on to Antigua with the rest of the group.
DAY 2: Sun
Antigua
Individual Breakfast at Hotel*
(9am-2pm) Walking tour of Antigua, including museum, convents, churches, plazas
Group Lunch during walking tour*
Free time in afternoon
(4:30 pm) Group transport to Earth Lodge (20 mins) for sunset, dinner, and music*
Accommodation: In Antigua we will stay at a nice boutique hotel right in the middle of town so that you can walk to the plazas, restaurants, bars, and shops with ease.
Notes: Bring your comfy shoes for walking the cobblestone streets
DAY 3: Mon
Antigua to Lake Atitlan
Individual breakfast at Hotel*
(9am) Private Transport to Panajachel (2 ½ hrs)
Group Lunch Panajachel*
(1:30 pm) Boat to San Marcos (30 min)
(3pm) Group Walk to Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve for hiking, swimming, cliff jumping!!
Free time rest of the day
Accommodation: In San Marcos La Laguna we will stay at a nice boutique hotel right on the water so that you can swim, lay out, or explore the village with ease.
Notes: Bring your swimsuit for incredible swimming st the Nature Reserve
Accommodation: In San Marcos La Laguna we will stay at a nice boutique hotel right on the water so that you can swim, lay out, or explore the village with ease.
Notes: There are some very fun activities to choose from on this morning. They are not included but we can help make recommendations and help you book it.. The walk up to the Mirador (viewpoint) isn’t far but it is steep.
DAY 5: Wed
Lake Atitlan to Chichicastenango
Individual breakfast at Hotel*
Free morning time for swim/massage/shopping etc
Individual Lunch
(12:30pm) boat to Panajachel (30mins)
Chicken buses to Chichi in afternoon (2 1/2 hr)
(4pm) Quick tour of Chichi Cemetery
Group dinner in Chichi*
Accommodation: In Chichi we will stay at a beautiful colonial style hotel only a block away from the market and central plazas
Notes: Chicken buses aren’t dangerous but they can possibly get crowded. We will likely have to hop on to a couple on the trip to Chichicastenango (This is why backpacks are better than rolling suitcases!)
DAY 6: Thu
ChiChi Market to Comalapa
(6:30 am) Early breakfast at Hotel*
(7:30 am) Visit to Chichi Market
(11am) Private Transport to Comalapa (3 hrs)
Lunch stop on drive*
Free time (+/- 2 hrs)
(4:30 pm) Cooking Class incl Dinner (2½-3 hrs)*
(7:30 pm) Visit Comalapa city center
Accommodation: Comalapa is not a touristed town and has very limited accommodation options. We will stay at small low end to mid range hotels. We are visiting Comalapa for the philanthropic element of this tour and to get you off of the beaten path. Do you have what it takes? Don’t worry, we’ll have you back in a nice hotel again asap!
Notes: Make sure you have cash for the market in case you want to buy things
DAY 7: Fri
Comalapa & Long Way Home
(8am) Group Breakfast (Tzinakan)*
(9am) Walking tour of Comalapa (Murals, Art Galleries etc)(3 hrs)
Tuk Tuk to LWH
Group Lunch at LWH*
Deliver donated Supplies and LWH tour
“Cultural Afternoon” at LWH (Tortilla Making class, marimba music, etc)
(7pm) Private Transport to Guatemala City Airport hotel (1 ½ hrs)
Dinner stop on drive*
Accommodation: We’ll be staying at a standard mid range hotel very close to the Guatemala City Airport so we can get everyone to the airport with ease the following day..
Notes: You will have the opportunity to buy art from local artists. If you wish to collect supplies from LWH’s wish list to donate, we will help you do that.
DAY 8: Sat
Fly to Flores
Individual breakfast at hotel and free morning*
Transport to nearby Airport (based on flight times)
Afternoon flights to Flores (1hr)
Taxi to Hotel from Airport w/ guide
(6pm) Group Dinner in Flores*
Party boat after dinner (1 hr)
Accommodation: In Flores, we will stay at a very nice boutique hotel right in the middle of the island so that you can walk to the water, restaurants, bars, and shops with ease.
Notes Group dinner will also be an orientation for new arrivals to the group.
