Tropical paradise
Costa Rica
- 12 days
- 11 nights
- 28 meals
Departures: May 20, 2026, Jun 17, 2026 + 6 other dates
Price from $3,369
GuatemalaExplore the Mayan World
Immerse yourself in the authentic Mayan world and its archaeology, crafts, and gastronomy. Walk the cobblestone streets of UNESCO World Heritage Cities and take in breathtaking scenery. This trip also gives you the opportunity to meet the men and women at the heart of these communities and learn more about their lives, work, rituals, and traditions. A feast for the eyes and the soul.
Cities on itinerary:
Guatemala City, Rio Dulce, Flores, Panajachel, Antigua
- Fast
- Local guide
- Group meets at destination
Highlights:
- Highlights of Yaxha and Tikal
- Encounter with members of the Tz’utujil community
- Traditional Chichicastenango Market
- Colonial city of Antigua
Itinerary
- Day 1: Guatemala City
Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Wyndham Garden Guatemala City 4*
- Day 2: Guatemala City – Quiriguá – Rio Dulce (290km – 5hr. 30min.)
Travel to Quiriguá. Lunch en route. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mayan archaeological site. Continue on to Rio Dulce. Hotel Mansión del Rio 3* (B-L-D)
- Day 3: Rio Dulce – Livingston – Rio Dulce
Board a boat and cruise down the river, which winds through one of the most dramatic stretches in the heart of the jungle in the hills south of Livingston. For lunch, enjoy tapado, a traditional regional dish made with coconut milk. Arrive in Livingston, a small town with a large Garifuna population. Take a percussion class with the community. Return to Rio Dulce for dinner. (B-L-D)
- Day 4: Rio Dulce – Flores (220km – 3hr. 45min.)
Travel to Flores. Along the way, enjoy a tour and tasting at a cacao plantation and learn about the cultivation and processing of this fruit, which plays an important role in Mayan culture and in the daily lives of Guatemalans. Then, explore Las Conchas nature park and enjoy a moment of relaxation in the crystal-clear waters of the natural pools and waterfalls. Have lunch on site. Continue towards Flores. Hotel Casona del Lago 3* (B-L-D)
- Day 5: Flores – Tikal – Flores (130km – 2hr. 30min.)
Explore Tikal National Park, considered one of the most beautiful sites in Central America and a key landmark of Mayan civilization. Enjoy lunch à la plancha in the heart of the jungle. Take a boat trip across Petén Itzá Lake to visit the small Mayan archaeological museum on an island. Enjoy dinner with a local host and sample typical regional dishes. (B-L-D)
- Day 6: Flores – Yaxha – Flores – Guatemala City (140km – 2hr. 40min.)
Explore the archaeological site of Yaxha, known for its remarkable significance. Transfer to the airport in Flores and fly back to Guatemala City. Wyndham Garden Guatemala City 4* (B-L-D)
- Day 7: Guatemala City – Panajachel – Lake Atitlan – Panachel (115 km – 3 hours)
Travel to the Lake Atitlan region. Take a boat across the lake to explore the Tz’utujil village of San Juan La Laguna. Meet members of the community and visit associations of women weavers, midwives and village healers. Enjoy lunch with a local family. Hotel Jardines del Lago 3* (L-B-D)
- Day 8: Panajachel – Chichicastenango – San Antonio Palopo – Panajachel (290 km – 6 hours, 30 min.)
Depart for Chichicastenango. Visit the Santo Tomas Church, where the local community performs ancestral ceremonies and rituals. Then browse the largest open-air market in Central America. Enjoy lunch near the market. Visit the Kaqchikel village of San Antonio Palopo at the foot of terraced farm fields. Take a tuk-tuk ride to a local restaurant for dinner. (B-L-D)
- Day 9: Panajachel – Antigua (80km – 2hr. 10min.)
Depart for the charming colonial city of Antigua, classified as a National Monument and Monumental City of the Americas since 1965. Enjoy a traditional lunch of regional dishes and local rum tasting. After a tour of the city, sample caipirinha chapina. Hotel Las Farolas 4* (B-L-D)
- Day 10: Antigua
Free day. Optional excursions ($): Pacaya volcano and the Santa Teresita thermal baths. (B)
- Day 11: Antigua – Guatemala City (45 km – 1 hour)
Free day. Transfer to the Guatemala City airport. (B)
Inclusions
Domestic flight Flores - Guatemala City
Transportation by tour bus
Transfers
10 nights in 3* & 4* accommodations
Services of a French-speaking tour guide
Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary
Applicable taxes
International flights
Travel insurance
Baggage handling
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section
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