November 06 – November 13, 2022
Visit two of the most iconic regions on this wellness adventure to Guatemala. Antigua and Lake Atitlán will be sure to provide you with a blend of nature, hiking, historic ruins, breathtaking scenery and friendly locals. Enjoy horseback riding, hiking to visit nearby volcanoes and kayaking on the picturesque Lake Atitlan. This itinerary is perfect for those looking to experience culture and scenery at the same time as you will be sure to fall in love with this country the moment you arrive!
Hotels:
- Atitlán Hotel
- Porta Hotel Antigua
Included:
Meals:
- 7 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
Activities:
- Pacaya Volcano Hike
- Antigua Guatemala Tour
- Visit Iximché Ruins
- Boat ride to Santiago Atitlán
- Horseback riding and hiking in Santiago Atitlán
- Kayak on Lake Atitlán
- Boat ride to San Juan La Laguna
Other Services:
- One airport transfer privately in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation privately in an air-conditioned vehicle during the tours mentioned on the program
- Official English-Speaking guide service during the mentioned program
- Entrance fees, Road tolls, Taxes, VAT
Not Included:
- Tips for porters, guide and driver- the value of the tip is up to the client
- All other services not mentioned as included
- Personal expenses
- International airfare throughout the program
- International airport taxes, airport porter and extra baggage
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- Alcoholic drinks, personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
- Travel insurance
Notes:
- International flights should arrive and depart out of La Aurora International Airport
- Flights must arrive prior to 4PM on day of arrival and depart after 12 PM on the day of departure
Day1
Welcome To The Land Of Eternal Spring!
On arrival at Guatemala's La Aurora Airport, our representative will transfer you to Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful areas in the world, with its crystalline azure waters in the crater bowl below. Atitlán is the ideal place to come in contact with Guatemalan folklore. Twelve Indian villages surround the Lake, and their inhabitants are descendants from the great Quiché, Cackchiquel, and Tzutuhil nations. Driving time from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán is approximately 3 hours. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at Atitlán Hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight: Atitlán Hotel
Day2
Lake Atitlán
Today you will start your morning with a wellness activity overlooking the beautiful Lake Atitlán, surrounded by volcanos. Afterwards, you will depart on a boat transfer from the hotel to Panajachel. Kayaking on Lake Atitlán is a relaxing and incredible experience! The calm and crystal waters of the lake in the morning offer incredible view of the surrounding mountains. The kayaking trip starts in Panajachel to the hot springs of Santa Catarina which takes around one hour. Once you arrive near the thermal waters, take time to relax or swim before we make our way back to Panajachel in the early afternoon. Spend the afternoon at leisure before we have dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Porta Hotel del Lago
Day3
Lake Atitlán- San Pedro Atitlán
Begin your morning with a wellness activity before you board the boat to cross Lake Atitlán to the picturesque indigenous village of San Pedro Atitlán, one of the twelve lake-shore villages surrounding the lake. Half the group will horseback ride and half will do trekking surrounding the town and farms. The local guide will lead you through trails, coffee plantations and family vegetable plantations among Tzutujiles and Mayan inhavitants, making handcrafts and cultivating their land with the ancestral techniques they preserve today. Return to the hotel where the remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Porta Hotel del Lago
Day4
Lake Atitlán – San Juan La Lagun
Today you will enjoy a wellness activity at the hotel’s gardens. Afterwards, you will take a boat to cross Lake Atitlán to visit San Juan La Laguna. This village is of Cackchiquel origin and its inhabitants are mainly fisherman and farmers, as well as textile manufacturers. San Juan boasts lovely views of the expansive blue lake and lush vegetation in its vibrant gardens. San Juan is home to several local cooperatives, from beekeepers to coffee growers to backstrap loom weavers. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel to enjoy the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Porta Hotel del Lago
Day5
Lake Atitlán - Antigua
In the morning you will be transferred to the site Iximché, which dates from the 15th Century and was the capital of the Cackchiqueles, the first Spanish capital. In the afternoon you will transfer to Antigua. Overnight accommodations will be at Porta Hotel Antigua.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Porta Hotel Antigua
Day6
Antigua
Breakfast will be included at Porta Hotel Antigua. Start with a wellness activity in the hotel’s gardens where you will be able to relax. Then, you will visit the most important and enchanting city of colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. You will visit the Central Plaza, which is surrounded by the antique Cathedral, the Municipal Government Building, and the Palace of the Captains General, colonial churches and monasteries, and a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry. In the afternoon, you will return to your hotel. Overnight accommodations will be at Porta Hotel Antigua.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Porta Hotel Antigua
Day7
Antigua - Pacaya Volcano - Antigua
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for your transfer to Pacaya Volcano, which is one of the Guatemala’s 33 volcanoes, located between the departments of Escuintla and Guatemala. It remains active permanently, offering a spectacular show for those who watch it nearby or from a distance (mostly at night). Due to its constant activity, the volcano has experienced several changes in its formation, creating several peaks and fumaroles other than the main opening, among which the Mackenney Peak stands out. Here you will be able to have a different and exciting optional wellness activity. In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to Antigua. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at Porta Hotel Antigua.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Porta Hotel Antigua
Day8
Antigua - Departure
Enjoy your last morning with breakfast and an optional wellness activity. Today you will depart from Antigua to La Aurora Airport for your flight home. Flights must depart after 12:00 PM in order to provide the transfer.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.
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