Activities: Hiking and Walking, Biking, Small Ship, Culture Exploration, Wildlife and Jungle Exploration, and Archaeology

Departures: Mondays and Thursdays

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Places Visited: Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlán, Chichicastenango, Copán, Río Dulce & Livingston, Tikal, Yaxhá & Topoxté and Guatemala City.

Description:

This program is part of GA’s Best-Sellers vacations.    The journey begins in Antigua Guatemala, a city inspired by the Italian Renaissance, continuing to the Western Highlands of Guatemala and then visiting the Caribbean Coast and three of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan civilization.   You´ll have the chance to appreciate the differences of architecture, art and majesty of the Mayan constructions and monuments.  In one day you´ll have the opportunity to visit the Santo Tomas Church where the famous Popol Vuh was founded, the first capital of Guatemala, Iximche and the open market of Chichicastenango.  This journey has unequal diversity to explore all the beauties of Guatemala, “The land of the eternal spring” named like that because of its perfect climate.

GA Unforgettable Memories:

• Attend and be part of a real Mayan ceremony directed by a priest called “Xaman” in the last city of the Mayas, Iximché
• Relax and feel the pure air while riding a private boat in the beautiful Lake Atitlan surrounded by three imposing volcanoes
• The feeling of standing on the ancient ceremonial centre of Tikal and on the middle of a virgin jungle where about 1500 years ago lived an unprecedented advanced civilization.
• Learn the secrets and make a unique ritual in Quirigua where the guide and you will clap and the echo effect will make a sound like a Quetzal.

Related & Recommended Tour Packages in Guatemala:

Explore the Soul of the Earth – 8 Days and 7 Nights

Guatemala Family Tour – 11 Days and 10 Nights

Activities: Culture Exploration, Hiking and Walking, Small Ship, Wildlife and Jungle Exploration, and Archaeology

Departures: Any Day

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Description:

“Romantic Gateway” is part of GA’s Guatemala honeymoon vacations and Luxury Vacation Packages.   This program has been designed for those couples seeking for romantic experiences in exotic destinations. This tour is different from other packages we offer, since we’ve planned all those little details, which will make your journey as a couple an unforgettable memories. Not only you will enjoy your romantic getaway, but you will also experience the mayan culture, magnificent landscapes, wildlife and one of the best beaches in the world.

GA Unforgettable Memories:

• Enjoy a Spa session at one of the most famous hotels in Latin America.
• Have your romantic picnic at a colonial ruin in Antigua.
• Experience how Guatemalan people live and create amazing handicrafts.
• Have an amazing time in Atitlán while relaxing at one of the best hotels in the world.
• Relax with a tropical drink admiring one of the best beaches in the world.

Itinerary:

Day #1 Arrival to Guatemala City / Antigua Guatemala:
Reception at the airport “La Aurora”, upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Antigua Guatemala for overnight accommodations.

De Luxe: Casa Santo Domingo or similar

Day #2 Antigua Guatemala (B):
Visit to the most important and significant attractions of the city including Antigua’s most beautiful churches, monasteries, convents, and the cultural center. This city is among the world’s best conserved colonial cities, it is a magical and captivating small city that will make you feel time stopped some 300 years ago. From its colonial architecture to its beautiful surroundings; strolling through town on the cobbled streets, you will experience the splendors of ancient times. For lunch, have a special surprise  at one of the old monasteries. Enjoy the view and history accompanied with your loved one. In the afternoon visit a coffee plantation, where you will experience the entire coffee process considered one of the best in the world in quality and flavor. Overnight accommodations in Antigua Guatemala.

De Luxe: Casa Santo Domingo or similar

Day #3 Antigua Guatemala  (B):

After breakfast, at your convenient time you will enjoy a spa in the hotel. In the afternoon transfer to Lake Atitlán for overnight accommodations.

De Luxe: Laguna Lodge Atitlán

Day #4 San Juan La Laguna & Santiago de Atitlán (B):
Visit to Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. The word “Atitlán” is a Mayan word that translates as “the place where the rainbow gets its colors”. Panajachel is an 800 year old town of about 14000 people, mostly Kaqchikel Mayas and some foreigners from every corner of the globe, living inside that rainbow. Upon arrival discover the magic that surrounds all its greatness while taking a boat to cross the Lake and visit two different Tzutuhil Villages. Visit a small town around the lake, where you’ll be able experience the Mayan culture to the purest. Then transfer to Santiago where you will visit the confraternity of the local saint named Maximon or Ri Laj Mam, visited by different people of different ethnicities who come to ask health and prosperity in their lives. Whether you believe in it or not, make sure to enjoy this magical experience.  

