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Guatemala & Honduras

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Guatemala City, Guatemala → Guatemala City, Guatemala

Country: Guatemala, Honduras
Start: Guatemala City, Guatemala
End: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Date: Flexible
Duration: 15 days
Theme: Culture, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, boat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Antigua’s UNESCO-listed colonial streets and churches.
Cook Guatemalan dishes with a family in San Miguel Escobar.
Visit a working coffee hacienda in the Antigua Valley.
Discover the Maya ruins of Iximché.
Cruise across Lake Atitlán to indigenous lakeside villages.
Observe Maya spiritual traditions in Santiago Atitlán.
Watch textile artisans use natural dyes in San Juan La Laguna.
Browse the Chichicastenango indigenous market.
Explore Yaxhá at sunset overlooking rainforest lagoons.
Walk through the monumental temples and plazas of Tikal.
Cruise along the limestone canyons of Río Dulce.
Visit Garífuna communities in Livingston.
Discover the hieroglyphic stairways and temples of Copán.
Learn about Maya history across Guatemala and Honduras.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Domestic flights within Guatemala
Private transportation and scheduled transfers
Boat excursions and lake crossings as outlined in the itinerary
Guided tours, archaeological visits, and cultural experiences
English-speaking guides during included excursions
Entrance fees for included sites and attractions
Local taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International airfares
Airport taxes and border crossing fees
Visa fees where applicable
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as laundry, beverages, and souvenirs
Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in Maya history, archaeology, and indigenous culture.
Enjoy cultural immersion and community-based experiences.
Want to combine colonial cities, lakes, jungle, and ruins.
Appreciate guided historical and archaeological touring.
Enjoy moderate walking and outdoor sightseeing.
Like exploring markets, artisan workshops, and local cuisine.
Want a multi-country Central American itinerary.
Prefer luxury beach resorts or nightlife-focused holidays.
Dislike humid jungle climates or tropical heat.
Have difficulty walking on cobblestones, trails, or uneven ruins.
Prefer minimal hotel changes and slower-paced itineraries.
Uncomfortable with long overland travel days.
Prefer highly active adventure sports over cultural exploration.

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Guatemala & Honduras

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Guatemala City – Antigua

Day 2: Antigua – San Miguel Escobar – Antigua

Day 3: Antigua

Day 4: Antigua – Iximché – Lake Atitlán

Day 5: Lake Atitlán – Santiago Atitlán – San Juan La Laguna

Day 6: Lake Atitlán – Chichicastenango – Lake Atitlán

Day 7: Lake Atitlán – Guatemala City – Flores

Day 8: Yaxhá Archaeological Site

Day 9: Tikal National Park

Day 10: Flores – Río Dulce

Day 11: Río Dulce – Livingston – Río Dulce

Day 12: Río Dulce – Copán Ruinas

Day 13: Copán Archaeological Site

Day 14: Copán – Guatemala City

Day 15: Guatemala City – Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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