Taste of Guatemala is a complete package of 10 days/9 nights and thought for people that would like to see what Guatemala is all about. Including Tikal , Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Chichicastenango and finishes
relaxing on the Pacific Ocean !

Day 01: Arrival in Guatemala , Overnight in Antigua - Guatemala welcomes you first at the El Mundo Maya, the beautiful land of lakes, volcanoes and ancient Mayan Culture. Upon arrival at the International Airport of Guatemala City, one of our drivers will wait for you at the exit of the airport to transfer you to your hotel in Antigua . Meet and greet your guide in Antigua . Dinner on your own. Overnight in Antigua .

Day 02: Antigua - Enjoy breakfast, then your guide will meet you for a city tour of Antigua . Enormous churches monasteries and colonial mansions from the 17/18th century line the city's cobblestone streets. UNESCO declared Antigua patrimony to mankind. The guided tour also includes a visit to the music museum and the textile village. Lunch at a local restaurant in the heart of Antigua . After lunch you stop at Casa Popenoe, a mansion of ancient times. Rest of the afternoon at your leisure or walk the streets and visit the markets in search of handmade cloths, weavings and crafts. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Antigua . B, L

Day 03: Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan - Morning drive into the Altiplano (highlands) of Chichicastenango, home to one of the most spectacular markets in the Americas . Visit the largest traje (indigenous clothing) and tipica (crafts) market in Central America and Santo Tomas Church , built in 1540. Here Indians practice their faith, blending Mayan and Catholic rituals. After lunch you will transfer to Panajachel on Lake Atitlan where you will have the rest of the afternoon and the evening at leisure. Overnight in Panajachel, 5000 feet above sea level! B

Day 04: Lake Atitlan , Excursion to Santiago - Today you will have an excursion by boat to Santiago , a typical Mayan village. Crossing Lake Atitlan you will see the three volcanoes San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlan that are dominating the landscape. Santiago is known for the quality and beauty of its textile products. In the afternoon, you will return to Panajachel, where you will have time to explore this gateway to Lake Atitlan . Choose among many local restaurants and enjoy dinner on your own! B, L

Day 05: Iximche , Guatemala City - After breakfast your journey continues to Guatemala City . On the way you will visit the post-classic Maya site of Iximche. These ruins are situated in a beautiful forest and also served as the first capital of Guatemala from 1524 to 1527. At Iximche you will be able to appreciate the pyramids, the ball courts where they played their games and the plazas of this city that played a very important part in it's time. You will also have the chance to visit a small museum. Overnight in Guatemala City . B

Day 06: Petén/Tikal Excursion - Today you will you will take an early morning flight into the heart of the Guatemalan jungle hosting the Maya monuments and the pyramids of Tikal . In this remote area, one of the greatest civilizations of its time built a city that lasted for centuries. The site of
Tikal is in a National Park where the native flora and fauna still flourish relatively undisturbed. Hundreds of species of birds, including toucans and macaws, and various species of monkeys gliding through the dense vegetation can be seen. After lunch at the ruins, fly back to Guatemala City . Overnight in Guatemala City . B, L

Day 07: Guatemala , Pacific Coast - After a short city tour of Guatemala City you will start your way to Monterico, from the Highlands down to the Pacific Coast . This coastal region boasts a much different landscape compared to what you have seen in the days before. Overnight at the oceanfront Hotel. B, D.

Day 08: Beach, Free Day ! Today you will enjoy the beach of Monterico with its volcanic sands and the warm and pleasant waters of the Pacific Ocean along with the installations of the hotel. B, L, D .

Day 09: Turtle and Reptile Reserve , Guatemala City - After breakfast you will visit a biotop from the National University that serves as a breeding ground for turtles, iguanas, and crocodiles. Followed by lunch you will transfer back to your hotel in Guatemala City . Overnight Guatemala City . B, L

Day 10: Departure Guatemala City - Your tour ends this morning at your hotel in Guatemala . We provide transfers throughout the day to the Guatemala City airport. Thanks for vacationing with us. Hasta la vista! B