Guatemala Encompassed
Guatemala Encompassed
Guatemala Encompassed
11 Days Starting in Guatemala City and ending in
Visiting: Guatemala
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GED
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Physical rating:
Adventure touring
From:
$2259
$2146 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$113
Tour Overview
This memorable journey encompasses the best of Guatemala's spectacular highlights. Discover the rich and colourful Indian market of Chichicastenango where a riotous cacophony of colour, dialects and costumes abound and you will have an opportunity to test your haggling skills. Visit Lake Atitlan - one of the world’s most beautiful lakes with three stunning volcanoes rising out of its emerald surface. Explore the spectacular World Heritage listed UNESCO city of Antigua with its Spanish Mudéjar-influenced Baroque architecture. Travel on to Flores and to the ruins at Tikal where forest trails lead to a plethora of stone ruins that rise above the thick jungle canopy. Experience a fascinating insight into the main archaeological, cultural and natural attractions of Guatemala.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Guatemala City
Arrival in Guatemala City. You will be picked-up from the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city for overnight accommodations. Please look out for our representative holding up a sign with your name on it.
Overnight: Barcelo Hotel or similar.
Day 2 : Guatemala City Panoramic Tour And Transfer To Chichicastenango Via Iximche
Meals Included: B
In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Guatemala City where the principal sites you will visit include the National Palace, Cathedral, and Civic Center Complex. You will also visit residential areas, for an overall view of our rapidly growing metropolis (No shorts or bathing suits permitted). Then you will visit Iximché archaeological site, once the capital of the Cackchiqueles dating back to the 15th Century. After your visit, transfer to Chichicastenango. Overnight: Mayan Inn or similar.
Day 3 : Market At Chichicastenango, Journey To Quetzaltenango
Meals Included: B
Today we visit the superb market at Chichicastenango. Livestock, handicrafts, fruit and embroidery all give way in this bustling market to the focal point – the church, strewn with flowers and filled with genuflecting Indians whose elaborate rituals see them crawling to the altar, while ‘Cofradias’, or members of the traditional brotherhood, swing incense above their heads. In the afternoon, transfer for Quetzaltenango. Overnight: Latam Hotel or similar.
Day 4 : Lake Atitlan
Meals Included: B
Visit San Andres Xecul, Zunil and Almolonga on the way to Lake Atitlán. In the afternoon, transfer to Panajachel (Lake Atitlan) to enjot Sololá Market. Lake Atitlan is surrounded by volcanoes and its shores are dotted with Indian villages, all of which have retained their distinctive cultures – the local dress and colours varies from village to village, and market stalls line the narrow streets. Overnight: Porta Hotel del Lago or similar.
Day 5 : To Antigua
Meals Included: B
After breakfast, join the launch excursion to the picturesque lake-side village of Santiago Atitlan, where we can learn more about the local people, their famous weavings and their typical clothes. After lunch, transfer to Antigua. Overnight: Porta Hotel Antigua or similar.
Day 6 : Antigua Sightseeing
Meals Included: B
During the morning, you will have a sightseeing of this old colonial capital and its
surroundings. Discover the churches, squares, markets and stunning colonial houses of this fabulous city. Surrounding the city are the huge volcanoes that make this part of the world so dramatic. Antigua satisfies everyone’s desire to see a perfect colonial city. The remainder of the day is free to explore. Overnight: Porta Hotel Antigua or similar.
Day 7 : To Guatemala City
Meals Included: B
After lunch return to Guatemala City. Overnight: Barcelo Hotel or similar.
Day 8 : Fly From Guatemala City To Flores
Meals Included: B, L
Early in the morning board your flight to Flores, upon arrival you will be transferred to the archaeological site of Ceibal for sightseeing of the site. After lunch transfer back to Tikal for overnight accommodations. Overnight: Camino Real Tikal or Villa Maya Hotel or similar.
The maximum check-in luggage weight for the domestic flights is 20 pounds (approx 9kg) and 10 pounds (approx 4.5kg) for hand luggage.
