Highlights of Guatemala

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Get settled in Flores. Choose to go for a walk or find a cute local spot to have an authentic Guatemalan dinner.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Put on your walking shoes and prepare for a tiring but memorable day walking through history at the impressive site of Tikal. The Mayan site is set in the heart of the jungle, in Tikal National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along with our bilingual guide, see some of the temples, plazas, carved stone monuments and public squares, more than 3,000 buildings in all, dating from as far back as 600 BC. Climb to the top of Temple IV, catch your breath, take photos, and then sit and contemplate the magnificence of the site and the tropical rainforest beyond. Look for monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, and deer, as well as macaws and eagles, snakes, and spiders.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Back in Flores enjoy free time to recharge. Go for a walk along the shores of the lake or maybe take a swim.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle. There will be stop along the way to break up the long drive and for you to grab some lunch on your own.

Get settled in at your hotel in Lanquín after a long day of travel. Enjoy the hotel's amenities and simply relax in your new setting. There is a nearby cave system that bats fly out of at night, if there's time for you to visit this evening on your own.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

This beautiful natural monument is nestled within a lush, tropical jungle, adding to its scenic beauty and appeal. The location is renowned for its stunning series of turquoise pools formed by the Cahabón River flowing over a limestone bridge. This river disappears beneath the bridge and reemerges downstream, creating a unique geological phenomenon. Semuc Champey's "hidden river" combined with the picturesque pools and surrounding jungle make for a very captivating destination in Guatemala. Enjoy time here to explore and perhaps take a swim and cool off from the heat to make this an even sweeter adventure.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle. There will be a stop along the way to the Chichicastenango Market to break up the long drive.

Pack your patience as you set out for this famous market held Thursdays and Sundays in Chichicastenango, about an hour’s drive from Panajachel. Prepare for crowds, and keep your valuables hidden. Haggle is the word of the day – because there’s so much to buy. Shop for hammocks, painted wooden masks, hand-woven textiles, bags, baskets, belts and blouses. Go crazy taking photographs. “Chichi” is a riot of colour but also an important trading and religious centre for the local Maya.

Get ready for spectacular views of the surrounding volcanoes and everyday life in a highland village. The people of this area are friendly and excited to greet travellers. Stop off in San Juan la Laguna, a G Adventures-supported village, for an included local Mayan lunch. Participate in a Mayan tree planting ceremony, providing insight into Mayan culture and beliefs. Test your communication and bargaining skills in the colourful local markets, of which there are many. There are also a number of community Mayan weaving cooperatives that you may wish to visit. The proceeds from the sales return directly to the community and are a significant contribution to the local economy.

Visit the town of San Juan la Laguna and immerse yourself in the Tz’utujil culture for an afternoon. Focus on three different associations originating in San Juan la Laguna; textiles, medicinal plants, and paintings. See groups of women making textiles using natural dyes. Your guide will explain the dyeing techniques and observe the waist loom in action. Next, see how plants are used for their medicinal properties within these communities. Enjoy the sights of traditional paintings by local artists/painters who portray their traditional way of life, ceremonies, customs and traditions through large scale murals found throughout the town of San Juan la Laguna. Souvenirs/products from all points of this tour will be available for purchase if you'd like to bring something home and also support this village community.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Enjoy a final evening in Antigua. Take photos, walk around the centre of town, book a cooking class, or perhaps attend an optional group dinner.

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.