Guatemala - Private Roundtrip

19 TAGE / 18 NÄCHTE

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1. Tag: Guatemala City

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2. Day: Guatemala City & Panajachel, Atitlan See

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3. Day: Santiago Atitlan & San Antonio Palopo

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4. Day: Solola & Panajachel

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After breakfast you are heading to the department capital Sololá, that is situated about 600 metres above the lake. Here you visit the colourful Cakchiquel market and enjoy the special atmosphere. The afternoon is at your disposal; you can simply relax at the lake or in the tropical garden of your hotel or discover the vibrant city centre of Panajachel with its craft boutiques, galeries, restaurants and bars. Overnight stay.

 

 

 

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5. Day: Panajachel & Chichicastenango

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6. Day: Chichicastenango & Quetzaltenango

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Today starts with the visit of the church Santo Tomas, that has been built above the steps of a Mayan temple by Dominicans. Just like in acient pre-colombian times, brujos (wizards) sacrifice copal resin to the gods, together with mysterious litanies. Afterwards you enter the fray of the certainly most famous and most original market in Guatemala. After lunch you continue along the curvy Panamericana to Quetzaltenango, the second largest city of Guatemala. Overnight stay.

 

 

 

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7. Day: Quetzaltenango - Georginas & Zunil

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In the morning you visit the historic center of Quetzalenango with the charming cathedral Espiritu Santo, the main square, the Palacio Municipal and the theatre. At noon you continue to the mineral springs  Fuentes Georginas, where you shouldn't miss the opportunity to take a dip in the natural sulphur bath. Afterwards you are heading towards Zunil and Almolonga, where the best vegetable of the highlands are cultivated. Before heading back to Quetzaltenango, you visit a glazier´s workshop in Cantel. Overnight stay.

 

 

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8. Day: Quetzaltenango & Antigua

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Driving past several typical indigenous villages, you go back along the Panamericana until reaching the valley Panchoy, to get to Antigua. The former capital of the Spanish is one of the most beautiful colonial cities of Latin America, nestled in a gorgeous scenery of volcanoes. Overnight stay.

 

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9. Day: Antigua Guatemala

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This day is entirely dedicated to this city full of history, where countless witnesses of churches, convents and palaces tell about the prosperity of the colonial rule; as well as monumental ruins of the forces of nature give an impression of the sharp downfall of the famous memorial. Overnight stay.

 

 

 

 

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10. Day: Antigua & Copan

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Today you leave the highlands with its medieval colonial history and are heading towards the dry valley Motaguatl. En route you cross the capital Guatemala City and the eastern foothills of the Sierra Madre. At the altitude of Zacapa we branch off towards Honduras. After a drive past corn- and tobacco fields you finally reach the sleepy frontier post El Florido. Now there are only a few kilometres left until you reach the provincial town of Copán. Overnight stay.

 

 

 

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11. Day: Copan

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After breakfast you visit the Mayan city Copán. Numerous best preserved and richly decorated altars and temples tell the dramatic story of 16 dynasties and famous monarchs. At the museum, beautiful sculptures and replicas of an entire temple from the akropolis' interior are displayed. In the afternoon you can relax at the hotel pool or discover the the little village of Copán Ruinas. Overnight stay.

 

 

 

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12. Day: Copan - Quirigua & Flores

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Today you are heading back Guatemala and continue along the river to Quiriguá and Flores at the Peten Lake. Overnight stay.

 

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13. Day: Ceibal - Petexbatun

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After breakfast you are off to Sayaxché, from where you will got to the archaeological excavation Ceibal by boat. It is situated in the middle of lush rainforest above the Rio de la Pasion. After having enjoyed a detailed guided tour, you drive back to Sayaxché and by boat along the Rio Petexbatun to the lake with the same name. Overnight stay.

 

 

 

 

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14. Day: Tikal

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Early in the morning you are heading towards Tikal to admire the size of the ample archaeologival site. Again and again new impressing pyramides and palaces are discovered. You definitely shouldn't miss out on climbing up at least one of these divine constructions it provides you an imposing, unique view over the whole area. After your visit you continue to the Lake Yax Ha. Overnight stay.

 

 

 

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15. - 18. Day: Peten See

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Enjoy your last days at the beautiful lake. Here you can swim, enjoy the landscape from the horseback, go on more excursions or simply relax.

 

(Alternatively you can catch a flight from Flores to Cancún o the 15th day to spend the last days at the heavenly Caribbean coast of Mexico)

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19. Day: Peten See - Guatemala City

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After breakfast you are, according to further course of your trip, brought to the airport in Guatemala City.

 

 

This travel package can be individually adapted to your personal preferences. It can be extended or shortened.

This Buenos Días México Tour includes:

•  18 overnight stays in middle class hotels (country specific category)

•  Accommodation in double room with private bathroom

• All transfers to and from the airport
•  All tours and transfers in air-conditioned Mini-Vans
• English-speaking private travel guidance
• Daily breakfast

• All entrance fees
• Local taxes

 

• Guatemala City: Hotel Biltmore
• Panajachel: Hotel Cacique Inn
• Chichicastenango: Hotel Santo Tomás
• Quetzaltenango: Hotel Casa Mañen
• Antigua: Hotel Santo Domingo
• Copan: Hotel Marina Copán
• Flores: Hotel Santana
• Petexbatun: Hotel Petexbatun Lodge
• Tikal/Petensee: Hotel Öko Lodge El Sombrer

 

Price: on request