DAY 01: GUATEMALA CITY / ANTIGUA (City Tour)

 

Arrival in Guatemala City. Reception at the Airport and depart to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua.

In the afternoon we will visit the most charming corners of this wonderful city like: the convent of la Merced and its fountain, Las capuchinas, convent of the Jesuits, Santo Domingo and its museum, San Carlos, San Francisco and others.

 

DAY 02: ANTIGUA / (Tour to Chichicastenango Market / PANAJACHEL

 

Breakfast. Visit Chichicastenango, known for it’s famous open-air native market (only on Thursdays and Sundays) and the Church of Santo Tomas built 400 years ago. Here you can see how local people mingle Catholic ceremonies and pre-hispanic rites.

 

DAY 03: PANAJACHEL / (Tour Lake Atitlan and Santiago Atitlan / GUATEMALA CITY

 

Breakfast. Boat tour at 8:30 AM to visit the town of Santiago Atitlan. Transfer to Guatemala City. Overnight.

 

DAY 04: GUATEMALA CITY / TIKAL (Tour to Tikal)

 

Early in the morning, depart from the hotel to the Airport, board a flight heading to Flores Petén to visit Tikal National Park. Visit the Q complex, Plaza Central, Acropolis North and Center, Lost world, Temple IV where you can admire the green of the jungle. Lunch (included) .

 

DAY 05: TIKAL / SAN IGNASIO (Belize)

 

Breakfast. Transfer to San Ignasio (Belize). Accommodation and rest of the day at leisure

 

DAY 06: SAN IGNASIO (Tour Xunantunich and Cahal Pech Mayan Site)

 

Early morning tour to Xunantunich, this major ceremonial center in located on a natural limestone ridge, providing a panoramic view of the Cayo District. The largest pyramid, ―El Castillo‖, has been partially excavated and rises 130 feet above the plaza level. There is a most impressive stucco frieze on the East side of the temple, whose carved elements represent astrological symbols. After the tour free time for lunch (not included) and continue to Cahal Pech, situated on an imposing acropolis overlook-ing the town of San Ignacio, Cahal Pech is a medium sized Maya center. Extensive excavation has revealed 34 structures around seven courtyards. This highest temple stands at 77 feet. The site is within a beautiful jungle environ-ment and is home for many exotic and colourful birds and tropical plants. A new visitors’ center and museum has recently been opened. Return to your hotel.

 

 

 

 

DAY 07: SAN IGNASIO (Tour to Mountain Pine Forest Reserve)

 

After breakfast departure to your half day jungle adventure tour to Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, this is a 300 square mile area where you will find a scenic combination of cool pine forest, tumbling waterfalls, lush river valleys, numerous caves & waterfalls. Most notable of the falls is the Hidden Valley Falls, a narrow chute of water falling over 1,000 feet. Also located within the reserve are the sparkling waters of the Rio On Pools & the spectacular Rio Frio Cave. Return to your hotel and rest of the afternoon at your leisure.

 

DAY 08: BELICE CITY– END OF THE TOUR

 

Breakfast. Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Belize City for your return flight home or extension to Ambergris Cay.