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GUATEMALA
Guatemala
Tikal
BELIZE
LAKE PETÉN ITZÁ
Flores
Planning tips for Guatemala:
• Climate: Known as “The Land of Eternal Spring”,
Guatemala enjoys an average temperature of 75°F
year-round in most parts of the country.
• Language: Spanish. English is understood in
tourist areas.
• Time Zone: Same as US Central Standard Time.
• Currency: Quetzal. US Dollars also accepted.
• Entry Requirements for US Citizens: Passport is
required. Visa is not required for touristic purposes
(max stay 90 days).
MEXICO
GUATE
TRAVEL TIMES
Chichicastenango
Copan
Lake
Atitlan
Tikal
3 hrs
4½ hrs
3 hrs
1½ hrs
LAKE
IZABAL
Quiriguá
MALAN HIGHLANDS
HONDURAS
Chichicastenango
Copan
Sololá
Guatemala City
Lake Atitlan
Guatemala Antigua
City to
Rio Dulce
Cobán
Antigua
Mode
Time
1 hr
EL SALVADOR
20 miles
50 km
Guatemala is the perfect destination to experience a unique blend of Maya and Spanish cultures. The
colorful Indian markets and fusion of these two cultures in the cuisine are enhanced by the beauty of the natural surroundings.
Travel to the heart of ancient Maya civilization and visit the spectacular ruins first-hand.
Tikal
Cobán
Chichicastenango
Sololá
Lake
Atitlan
Rio Dulce
Quiriguá
Copan
Guatemala City
Antigua
National Palace, Guatemala City
Lake Atitlan
“
Guatemala is a travel gem. The
landscape is lush and breathtaking.
Rich with Maya ruins, culture, and
history, its value is unrivaled in Central
America. Be certain to walk the beautiful
Spanish colonial city of Antigua, and
enjoy the vibrant textiles of the famous
Chichicastenango market!
”
– Raeleen H., Lead Travel Consultant
Tikal
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recommended independent vacations to guatemala & beyond
Guatemala Short & Sweet:
Highland Wonderland:
A visit to one of the most important Maya sites and the
beautiful colonial town of Antigua is a great way to quickly
introduce yourself to this fascinating country.
Travel into the highlands to Maya villages and colorful
Guatemala City, Tikal & Antigua
Guatemala City, Chichicastenango,
Lake Atitlan & Antigua
markets before ending in historic Antigua.
Capuchins Monastery, Antigua
5 nights Includes
Min. 2 persons
Departs daily from
Guatemala City
Lake Atitlan
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All air & ground transfers
1 night Guatemala City
1 night Tikal
Tour of the ruins & museum + lunch
Yaxha & Topoxte ruins tour + lunch
3 nights Antigua
City tour
Daily breakfast
5 nights
Includes
Min. 2 persons
Departs Wed. & Sun.
from Guatemala City
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All ground transfers
2 nights Guatemala City
1 night Chichicastenango
Visit to the market
1 night Lake Atitlan
• Tour by boat to the
village of Santiago
• 1 night Antigua
• City tour
• Daily breakfast
6 days/5 nights from $589pp
6 days/5 nights from $959pp
Pricing based on the following properties: Hotel Barceló, Guatemala City; Mayan Inn,
Chichicastenango; Porta Hotel del Lago, Lake Atitlan; Villa Colonial, Antigua. Hotel
upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Pricing based on the following properties: Hotel Barceló, Guatemala City; Camino Real
Tikal, Tikal; Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua. Not applicable during holiday seasons and
other special events.
Ultimate Guatemala:
Guatemala City, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan,
Antigua, Copan, Cobán, Rio Dulce & Tikal
From colorful markets to mighty
Maya ruins and more, this combination
truly is the ultimate Guatemalan vacation.
