Guatemala Basic & Acatenango Volcano – 10 days
Day 1 | SAT – Guatemala Airport – Guatemala
Airport reception and transfer to our hotel in Guatemala City. Lodging.
Day 2 | SUN – Guatemala – Chichicastenango – Lake Atitlán
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. This day, we will enjoy a living experience, where will have a corn workshop with local women. Corn is the most important staple food in Guatemala. After the visit, we will continue to Lake Atitlán, as Aldous Huxley once said, “one of the most beautiful lakes in the world”. Lodging.
Day 3 | MON – Lake Atitlán – San Juan La Laguna – Santiago Atitlán – Lake Atitlán
Breakfast. Today we will take a boat to visit two of the twelve villages that surround this beautiful lake. We will visit the Tzutuhil village of San Juan La Laguna characterized by the harmony in which its inhabitants live with nature and culture. We will continue to Santiago Atitlán, a town inhabited by indigenous Tzutuhiles who live from fishing and handcrafts, although they are better known as worshippers of a Mayan Catholic deity they call Maximón. Lodging.
Day 4 | TUE – Lake Atitlán – Iximché – La Antigua
Breakfast. Departure to La Antigua Guatemala. On route, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, the ancient Mayan capital of the Cakchiquel kingdom. Upon our arrival in La Antigua, visit of this colonial city declared a World Heritage Site, we will appreciate, we will explore its main streets and monuments. Lodging.
Day 5 | WED – La Antigua
Breakfast. We will 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 taking an excursion to Pacaya Volcano. Lodging.
Day 6 | THU- La Antigua – La soledad – Acatenango
Breakfast. Early departure to La Soledad Community, where we begin our ascent of Acatenango Volcano, the third highest volcano in Guatemala, at 3,875 meters above sea level.We will have the opportunity to see corn plantations and pine forests typical of the region until we reach our campsite. Once at the summit, we will enjoy breathtaking views of the other volcanoes of the Guatemalan highlands and, if the Fuego Volcano is active, a spectacular volcanic display.
Day 7 | FRI– Acatenango – La Antigua
Breakfast at the campsite. We will have the opportunity to climb to the peak of the volcanic cone to enjoy a 360-degree view from this point. Descent of approximately 3.5 hours to La Antigua. Rest of the afternoon free. Lodging.
Day 8|SAT – La Antigua – Petén
Breakfast. Transfer to Guatemala City airport to take local flight to Petén. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy the hotel amenities and its natural environment, visit the island of Flores or take an optional excursion to Yaxha. Lodging.
Day 9|SUN – Petén – Tikal – Guatemala City
Breakfast. Today we will visit the Mayan city of Tikal, the jewel of the classic Mayan World. Lunch in the archaeological site. Transfer to Petén Airport to take the local flight back to Guatemala City. Transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Day 10|MON – Guatemala City – Guatemala Airport
Breakfast. Transfer to the International Airport of Guatemala City. End of our services
Hoteles:
| Option “A” | Option “B” | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | Hyatt Centric | Barceló | |
| Lago Atitlán | Hotel Atitlán | Villa Santa Catarina | |
| La Antigua | Casa Santo Domingo | Villa Colonial | |
| Petén | Villa Maya | Villa Maya |
Effective: Year 2026. ** Not Effective for Holy Week (28 March – 5 April) New Year’s Eve (15 Dec. 2026 to 4 Jan. 2027).
Guatemala Basic & Acatenango Volcano
Acatenango Volcano is one of Guatemala’s most iconic landmarks, not only because of its height and climbing route, but also because of the incomparable view it offers of Fuego Volcano and the Altiplano, a unique spectacle that impresses all visitors. This program brings together the best of the country with visits to the Altiplano, La Antigua, and Tikal, a tour designed to allow you to enjoy Guatemala’s most emblematic places at a leisurely pace.
Departure: Saturday..
Service: Regular. Mínimo: 2 Pax. Maximum: 16 Pax.
Language: Spanish, English & Italian.