Guatemala Explorer

Experience Rich History, Stunning Landscapes And Vibrant Culture On This Exploration Of Guatemala.

Our Explorer holiday begins in Antigua, a city steeped in history and charm, where a street food tour shares its flavours and secrets. Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Lake Atitlan, where you'll visit local communities and experience Maya culture, then venture to Tikal in northern Peten, discovering the ancient wonders of the Maya civilisation. Livingston awaits, with its Caribbean flair and natural wonders like Rio Dulce, where a boat tour is sure to be a highlight. Finally, in Honduras you'll delve into Copan's rich archaeological sites and a spend a night in Copan Ruinas town.

Highlights

• Discover the atmospheric Tikal Maya site in Guatemala’s northern Peten region
• Travel by boat along Rio Dulce to Livingston
• Spend a day on Playa Blanca’s Caribbean white sands
• Enjoy a private boat tour on the beautiful Lake Atitlan
• Stay in Copan Ruinas, Honduras, to discover the fascinating Maya site of Copan

Quick Itinerary

Days 1 & 2: Antigua

Days 3 - 5: Lake Atitlan

Days 6 & 7: Tikal & Peten

Days 8 & 9: Livingston & Rio Dulce

Days 10 & 11: Copan, Honduras

Days 12 & 13: Return to the UK

Truly Individual Holiday

Any element of this holiday can be made truly individual to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you. Just contact one of our Travel Specialists today.

Days 1 & 2 - Antigua

Today you will depart the UK on your international flight to Guatemala. Spend two nights in Antigua, one of the oldest and prettiest cities in the Americas. Take a walking tour to explore the cobbled streets and plazas of the city then visit the surrounding villages on a street food tour, to eat like a Guatemalan!

Days 3 – 5 - Lake Atitlan

After departing Antigua, you’ll visit Iximche archaeological site and experience a Maya ceremony. Continue to Panajachel, one of Lake Atitlan’s villages, for the next three nights at the iconic Hotel Atitlan. You’ll have the chance to visit local community initiatives such as a weaving workshop, and a private boat tour reveals the picturesque lakeside villages.

Days 6 & 7 - Tikal & El Peten

Fly to Flores in Peten and stay on the northern shores of Lake Peten Itza. Explore the National Park of Tikal and some of the most important archaeological discoveries of the Maya civilisation, visiting various temples including the Temple of the Jaguar and Temple of the Masks.

Days 8 & 9 - Livingston

Travelling to Livingston is part of the adventure, this village unlike any other in Guatemala has a distinctly Caribbean flavour and culture. Travel to Rio Dulce and from here take a boat tour through the beautiful ecological reserve. Spend the following day at Playa Blanca, a picturesque white-sand beach, a short boat-ride from Livingston.

Days 10 & 11 - Copan, Honduras

The return boat journey along Rio Dulce provides more wildlife spotting opportunities, and a visit to Quirigua archaeological site uncovers the particularly fine engravings found there. The town of Copan is just across the Honduran border and the nearby Maya archaeological park is fascinating to discover. Considered the political centre of the Maya world, this ancient city is located in a small valley surrounded by mountains. After a day exploring Copan travel to Guatemala City for the final night.

Days 12 & 13 - Depart Guatemala

Depart on your overnight flight back to the UK.

Price from £5,599 per person

(2024 departures, based on 2 people sharing a room)

Includes:

• International and domestic flights

• 11 nights’ accommodation

• 13 meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches

• All tours mentioned in itinerary, on a private basis

• Transfers as per itinerary

Excludes:

• Meals not indicated in your itinerary

• Local departure taxes payable locally

• Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc

• Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)

• Camera or video fees at any sites