Guatemala: Maya Heritage & Lake Atitlán 15 days
15 days
Guatemala - Maya Ruins, Volcanoes, Remote Wilderness
Guatemala brings together colonial towns, volcanic landscapes and some of Central America’s most remarkable Maya sites, with plenty of time to get into the country’s more remote corners. In Antigua, explore historic streets and churches before trekking across Pacaya’s volcanic terrain and visiting a sustainable coffee farm. Further north, reach Yaxhá, Tikal, Holmul and Uaxactún by helicopter and rarely travelled jungle routes, then continue through the Candelaria Caves, Semuc Champey and Lanquín. In the Cuchumatanes, hike through pine forests and villages before reaching Lake Atitlán, where Maya spirituality, traditional weaving and lively markets bring the 15 day journey to a close.
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Journey Route
DAYS 1-3
Antigua
Arrive in colonial Antigua, exploring its cobbled streets and historic churches alongside a visit to a sustainable coffee farm. Trek through pine forest and volcanic terrain on Pacaya Volcano, taking in sweeping views across the surrounding landscape before a picnic near the steaming summit.
DAYS 4-9
Tikal
Fly north to explore Guatemala's extraordinary Maya heritage, from the temples of Yaxhá and Tikal to the remote ruins of Holmul and Uaxactún, reached by helicopter and little-used jungle routes. Continue into the highlands for Candelaria Caves, the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey and the caves of Lanquín.
DAYS 10-15
Lake Atitlan
Travel through the remote Cuchumatanes mountains, hiking among pine forests and villages before continuing to Lake Atitlán. Visit the colourful church of San Andrés Xecul, explore the famous Chichicastenango market and discover lakeside communities, traditional weaving and Maya spirituality before departing from Guatemala City.
