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9-Day Guatemala Mayan Explorer Tour - Self Guided Tour Tour Code: 762-5160

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Price (/Person)
    Single $1250
    Double $850
    3rd Person
    Adult $850
    Child $850
    4th Person
    Adult $850
    Child $850
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
Day 1 Guatemala City - Antigua
Day 2 Antigua - Panajachel (53 km)
Day 3 Panajachel - Lake Atitlan - San Jorge La Laguna (70 km)
Day 4 Panajachel - Chichicastenango - Antigua (Thursday and Sunday only) (82 km)
Day 5 Antigua - Lanquin (139 km)
Day 6 Lanquin - Kanba (5 km)
Day 7 Lanquin - Flores (223 km)
Day 8 Flores
Day 9 Flores - Guatemala City (172 km)

Day 1: Guatemala City - Antigua

Standard Hotel: Hotel los Bucaros or similar
Meal: Excluded
After arrival at the Aurora Airport in Guatemala City, we will be picked by by a tour representative and then transferred to the local hotel for the evening.

Day 2: Antigua - Panajachel (53 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Kaqchikel or Hotel Texel
Meal: Excluded
Our driver and guide will pick you up from your hostel to transfer you for 1 hours by bus to Pacaya Volcano base and you will walk up for 2 hours to the amazing volcano peak. later back in Antigua to ride in Panajachel
  • Pacaya Volcano, Guatemala

    Pacaya is an active complex volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish invasion of Guatemala.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $8; Child $8

  • Guatemala City, Guatemala

    The capital and most populated city in Guatemala is nestled in a mountain valley. It is divided into 22 zones, each containing its own interesting places and hidden secrets for visitors to discover.

    Panajachel

    Panajachel is a town in the west of Guatemala City. It is near the Lake Atitlan so it would be convenient to view beautiful sunset view on the lake.

Day 3: Panajachel - Lake Atitlan - San Jorge La Laguna (70 km)

Standard Hotel: Mayan Home Stay
Meal: Excluded
Today at 09:00 AM. You will have a shared boat as an day tour to visit, mayan communities, such as San Juan La Laguna and San Pedro La Laguna. later you will be back to your hotel, take a taxi to Shared with a Mayan Family for night.
  • Panajachel, Guatemala

    Panajachel is a town in the southwestern Guatemalan Highlands, less than 90 miles from Guatemala City, in the department of Solola. "Panajachel" derives from the Kaqchikel language and roughly translates to "place of the Matasanos," the white sapote fruit tree.
  • Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

    The deepest lake in Central America with a maximum depth of about 340 metres with an average depth of 220 metres renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and is Guatemala's most important national and international tourist attraction.

Day 4: Panajachel - Chichicastenango - Antigua (Thursday and Sunday only) (82 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Posada Los Bucaros or similar
Meal: Excluded
Today our driver will pick up at the hotel in Panajachel and then transfer us to Chichicastenango Market where we will have around 5 hours for visiting and shopping. Later we will be transferred to the hotel in Antigua.
  • Chichicastenango, Guatemala

    Chichicastenango is a town in the El Quiche department of Guatemala. It is located in a mountainous region about 140 km (87 mi) northwest of Guatemala City. Chichicastenango often hosts market days where vendors sell handicrafts, food, flowers, pottery, wooden boxes and other tools.

Day 5: Antigua - Lanquin (139 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel El Retiro Lodge
Meal: Excluded
You will be transferred from Antigua hotel to Lanquin, today you will be travelling for whole day. of course you have technical stop along the way.
  • Lanquin, Guatemala

    Lanquin is a town located on the northeastern edge Central Highlands in Guatemala. This town is slow and relaxed, but most travelers come here to experience the caves and pools.

Day 6: Lanquin - Kanba (5 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel El Retiro Lodge or similar
Meal: Excluded
Today, a local guide will meet us at the hotel and lead us to the Caves of Kanba. Then, we will relax in the waters of the natural pools at Semuc Champey.
  • Lanquin, Guatemala

    Lanquin is a town located on the northeastern edge Central Highlands in Guatemala. This town is slow and relaxed, but most travelers come here to experience the caves and pools.
  • Semuc Champey, Guatemala

    Semuc Champey is a natural monument in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, near the Q'eqchi' Maya town of Lanquin. It consists of a natural 300m limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabon River.

Day 7: Lanquin - Flores (223 km)

Standard Hotel: Hotel Casa Amelia o Similar
Meal: Excluded
Today we will transfer to the Island town, Flores (8hrs). We will be picked up early in the morning from our hotel in Lanquin. Once arrival at Flores, we will be transfer to the hotel by one of our representatives.
  • Flores, Guatemala

    Flores is a picturesque town on a small island on Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala. As the closest place to many of Guatemala's most famous Mayan ruins, you're sure to find plenty of awesome things to do in Flores.

Day 8: Flores

Standard Hotel: Hotel Casa Amelia o Similar
Meal: Excluded
Early in the morning, we will transfer to Tikal National Park, this tour you will take earlier in the morning, you will be the first travellers who get in the Park, you will have a chance to see monkeys and silent staying in the jungle area.
  • Flores, Guatemala

    Flores is a picturesque town on a small island on Lake Peten Itza, Guatemala. As the closest place to many of Guatemala's most famous Mayan ruins, you're sure to find plenty of awesome things to do in Flores.

    Tikal

    Tikal is the ruin of an ancient city, found in a rainforest in Guatemala. It is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization.

    Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

Day 9: Flores - Guatemala City (172 km)

Meal: Excluded
Today we need to walk from our hotel to the entrance of Flores Island at the Big Sign "YO AMO PETEN". From here we can take a taxi to Santa Elena bus terminal for Fuentes Del Norte buses for the transfer to Guatemala city. After arrival in Guatemala City, we will be dropped off at the Bus station Cetra Norte and from here you can take a local taxi to the Airport or your hotel on your own expenses.

Note:
Transportation: First class public buses Fuentes Del Norte bus company
Pick up time: 10:00am
Pick up: Fuentes Del Norte Bus Terminal in Santa Elena (Terminal Mercado Nuevo Santa Elena)
Drop off: Fuentes Del Norte Bus Terminal in Guatemala city (from here you can take a taxi to airport or your own hotel)

  • Airport pick up: CAF� BARETTO (Located at the entrance/exit of the Airport in Guatemala city). The pick up time will be depending on your arrival time of flight.
  • Drop off point on last day: Fuentes Del Norte Bus Terminal in Guatemala city (from here you can take a taxi to your hotel or airport on your own expenses)
  • Please note the pick up time listed in the tour itinerary.

Price Includes

  • 8 nights hotel accomodation.
  • Transportation via private van, shared van for 14 people and First class public buses
  • Local English guide for Semuc Champey and Kamba Caves, Tikal Ruins; Local spanish guide for Pacaya Volcano trekking

Price Excludes

Destination Adult Child
Pacaya Volcano
Pacaya Volcano (Optional) $8 $8
  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
  • Semuc Champey tour: $15/person
  • Tikal ruins tour: $20/person
  • Air ticket
  • Entrance fees (unless specified in the Inclusion)
  • Meals
  • Borders fees
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any personal expense

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  • Physical Rate: 3/5

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