Tikal
10 nights Includes
Min. 2 persons
Departs Wed. from
Guatemala City
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All air & ground transfers
3 nights Guatemala City
1 night Chichicastenango
Tour of the market
1 night Lake Atitlan
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1 night Antigua
City tour
1 night Copan, Honduras
Tour of the ruins
1 night Cobán
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1 night Rio Dulce
Tour of Quiriguá ruins
1 night Tikal
Tour of the ruins & museum + lunch
Daily breakfast
11 days/10 nights from $1,679pp
Pricing based on the following properties: Hotel Barceló, Guatemala City; Mayan Inn, Chichicastenango; Porta Hotel del Lago, Lake Atitlan; Porta Antigua, Antigua; Marina Hotel, Copan; La Posada,
Cobán; Hotel Catamaran, Rio Dulce; Camino Real Tikal, Tikal. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
For in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
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recommended independent vacations to guatemala & beyond
Maya Culture:
Highlights of Guatemala:
Experience a taste of Maya culture with visits to Central
America’s most famous open-air market and ruins.
Get an understanding of Guatemala’s deep beauty, rich
Guatemala City, Chichicastenango & Tikal
Guatemala City, Chichicastenango,
Lake Atitlan & Tikal
culture, and vibrant heritage, in one week, to learn why
Guatemala remains one of the best travel values.
Yarn for sale at the Chichicastenango market
6 nights
Includes
Min. 2 persons
Departs
daily except
Mon. & Thu. from
Guatemala City
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All air & ground transfers
3 nights Guatemala City
Antigua tour + lunch
1 night Chichicastenango
Tour of the market
Lake Atitlan tour
2 nights Tikal
Lake Atitlan
• Tikal ruins tour + lunch
• Ceibal ruins tour + lunch
• Yaxha & Topoxte
ruins tour + lunch
• Daily breakfast
6 nights
Includes
Min. 2 persons
Departs
Wed. & Sat. from
Guatemala City
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All air & ground transfers
3 nights Guatemala City
Antigua tour + lunch
1 night Chichicastenango
Visit to the market
Tour by boat to the village
of Santiago
• 1 night Lake Atitlan
• 1 night Tikal
• Yaxha & Topoxte
ruins tour + lunch
• Tikal ruins tour + lunch
• Daily breakfast
7 days/6 nights from $999pp
7 days/6 nights from $965pp
Pricing based on the following properties: Hotel Barceló, Guatemala City; Mayan Inn,
Chichicastenango; Camino Real Tikal, Tikal. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable
during holiday seasons and other special events.
Pricing based on the following properties: Hotel Barceló, Guatemala City; Mayan Inn,
Chichicastenango; Villa Santa Catarina, Lake Atitlan; Camino Real Tikal, Tikal. Hotel
upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events.
Guatemala & Belize:
Mysterious Ancient Cities:
Take in the markets, quaint towns, and ruins Guatemala
is known for, then relax on the sunny beaches of Ambergris
Caye in Belize.
Step back in time and explore some of the most important
Guatemala City, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan,
Antigua, Tikal & Ambergris Caye
Guatemala City, Copan, Puerto Barrios,
Rio Dulce & Tikal
sites of the ancient Mayan world.
Maya stone
reliefs at Quiriguá
Ambergris Caye, Belize
9 nights
Includes
Min. 2 persons
Departs
Wed. & Sat. from
Guatemala City
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All air & ground transfers
2 nights Guatemala City
1 night Chichicastenango
Tour of the market
1 night Atitlan
1 night Antigua
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City tour
1 night Tikal
Tikal ruins tour + lunch
3 nights Ambergris Caye
Daily breakfast
in Guatemala
7 nights
Includes
Min. 2 persons
Departs
Sun. from
Guatemala City
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All air & ground transfers
2 nights Guatemala City
1 night Copan, Honduras
Copan ruins tour
1 night Puerto Barrios
Quiriguá ruins tour
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1 night Rio Dulce
2 nights Tikal
Tikal ruins tour + lunch
Daily breakfast
10 days/9 nights from $1,759pp
8 days/7 nights from $999pp
Pricing based on the following properties: Hotel Barceló, Guatemala City; Mayan Inn,
Chichicastenango; Hotel Atitlan, Lake Atitlan; Porta Antigua, Antigua; Camino Real
Tikal, Tikal; Sunbreeze, Ambergris Caye. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during
holiday seasons and other special events.
