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 Guatemala, Atitlan & Antigua
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| Call 8778961668 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17208529 | | Caravan Tours | | Offer valid through 9/1/2023 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Guatemala City | Guatemala City, Guatemala : Caravan welcomes you to a breathtaking land of magnificent lakes, towering volcanoes, and ancient ruins. With its near perfect climate and Caravan's spectacular hotels, Guatemala, 'the land of eternal spring', is an ideal vacation destination. Caravan provides transfers from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala to your hotel for a two-night stay. Transfers are provided from 6:00 a.m. to midnight on the day your tour begins. Rooms are available for check-in after 4:00 p.m. Dinner is served until 9:30 p.m. Meals: Dinner | | Day 2 | Guatemala City | Popol Vuh and Ixchel Museums : After breakfast, join Caravan for an 8:00 a.m. welcome briefing. Then, visit the Popol Vuh Museum. Learn about Guatemala's pre-Columbian cultures. See a collection of Mayan pottery and jewelry. Next, visit the Ixchel Museum dedicated to the indigenous Guatemalan tradition of textile weaving. Lunch. Then, a sightseeing drive through the historic center of Guatemala's capital. See the Metropolitan Cathedral dating from 1782 and the French-styled National Palace. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy your elegant hotel's amenities including fine shops and an outdoor pool and spa. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 3 | Lake Atitlan | Iximche, Lake Atitlan : Morning drive through the beautiful alpine landscape of Guatemala's highlands. The area's rich volcanic topsoil is ideal for growing beans, potatoes, and the staple maiz. Visit Iximche, a major Mayan archaeological site. Iximche served as the last capital of the Maya of the Midwestern Highlands and the first capital of the newly arrived Spanish. Today it is a sacred pilgrimage site for Mayans and their shamans. Stroll through the ball courts and the six connecting plazas, each with its own pyramid and ceremonial altar. Lunch. Then, to Lake Atitlan, 5,125 feet above sea level. Enjoy a two-night stay at the world famous Hotel Atitlan. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 4 | Lake Atitlan | Lake Atitlan, Panajachel : Morning cruise on Lake Atitlan, 'the most beautiful lake in the world'. Formed by a massive volcanic crater, Atitlan's lakeshore is dotted with verdant hills and picturesque Mayan villages. Three, large conical shaped volcanoes dominate this dramatic landscape. Lunch. Afternoon visit to the nearby town of Panajachel, where many Mayan villagers still wear traditional dress. You'll be able to shop for textiles, ceramics, wooden masks, and watercolor paintings. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy your hotel's outdoor pool, magnificent gardens, and breathtaking views. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 5 | Antigua | Coffee Plantation, Antigua : Morning drive to Guatemala's world renowned coffee growing region. Visit a coffee plantation and sample fresh Guatemalan coffee. After lunch, visit a museum highlighting Guatemala's rich musical traditions and unique musical instruments, including the Marimba. Enjoy a private Caravan show featuring local musicians. Continue to Antigua in the highlands of southern Guatemala. Your hotel is near Antigua's historical district. Enjoy a two-night stay. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 6 | Antigua | Antigua : Morning walking tour of Antigua, one of Latin America's best preserved colonial cities. Travel back in time as you stroll cobblestone streets. For more than two centuries, Antigua was the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala and was the center of Spain's empire for Central America and southern Mexico. Visit the Central Plaza and see Antigua Cathedral, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Visit Las Capuchinas Convent, with its 18 circular living quarters. Lunch. Then, enjoy free time in Antigua. A shopper's dream, Antigua is known for its elaborately embroidered textiles, jade jewelry, and carved dance masks. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 7 | Guatemala City | Antigua, Guatemala City : Morning at leisure. Enjoy your hotel's gardens, pools, and on-site spa, or continue exploring Antigua. Lunch. Return to Guatemala City. Farewell dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 8 | Guatemala City | Guatemala City : Your tour ends this morning at your hotel. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. Caravan provides transfers throughout the day to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. Muchas Gracias! Meals: Breakfast |
| | | Guatemala City : Barcelo Guatemala City | Lake Atitlan : Hotel Atitlan | | Antigua : Hotel Soleil | Guatemala City : Barcelo Guatemala City |
| Plus Tax & Fees: Double $145; Triple $128; Single $202 Hold Space Free up to 3 Days Then, $300 deposit per person. Full payment due 60 days prior to start of tour. Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan. |
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