Day 9 : Yaxha Sightseeing
Meals Included: B, L
Transfer to Yaxha & Topoxte for sightseeing of the archaeological sites. After lunch transfer back to Tikal. Overnight: Camino Real Tikal or Villa Maya Hotel or similar.
Day 10 : To Tikal, Fly To Guatemala City
Meals Included: B, L
Sightseeing of Tikal. The majesty of the Mayan ruins at Tikal is striking. The winding, mossy jungle paths open up to a surreal world of pyramids and temples, where howler monkeys, frogs and birds like toucans create a cacophonous crescendo. Tikal has a number of step pyramids whose forty-four or so metres you can climb to gain a view across the jungle canopy. From the maze of courtyards of the Great Plaza, temples spread out into the jungle, including the Temple of the Grand Jaguar, and the North Acropolis of King Moon Double Comb. The Mayans settled in Tikal around 700 BC and had started to build the grand North Acropolis by 200 BC. By the time of Christ, the Grand Plaza was being built from stone, but it wasn’t until AD 250 that Tikal became a religious and cultural centre. It reached its glory under King Great Jaguar Paw in AD 300 and underwent a renaissance around AD 700 under King Moon Double Comb, before falling into a mysterious decline, like other Mayan centres, around AD 900. In the afternoon board your flight back to Guatemala City. Overnight: Barcelo Hotel or similar.
Day 11 : To Airport, Where Our Trip Concludes.
Meals Included: B
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
10 nights hotel -
Comfortable well located accommodation on a twin-share basis in 3 or 4 star hotels
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10 breakfasts, 3 lunches
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Internal Flights Guatemala City / Flores / Guatemala City
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Airport transfer on arrival and departure (transfers are also included if you book additional nights pre and post tour with us)
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Transportation on a seat-in-vehicle basis
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Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed
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Expert bilingual guides (tour will be conducted in English and Spanish)
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature ie laundry, phone calls
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Tips
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Drinks of any kind (e.g. bottled water, soft drinks, beers etc)
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International flights
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Visas
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Travel insurance
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Medical treatment
What You Carry
You will be required to carry all your luggage between hotels and transportation. On sightseeing days you will be required to carry a day pack with your camera, water proof clothing and any other personal items you may require during the day.
Grading
These are our least demanding trips. These journeys of discovery involve little or no extended activity and are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and good health. The itinerary may take place in remote areas (with basic facilities) and may involve long travel days on various types of transport. Sightseeing may be conducted on foot and all participants should be capable of carrying their own luggage from vehicle to hotel rooms.
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We have offices on three continents which means your travelling companions will be just that – international and wonderfully eclectic. Part of small group travel means that although travellers come from various locations and backgrounds, you will be travelling with like-minded companions who, like you, are keen to share the experience and forge lifelong friendships.
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What about environmental impact?
We believe that adventure travel revolves around establishing a strong relationship with the people and environments in which we operate. Our responsible travel policies have been carefully developed to ensure that we minimise the impact of our presence and help to protect the regions we visit while contributing positively to the local community.
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What should I pack?
Your pre-departure documents include a detailed packing list with items that you need to bring. While most of the equipment for daily activities is included in your tour cost, some items like helmets and hiking boots are best brought from home. The pre-departure documents also include information on layering and recommended brands for various items to ensure you are fully prepared for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes. World Expeditions does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone on the vast majority of our trips. Our holidays are primarily on a twin share basis, so if you are joining the group as a solo traveller, we will match you with someone of your own gender. The choice is yours however; if you prefer not to share, we do offer single supplements for private occupancy.
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Are tips included in my trip price?
Tips are not included in the tour cost. Tipping is a personal thing, do not worry about how much, or when, to tip. Tipping guidelines are provided for certain destinations in our pre departure information upon booking, however the best advice will be provided by your tour leader.
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Am I suited to small-group travel?
We recognise that many of our travellers have not been on a ‘group trip’ before. Yet what our departures provide is both structure and flexibility, allowing you plenty of freedom within the framework of the itinerary. You’ll find that with our maximum group size at 16, you’ll travel in a minimal impact style with a great group of like-minded travellers.
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Can you advise which vaccinations are recommended?
While our pre-departure kit provides information on vaccinations, we suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of world expeditions charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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