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Antigua, Lake Atitlan,
Pacaya volcano, Family Homestay, Zunil Ridge, Ceibal &
Tikal Ruins.
This exhilarating
multi-sport itinerary takes you off the beaten path to
explore Guatemala like few can! The tour begins by
climbing an active volcano, then takes you deep into the
remote & traditional Mayan highlands where you will bike
through spectacular volcanic scenery on local trade
routes and see remote, colorful local markets. Stay in a
local home stay to learn more about the typical way of
life here and visit the Maya God Maximon after kayaking
on the high altitude lake of Lake Atitlan with her
majestic volcanoes and then climb temples in the jungle
at the world famous site of Tikal.
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Itinerary -
Start
Saturday
Day 1: Sat: Arrival and transfer to Antigua:
We will meet you off your flight and transfer you to the
beautiful city of Antigua. Overnight in Antigua. Hotel
Aurora or similar(2N)
Day 2: Sun: Pacaya Volcano Hike ( (B,L,D)
Breakfast with tour leader then we will transfer guests to
Pacaya National Park where we will begin our hiking ascent
of this famous, active volcano! The hike takes around 2.5
hours and at the top you can see down into the crater to the
lava as well as experience the energy of an active volcano.
On the return to Antigua, you can enjoy a fun guided tour
through the colonial city. Dinner in one of the many local
restaurants.
Day 3: Mon: Bike & Hike Alaska & Home Stay (B,L,D):
Today we will transfer into the un-spoilt, remote highland
area known as Alaska, visiting the Mayan city of Ixmiche en
route. Here we hike and bike in some of the most spectacular
scenery of all Guatemala - in the undisturbed Alaska
mountain range on local paths and trails, with views
overlooking volcanoes and down to Lake Atitlan. Towards the
end of the ride a spectacular downhill brings us to the
highland village of Totonicapan arriving in time for visit
at a local artesian workshop and meet your host family.
Tonight is spent in home stay accommodation with local
Latino families in Totonicapan. Overnight with Local
families
Day 4: Tues: Hike & Bike Zunil Ridge (B, L,D):
Today we transfer guests even deeper into the Guatemalan
highlands to the spectacular Zunil mountain range where you
will enjoy stunning views. At times you will be able to see
ten volcano peaks at the same time. We will enjoy this
magnificent scenery whilst hiking and biking along the ridge
where often ten volcanoes at once can be seen. During your
bike ride stop at a remote local village and will receive a
presentation of weaving arts. After lunch transfer to the
shores of Lake Atitlan. Overnight at Lake, Hotel Bambu or
Posada Santiago. (2N)
Day 5 : Wed: Kayak and Hike Cerro de oro at Lake Atitlan
(B,L,D): This morning we Kayak on what many have called,
“the most beautiful lake in the world”, Lake Atitlan. We
pass by local fishermen, indigenous Maya women doing their
washing and men working in the fields wearing their famous
embroidered Santiago shorts as well as enjoying views of the
three lake volcanoes. Once at Cerro de Oro we will hike this
impressive hill and on the top of this sacred hill we can
sometimes witness Mayan rituals in process which is an
amazing and authentic glimpse of local Mayan life in this
area. There are also great views of the whole lake and her
surrounding volcanoes from atop this hill. When we are ready
– we will transfer back to our lodge on local pick up
trucks. After lunch we visit the town and places of interest
of this lively Tzutuhil maya town with its market and its
strange Maya God, “ Maximon” which locals revere and perform
rituals in front of to bring good luck – or bad!
Day 6: Thurs: Zipline and Chichicastenango market (B,L,D)
Spectacular scenic drive on the most impressive back road at
Atitlan, after an hour we reach the site of a spectacular
Zip line hiking adventure. A short transfer will bring
clients to the town of Chichicastenango with its famous
craft market. Once in Chichi we will have time to wander
through the market and bargain for crafts such as textiles,
masks, jewelry and many other beautiful pieces of artesian.
After lunch we transfer back to Antigua. Overnight in
Antigua, Hotel Aurora or similar.
Day 7: Fri Transfer to
Guatemala City, Flight to Peten, Jungle Hike and Temples, (B,L,D)
Today we take transfer to Guatemala City and take our flight
to the northern rainforest in the Peten. A short drive
brings is deep into the rainforest to Tikal. Enjoy time at
the pool and lunch before starting our jungle trek ending at
the impressive area of mundo perdido in time for sunset.
Overnight at Tikal
Day 8: Sat: Tikal tour (B, L):
Today guests will be taken on
a guided tour of the famous Maya temple site in the jungle.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant. In the afternoon
guests will be transferred to the airport for their evening
flight to Guatemala City. At the airport you will be met by
your transfer to take you to your hotel and the rest of the
evening is free to enjoy the nightlife of Guatemala City.
Overnight in Guatemala City or Antigua; Hotel Biltmore in
Guatemala city or Aurora o similar in Antigua
Day 9: Sun: Departure (B):
You will be met at your hotel
by your transfer to take you to the airport in plenty of
time for your international flight out.
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