Adventure Journey
The Trip: 7 nights / 8 days
This tour is made thinking of those active explorers in search of both adrenaline and culture. The activities include climbing an active volcano, zip lining, kayaking, hiking, but at the same time half day walking tour in antigua and visiting an indigenous market.Start the tour with a some adrenaline, climbing an active volcano. The hike takes about 2.5hours and enjoy lunch as a pic nic style. This volcano is one of the most visited in Guatemala. With 2,552m (8,373ft) above the sea level it’s been active since 1965. Enjoy beautiful views toward other volcanoes and from the top you may also see the south coastline.
Explore Antigua which is among the world’s best conserved colonial cities in the Americas. Here you will find cobblestone streets, art galleries, coffee shops, colonial architecture and wooden sculptures. Your guide will show you the secrets of this town and amazing heritage buildings. He/she will make you understand why Spaniards settle on this valley and the troubles they encountered.
The area of Antigua is famous for growing one of the best coffees in Central America. Visit a real coffee hacienda to get up close and personal with the whole coffee making process, experiencing the smells, the sights and the flavor of one of Guatemala’s most famous exports.
Visit Chichicastenango, for sure one of the most colorful native market in the Americas. Experience the color, dialects, costumes, smoke and the mix of the Maya with the catholic religion.
Next, travel through the highlands to see one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. With three volcanoes rising out the emerald surface. At the same time the sun sets between them. Embark on a boat to visit two indigenous villages and see how locals live their daily life.
And last, fly to the northern region to Tikal, an important ceremonial center with the construction of major pyramid and temples Tikal National Park contains some of the most fascinating archaeological remains of the ancient Maya Civilization. Excavated by Pennsylvania University, is the largest excavated site in the American continent.
Highlights:
Visit one of the oldest and most beautiful colonial cities in the Americas
Climb an Active Volcano
Kayak: paddle in one of the most beautiful lakes in the americas
Hike Cerro de Oro which is a lava dome
Zip Lining
Visit a Real Coffee Hacienda
Visit Iximche, a post classic archaeological site located on the highlands
Visit 2 UNESCO world Heritage Sites
See traditional costumes and weavers
Experience an authentic indigenous market
See 7 different volcanoes (Pacaya, Agua, Acatenango, Fuego, San Pedro, Toliman & Atitlan)
Visit one of the most beautiful lakes in the world
Visit the ancient Tikal, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites
Itinerary In Brief:
Day 1 – Welcome to Antigua Guatemala
Day 2 – Pacaya Volcano
Day 3 - Antigua Half Day Walking Tour, Coffee Tour & Zip Lining
Day 4 - Chichicastenango Market & Lake Atitlan
Day 5 - Kayak and Hike Cerro de Oro
Day 6 - Iximche & Flight to Peten
Day 7 - Tikal & Flight to Guatemala City
Day 8 - Departure Day
