Tour Highlights
Accommodation -
Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), local homestay (1 nt).
Checklist -
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
Essentials:
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Face masks (required)
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Rubber gloves
Lake Atitlan Overnight:
• Overnight bag
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group Leader -
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes -
Max 18, avg 14.
Highlights -
Relax on white-sand beaches, bask in Caye Caulker sunsets and reggae music, experience a local homestay, explore gorgeous colonial Antigua and its colourful markets.
International Flights -
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Introduction -
Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Mexican sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua’s cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its Indigenous villages. Geared to the adventurer wanting to capture some of Central America's finest highlights, this trip will ensure that you really pack some punch into those postcards home.
Meal Budget -
Allow USD410-535 for meals not included.
Meals Included -
1 lunch, 1 dinner
Minimum Age -
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
Optional Activities -
Tulum
- Tulum Ruins Visit (10USD per person)
Playa del Carmen
- Cenote Visit (10-30USD per person)
- Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person)
- Coco Bongo Disco and Show (70-75USD per person)
Akumal
- Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person)
Caye Caulker
- Fishing (200USD per group)
- ***Bike with Purpose Rental*** (7-30USD per person)
- Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (40USD per person)
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour
Xunantunich
- Xunantunich Visit (5USD per person)
Actun Tunichil Muknal
- Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (90USD per person)
San Ignacio
- Horseback Riding (40-65USD per person)
Caracol
- Caracol Ruins Tour (95USD per person)
Caves Branch
- Cave Tubing (75USD per person)
Barton Creek
- Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (50-75USD per person)
Rio Dulce
- Sunrise Monkey Kayak (23-31USD per person)
- Horseback Riding (25USD per person)
- Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston (35USD per person)
- Natural Hot Waterfall Visit (20-35USD per person)
Antigua Guatemala
- Salsa Lesson (5-12USD per person)
- Cycling (30-50USD per person)
- ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person)
- Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person)
- Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (18-25USD per person)
- Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person)
- Acatenango Volcano Climb (50-85USD per person)
- Massage (30-60USD per person)
Escuintla
- Pacaya Volcano Hike
Panajachel
- Massage
Lago de Atitlán
- Kayaking
- Swimming
San Juan La Laguna
- Shopping
Start / Finish -
Playa del Carmen to Antigua Guatemala
Transport -
Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking.