ake Atitlan, Chichicastenango & Tikal (9 days)

Day 1
DEPART USA GUATEMALA CITY ANTIGUA.
Upon arrival, you are met and privately transferred to your hotel in Antigua. The balance of the day is free to relax or begin exploring on your own.

Day 2
ANTIGUA.
Your half-day private tour will cover the architectural and historical highlights of this colonial city, with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the many churches, convents, and cathedrals. This tour is flexible; if you have specific sights that you wish to see, your guide will be happy to accommodate you. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Antigua on your own and shop for Guatemala’s famous arts and crafts.

Day 3
ANTIGUA LAKE ATITLAN.
Start the day with a private transfer to Lake Atitlan. On arrival, meet your boatman and guide and glide across the lake to the village of Santiago. Along the way, marvel at the surrounding landscapes, especially the volcanoes. Your guide will show you around the village and if you like, you can visit the Maya God Maximon, an interesting smoking and drinking effigy that locals revere. Often a shaman is contracted and you may see a ritual being performed.

Day 4
LAKE ATITLAN CHICHICASTENANGO FLORES.
Travel through the highlands to the famous market at Chichicastenango. Full of artisans, this market is great for displaying the wide array of local crafts available in Guatemala. Also, look for the Maya rituals being performed in the Catholic Church. Then transfer to Guatemala City Airport in time to catch the flight to Flores in the northern rainforest region of the country.

Day 5
TIKAL EXCURSION.
An early morning start to explore the UNESCO “Heritage of Humanity” listed ruins at Tikal, where huge Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy, and noisy monkeys and colorful birds are abundant in the surrounding rainforest. The afternoon if free for independent activities.

Day 6
FLORES BELIZE CITY SAN PEDRO AMBERGRIS CAYE.
This morning take the short flight to Belize City where you connect for the flight to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax by the pool, stroll along the beach or to explore the bustling village of San Pedro with its shops and excellent restaurants.

Days 7,8
AMBERGRIS CAYE.
Two full days for you to relax and enjoy the ambience of this beautiful island. Life here is casual and carefree. The Caye parallels Belize’s barrier reef – the longest unbroken living coral reef in the world. This is a paradise for swimming, diving and snorkeling.

Day 9
SAN PEDRO DEPART BELIZE CITY.
You are transferred to San Pedro airport for your flight to Belize City to connect with your flight home, arriving the same day.

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