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Guatemala Active Discovery
Tikal · Ixpanpajul · Lake Atitlán · Antigua Guatemala · Pacaya
Combine cultural discovery with active experiences in Guatemala’s forests and volcanic landscapes. Explore Tikal, cross hanging bridges, ride through Antigua’s surroundings and walk the trails of Pacaya.
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
Tikal’s temples and rainforest
Take an early flight to Flores, with a packed breakfast. Explore Tikal’s Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II. Visit Mundo Perdido if time allows, then enjoy lunch before transferring to your hotel.
- Overnight: Flores / Petén
- Highlights: Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II
Day 03
Adventure in Ixpanpajul
Discover Ixpanpajul’s forest trails, hanging bridges and canopy activity. Reach the Miramás viewpoint for views of the forest and Lake Petén Itzá. After lunch, transfer to the airport and fly back to Guatemala City.
- Overnight: Guatemala City
- Highlights: hanging bridges, canopy activity, Miramás viewpoint
Day 04
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 05
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 06
Antigua on foot and by bicycle
Explore La Merced, the main square and the Cathedral. After time for shopping and lunch, take a half-day mountain-bike excursion through Antigua’s surroundings, including Ciudad Vieja.
- Overnight: Antigua Guatemala
- Highlights: La Merced, mountain-bike excursion, Ciudad Vieja
Day 07
Walk Pacaya’s volcanic trails
Travel to San Vicente Pacaya and begin your guided walk. Explore volcanic terrain and viewpoints toward Laguna de Calderas and the surrounding volcanoes, subject to weather and permitted access. Return to Antigua.
- Overnight: Antigua Guatemala
- Highlights: volcanic terrain, Laguna de Calderas
Day 08
Until next time
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Unforgettable experiences along the way.
- Tikal’s Maya temples.
- Hanging bridges and canopy activities at Ixpanpajul.
- Lake Atitlán and San Juan La Laguna.
- A mountain-bike excursion around Antigua.
- Pacaya’s volcanic landscapes.
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