Pricing based on the following properties: Hotel Barceló, Guatemala City; Marina Hotel,
Copan; Amatique Bay Resort, Puerto Barrios; Catamaran Hotel, Rio Dulce; Camino Real
Tikal, Tikal. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other
special events.
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Recommended Hotels
Extras
Regional Highlights
Recommended Vacations
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guatemala city & tikal
Tikal
Tikal
Feel the power of this
ancient Maya city as
you walk among the
mystical temples
known for their height.
Cobán
Rio Dulce
Chichicastenango
Quiriguá
Copan
Sololá
Guatemala City
Antigua
Lake
Atitlan
Guatemala City
An exciting, cosmopolitan city,
Guatemala City has fine restaurants,
excellent shopping and lively nightlife.
Recommended Hotels
Price is per person, double occupancy
Includes
• Arrival transfer
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
4 Hotels from $115pp
Extra night from $49pp
Hotel Barceló 4
This modern hotel is in
the Embassy District, near
restaurants and shopping.
395 rooms.
AC
Westin Camino Real 4
Classic resort-style hotel
in the upscale “Zona
Viva” district, a mile from
the airport. 271 rooms.
AC
Departs daily from
Guatemala City
Chichicastenango Market &
Lake Atitlan Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . 65
Be sure to buy special handicrafts at this
famed market, known as the most colorful
open-air market in the country.
Departs Thu. & Sun., includes lunch.
Copan, Honduras Full-day Tour . . . . . 285
Believed to have been the center of art and
astronomy for the Maya, the ruins here have
the most intricately carved monuments of
any known site. Includes lunch.
Tour prices are per person. Minimum 2 persons.
Roundtrip air & ground transfers
1 night accommodation + breakfast
Yaxha & Topoxte ruins tour
Tikal ruins and museum tour + lunch
2 days/1 night from $525pp
Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Guatemala City.
Del Patio Hotel 3
Guatemala City Extras
Sightseeing from Guatemala City:
Antigua Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . $59
Prepared to be charmed by this colonial
gem. Departs daily except Thu. & Sun.,
includes lunch.
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1 night Includes
Peten Esplendido 3
This colonial style hotel has
a charming courtyard and is
located in the town of Santa
Elena, 45 minutes from Tikal
National Park. 21 rooms.
AC
Enjoy breathtaking views
of Lake Petén Itzá from this
comfortable lakeside hotel
in the town of Santa Elena.
62 rooms.
AC
Hotel Villa Maya 3
Set on a vast natural reserve
on the shores of two lagoons,
guests may find a wide
variety of birds and flora.
The hotel has two pools and
each room its own balcony.
AC
56 rooms.
Camino Real Tikal 4
The closest hotel to the
park, enjoy views of
Lake Petén Itzá and the
surrounding jungle from
your private balcony.
AC
72 rooms.
Tikal Extras
Ceibal Full-day Tour Includes lunch . . . . . . . . . . .
Visit the ruins often called the “Maya Art Gallery.”
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Private Uaxactun Full-day Tour Includes lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Many believe the Mayan calendar was created at this ancient city.
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Private Aguateca Full-day Tour Includes lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
These ruins are known to be among the best preserved in Guatemala.
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Tour prices are per person. Minimum 2 persons.
For in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
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antigua
Antigua
Truly one of Guatemala’s special
treasures, Antigua is an enchanting
city with beautifully restored Spanish
colonial architecture and lovely parks.
Recommended Hotels
• Roundtrip ground transfers
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
3 Hotels from $155pp | Extra night from $59pp
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4 Hotels from $219pp | Extra night from $89pp
Villa Colonial 3
Camino Real Antigua 4
Palacio de Doña Leonor 4
Porta Antigua 4
Casa Santo Domingo 4
Casa Encantada 4
With peaceful gardens and
modern amenities, this
comfortable hotel is a great
value. 54 rooms.
This full-service hotel has a
lovely mix of colonial design
and modern amenities.
100 rooms.
AC
Colonial-style hotel in a
charming garden setting,
with rooms in duplex
cottages with terracotta
roofs. 100 rooms.
