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Río Dulce canyon flanked by jungle-covered hills near Livingston, Guatemala

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Guatemala: Rivers, Temples & Highlands

Quiriguá · Río Dulce · Livingston · Tikal · Lake Atitlán · Antigua Guatemala

Travel from Guatemala’s tropical waterways to its highland communities. Discover Maya stone carvings, experience Livingston’s Garífuna heritage and explore Tikal before continuing to Lake Atitlán and Antigua.

  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Destinations: Guatemala
  • Experience: Archaeology, river landscapes and cultural encounters

Your journey, day by day.

  1. Day 01

    Welcome to Guatemala City

    Arrive at La Aurora International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Guatemala City.

    • Overnight: Guatemala City
    Facade of the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City under a blue sky
  2. 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
    Río Dulce canyon flanked by jungle-covered hills near Livingston, Guatemala
  3. 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
    Río Dulce canyon flanked by jungle-covered hills near Livingston, Guatemala
  4. Day 04

    Tikal and the journey south

    Explore Tikal’s Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II. Visit Mundo Perdido if time allows. After lunch, transfer to the airport and fly to Guatemala City.

    • Overnight: Guatemala City
    • Highlights: Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II
    Temple I at Tikal rising between rainforest trees
  5. Day 05

    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
    Santo Tomás Church and the market stalls of Chichicastenango from above
  6. Day 06

    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
    San Juan La Laguna among green hills on the shore of Lake Atitlán, from above
  7. Day 07

    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
    Cobblestone street with colorful facades and the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua Guatemala
  8. Day 08

    Until next time

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

    Green mountains of Guatemala under scattered clouds, seen from an airplane window

Unforgettable experiences along the way.

  • Quiriguá’s carved monuments.
  • Río Dulce’s canyon and tropical waterways.
  • Livingston’s Garífuna heritage.
  • Tikal’s ancient temples.
  • The traditions of Lake Atitlán and Antigua.

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