Guatemala Classic Luxury
9 Days | Classic Luxury Holidays
On your Guatemala Classic Luxury holiday, venture out to take in Antigua’s baroque architecture and beautiful atmosphere. Admire the lovely, elaborately decorated churches and artisan workshops that line the city streets as you stroll through its avenidas, plazas, and cobblestone streets. For a stunning aerial perspective of the area, go to Hill of the Cross.
Guatemala Classic Luxury
Visit the central market to begin a foodie exploration that will awaken your senses. Learn about the cultural background behind some of Guatemala’s favorite dishes and delicacies.
On this tour you:
- Enjoy a foodie experience in Antigua
- Travel to the Lakeshore of Lake Atitlan
- Explore the colonial villages
- Visit Chichicastenango Indian market
- Head to Tikal and Immerse yourself in the Mayan culture
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Guided and Self Guided
Overview
Antigua • Lake Atitlan • Peten • Guatemala City
Highlights
- Enjoy a foodie experience in Antigua
- Lakeshore of Lake Atitlan
- Explore the colonial villages of San Juan and Santiago
- Visit Chichicastenango Indian market
- Explore Tikal and Immerse yourself in the Mayan culture
Accommodation
El Convento Boutique Hotel, Antigua
Laguna Lodge Eco-Resort & Nature Reserve, Lake Atitlan
La Lancha, Peten
Westin Camino Real, Guatemala City
Itinerary
Welcome to Guatemala!
Travel to the charming town of Antigua and begin your Guatemalan Romance Journey.
El Convento Boutique Hotel
Located on a cobblestone street across from the legendary Capuchinas Convent, in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, El Convento Boutique Hotel welcomes visitors to an oasis of stunning elegance and unparalleled comfort. Each of our 26 spacious, exquisitely decorated suites draws upon the history and culture of this famous city, creating an intoxicating blend of traditional simplicity and modern convenience. Staff anticipates your needs without intruding, offering gracious service and thoughtful amenities that will make you feel more at home than in a hotel. Perhaps that’s why El Convento Boutique Hotel was awarded the Most Excellent Hotel in Mexico and Central America by Conde Nast Johansens in 2013, besides earning TripAdvisor’s coveted 2013 Traveler’s Choice award. We offer the perfect base from which to discover La Antigua, with its intriguing architecture and countless cultural landmarks. After a day spent exploring this extraordinary city, retreat to the quiet sanctuary of our hotel; many of our suites contain fireplaces, and some offer romantic outdoor terraces and Jacuzzis. Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with a hot stone massage, or sample sumptuous fare at Elú Restaurant and Lounge, with its imaginative cuisine, impressive wine list, and awe-inspiring outdoor terrace.
Venture out to soak up the baroque architecture and lovely atmosphere in Antigua.
Stroll through its avenidas, plazas and cobblestone streets admiring the beautiful, ornately decorated churches and artisan workshops that align the city streets. Head to Hill of the Cross for an impressive panoramic view of the area.
Visit the central market to begin a foodie exploration that will awaken your senses. Learn about the cultural background behind some of Guatemala’s favorite dishes and delicacies. Smell, touch, and sample the different foods as you stroll through the bustling community market. Admire the colorful rows of tasty and exotic fruits, and vegetables, as you sample local favorites such as chuchitos (Guatemala-style tamales), pupusas (cheese-filled corn tortillas), and rellenitos (plantain dough filled with beans and then fried).
El Convento Boutique Hotel
Located on a cobblestone street across from the legendary Capuchinas Convent, in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, El Convento Boutique Hotel welcomes visitors to an oasis of stunning elegance and unparalleled comfort. Each of our 26 spacious, exquisitely decorated suites draws upon the history and culture of this famous city, creating an intoxicating blend of traditional simplicity and modern convenience. Staff anticipates your needs without intruding, offering gracious service and thoughtful amenities that will make you feel more at home than in a hotel. Perhaps that’s why El Convento Boutique Hotel was awarded the Most Excellent Hotel in Mexico and Central America by Conde Nast Johansens in 2013, besides earning TripAdvisor’s coveted 2013 Traveler’s Choice award. We offer the perfect base from which to discover La Antigua, with its intriguing architecture and countless cultural landmarks. After a day spent exploring this extraordinary city, retreat to the quiet sanctuary of our hotel; many of our suites contain fireplaces, and some offer romantic outdoor terraces and Jacuzzis. Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with a hot stone massage, or sample sumptuous fare at Elú Restaurant and Lounge, with its imaginative cuisine, impressive wine list, and awe-inspiring outdoor terrace.
Travel to the Lakeshore of Lake Atitlan.
Travel to the Lakeshore of Lake Atitlan and spend the day taking in the region’s beautiful landscape.
