Guatemala
Colourful Weavings, Markets and huge Mayan Pyramids hidden in the forest
Tenango Tour - 15 Night Itinerary
Dotted with fabulous archaeological sites and picturesque colonial towns, explore colourful markets and scale the magnificent, soaring pyramids set in lush jungle rainforest.
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Travel Highlights
- In-depth tour of Guatemala's hidden ruins, colourful markets and picturesque landscapes
- Stroll the cobbled streets and colonial centre of Antigua with a local expert guide
- Tour magical Lake Atitlan, visiting a charming village nestled at the foot of volcanoes
- Enjoy one of Latin America's most vibrant Indian markets at Chicastenango
- Cross the border to Honduras to visit the richly detailed carvings at Copan's ruins
- Journey deep into Guatemalan jungle to discover lesser visited Mayan ruins
- Explore the prized Mayan site at Tikal, buried in the jungle and teeming with wildlife
Tour Route
- Antigua and Lake Atitlan - 4 Nights
- Chichicastenango - 2 Nights
- Antigua - 2 Nights
- Copán in Honduras - 1 Night
- Guatemala City - 1 Night
- Aguateca and Tikal - 3 Nights
- Return via Antigua - 2 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
Antigua and Lake Atitlan
4 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Guatemala City and transfer to Antigua.
Day 2 - Guided Tour of Antigua
Day 3 - Journey to Lake Atitlan
Day 4 - Explore Lake Atitlan
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- Accommodation
Fly to Guatemala
Departure flight Thursday to Guatemala City arriving in the same evening, where you will be met by our guide and taken to your chosen hotel in Antigua for a 1 night stay. This is also the opportunity for our guide to provide you advice, explain your programme and answer any questions you may have.
Sunday, 18 May 2025
Tour of Antigua and travel to Lake Atitlan
Next morning we tour Antigua, exploring its cobbled streets and admiring the colonial buildings with interior courtyards and gardens.
In the afternoon, drive to Panajachel for a 1 night stay, on the shores of magical Lake Atitlan.
Monday, 19 May 2025
Journey to Lake Atitlan
Travel to Panajachel, on the shores of magical Lake Atitlan. Here we take a boat trip on the lake to the charming village of Santiago de Atitlan, nestled at the foot of three towering volcanoes. We also visit Solola market and walk along the lake shore.
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Exploring Lake Atitlan
A further day to relax and enjoy this most scenic and delightful region of Guatemala.
Casa Encantada
Casa Encantada is one of the most intimate and relaxing boutique hotels in Antigua. Once you enter the hotel from the cobbled street enjoy the tranquility, calm and warmth of a private residence. Rustic but elegant architecture and charming decoration create a deep sense of tranquility and peace.
The cozy interior patio and garden has a small…
Mesón Panza Verde
Mesón Panza Verde was established in 1986 as one of the first European style bed and breakfasts in Antigua, Guatemala. Ideally located at the quiet end of famous Fifth Avenue, it is a pleasant four block walk from Antigua's main plaza and cathedral down a cobble stone street past wonderful ruins and delightful shops.
It…
El Convento Boutique Hotel
Situated in one of Antigua's famed cobblestone streets, in front of the superb 18th century Capuchin convent, El Convento is a sanctuary from which you can discover the city's magnificent sites.
The all-suite El Convento gracefully marries the ancient with the modern. Combining artisanal brick vaulted ceilings, exposed stone walls and hand-crafted doors with the…
Chichicastenango
2 NightsDay 5 - Boat trip to Santiago Atitlan. Transfer to Chichicastenango
Day 4 - Sunday market. Return to Antigua
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- Accommodation
Chichicastenango
Enjoy a morning boat trip to the charming village of Santiago de Atitlan, nestled at the foot of three towering volcanoes, and visit the local market. We then drive to Chichicastenango, a picturesque town surrounded by high mountains. Overnight in an attractive colonial style hotel.
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Chichicastenango Sunday market
The following day we go to the famous bustling Sunday market, where beautifully dressed locals come from far and wide to sell their colourful wares. It is a fascinating experience and a real highlight of this tour.
Return to Antigua in the late afternoon for 2 nights at your chosen hotel.
Hotel Santo Tomas
The Hotel Santo Tomas is a colonial hotel situated in the marketplace in central Chichicastenango. There are 43 well decorated rooms and also a swimming pool, sauna, bar and restaurant. The staff all wear traditional costume. Accommodation includes room and American breakfast.
Antigua
2 NightsDay 6 - Chichicastenango Sunday market & return to Antigua
Day 7 - Day at leisure in Antigua
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Chichicastenango market
Today we visit the famous bustling Sunday market, where beautifully dressed locals come from far and wide to sell their colourful wares. It is a fascinating experience and a real highlight of this tour.
We then return to Antigua in the late afternoon for 2 nights at your chosen hotel.