AC
Built from the ruins of a
17th-century monastery,
rooms at this exquisite hotel
are decorated with antiques
and have a private balcony or
patio. 129 rooms.
AC
This gorgeous boutique
hotel is built around a lovely
interior courtyard, with each
room individually decorated.
13 rooms.
Elegant hotel with beautiful
stone, iron, and wood
work throughout. Enjoy the
peaceful courtyard, or a
glass of wine by the lobby
fireplace. 9 rooms.
Antigua Extras
Sightseeing in Antigua:
Antigua Half-day Tour
Shared Departs daily except Thu. & Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stroll the streets of charming Antigua, marveling at the colonial
architecture and the nearby volcano that dominates the horizon.
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$19
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Antigua Full-day Tour
Shared Departs daily except Thu. & Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
See all the main sights of this enchanting town, including the Central
Plaza, the Cathedral, and a jade factory.
Dinner at La Fonda de la Calle Real . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39
Be a true Antiguan as you sample traditional dishes and delight in the
cozy ambiance at this famous restaurant.
Private Antigua & Azotea Coffee Farm Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . 209
Visit a local coffee farm, then stroll the streets of colonial Antigua.
Sightseeing from Antigua:
Chichicastenango Full-day Tour
Shared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
A visit to this famous market is an experience you’ll never forget!
Departs Thu. & Sun., includes lunch.
Tour prices are per person. Minimum 2 persons.
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Restaurant
Bar
Pool
Beach Access
Family Friendly AC Air-Conditioning
Romance Property
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lake atitlan & chichicastenango
Tikal
Lake Atitlan
Cobán
Considered by many to be one of
Chichicastenango
the most enchanting lakes in the
world, Lake Atitlan is a great addition
to any visit to Guatemala.
Sololá
Lake
Atitlan
Recommended Hotels
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
• Roundtrip ground transfers
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
Villa Santa Catarina 3
Located on the lakeshore,
you’ll be able to enjoy
beautiful views from your
private balcony. 36 rooms.
Rio Dulce
Quiriguá
Copan
Guatemala City
Antigua
3 Hotels from $129pp | Extra night from $49pp
4 Hotels from $179pp | Extra night from $69pp
Porta Hotel del Lago 4
Hotel Atitlan 4
Overlooking Lake Atitlan
and surrounded by lush
gardens, this modern hotel
features stunning lake views.
100 rooms.
AC
Originally a coffee
plantation, this comfortable
hotel’s garden, pools and
view of Lake Atitlan will
inspire you. 61 rooms.
AC
Lake Atitlan Extras
Sightseeing in Lake Atitlan:
Dinner at PAYA Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39
Enjoy local and international cuisine in a beautiful garden setting.
Sightseeing from Lake Atitlan:
Chichicastenango Full-day Tour
Shared Departs Thu. & Sun., includes lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Private Departs Thu. & Sun., includes lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
A visit to this famous market is an experience you’ll never forget!
Private Sololá Market & Lake Atitlan Full-day Tour
Shared Departs Tue. & Fri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65
Private Departs Tue. & Fri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Learn about local customs in the town of Sololá, where the people
from the surrounding communities still dress in traditional clothes.
Private Santiago Atitlan & San Juan by Boat Full-day Tour . . . . . .269
Enjoy panoramic views as you cross the blue waters of Lake Atitlan for
Santiago Atitlan, where weavers create colorful textiles.
Tour prices are per person. Minimum 2 persons.
Chichicastenango
Home to one of the largest open-air markets in Central
America, you’ll find everything from textiles, colorful woolen
blankets and masks to fresh fruit and flowers for sale.
Masks for sale at the market
1 night Includes
Min. 2 persons
Departs Wed., Thu., Sat. &
Sun. from Guatemala City
• Roundtrip ground transfers + sightseeing en route
• 1 night accommodation + breakfast
• Tour of the market + lunch
2 days/1 night from $145pp
Requires pre-excursion overnight in Guatemala City.
Each room at this Spanish colonial-inspired
hotel is individually decorated with antiques
and colorful fabrics. A working fireplace in
each room adds to the ambiance. 30 rooms.
AC
Nightly rates also available.
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