DAY 9: Sun
Flores & ARCAS Animal Rescue
Individual breakfasts at the hotel*
(8:30 am) Boat to ARCAS
Tour of ARCAS, deliver donated supplies, short volunteering (3 hrs)
Group lunch and swimming/rope swing spot*
Free time rest of day (suggest kayaking around Flores)
Accommodation: In Flores, we will stay at a very nice boutique hotel right in the middle of the island so that you can walk to the water,, restaurants, bars, and shops with ease
Notes: Bring your swimsuit! Also, if you want to collect supplies from ARCAS’ wish list to donate, we will help you.
DAY 10: Mon
Tikal Ruins
(3am) Early morning private transport to Tikal (1 ½ hrs)(coffee & snacks on bus)
Sunrise guided tour of Tikal (5am-10am)
(10:30am)Breakfast in El Remate*
Return to Flores
Individual lunch and free time in the afternoon
(3pm) Tuk Tuks to Cave for tour
Free evening/night
Accommodation: In Flores, we will stay at a very nice boutique hotel right in the middle of the island so that you can walk to the water,, restaurants, bars, and shops with ease
Notes: We set out very early in the morning so that you will have the park and the ruins almost to yourself. We will be wrapping up our tour before the hordes of tourists arrive.
DAY 11: Tue
Flores to Lanquin
Individual breakfast at the hotel*
(8am) Private transport to Lanquin (7-8 hrs)
Lunch stop on drive*
(3-4pm) Arrive Lanquin
Individual dinner and free evening (suggested Cave option)
Accommodation: Lanquin is a remote village surrounded by rain forest and is mostly off of the main tourist trail. We will stay at a rustic but comfortable lodge style hotel just outside of the village.
Notes: There is another great cave in Lanquin, near the hotel. It is not included but we can help you arrange a visit.
DAY 12: Wed
Semuc Champey
Individual breakfast at hotel*
(9am) 4×4 to Semuc Champey (1hr)
Morning swimming and viewpoint at Semuc
(1pm) Group lunch outside Semuc*
(2pm) Candle Lit Cave Tour
4×4 Return to Lanquin
Free evening
Accommodation: Lanquin is a remote village surrounded by rain forest and is mostly off of the main tourist trail. We will stay at a rustic but comfortable lodge style hotel just outside of the village.
Notes: Bring your swimsuit! The 4×4 ride is a bumpy adventure so be prepared. The candle lit cave tour is in waist deep water. It is very fun but not for the faint of heart. Let us know if you are not comfortable with going.
DAY 13: Thu
Lanquin to Antigua
Individual breakfast at hotel*
(7:30am) Private Transport to Antigua (8 hrs)
Lunch stop on drive*
Arrive Antigua by 4pm
Free evening
Accommodation: In Antigua we will stay at a nice boutique hotel right in the middle of town so that you can walk to the plazas, restaurants, bars, and shops with ease.
Notes: We will help you get oriented with Antigua so you can enjoy the town on your own in the evening
DAY 14: Fri
Acatenango Volcano
Individual breakfast at hotel*
(9am) Departure for Acatenango by private transport
(10am) Begin ascent of Acatenango
Lunch break during ascent*
Camp by 5pm
Group campfire dinner with views of Fuego Volcano (lava)*
Accommodation: We will be sleeping in tents at the camp near the top of Volcan Acatenango
Notes: The hike up the volcano to camp is strenuous. Bring good shoes and be ready to get a work out. It will take 5-6 hours, including a lunch/rest break
DAY 15: Sat
Return to Antigua
(3am) Optional Sunrise Climb
(6:30 am) Breakfast at Campsite*
(7am) Descent of Acatenango
(1pm) Arrival in Antigua
Free afternoon (Suggest Museum)
(6:30pm) Group Dinner*
Farewell music & drinks at rooftop bar
Accommodation: In Antigua we will stay at a nice boutique hotel right in the middle of town so that you can walk to the plazas, restaurants, bars, and shops with ease.
Notes: The 3am ascent (1 ½ km) to the superior viewpoint is optional, You will have the option of deciding later.
DAY 16: Sun
Fly Home
Early transport to Airport in Guatemala City (based on flight times)
Accommodation: You’ll be sleeping comfortably in your own bed at home dreaming about all the amazing adventures you just had
Notes: There may or may not be time for breakfast before you have to depart for the airport. It depends on the time of your flight. The trip to the Airport will take 1 ½ hrs so try to book a flight home that departs mid-morning at the earliest, if you can
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