Description
Route
Day 1: Welcome at La Aurora International Airport Transfer to and from Antigua Guatemala
Welcome at La Aurora International Airport and transfer to Antigua Guatemala. Cultural walk through Antigua: know the Central Plaza, the Palace of the Captain Generals, the Cathedral, La Calle del Arco, the Church and Convent of Mercy, if it’s open: the Society of Jesus, the Craft Market in front of the Ruins del Carmen and Jade and Silver factory. Accommodation in Antigua.
Day 2: Tour Pacaya Volcano
Probably the best known and promoted from Guatemala who never fails to impress visitors volcano. Because it is in constant eruptive activity, constantly changing their morphology ensuring that the visitor experience is always different. During his ascent they have stunning views of other volcanoes like Agua, Fuego, Acatenango. (You do not get to the crater of the volcano by emissions from fumaroles and volcanic activity) Two daily departures: From 6:00 am to 1:00 pm or from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm Return to Antigua. Arrive at your hotel. Accommodation in Antigua.
Day 3: Lake Atitlan
This lake is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, it is surrounded by three impressive volcanoes and colorful indigenous Maya hometowns as San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan. 9:15 a.m. Boat tour visiting 3 villages around Lake: San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan. Where you can appreciate different traditions Guatemaltecas (such as clothing, textile processing and art galleries) and the most emblematic places of these towns. Visit to San Juan La Laguna (1 hour) visit to San Pedro La Laguna (1 hour) visit to Santiago Atitlan (1 1/2) Departure from Santiago Atitlan and Panajachel return. 4:00 pm departure to Antigua. Accommodation in Antigua
Day 4: Chichicastenango
8:00 am Departure from Panajachel to Chichicastenango market. This market is the ideal place to admire the amazing Mayan culture stage. Considered the largest largest in the region Indian market, this site is famous for its colorful and diversity of products that can be purchased from vegetables, flowers and crafts. IMPORTANT: If the day 4 does not match Thursday or Sunday, a tour to the Archaeological Site Iximché instead of Chichicastenango be held. Back to Antigua: 2:30 pm Free afternoon. Accommodation in Antigua.
Day 5: Lanquin
8:00 am Departure from Antigua to Lanquín. (Approximately 7 hours) Accommodation in Lanquín.
Day 6: Semuc Champey and Cuevas de Camba
8:00 am Departure from Lanquín to Semuc Champey. This is an impressive system of natural pools in the dense rainforest. Formed by a natural limestone bridge about 500 meters long, laying down the mighty river flows Cahabón and above spectacular turquoise pools are formed. You can visit and explore without tour guide stalagmite caves and impale, forming a system of lounges, domes and capricious limestone formations that print a unique beauty. 2:00 pm back to Lanquín, room to explore on their own grottos and caves Lanquín. Accommodation in Lanquín
Day 7: Back to Antigua
8:00 am Return to Antigua. (Approximately 7 hours) Accommodation in Antigua.
Day 8: Back to Home
At the appointed time; transfer from your hotel in Antigua International Airport for the flight back home ..
includes
7 nights accommodation in a double
7 breakfasts
Transfers Hotel – Airport Chichicastenango Market & Semuc Champey Laquin (collective)
Local Guide in Spanish
Tour Antigua, Pacaya Volcano, San Pedro and Santiago, Lake Atitlan and towns of San Juan, caves and Semuc Chapey Kamba
Tickets to sites
Service group plan
Not Included
not detailed in Tours, travel insurance, health care, personal expenses (laundry, phone calls) program. Meals not detailed in the program, Gratuities and other similar expenses, any other expenses not established in the program, the Pacaya Volcano ascent can also be done on horseback, for an approximate additional cost of 200 quetzales.
General Recommendations
- Traveling with pasarporte with a minimum duration of 6 months. (Required)
- Traveling with photocopy of passport.
- Change the currency to reach the country in local banks.
- Have emergency numbers handy.
- Acquire insurance or travel assistance.
- Comfortable clothes for tours.
- Bring sunscreen (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat).
Recommendations for Volcano
Take a coat or sweater. Shoes for walking on mountain trails. Up with shorts and shirt. Bring water. Bring snack.
CITY | HOTEL | LINK |
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Antigua | Posada del Hermano Pedro | |
Lake Atitlan | Jardines del Lago | |
Lanquin | El Recreo |