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Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Semana Santa)

15 days
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From Guatemala City to Antigua
4.2
7 traveler reviews
Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Semana Santa) - Explore!

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Guatemala City's colonial center
  • Discover the ancient ruins of Copan
  • Visit the vibrant Garifuna town of Livingston
  • Swim in Semuc Champey's turquoise pools
  • Tour the historic city of Antigua

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Guatemala City
  2. Day 2 Short city tour of Guatemala City, head to Copan (Honduras)
  3. Day 3 Explore the Copan archaeological site
  4. Day 4 Drive to Puerto Barrios, boat to Livingston
  5. Day 5 Boat trip to 7 Altares Waterfalls & Playa Blanca. Explore Livingston
  6. Day 6 Boat trip on the Rio Dulce, continue to Flores
  7. Day 7 Guided tour of Tikal
  8. Day 8 Visit the Candelaria Caves, continue to Coban
  9. Day 9 Day trip to the famous Semuc Champey
  10. Day 10 Nature walk in the cloud forest of Quetzal Biotope. Continue to Antigua
  11. Day 11 Travel to Lake Atitlan; boat trip to visit villages inhabited by Tzutujil Indigenous people
  12. Day 12 Discover Chichicastenango Market and Iximche archaeological site
  13. Day 13 Tour of Antigua, view Easter Week processions
  14. Day 14 Witness Easter Week processions
  15. Day 15 Tour ends in Antigua
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel Best Western Stofella

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Hotel Plaza Real

    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, 12, 13, 14

  • Villa Santa Catarina

    Hotel
    day 11

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Number of tours

462

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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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!
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  • A
    · 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
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · 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
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · 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
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 14th, 2023
    My favourite parts were Tikal and the Semana Santa festivities in Antigua.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • GH
    · 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
  • SB
    · 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
  • Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Semana Santa) reviewer 7
    · 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

Dates & Availability

15 days
Guatemala - Land of the Maya (Semana Santa)
From Guatemala City to Antigua

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 145477

  • 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.

    Type A
    Guatemala and Honduras
    Type B
    Guatemala and Honduras
    Type G
    Guatemala
    Type I
    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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