Guatemala, known as the land of Eternal Spring due to its excellent year-round weather (an average temp. of 75F) has a lot to offer. Located south of Mexico, Guatemala has a surface of 50,885 square miles. A small country with spectacular landscapes, having coasts on both the Pacific and the Atlantic, Guatemala has black sand beaches, tropical rainforests in the north and rich plains in the south.

The Maya selected Guatemala as the place where their civilization would flourish. Traces of their extraordinary work can be found in the pyramids of Tikal, the ruins of Iximche, and the stellar of Quirigua to name just a few. The Maya civilization is still present in the lives of the Guatemalan people. You will see it in the rich colors and designs of their weaving, as well as in their music, folklore and religious ceremonies.

Experience the beauty of Guatemala, see for yourself a country filled not only with natural landscapes that will dazzle your imagination: but also possessing all the richness of the Maya civilization and culture, past and present.

Basic Guatemala City Tour
(3days/2 nights)
Day 1 - Meeting upon arrival at the International Airport and transfer to selected hotel for overnight accommodations.
Day 2 - Morning guided tour of this fascinating capital city. Highlights will include the Central park, modern Civic Center, residential area and a stop at Niverva Park, to visit the giant scaled relief map. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 3 - Transfer from selected hotel to the International Airport for departure.

Optional tours from Guatemala City
Half day Guatemala City tour
- Morning tour of Guatemala City includes the Relief Map, the cathedral, National Palace, Civic center, business center and residential areas. (Daily except Thursday and Sunday)

Full day Antigua
- Tour includes a visit to the main square, Palace of the Captains General, churches. Monasteries, visit to Ciudad Vieja and San Antonio Aguas Calientes, entrance fees and lunch. Late afternoon return to Guatemala City. (L)
(Daily except Thursdays &Sundays)

Full day Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan
- Tour includes a visit to the 400-year-old church of Santo Tomas, the Calvary church, visit to the most colorful open-air market in the country, and lunch. In the afternoon visit to the lake-side village of Panajachel at Lake Atitlan and return to Guatemala City in the early evening. (L)
(Thursdays/Sundays only)

Full day tour of Tikal
- In the morning transfer to the Airport to board a 45 minute flight to Flores. On arrival transfer to Tikal for a complete sightseeing tour. You will visit the "Q" Complex, the great Plaza, the pyramid of the grand Jaguar, the masks and Pyramid IV, this is the highest of the Mayan Pyramids. You will also view the Lost World Complex, a group of recently discovered structures from the late pre-Classic period. After lunch, visit the museum which houses some of the many pre-Columbian art treasures found during the excavation on the site. In the afternoon transfer to Flores to board the flight back to Guatemala City. (L)

Full day Copan
- Early morning departure for Copan, Honduras. After completing Immigration procedures, drive continues to the archeological site of Copan, where you will see the elaborate stone sculptures and the great Plaza. This principal Plaza contains the greatest collection of Mayan sculptures anywhere in the Middle America. You will also have time to visit the Mayan steleas, majestic temples, complete ball court and the recently opened Museum located right in the ruins. In the afternoon return to Guatemala City.

MULTI - DAY PACKAGES
A glimpse of Guatemala
(2days - 1night) Wednesday or Saturday
Guatemala City - Chichicastenango with a short visit of Antigua and Lake Atitlan Day 1 - Early morning departure for Antigua, the former Spanish colonial capital, for brief sightseeing of this charming town. After lunch continue to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations at a selected hotel.
Day 2 - Visit the colorful open air market and the Church of Santo Tomas. After lunch return to Guatemala City via Lake Atitlan for a brief stop at the lake-side village of Panajachel.

