Flight to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. Hotel Tikal Futura 4*

Early morning departure for Honduras, crossing the border and continuing to the archaeological site of Copán, often referred to by archaeologists as the “Alexandria of the New World.” Picnic-style lunch in the shade of the trees on site. Visit this remarkable location, home to one of the greatest concentrations of stelae and intricately carved monuments, featuring elaborate hieroglyphic inscriptions, making it one of the most refined artistic centers of the Maya world. Visit the Sculpture Museum, which houses collections of sculptures, ceramics (painted vases), and obsidian artifacts. It also features a full-scale reconstruction of the Rosalila Temple, showcasing the colors and richness of sacred Maya architecture. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Late afternoon at leisure to explore this charming Honduran town, followed by dinner at a local restaurant to enjoy a Honduran specialty. Hotel Camino Maya Ciudad Blanca 3* (B-L-D)

Return to Guatemala and lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Quiriguá for a visit to this archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The finely carved stelae are among the highlights, some exceeding 10m in height. Continue to Río Dulce. In a lush tropical setting, this village is still known as “Frontera,” a reminder of the time when the ferry was the only way to cross the river. Arrival, check-in and dinner at the hotel. Hotel Mansion Del Rio 3* (B-L-D)

Early morning embarkation on boats and passage in front of Castillo San Felipe, a historic monument built by the Spanish in the 17th century. Cruise through the beautiful Río Dulce gorge (approximately 2h30), followed by a stop at the Ak Tenamit indigenous cooperative, a community organization known for its efficiency and ingenuity. Continue to Playa Blanca to discover the local vegetation meeting the sea. Coco Loco cocktail under the palm trees, followed by a traditional “Pacha” fish lunch wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked in the sand. Free time to enjoy the beach and the sun. Continue to Livingston, where Caribbean culture is reflected throughout this small town inhabited by the Garifuna people, descendants of African and Caribbean heritage. Embark in Livingston for a return transfer to Río Dulce (45min). Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B-L-D)

Departure towards the Flores region and Lake Petén Itzá. En route, stop at a cacao farm for a tasting and an introduction to the transformation process of this important ingredient in Maya culture and everyday Guatemalan life. Boxed lunch, followed by continuation to Flores. Arrival, check-in, and dinner at the hotel. Hotel Casona del Lago 3* (B-L-D)

Departure for a visit to the Tikal site, located in the heart of dense jungle protected as a national park. The site is home to some of the world’s most remarkable trees and nearly 300 species of birds, monkeys, and jaguars. This impressive site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects the grandeur of a lost civilization and was likely inhabited as early as the 7th century BC by an ancestral Maya population. Exploration through the jungle of the Plaza Mayor, the Twin Pyramids, the Temple of the Great Jaguar, the Temple of the Masks, the Palace of the Nobles, the Temple of the Serpent, and the Plaza of the Seven Temples. Lunch in a natural setting under a palapa. Return to the Flores region with a late afternoon at leisure to stroll through this charming town. Dinner featuring local specialties in a typical island restaurant. (B-L-D)

Transfer to the airport in Flores and flight to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, city tour with a stop at Parque Central, the heart of the old city, bordered by the National Library, the Government Palace, the Cathedral (interior visit), begun in 1782, and the Portal del Comercio. Lunch at a local restaurant featuring “Carne Adobada,” a traditional dish prepared in a spiced sauce. In the afternoon, visit of the iconic “El Portal” bar with a tasting of the national beer, “Gallo.” Transfer, check-in, and dinner at the hotel. Hotel Tikal Futura 4* (B-L-D)

Early morning departure for Panajachel, located on the shores of Lake Atitlán, considered one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Arrival at the lake and boat crossing, followed by transfer by tuk-tuk for a visit to the Tz’utujil village of San Juan La Laguna. Meeting with members of the Rupalaj K’istalin association, pioneers of community-based tourism in the village. Visit of a workshop run by a group of women producing textiles using natural dyes. Lunch at a restaurant operated by the association, featuring a traditional meal in a friendly atmosphere. Participation in the preparation of guacamole and traditional corn tortillas cooked over a wood fire. Performance during lunch by a local ancestral music group. Continuation of the village visit and return by boat to Panajachel in the late afternoon. Arrival, check-in, and overnight at the hotel. Hotel Jardines del Lago 3* (B-L-D)

Exploration of the Chichicastenango market, considered the largest in Central America. Visit of Santo Tomas Church, blending pagan and Catholic traditions, with its stairway lined by flower vendors and indigenous priests burning incense on small altars. Exploration of the village cemetery, known for its colorful tombs where Maya and Catholic rituals coexist. Lunch with a local Quiché family, including a tasting of traditional alcohol and participation in the preparation of corn tortillas. Visit of workshops producing traditional costumes used for dances and celebrations, followed by a folkloric dance demonstration. Return to Panajachel in the afternoon and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B-L-D)

Departure for a visit to the Atitlán Nature Reserve and a walk along its natural trails and suspension bridges, surrounded by birdsong. Stop at the archaeological site of Iximché to discover its remains. Former capital of the Cakchiquel Maya during the 15th and 16th centuries, the city was an important religious, political, and social center. Lunch, followed by continuation to Antigua, a charming colonial city located at 1530m above sea level, designated a National Monument and Monument of the Americas since 1965. UNESCO has recognized the city as a World Heritage Site for its splendor and cultural richness. Arrival, check-in, and dinner at the hotel. Hotel Soleil Antigua 4* (B-L-D)

Ascent by vehicle to Cerro de la Cruz, offering panoramic views over Antigua and the dominating Agua Volcano. Walking tour of Antigua (exterior visits), including the Santa Clara Convent, founded in 1699 and largely разрушed by earthquakes, the Cathedral overlooking the Plaza Mayor, the Palace of the Captains General built in 1549, and the City Hall. The Church of San Francisco, built by the Franciscans from the 16th to the early 18th century, houses the remains of Pedro de San José Betancourt, known as the “Saint Francis of Assisi of the Americas,” and is an important pilgrimage site in Central America. Interior visit of La Merced Church, known for its baroque façade, followed by a visit to a jade workshop, where this sacred Maya stone is processed. Lunch featuring pepián, one of Guatemala’s most traditional dishes. In the afternoon, chocolate workshop on the history of cacao in the Americas and its cultural significance, followed by a tasting of three types of chocolate and the preparation of chocolate. Dinner at a local restaurant with musical entertainment. (B-L-D)

Stop for a visit to a macadamia plantation dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, reforestation, and support for indigenous communities through this crop. Continue to Monterrico, known for its long black volcanic sand beach lined with palm trees and its peaceful Pacific setting. Lunch en route, followed by transfer, check-in, and dinner at the hotel. Hotel Oceana Resort 4* (B-L-D)

Free day with all-inclusive package. (B-L-D)

Free day with all-inclusive package. (B-L-D)

Free morning. Lunch at the hotel, followed by return transfer to Guatemala City in the early afternoon. Arrival, check-in, and dinner at the hotel. Hotel Tikal Futura 4* (B-L-D)

Transfer to the airport in Guatemala City for the return flight to Montreal. (B)