La Pera's One Week Guatemala Tour
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- Stay in 4 & 5 star hotels.
- Private transportation
- Fly round trip to Tikal. Visit Antigua, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan and much more!
- Price: only $1195 p/p double occ.
 Day 1 ~ Antigua  to  then  to  -
- pm Arrive in Guatemala City and transfer to the Spanish colonial capital, Antigua.
- Day 2 ~ Antigua-Pacaya Volcano
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- am Take an informative walking tour through the cobbled streets of Antigua to discover about the history-soaked Spanish colonial architecture. On the walk you will visit: the Cathedral of San José; the Casa Popenoe, a superbly restored colonial house; several atmospheric ruins; and finish up at The Jade Factory. Don't forget your camera!
- pm Rest, or take time to explore the fascinating and colorful city of Antigua. Why not visit Nimpo't, a museum/retail store with the world's largest collection of Mayan textiles. There are also dozens of gift, textile, and antique stores to tempt you, plus the kaleidoscopic outdoor market full of contemporary Mayan artisania. For those feeling a little more energetic, take a hike up one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes, Pacaya.
- Day 3 ~ Surrounding Mayan Villages of Sacatepequez then to
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- am/pm Full-day tour exploring the Mayan villages of the region, including visits to macadamia and coffee plantations. Appreciate the fabulously fertile and breathtakingly beautiful countryside that surrounds Antigua.
- pm Transfer onto Guatemala City to catch a late-afternoon flight up to Flores, where you will be met and taken to a wonderful family-run hotel right in the heart of the jungle.
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- Day 4 ~ Tikal &
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- am After a hearty breakfast, transfer on to the Tikal National Park, a protected area some 370 square kilometers situated on the edge of the Mayan biosphere reserve. It is home to hundreds of species including spider monkeys, toucans and parakeets. Enjoy a guided tour of the mystical, magnificent ruins of the lost Mayan world.
- pm After lunch, either return to the Park to investigate further, or head back to the hotel for a leisurely afternoon by the pool.
- Day 5 ~ Guatemala City-Lake Atitlan to then to
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- am/pm Fly back to Guatemala City and transfer on to Panajachel, the gateway to Lake Atitlan. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most spectacular lakes in the world, flanked by vast volcanoes and mountains.
- Day 6 ~ Chichicastenango from to
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- am/pm Transfer to Chichicastenango to enjoy the K'iche Mayan market day. As well as offering an abundance of Guatemalan handicrafts to buy, it also provides a fascinating insight into local religious practices. A visit to the Santo Thomas church is a good example of how Mayan and catholic beliefs collide. Return back to Panajachel in the afternoon.
- Day 7 ~ Panajachel-Antigua from to
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- am/pm Spend your last morning soaking up the sun rays by the edge of the Lake, and later return to Antigua and spend the afternoon shopping for last minute souvenirs and gifts.
- Day 8 ~ Antigua-Guatemala City from to
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- am Time to say goodbye, as you fly back to your country of origin or continue on your journey.
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Price Per Person in Double Room: only $1195 p/p double occ.
- Supplement for Single Room: $240
- Organize a group and come for free! *
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other options:
Cathedral in Antigua, Guatemala
Tikal, Guatemala
Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
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- What is included ?
- 7 nights accommodation in 4-5 star hotels.
- All ground transport in private van
- Round trip flight to Flores to see Tikal
- One breakfast and Lunch on day 4
- An expert English/Spanish speaking guide in Tikal
- Entrance fees to all scheduled visits and sites
- Local Tourism and sales taxes
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- What is not included?
- Most meals
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Departure tax at the airport. ($1 per person each way)
- Travel insurance
- Tips to your driver and tour guide
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* If you can get a group of 15 people together, and are willing take the responsibility of organizing the tour from your end, your trip is free. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
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Antigua fountain.
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One of our travel specialists at La-Pera Travel will get back to you in the next 24 hours. Experience has shown us that it is best not to call us before then, as our specialists are currently looking into your travel request and will not be able to fully assist you on the phone until all necessary information is gathered. None the less, as long as you understand we might not be able to get much done over the phone you are welcome to call us in Guatemala at ++502 5583 8328.
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