Maya Highland
(3days - 2 nights) Thursdays or Sunday
Guatemala City - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlan
Day 1 - Early morning departure for Chichicastenango. On arrival visit the colorful open air market and the church of Santo Tomas. The afternoon is at leisure for further shopping or to see the town on your own. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 2 - In the morning transfer to Lake Atitlan and join the launch excursion to the picturesque lake-side village of Santiago Atitlan. The afternoon is at leisure, overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 3 - In the morning depart for Antigua where you will visit the most interesting sites: churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. Arrival in Guatemala City in the early afternoon.

Colorful Guatemala. (5days/4nights)
Guatemala City/Antigua/Lake Atitlan/Chichicastenango/Quetzaltenango
Day 1 - Early morning transfers to Zunil to visit its market and the beautiful Almolonga Valley. In the afternoon, transfer to Quetzaltenango for overnight accommodations at a selected hotel.
Day 2 - During the early morning you will visit the market of Solola and in the afternoon transfer to Lake Atitlan for overnight accommodations at a selected hotel.
Day 3 - Early morning departure to join the launch excursion to the picturesque lake-side village of Santiago Atitlan. In the afternoon transfer to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations at a selected hotel.
Day 4 - Morning visit to the colorful open-air market and the Church of Santo Tomas. In the afternoon, transfer to Antigua for overnight accommodations at a selected hotel.
Day 5 - Early morning you will have a sightseeing tour of this colonial capital and its surroundings. In the afternoon return to Guatemala City.
(Mondays)

Guatemala Markets
(7days-6 nights) Thursdays
Guatemala City - Quetzaltenango- Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlan - Antigua
Day 1 - Depart Guatemala City toward Totonicapan where you will visit its market. After lunch, transfer to Quetzaltenango for overnight accommodations at a selected hotel.
Day 2 - Today you will visit the market in Zunil, the beautiful Almolonga Valley and the market in San Francisco. Continue to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 3 - Visit Chiche and Santa Cruz del Quiche markets. In the afternoon, return to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 4 - Visit the colorful open air market and the church of Santo Tomas. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 5 - In the morning, transfer to Lake Atitlan and join a launch excursion to the picturesque lake-side village of Santiago Atitlan. Return to Panajachel for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure for shopping or to see the town on your own. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 6 - Depart for Solola, where we will visit the market. Then, continue to Antigua for overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 7 - Visit the most interesting sites: churches, convents, monasteries, and other colonial buildings. Return to Guatemala City in the early afternoon.

ARCHEOLOGICAL TOURS
Tikal Overnight
A1 (2 day/1 night)
Day 1 - Early morning departure to the domestic airport and flight to Flores. On arrival transfer to Tikal for a complete sightseeing tour. You will have an opportunity to visit the "Q" Complex, the Great Plaza, squared off with the pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the masks, the Palace of the nobles, and pyramid IV. This is the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from the top of which a complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle can be enjoyed. Visit the Lost World Complex, a group of recently discovered structures from the late pre classic period, more ancient then Tikal itself. After lunch, visit the museum, housing some of the many pre-Columbian art treasures found during the excavation of the site. Overnight at the hotel Camino Real.
Day 2 - In the morning return to the park to continue your tour of Tikal. In the afternoon transfer to the airport in Flores for flight back to Guatemala City. (L)

Tikal and Ceibal Overnight
(2days/1night)
Day 1 - In the morning transfer to the domestic airport for flight to Flores, On arrival. You will be driven to Ceiba, the Mayan archeological site situated in Sayaxche, near the banks of La Pasion River. The Ceibal stelae are among the finest and best preserved sculptures of the late Classic period. Because of the hardness of the local stone, it is often called the "Mayan Art Gallery." In the afternoon return to the hotel Camino Real for overnight accommodations.
Day 2 - In the morning transfer to Tikal for complete sightseeing tour. You will visit the "Q" complex, the Great Plaza, squared-off with the pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the masks, the Palace of the Nobles and Pyramid V. After lunch, visit the museum, housing some of the many pre-Columbian art treasures found during the excavation of the site. Return to Flores for flight to Guatemala City. (L)