Description
This is a circuit where you can get to know the best of Guatemala in 4 days. The beauty of its main attractions as they are: Antigua, the Pacaya volcano and the beautiful Lake Atitlán which owes its greatness to its enormous size and its spectacular volcanic environment.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Reception At La Aurora International Airport And Transfer To Antigua Guatemala.
Reception at the International Airport La Aurora and transfer to Antigua Guatemala. Cultural walk through Antigua: You will get to know the Central Square, the Palace of the General Captains, the Cathedral, the Street of the Arch, the Church and Convent of La Merced, if it is open: The company of Jesus, the Handicraft Market in front of the Ruins del Carmen and a Jade and Plata factory. Accommodation in Antigua.
Day 2: Tour to the Pacaya Volcano
Probably the most known and promoted volcano in Guatemala that never ceases to impress its visitors. Because it is in constant eruptive activity, its morphology changes constantly which ensures that the visit experience is always different. During its ascent you have impressive views towards other volcanoes such as Agua, Fuego, Acatenango. (You can not get to the crater of the volcano because of the emissions from the fumaroles and the activity of the volcano) Two daily departures: From 6:00 a.m. at 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. at 9:00 p.m. Return to Antigua. Arrival 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 picturesque indigenous villages of Mayan origin such as San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán. This is the ideal place to experience the surprising fusion between the Mayan worldview and the Catholic faith. Boat tour visiting the 3 towns around the Lake: San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna and Santiago Atitlán. Where you can appreciate different Guatemalan traditions (such as clothing, textiles 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 Atitlán (1 1/2) Departure from Santiago Atitlán and return to Panajachel. Departure to Antigua. Accommodation in Antigua
Day 4: Return home
At the agreed time; Transfer from your hotel in Antigua to the International Airport for the flight back home.
Includes
Nights accommodation in a double room
3 breakfasts
Transfers Hotel – Airport
Local Guide in Spanish
Antigua Tour, Pacaya Volcano, San Pedro and Santiago, Lake Atitlan and Villages of San Juan
Service in collective plan
Not Included
Tours not detailed in the program, Travel insurance, medical assistance., Personal expenses (Laundry and telephone calls) Food not detailed in the program, Tips and other similar expenses, Any other expense not established in the program, The promotion Pacaya Volcano can also be done on horseback, for an additional cost of 200 quetzales ..
General recommendations
- Travel with passport with a minimum validity of 6 months. (Required)
- Travel with a passport photocopy.
- Change the currency when you arrive at the country in local banks.
- Have emergency numbers at hand.
- Acquire travel insurance or assistance.
- Comfortable clothes for tours.
- Wear sunscreen (Blocker, goggles, hat or cap).
- Comfortable clothes for tours.
Recommendations for volcanoes
Wear a coat or sweater, Footwear to walk on mountain routes, Climbing with shorts and T-shirt, Bring water, Take a snack (such as chocolates, seeds, nuts, energy bars).
CITY | HOTEL | LINK |
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Antigua | Posada del Hermano Pedro | |
Lake Atitlan | Jardines del Lago | Link |