Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala — In Comfort & Style |
| Price From | $3,648 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Private / Premium |
| Data Source | GUIDEcuador Travel via TourRadar — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Guatemala City — Transfer to Antigua
VIP airport greeting and transfer to Antigua. Check into your boutique hotel (Los Pacos or similar). Evening walking tour of Antigua’s illuminated colonial landmarks. Welcome dinner at a fine dining restaurant in a restored convent. Overnight in Antigua.
Day 2: Antigua — Colonial Jewel
Private guided tour of UNESCO-listed Antigua: the Cathedral ruins, La Merced Church, Santa Catalina Arch, and the Jade Museum showcasing Guatemala’s ancient jade carving traditions. Afternoon coffee plantation tour — Guatemala produces some of the world’s finest specialty coffee. Overnight in Antigua.
Day 3: Pacaya Volcano
Private guided hike up Pacaya Volcano. Walk across lava fields with views of the Pacific coastal plain. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the summit. Afternoon: visit a macadamia nut farm and the Valentin Museum of Mayan musical instruments. Overnight in Antigua.
Day 4: Lake Atitlan — Santa Cruz La Laguna
Scenic private transfer to Lake Atitlan. Private boat to Santa Cruz La Laguna, a peaceful Kaqchikel Maya village accessible only by boat. Afternoon kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding on the lake beneath towering volcanoes. Overnight at a lakeside eco-lodge.
Day 5: Lake Atitlan Villages & Chichicastenango
Private boat tour to San Juan La Laguna (art galleries, weaving cooperatives) and Santiago Atitlan (Maximon shrine, Maya god of the underworld). Afternoon visit to Chichicastenango’s famous market. Overnight at Lake Atitlan.
Day 6: Fly to Tikal — Sunset at the Pyramids
Scenic flight from Guatemala City to Flores. Afternoon exploration of Tikal: the Great Plaza, Temple of the Great Jaguar, and Temple of the Masks. Stay for sunset at Temple IV as the jungle turns gold and howler monkeys begin their evening chorus. Overnight at Jungle Lodge inside Tikal National Park.
Day 7: Tikal Sunrise & Hidden Temples
Dawn entry for Tikal sunrise from Temple IV. Explore the less-visited Mundo Perdido (Lost World) complex and Temple V. Afternoon birdwatching — toucans, parrots, and ocellated turkeys. Overnight at Jungle Lodge.
Day 8: Depart Guatemala
Morning at leisure for last jungle sounds. Flight to Guatemala City for international departure.
Inclusions
- 7 nights premium hotels (Radisson GC + boutique Antigua + jungle lodge)
- Daily breakfast + 3 gourmet dinners
- Private transportation throughout
- Expert bilingual private guide
- Internal flights (round-trip to Flores)
- All park & monument fees
- Private boat on Lake Atitlan
- Coffee plantation tour & tasting
Why Premium Guatemala
- Stay INSIDE Tikal National Park — a privilege few travelers experience
- Tikal sunrise AND sunset without rushing
- Private guide throughout — flexibility and personal attention
- Premium boutique accommodations, not tourist hotels
- Guatemala at its most comfortable and unforgettable
