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Guatemala Overland
Río Dulce · Tikal · Candelaria Caves · Semuc Champey · Lake Atitlán · Antigua Guatemala
Discover Guatemala by land and water, connecting tropical rivers, ancient temples, caves and highland communities. This extensive journey includes Semuc Champey and the cloud forest of the Quetzal Biotope, with no domestic flights required.
Your journey, day by day.
Day 01
Welcome to Guatemala City
Arrive at La Aurora International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Guatemala City.
- Overnight: Guatemala City
Day 02
Quiriguá’s carved legacy
Travel to Quiriguá to discover its carved stelae and zoomorphic monuments. Continue to Río Dulce for your overnight stay.
- Overnight: Río Dulce
- Highlights: carved stelae, zoomorphic monuments
Day 03
Río Dulce and Livingston
Travel by boat to Livingston and discover its Garífuna character. Navigate through tropical scenery, the river canyon and channels, with panoramic views of San Felipe Castle. Continue overland to Flores.
- Overnight: Flores / Petén
- Highlights: Garífuna character, the river canyon, San Felipe Castle
Day 04
A day at Tikal
Explore Tikal’s Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II. Visit Mundo Perdido if time allows, enjoy lunch and return to your hotel.
- Overnight: Flores / Petén
- Highlights: Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II
Day 05
Candelaria’s underground landscapes
Travel from Flores toward Cobán, stopping to explore the Candelaria cave system and learn about its significance to Maya communities. Continue to Cobán.
- Overnight: Cobán
- Highlights: Candelaria cave system
Day 06
Discover Semuc Champey
Journey to Semuc Champey to experience its natural limestone bridge, spring-fed pools and surrounding forest. Return to Cobán after the visit.
- Overnight: Cobán
- Highlights: natural limestone bridge, spring-fed pools
Day 07
Into the cloud forest
Visit the Quetzal Biotope near Purulhá and discover its cloud-forest environment. Continue to Guatemala City. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions.
- Overnight: Guatemala City
- Highlights: Quetzal Biotope, cloud-forest environment
Day 08
Market colors and lake views
Travel to Chichicastenango to explore its traditional market and Santo Tomás Church. Continue to Lake Atitlán, surrounded by volcanic peaks, and enjoy a panoramic introduction to Panajachel.
- Overnight: Lake Atitlán
- Highlights: traditional market, Santo Tomás Church, Panajachel
Day 09
San Juan La Laguna to Antigua
Cross the lake by boat to San Juan La Laguna. Visit its Catholic church, discover chocolate-making at a local cooperative, learn about natural textile dyes and meet artisans working with medicinal plants. Return to Panajachel and continue to Antigua Guatemala.
- Overnight: Antigua Guatemala
- Highlights: chocolate-making, natural textile dyes, medicinal plants
Day 10
Antigua’s colonial heritage
Discover La Merced Church, the main square and the Cathedral during a half-day tour. Enjoy time to browse local shops, followed by a free afternoon to explore at your own pace.
- Overnight: Antigua Guatemala
- Highlights: La Merced Church, the main square, the Cathedral
Day 11
Until next time
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Unforgettable experiences along the way.
- Río Dulce and Livingston by boat.
- Tikal’s rainforest temples.
- Candelaria Caves and Semuc Champey.
- The Quetzal Biotope’s cloud forest.
- Lake Atitlán and Antigua.
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