20 days Private Tour on Board in Guatemala for Groups Only

20 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

This is a tour that no one else has in the market, also characterized by combining the best of Guatemala.
On this tour, you will visit colonial cities, an active volcano (the most active in Central America), a lagoon inside a volcano, a lake formed over time inside a volcanic crater, a beautiful indigenous market, hike through indigenous mountains, have lunch with a local family, hike into the cloud forest to see the national bird of Guatemala.
You will be taken to see the most beautiful natural pools in the Verapaces area. The wonders of Hun Nal Ye are almost virgin sites. You will descend to the Mayan underworld in the Candelaria caves, the Tikal and Yaxhá archaeological sites, and much more.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[9])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[19])
Breakfast
Tour Guide
Meals not mentioned in this program

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private tour so we will pick up the whole group.

Itinerary

Duration: 20 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival Guatemala

    1 stop
  • 1
    La Aurora International Airport

    At the time of your arrival in Guatemala, our team will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Antigua Guatemala.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Antigua walking tour

    1 stop
  • 2

    At 9 a.m. our guide will pick you up at your hotel to begin a walking tour of Antigua Guatemala. Free afternoon.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Antigua - Acatenango

    3 stops
  • 3
    Acatenango, La Soledad

    At 8 a.m. you will depart from Antigua to the La Soledad farm to begin the hike.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Acatenango

    From Finca la Soledad, you will begin the climb to the base camp.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Volcan de Fuego

    After resting for a while and recovering your strength, you will start the hike to the Fuego volcano, to get to know the colossus more closely and take some pictures. At the end of the hike you will return to the base camp.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Acatenango - Antigua Guatemala

    1 stop
  • 6
    Antigua

    Today very early in the morning (4 a.m.) you will start the last part of the climb, to the top of the summit crater of the Acatenango volcano to see the horizon and take the last photos. Return to base camp for breakfast and start the descent and departure to Antigua Guatemala.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Antigua Guatemala - Quetzaltenango

    2 stops
  • 7

    Today you will depart for Quetzaltenango, making a brief stop in San Andrés Xecul, to visit the church.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Salcaja

    Short stop in Salcaja, to visit the town, its attractions and its church, considered the first hermitage in Central America.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Quetzaltenango - Volcan de Chicabal - Quetzaltenango

    1 stop
  • 9
    Laguna Chicabal

    Visit to the wonderful Chicabal Lagoon and hike through its natural trails. In the afternoon return to Quetzaltenango.

    4 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Day 7

    Quetzaltenango - Fuentes Georginas - Chichicastenango

    1 stop
  • 10
    Fuentes Georginas

    Today, in the morning, they will be taken to visit the tourist attraction of Fuentes Georginas. You will enjoy the place during the whole morning of moments of relaxation. At the end of the day, you will leave for the town of Chichicastenango.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 8

    Chichicastenango market day - Atitlan (must be thru - sun).

    1 stop
  • 11

    Today in the morning, they will walk to the market, the cemetery, the Catholic churches, and the Pascual Abaj hill. In the afternoon, depart to Lake Atitlan.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 9

    Boat ride in Atitlan Lake.

    1 stop
  • 12
    Lake Atitlan

    Today you will visit the beautiful towns of Santiago Atitlán, San Juan and San Pedro la Laguna. In the afternoon, return to your hotel.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 10

    Atitlán - Nebaj, Quiche

    1 stop
  • 13

    Santa Cruz del Quiché is a municipality and head of the department of Quiché, located 160 km from Guatemala City in the Republic of Guatemala, and is also known as: “The City of the Eternal Celajes”. Continuation to Nebaj

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 11

    Cocop, Quiche trekking day.

    1 stop
  • 14

    The hike begins with a steep incline, where visitors will enjoy views of mountains, pine forests, and corn fields. The group will stop along the way to observe valleys, listen to birdsong, and learn about fauna and flora.

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 12

    Nebaj, Quiché - Santa Cruz, Coban

    1 stop
  • 15
    Biotopo Del Quetzal

    The Quetzal Biotope is located in the municipality of Purulhá, in Baja Verapaz. It has an area of 1,044 hectares and was officially established as a protected area on June 2, 1976, by founder Mario Dary Rivera, with the main objective of protecting the quetzal and its habitat, the cloud forest.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 13

    Santa Cruz, Coban -Semuc Champey - Santa Cruz, Coban.

