Day 1 : ARRIVAL - GUATEMALA - ANTIGUA

Arrival at Guatemala in the early evening at GUATEMALA-CITY airport.
Welcome by a member of our team. Transfer to the colonial city of ANTIGUA.
2 overnight stays.

Day 2 : ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN

In the morning transfer to the LAKE ATITLAN. The picture is great with the 3 impressive volcanoes. The volcano Atitlán is the highest with 3.500 meters. The boat tour continues for the northern coast towards another traditional village but also it is one of the poorest of the place. Observe, on the bank, numerous small wooden boats called cayucos used by the fishermen.
You will cross the lake where you will meet the ethnic group of Tzutuhils. You will discover SANTIAGO ATITLAN.

Day 3 : ATITLAN LAKE - CHICHICASTENANGO - ANTIGUA

The excursion of the day will lead you to CHICHICASTENANGO market. It is the most known of the country. CHICHI, as we call it familiarly, is victim of its reputation by attracting too many tourists. Contemplate the sensational colours of the inhabitants' clothes. After your numerous purchases of crafts, the trip goes back to ANTIGUA.

Day 4 : ANTIGUA - GUATEMALA

Discovery of ANTIGUA. Remarkable and elegant colonial town founded by the Spanish Conquistadors in 1543. ANTIGUA was the capital of the Guatemala's General Captaincy It is located in a greenish valley at the foot of 3 majestic volcanoes.
In 1979, UNESCO classified it Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity. ANTIGUA is a true museum outdoors with more than 50 civil and religious buildings. They date from centuries 16th and 17th. You will enjoy the charm and the quietness of one of the most beautiful American colonial cities. In the late afternoon, transfer to GUATEMALA-CITY for lodging.

Day 5 : GUATEMALA - TIKAL - FLORES

Early flight to FLORES.
Today, you will visit TIKAL, which is the most fantastic masterpiece of the civilization. It is the grandest Mayan world city. The archeologists listed approximately 3.000 structures on 16 square km. Walk-visit on paths to discover temples and impressive pyramids buried in the jungle, the houses and the palaces, the altars, the playing fields. From the top of the temple of the "Snake in two heads", you will have a delightful panorama.
From FLORES, you might fly to Mexico or Belize