Central America Explorer
14 days, Guatemala City to Antigua Guatemala
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The ultimate exploration of Mayan culture for those who want the complete experience but prefer a more comfortable option. Explore the ruins at Copán and Tikal, walk the cobblestones in the colonial city of Antigua, learn the ancient art of chocolate making and take part in a Mayan tree-planting ceremony after a local lunch on breathtaking Lake Atitlán. From the Caribbean flavour of Livingston to soaring volcano views, your CEO will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Mayan culture.
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Travel Style: Comfort
Great adventures, genuine experiences, and insider access with a few extra frills along the way.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
14 days
Guatemala City to Antigua Guatemala
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Itinerary
Day 1Guatemala City/Antigua Guatemala
Arrive at the Guatemala City airport. Arrival transfer to hotel in Antigua included.
Day 2Antigua Guatemala
Visit a chocolate museum and take a hands-on workshop learning about the ancient Mayan process from bean to bar with tastings. Free time to take salsa dancing lessons and explore this quaint city.
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BreakfastDay 3Antigua Guatemala/Copán
Set off on a full day of travel to Honduras.
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BreakfastDay 4Copán
Take a guided tour of the Copán ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opt to explore the town or go horseback riding.
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BreakfastDay 5Copán/Rio Dulce
Travel back to Guatemala with a visit to the Mayan ruins of Quirigua en route.
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BreakfastDay 6Rio Dulce
Enjoy free time in Rio Dulce with optional activities that include: horseback riding, San Felipe fort, monkey kayak tour, relaxing at the hot waterfall or hiking through the jungle trails of the Chocón-Machacas Natural Reserve area.
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BreakfastDay 7Rio Dulce/Flores
Morning scenic boat ride to coastal Livingston and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before afternoon transfer to Flores.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 8Flores
Take a guided tour of the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal.
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BreakfastDay 9Flores/Jaibalito
Travel today by flight, van and boat to the village of Jaibalito on Lake Atitlán.
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BreakfastDay 10Jaibalito
Visit the communities on the lake by boat, including San Juan la Laguna, a G Adventures-supported village. Take an orientation walk, visit various co-ops, enjoy a local Mayan lunch and a Mayan tree-planting ceremony.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 11Jaibalito
Free time for outdoor pursuits such as swimming, fishing, wind surfing, hiking, bird watching, and kayaking.
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BreakfastDay 12Jaibalito/Antigua Guatemala
Return to Antigua by boat and private transport.
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BreakfastDay 13Antigua Guatemala
Explore Antigua on a guided cultural walking tour with a local expert, including the museums at Paseo de los Museos. Opt to go on a volcano trek, or an excursion to a macadamia nut plantation or coffee farm.
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BreakfastDay 14Antigua Guatemala
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Antigua Cultural Walking Tour, Antigua Guatemala
- Your G for Good Moment: Lake Atitlán Boat Ride and Community Visit, Lago de Atitlán
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Hands-On Moment: ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop, Antigua Guatemala
- Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala
- Arrival transfer
- Visit a chocolate museum and take a hands-on workshop
- Guided tour of the ruins of Copán
- Guided visit of the ruins of Quirigua
- Scenic boat ride from Rio Dulce to Livingston
- Guided tour of the ruins of Tikal
- Boat ride around Lake Atitlán, with visit to San Juan la Laguna community including a local Mayan lunch and a tree-planting ceremony
- Visit small community co-ops for demonstrations of traditional arts ands crafts
- Guided cultural walking tour of Antigua
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Comfort hotels (13 nts).
Meals
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Allow USD475-620 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van, boat, flight, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.