Archaeological Mayan World Express – 8 days

Day 1| FRI – Guatemala Airport – La Antigua 
Arrival to Guatemala City airport and transfer to your hotel in La Antigua. Lodging.

Day 2| SAT – La Antigua 
Breakfast. We have day at leisure to enjoy La Antigua, strolling through its cobbled streets, appreciating their architectural style of yesteryear or relaxing in the hotel facilities. As an optional activity, during morning, we recommend visit this city declared a World Heritage Site. Lodging.

Day 3| SUN – La Antigua – Chichicastenango – Lake Atitlán – Guatemala City  
Breakfast. Departure to the Guatemalan highlands with destination to the village of Chichicastenango, where we will visit one of the most famous indigenous markets in all Latin America, after the visit, we will continue to Lake Atitlán for a panoramic view of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, with its three volcanoes and twelve indigenous peoples. In the afternoon, return to Guatemala City. Lodging.

Day 4| MON – Guatemala City – Tikal – Petén  
Breakfast. Early transfer to the Guatemala Airport to take the local flight to Petén. Land transfer to the archeological site of Tikal, the jewel of the classic Mayan world. Lunch in the archaeological site. Rest of the afternoon free to enjoy a walk around Flores Island, with the company of a relaxing view of Lake Petén Itzá. Lodging.

Day 5| TUE – Petén – Yaxchilán – Palenque
Breakfast. In the morning, transfer to the Usumacinta river where we will take a boat and cross to the Mexican border.  We will include a visit to Yaxchilán archaeological site. Lunch and continuation to Palenque. Lodging.

Day 6| WED – Palenque – Campeche 
Breakfast. Visit to the archaeological site of Palenque, one of the most attractive Mayan sites. After the visit: transfer to Campeche. Panoramic sightseeing. Lodging.

Day 7| THU – Campeche – Uxmal – Mérida 
Breakfast. Departure to Campeche and visit Uxmal, an important Mayan archaeological site from the classical period. In the afternoon: arrival to Mérida, Capital of the State of Yucatán. Panoramic visit of the city. Lodging.

Day 8| FRI – Mérida – Chichén Itzá – Cancún or Riviera Maya 
Breakfast. We will visit the relevant city of Chichén Itzá and the Ik Kil Cenote. Farewell lunch and continuation to Cancún or Riviera Maya. Accommodation not included. End of our service.

 

Hotels:

Option “A” Option “B”
La Antigua Camino Real Antigua Villa Colonial
Guatemala City Westin Camino Real Barceló
Petén Camino Real Tikal Villa Maya
Palenque Ciudad Real Palenque Ciudad Real Palenque
Campeche Gamma Campeche Malecon Gamma Campeche Malecon
Mérida Holiday Inn Holiday Inn

Effective: Year 2021. **Not Effective for Holy Week (28th March – 4th April) New Year’s Eve (20th Dec. to 2nd January, 2022).

Archaeological Mayan World Express

A very complete journey visiting the most important archaeological Mayan sites, enjoying all the unique ecosystems of the region, ending at the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean

DeparturesFriday

Service: Regular. Minimum: 2 Pax

Languages: Spanish