10 Day Kaleidoscope of Guatemala & Honduras

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2 Guatemala City, 1 Copán, 2 Flores, 2 Panajachel, 2 Antigua
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • In Guatemala City, discover the unique blend of old and new in Central America's largest metropolis Tour the archaeological site of Copán, Honduras, one of the most impressive cities of the ancient Maya Civilization Explore Tikal, one of the largest archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy a visit to Chichicastenango Market and the Church of Santo Tomas Visit to Lake Atitlan, a beautiful volcanic lake, ringed by small towns Boat excursion to San Juan La Laguna, famous for its colorful murals Tour of Antigua, a beautiful blend of ruins and restored colonial buildings †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    2 Guatemala City, 1 Copán, 2 Flores, 2 Panajachel, 2 Antigua

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America
  • Central America
  • Guatemala
  • Antigua and Barbuda

Attractions

  • Antigua
  • Flores
  • Lake Atitlan
  • Panajachel
  • Tikal

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Miami-Guatemala City, Guatemala City-Miami Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges Intra-flight Flores-Guatemala City 9 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Guatemala City 1 night Copán 2 nights Flores 2 nights Panajachel 2 nights Antigua Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 15 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Guatemala
Depart for Guatemala. Upon arrival in Guatemala City, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure

DAY 2, Saturday - Guatemala City Tour
This morning, visit an archeological museum before departing for a panoramic tour of Guatemala City. Begin with the city's civic center complex and continue to Central Plaza to view the National Palace, formerly the seat of government. End the tour at the cathedral and r...
DAY 3, Sunday - Copán Ruins
Depart early in the morning for Copán, Honduras. After clearing immigration formalities, embark on a tour of the Copán Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Copán is an impressive city of the ancient Maya Civilization, consisting of temples and plazas built on multiple le...
DAY 4, Monday - Travel to Flores
This morning after breakfast, depart for your long drive back to Guatemala. After border crossing formalities and immigration, continue your journey. Along the way, stop for lunch on your own. Afterward, resume the drive towards Tikal. Arrive at the hotel in time for dinner Overnight: Flores Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Tuesday - Sightseeing Tour of Tikal
Morning departure to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, an archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. A jungle hike leads you through the ruins. View the impressive structures of this ancient civilization, as you visit sites that include the Twin-Pyramid c...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Flight to Guatemala City, Travel to Panajachel
Morning departure to Flores for your flight to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, transfer to Panajachel, located on the shore of Lake Atitlan. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or join the optional Santa Catarina Palopó Village Visit with lunch. Transfer by boat to the village...
DAY 7, Thursday - Market in Chichicastenango, Church of Santo Tomas
Begin the day with a visit to the Chichicastenango Market. Hundreds of vendors from the surrounding countryside gather here to sell handicrafts, textiles, candles, food, flowers, and pottery. Next, head to the Church of Santo Tomas, built on a pre-Columbian temple platfo...
DAY 8, Friday - Boat Excursion to San Juan La Laguna, Travel to Antigua Guatemala
Embark on a boat excursion to San Juan La Laguna this morning. Take a tour of the town with its colorful murals depicting aspects of Tz'utujil life and legend. Stop at the main church before visiting the women's weaving cooperative. Free time to explore on your own. Retu...
DAY 9, Saturday - Cultural Center La Azotea, Tour of Antigua Guatemala
This morning, visit La Azotea cultural center and museum complex. At the Coffee Museum, learn about the history and production of this world-famous export. Proceed to the Casa Ko'jom Mayan Music Museum and the Rincon de Sacatepéquez Museum. Later, tour Antigua Guatemala,...
DAY 10, Sunday - Depart Guatemala
Today, transfer to the Guatemala City airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,119
Price per day$212
Last Updated: 12/20/2023
Start Date
Finish Date
Base Price
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Availability
12 Apr 2024
22 Apr 2024
$1,949
$2,529
10 May 2024
20 May 2024
$1,949
$2,529
24 May 2024
03 Jun 2024
$1,949
$2,529
09 Aug 2024
19 Aug 2024
$1,949
$2,529
30 Aug 2024
09 Sep 2024
$1,949
$2,529
13 Sep 2024
23 Sep 2024
$1,949
$2,419
11 Oct 2024
21 Oct 2024
$1,949
$2,529
25 Oct 2024
04 Nov 2024
$1,949
$2,529
06 Dec 2024
16 Dec 2024
$1,999
$3,049
13 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
$1,999
$3,049

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Optional Activities
Guatemalan Cooking Class with dinner This evening, savor an experience that best combines the history, culture, and local food of Guatemala. A local family will lead a cooking class and teach you everything you need to know about the culinary heritage and modern traditions of Guatemala. Later, sit down and enjoy the dinner that you helped prepare. Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours OnDay : 8 Price : $70 Santa Catarina Palopó Village Visit with lunch Transfer by boat to the village of Santa Catarina Palopó, one of twelve villages located around Lake Atitlan. The village is home to roughly 6,000 people, most of whom identify as Kaqchikel, one of the indigenous Maya peoples of the midwestern highlands in Guatemala. Though Spanish is widely understood, the most common language spoken in the village is Kaqchikel. After lunch, take a guided tour around the small town to learn more about the traditions of the local people. Taste tortillas and black beans, a typical meal in the village. Then, watch a loom weaving demonstration to see how they create the cloth used to make their colorful garments and dressings. Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours OnDay : 6 Price : $40
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flight Flores-Guatemala City.
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