De Luxe: Laguna Lodge or similar

Day #5 Lake Atitlán(B):

Free day in the hotel to enjoy your own private terrace overlooking the lake and the solar heated pool to sit back and rest as you watch glowing sunsets over Lake Atitlán.  Overnight accommodations in at the Lake.

De Luxe: Laguna Lodge or similar

Day #6 Lake Atitlán(B):

Free morning.  In the early afternoon transfer to Guatemala City to take flight to Tikal the next day.  Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.

De Luxe: La Lancha or similar

Day #7 Tikal (B, L):
Early in the morning we take a flight to Flores, Petén. Upon arrival transfer to one of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan World, Tikal, its name means “Place of Voices”, built during the Maya Classic Period.  There are places on this earth that are so stunning that it is impossible to capture them in words or photographs. Tikal is such a place and is considered the second largest city in the Maya world. Tikal has the distinction of being the first site in Guatemala declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Upon arrival at Tikal archaeological site, our guide will show you the layout of the complex of Temples and Acropolis.  Visit to the Complex Q and R, then to the Central Acropolis, Temples I “El Gran Jaguar and the Temple II” Los Mascarones “, regarded as the first and one of the most important monuments in the complex.   Visit to the Lost World.  Transfer back to your hotel.

De Luxe: La Lancha or similar

Day #8 Tikal – Placencia (B):

Transfer to Placencia, one of the most amazing beaches of the world.  You will enjoy your stay in Turtle Inn hotel, a seafront hideaway that combines natural wonders with luxury style.

De Luxe: Turtle Inn

Day #9 Placencia (B):
Free Day.  Overnight accomodations in Placencia.

De Luxe: Turtle Inn

Day #10 Placencia (B):
Free Day.  Overnight accomodations in Placencia.

De Luxe: Turtle Inn

Day #11 Placencia-Flores-Guatemala City (B):
Transfer from Placencia to Flores to take flight back to Guatemala City.  Upon arrival transfer to you hotel.

De Luxe: Intercontinental Hotel

Day #12 Guatemala City (B):
Transfer to the airport to take flight back to your country.

• Flight Guatemala City - Flores, Petén - Guatemala City via TACA(Saab 340A , Embraer 110)

Not included:

• Tickets abroad
• Meals not specified
• Tips and Personal expenses
• Taxes on tickets abroad

Other Related & Recommended Tours in Guatemala:

Unparalleled Guatemala – 9 Days and 8 Nights

Explore The Soul Of The Earth – 8 Days and 7 Nights

Activities: Hiking and Walking, Small Ship, Culture Exploration, Wildlife and Jungle Exploration, and Archaeology

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Places Visited: Antigua Guatemala, Chichicastenango,Iximché, Lake Atitlán, Copán,   Quiriguá, Yaxhá, Tikal and Guatemala City.

Description:

2012 Mayan Prophecies Tour is part of GA´s Best Sellers and Mayan Ruins Tour Packages.   The year of 2012 is a very special date for the Mayan Civilization since their “Long Count” Calendar finishes after 5,125 years and it is expected to be the dawn of a new era.   This program has been designed specially for this year and we have chosen the most special Mayan Ruins in Guatemala and Honduras, where our guide will show and explain the meaning of this date and importance of the Mayas and their history and rich culture.   You will visit the premium destinations of Guatemala and Honduras, including the Western Highlands, Tikal , Antigua Guatemala and Copán.  It is specially designed for all ages where you will enjoy different types of activities like exploring the Mayan pyramids including Mayan ceremonies in the middle of a virgin jungle.

GA Unforgettable Memories:

• Getting to an untouched colonial city like you were travelling through time and enjoying the preparation of your own handicraft.
• Being at the top of a viewer watching one of the most beautiful lakes in the world
• Experiencing a Mayan Ceremony and the explanation of your own Nahual in a Mayan Site.
• Doing some shopping of original handcrafts in the colorful open market in Chichicastenango.
• Looking for yourself the actual Mayan Sites, where everything began
• Getting to “El Gran Jaguar” Temple in Tikal and admiring the astonishing architecture techniques of this unique civilization