    1 stop
  • 16
    Semuc Champey

    Semuc Champey, which means “River hides under the stones”, is a natural enclave located in the Guatemalan municipality of Lanquín (12 km approx. south of the urban center of Lanquín), in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. In the middle of a thick tropical forest, there is a natural limestone bridge about 300 meters long through which the Cahabón River flows, and in its surroundings, there are a large number of pools of 1 to 3 m deep, whose turquoise green or jade color changes throughout the year varying with the weather, the sun and other natural factors. At the end you can observe the Cahabón River as it enters a limestone cavern, a very dangerous area to approach inside the river because of the force of the water, only allowed to observe from a distance this natural geographic phenomenon.

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 14

    Santa Cruz, Coban - Hun Nal Ye - Santa Cruz, Coban

    1 stop
  • 17
    Hun Nal Ye

    Hun Nal Ye, a mystical destination with natural pools in Guatemala, is presented as a paradise for lovers of aquatic adventures and nature. Located in the department of Alta Verapaz, this tourist spot offers a variety of activities and landscapes that attract national and international tourists. The name means “The House of the Moon God”, and evokes an air of mysticism that is felt when walking its trails and crystal clear pools. This site is known for its clear waters and cenotes, where visitors can swim and explore. The pools and cenotes not only offer a refreshing escape from the heat but are also ideal for those looking to enjoy an experience with nature.

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 15

    Santa Cruz, Coban - Cuevas de Candelaria - Isla Flores

    1 stop
  • 18
    Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha

    The Candelaria Caves, located in the department of Alta Verapaz, constitute a national park. It consists of a complex of caves considered the spiritual cradle of the Mayan civilization of the region. For them, navigating through the subway river led the souls to Xibalbá in search of immortality. This site is surrounded by hills. In addition, there are more than 8 caves. Each one has different characteristics such as its formation and size. In these caves, you can navigate through more than 2 kilometers of subway river and swim in the crystalline water pools covered by natural rock.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 16

    Isla Flores - Crater Azul - Isla Flores

    1 stop
  • 19
    Nacimiento Crater Azul, Peten Guatemala

    Cráter Azul is one of the water sources of the La Pasión River, located in the municipality of Sayaxché, in the department of Petén. It also feeds the San Teodoro Stream, in Las Cruces, in the same department. This lagoon is part of a beautiful place, where visitors can swim in its crystalline waters. Also, the vegetation at the bottom is visible thanks to the clarity of the water and creates a beautiful underwater garden. It has a depth in the center of 5 to 7 meters approximately, depending on the time of year. The state of conservation of the place is one of the biggest attractions for tourists. In addition, its name comes from its crater shape and the intense blue color of the water.

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 17

    Isla Flores - Tikal - Isla Flores

    1 stop
  • 20
    Tikal National Park

    Tikal (meaning “place of voices”) is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the Mayan civilization. It is located in the municipality of Flores, in the department of Petén, in the current territory of the Republic of Guatemala. It is part of the Tikal National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. According to the glyphs at the site, its Mayan name would have been Yax Mutul.

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 18

    Isla Flores - Peten Iza boat ride - Yaxha - Isla Flores - Guatemala City

    2 stops
  • 21

    Today in the morning you will be picked up at your hotel to board the boat that will take you to visit places of interest in this beautiful lake. You will visit: the animal sanctuary, ARCAS, which is a non-profit Guatemalan Civil Association formed in 1989 by a group of Guatemalan citizens who became concerned when they saw their precious cultural heritage - especially their wildlife - rapidly disappearing before their eyes. You will also visit the viewpoint of King Canek, which is characterized by its location in the middle of the Petén jungle and its panoramic view. From the top of this viewpoint, it is possible to observe Lake Petén Itzá and the beautiful Flores Island. Departure to Yaxha.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 22
    Yaxha

    The archaeological site of Yaxhá, also known as “Tierras Bajas Centrales”, is located in the department of Petén, near the lake of the same name. It was discovered in 1904 by explorer Teobert Maler, after a trip to describe the area. Archaeologists have described the settlement as a series of artificial levelings that find their highest point in the east end and form one of the “best examples of Mayan urbanism”, characterized by more than 500 buildings in groups of different levels that are connected through five causeways and different paved roads.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Day 19

    Guatemala City tour

    1 stop
  • 23
    Guatemala City

    This is a tour that takes you to get to know Guatemala City differently, from a different perspective. You will visit the civic center, the Calvario church, the 6th avenue, the San Francisco church, the old Guatemala club, the post and telegraph building, and the central market. Ending at the central square.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 20

    Transfer out

    1 stop
  • 24
    La Aurora International Airport

    At the agreed time, the group will be transferred to the airport to board their departure flight.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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