Laguna Lodge Eco-Resort & Nature Reserve
Explore the villages of San Juan and Santiago.
Although more than a dozen fascinating towns and villages overlook majestic Lake Atitlán, Santiago and San Juan La Laguna top the must-see list.
In San Juan, watch indigenous weavers mix natural dyes from locally grown plants and flowers, and then see the women use a back-strap loom to create intricate textiles, using colorful thread. From there, peruse a workshop of art naïf painters before boarding the boat for the cruise to Santiago.
After a delicious lunch, head out with your guide to find the house of Maximón, the Mayan folk saint who moves annually with the selection of his new caretaker. A shaman may be performing a ritual for a local follower or two gathered at Maximón’s candle-lit altar. Afterward you can visit the church, learn about the town’s vivid history, and explore the thriving market to see some of the distinctive textiles and primitive art that are both famous from the lake basin.
Laguna Lodge Eco-Resort & Nature Reserve
Day at leisure.
Spend an entire day at leisure, relaxing or exploring the lake on your own.
The lodge offers a variety of water and nature activities that you can enjoy, including kayaking, canoeing, paragliding, mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, zip-lining, scuba diving, and visits to the Laguna Lodge Nature Reserve.
Laguna Lodge Eco-Resort & Nature Reserve
Visit to the Chichicastenango market.
Head to Chichicastenango for an immersive visit to the town’s famed market.
To fully experience the way of life at Chichicastenango market, you must understand the market’s culture. Families arrive from outlying villages aboard trucks and carts loaded with products from their farms and workshops.
They stock their stalls with a dizzying assortment of merchandise while the family leader strikes deals with the vendors who will sell their goods. Explore the nearby streets to witness the daily routines of Chichi residents, wearing the traditional clothing worn by many of the local adults and children.
Fly to Flores, Peten, to begin your exploration in the Guatemalan jungle.
La Lancha
The Hotel has a 15-hectare park, including the 18-hole golf course, the marina, beach, solarium, heated indoor and outdoor vanishing edge swimming-pools, Spa and Health club with sauna, Fitness Centre and other leisure activities. Handcrafted boards of solid wood Cypress and Pine-Hemlock were used for the floorings.
The Hotel has two wings (Ala Bustillo and Lago Moreno wings) and has five restaurants. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, from International Cuisine to our top level traditional food, such as the popular “Llao Llao Tea” which is served overlooking the spectacular view of the Hotel gardens and the breath-taking Nahuel Huapi Lake.
Explore the magnificent Mayan city of Tikal.
Discover the Mayan culture on a full day exploration of Tikal.
Tikal National Park is home to some 3,000 ancient structures that rise from the rainforest floor. Enjoy a fascinating tour of the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the sights and sounds of tropical birds and animals, including howler and spider monkeys, that live in the jungle canopy.
Once home to an estimated 50,000 residents or more, Tikal flourished from 800 BC to 900 AD. Follow in the footsteps of Mayan royalty and commoners as you admire the majestic Great Plaza and its Temple of the Jaguar (44 meters / 144 feet), and Temple of the Masks (38m / 125ft).
La Lancha
The Hotel has a 15-hectare park, including the 18-hole golf course, the marina, beach, solarium, heated indoor and outdoor vanishing edge swimming-pools, Spa and Health club with sauna, Fitness Centre and other leisure activities. Handcrafted boards of solid wood Cypress and Pine-Hemlock were used for the floorings.
The Hotel has two wings (Ala Bustillo and Lago Moreno wings) and has five restaurants. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, from International Cuisine to our top level traditional food, such as the popular “Llao Llao Tea” which is served overlooking the spectacular view of the Hotel gardens and the breath-taking Nahuel Huapi Lake.
Travel to Guatemala City.
Fly to Guatemala City. Take in some last-minute shopping or perhaps a delicious dinner on your own before your journey comes to an end.
Westin Camino Real
Located in the centre of Guatemala City, just a few minutes away from the airport and close to shops and entertainment centres, The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala is the first five-star hotel in the country, acknowledged for its leadership and innovation. The hotel offers an excellent service based on the experience it has gained from more than 50 years of work dedicated to the satisfaction of its guests, each of its services having been carefully designed according to their needs. The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala offers to its guests 274 luxurious and comfortable rooms, all with the hotel’s signature Heavenly Bed ® and Heavenly Bath ® amenities, as well as the most luxurious spa in the city and an exclusive health club. At any time of the day, you can enjoy the healthy and energizing cuisine prepared by the international chef.
End your Guatemala adventure.
Head to the airport for your departure flight from Guatemala.
Includes/Excludes
What is included?
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Excursions as per Itinerary
What is not included?
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses
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