The Colors of Guatemala

THE COLORS OF GUATEMALA ( 7 Days / 6 Nights ) ( Tuesdays and Fridays )

DAY 1 ANTIGUA

Meet and greet at the airport in Guatemala City and transfer to your hotel in Antigua. Services included today: Airport arrival transfer; overnight accommodations at Las Farolas or similar; hotel taxes; English-speaking assistance.

DAY 2 ANTIGUA

Antigua, first capital of the Spaniards in Latin America. Wrought-iron balconies, walls of stone, red brick roof tiles, manor houses, monasteries, cobblestone streets, and native markets. Hotels housed in historical buildings. And three towering volcanoes presiding over the city. Services included today: Breakfast; walking city tour; afternoon visit to San Antonio Aguascalientes and coffee farm; overnight accommodations at Las Farolas or similar; hotel taxes; English-speaking assistance.

DAY 3 ANTIGUA - CHICHICASTENANGO - ATITLAN

Chichi, the most famous Indian market of Central America: Hundreds of stalls display colorful hand-woven textiles, hand-carved masks, small nativities, jade works, musical instruments, wicker furniture. It is time to put your bargain skills into practice! Also the church of Santo Tomas, a true colonial gem built in 1540. In the afternoon we will depart for Lake Atitlan. Services included today: Breakfast; city tour of Chichicastenango; transportation to Lake Atitlan; overnight accommodations at Posada Don Rodrigo or similar; hotel taxes; English-speaking assistance.

DAY 4 ATITLAN – GUATEMALA CITY

Lake Atitlan, which Aldous Huxley labeled as the most beautiful lake in the world. Flanked by three spectacular volcanoes and surrounded by 12 small Indian villages named after the apostles forming a scenery of incomparable beauty. We will take a boat and explore the shores of the lake and interact with the natives. Handicrafts galore. Services included today: Breakfast; transportation to Guatemala City; overnight accommodations at Holiday Inn or similar; hotel taxes; English-speaking assistance.

DAY 5 GUATEMALA CITY - TIKAL

Tikal, once the most powerful city in the Americas. Mayan skyscrapers reach out to the sky among a sea of green foliage. More than 3,000 structures including temples, altars, pyramids, and palaces. Jaguars, pumas, monkeys, deer, tapir, and anteaters roam freely in the surrounding rain forest. More than 130 medicinal plants and 300 orchids grow undisturbed. Bird watchers will enjoy more that 260 species of birds. Services included today: Breakfast; departure transfer; air transportation to Flores; guided tour of Tikal; lunch; overnight accommodations at Hotel Camino Real Tikal or similar; hotel taxes; English-speaking assistance.

DAY 6 TIKAL – GUATEMALA CITY

Guatemala City, a prime example of colonial urban architecture. Civic and religious buildings preside over the main square in the old district. Modern structures set the pace in the commercial and financial districts. Prime museums display the history, traditions, and folklore of this beautiful country. At night Zona Viva shines with its numerous international restaurants, bars, and clubs. Services included today: Breakfast; transfer to the airport in Flores; one-way flight Flores-Guatemala City; transfer to hotel; overnight accommodations at Holiday Inn Guatemala; hotel taxes.

DAY 7 GUATEMALA CITY - OUT

Services included: Breakfast; transfer to the airport; English-speaking assistance.

Rates

From: USD595.00 based on double occupancy