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US $3,320

Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Day Of The Dead)

15 days

•

From Guatemala City to Antigua

4.2

7 traveler reviews

Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Day Of The Dead) - Explore!

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US $3,320

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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85

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Highlights

Explore the elegant colonial city of Antigua
Cruise around the beautiful waters of Lake Atitlan
Discover the Maya site of Tikal in the Guatemalan jungle
Experience the bustle and colour of Chichicastenango
Delve into culture and stay in a remote town in the Ixils

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Join tour in Guatemala City
Day 2 Short city tour of Guatemala City, head to Copan (Honduras)
Day 3 Explore the Copan archaeological site
Day 4 Drive to Puerto Barrios, boat to Livingston
Day 5 Boat trip to 7 Altares Waterfalls & Playa Blanca. Explore Livingston
Day 6 Boat trip on the Rio Dulce, continue to Flores
Day 7 Guided tour of Tikal
Day 8 Visit the Candelaria Caves, continue to Coban
Day 9 Day trip to the famous Semuc Champey
Day 10 Nature walk in the cloud forest of Quetzal Biotope. Continue to Antigua
Day 11 Travel to Lake Atitlán; boat trip to visit villages inhabited by Tzutujil Indigenous people
Day 12 Discover Chichicastenango Market
Day 13 All Saints Celebration Giant Kite Festival, drive to Antigua
Day 14 Tour of Antigua; free afternoon
Day 15 Trip ends in Antigua

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel Best Western Stofella
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Plaza Copan
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Villa Caribe
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Maya International
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Park Hotel
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Villa Colonial
Hotel
Days 10, 13, 14
Villa Santa Catarina
Hotel
Days 11, 12

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Number of tours

517

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.2
Itinerary
Excellent
4.1
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Good
3.7
Accommodation
Excellent
4.3
Food
Excellent
4.3
Tour Operator
Explore!
4.5

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Soodabeh
· April 8th, 2023
Tikal at dawn was mesmerising. Loved the tour along Rio Dulce around Livingston. It was so peaceful and beautiful.
Trip date: March 2023
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Yannis
· April 12th, 2023
The trip was excellent and each day was fantastic. However if I were to chose 2 highlights I would go for Tikal and Antigua (Easter processions and carpets)
Trip date: March 2023
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Alicia
· April 13th, 2023
The Mayan sites of Copan and Tikal. Lago Atitlan. Semana Santa in Antigua. The markets and the people.
Trip date: March 2023
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Jo
· April 14th, 2023
My favourite parts were Tikal and the Semana Santa festivities in Antigua.
Trip date: March 2023
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Geoffrey
· December 4th, 2022
Well organized by guide Marvin. Busy itinerary...
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Explore! commented on this review
Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
Trip date: November 2022
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Scott
· November 5th, 2022
We survived. Pros: Excellent, knowledgeable guide, Miguel. Well rounded tour of the country. Some fantastic “only in Guatemala “ experiences. Beautiful colors. Cons: 6-8 hours a day in a 12 person van built for 5’10” or shorter people. Horrendous traffic. Sitting for hours for road construction. There’s not a straight road in Guatemala. Up and down steep mountains with S curves, hairpin turns and over 1000 speed bumps.
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Trip date: October 2022
Ingo
· November 19th, 2019
The tour is a very complete overview of Guatemala. It is very fast paced but every day is a highlight. The main selling point of the tour is the excellent guide who is extremely knowledgeable on literally every aspect of Guatemalan and Mayan history and all aspects Guatemalan.
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Explore! commented on this review
Thanks for your fantastic review, I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip!
Trip date: November 2019

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Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Day Of The Dead)

From Guatemala City to Antigua

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Tour ID: 124632

Currencies
Q
Quetzal
Guatemala
L
Lempira
Honduras
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.
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Guatemala
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Guatemala and Honduras. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Guatemala and Honduras. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala and Honduras. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Guatemala and Honduras. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Guatemala and Honduras. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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