Saturday, 24 May 2025
Day at leisure in Antigua
Antigua is a wonderful city to explore at your leisure. Guatemala's cultural centre, replete with museums and churches and a charming atmosphere. Several optional excursions are available locally, or perhaps listen to the traditional Indian music in the bars and cafés and browse the many street markets.
At Easter the Processions are impressive, passing through the streets from Thursday to Sunday.
Copán in Honduras
1 NightDay 8 - Visit the Mayan ruins of Quiriguá and Copán in the jungle
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Visit the Mayan ruins of Quiriguá and Copán in the jungle
We cross the border to neighbouring Honduras today to visit to the remarkable Mayan site of Quiriguá and on to the impressive ruins of Copán.
Both sites are partly reclaimed from the jungle undergrowth, with sections still half-entangled in roots. We see their intricately carved recordings of a bygone age, and take a nature trail to the minor ball court, in this mysterious jungle setting. Overnight at our hotel in the village of Copán.
Guatemala City
1 NightDay 9 - Return to Guatemala City
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Return to Guatemala City
Guatemala City has grown around one of Central America's most notable archaeological sites, Kaminaljuyu. It is now located in a park inside the city which we visit on our way to your chosen hotel where we stay one night, before our early flight the next day.
Aguateca and Tikal
3 NightsDay 10 - Visit El Ceibal
Day 11 - Archaeological site of Aguateca
Day 12 - Explore pyramids and admire the wildlife at Tikal
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- Accommodation
El Ceibal
Early morning Flight to Flores and visit El Ceibal. Here you will find an array of fine, well-preserved stone carvings, set amidst thick jungle. Continue to our jungle lodge at Petexbatun Lagoon for a 1 night stay on a half board basis.
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Archeological site of Aguateca
The following morning takes us to the Aguateca archaeological site, where the jungle still retains its grasp on the partially excavated ruins creating an atmosphere charged with mystery and mysticism.
Transfer to our jungle lodge at Tikal for 2 nights on a half board basis.
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Explore the wildlife around Tikal
A full day excursion around the vast, magical Mayan site of Tikal.
Guided along trails, we come across mighty temples which rise up above cloud-covered tropical forest, in an area of abundant wildlife. A wonderful day of exploration awaits.
Jungle Lodge Hotel
The family run Jungle lodge Hotel is ideally situated within the Tikal National Park, offering the closest accommodation to the temples & pyramids. The lodge has a rich history in providing accommodation for archeologists and explorers over many years.
The public areas include a swimming pool, bar, restaurant, games room and bonfires at night.
The…
Chiminos Island Lodge
The Chiminos Island Lodge is located on the beautiful Petexbatun Lagoon, in Guatemala's jungle region 45 minutes from Flores. It is a more remote alternative to stay if visiting Tikal, but you will be rewarded with a unique island experience with all meals included.
Public areas include a restaurant and bar.
The 5 attractive bungalows…
Camino Real Tikal Hotel
In the lush Peten jungle, the Camino Real Tikal provides guests with a unique opportunity to explore one of the world's most spectacular archaeological sites and relax in an unspoiled natural paradise.
Public areas include the Ceibal Restaurant, bar, a Mayan sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool, shop travel agency, jacuzzi and lounge.
All rooms at the Camino Real…
Return via Antigua
2 NightsDay 13 - Return to Antigua
Day 14 - Day at leisure in Antigua
Day 15 - Guatemala City and flight home
Day 16 - Arrive in the UK
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- Accommodation
Antigua at your own leisure
Return to Antigua for a 2 night stay to further explore the city, relax and browse the colourful Indian markets.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
At leisure in Antigua
Your final day to enjoy the delights on Antigua at your leisure.
Sunday, 01 June 2025
Guatemala City and flight home
Afternoon transfer to Guatemala City for our overnight flight home.
Monday, 02 June 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Casa Encantada
Casa Encantada is one of the most intimate and relaxing boutique hotels in Antigua. Once you enter the hotel from the cobbled street enjoy the tranquility, calm and warmth of a private residence. Rustic but elegant architecture and charming decoration create a deep sense of tranquility and peace.
The cozy interior patio and garden has a small…
El Meson de Maria
The hotel Mesón de María is located in the heart of La Antigua Guatemala just a few steps from the main street, La Calle Del Arco. Constructed in harmony with the old colonial style and beauty, "El Mesón de María" provides a relaxed and refined atmosphere, personalized service, inviting you to stay in a combination…
El Convento Boutique Hotel
Situated in one of Antigua's famed cobblestone streets, in front of the superb 18th century Capuchin convent, El Convento is a sanctuary from which you can discover the city's magnificent sites.
The all-suite El Convento gracefully marries the ancient with the modern. Combining artisanal brick vaulted ceilings, exposed stone walls and hand-crafted doors with the…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 1 Jan - 30 June, 2 Sept - 16 Dec | 1 July - 1 Sep, 17 Dec - 31 Dec | ||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Tourist | First |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £4,464 | £4,621 | £4,727 | £4,890 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 16 Days / 14 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- Breakfast everyday and meals as described on the itinerary
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
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- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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