Guatemala Adventure | 9 Days

On your arrival, meet & greet our team at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, then transfer to your hotel in the colorful colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala.
Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its well-preserved Spanish Baroque architecture, cobblestone streets, and vibrant atmosphere. Once the capital of Guatemala, this charming city is surrounded by majestic volcanoes and offers a glimpse into the country’s rich colonial past.

Today, you’ll meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel as it is time for our journey to visit ruins, churches, and museums in Antigua, Guatemala. In this city, the stories and legends of colonial times are still present along with the old, paved streets. As part of the tour, today you will visit La Merced Church, Convent Las Capuchinas, San Francisco El Grande Church, The Choco Museum, and the central market.
Afterward, visit FUNBA Organization, which is a private museum treasure trove of Guatemalan art and history. During this 90-minute curated tour, you’ll traverse artistic eras punctuated by moments of tranquility in a serene garden.

Enjoy a tour through the villages around Antigua Guatemala, where you will learn their history through ruined buildings, live culture, and the incomparable view.
In this cultural tour you will visit San Juan El Obispo (The first bishop in Guatemala founded by Francisco Marroquín), San Pedro Las Huertas, Ciudad Vieja (home of Guatemala’s former second capital, which was buried by an earthquake-triggered mudslide in 1541), experimental Organic Macadamia Farm, San Antonio Aguascalientes women’s cooperative.

This Volcano hiking trip is one of the most exciting Volcano experiences hiking through the Acatenango Volcano to experience one of the most active volcanoes in the World, Fuego Volcano, in this tour you will enjoy the panoramic view and the volcanic explosions and pyroclastic flow. The darkness will be an exceptional accomplice to experience the eruptions and also to freeze the moment with fantastic photographs; likewise, the sunrises are spectacular when the weather allows it.
Today the hike starts at 08:00 am with the transfer from Antigua to La Soledad Village. You should eat breakfast beforehand, and we highly recommend packing snacks for the road. Acatenango volcano is 3,975 mts. Above sea level, located between Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez. During the route, you will observe how the microclimates and terrain change around you while you are approaching the camp. On this day you will go through the local farms’ fields, followed by cloud forests with a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Early in the morning, get ready for the toughest part of the hike. You will walk for about 45 minutes, ascending to the summit to see the sunrise. This trail is a combination of sand and stones. At the summit, the group will rest and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Guatemalan Highlands.
After 45 minutes at the top, start the descent back to the camping site for breakfast and then hike down to the parking lot, where the vehicle will be waiting for the transfer to La Soledad.

After breakfast begin your trip towards your hotel in Lake Atitlán in the heart of the Guatemalan highland, driving through incredibly colorful landscapes: indigenous people wearing their typical suits that shepherd their sheep and dairy cows, hillsides planted with vegetables and flowers, towns which witnessed our history and can now been seen in the paintings and crafts made by local artists.

Today you will take a boat to the Village of San Juan La Laguna where you will visit the women’s textile cooperative to see hand weaving and the natural dye process. Then participate in a Traditional cooking class in The Ancestral Delight Project that offers a unique culinary journey into the heart of Mayan gastronomy.
This immersive cooking class is more than just a lesson in preparing traditional dishes; it explores the flavors that define the region. From the corn that forms the basis of the Mayan diet to the herbs and spices that season their dishes, every element tells a story of resilience, community, and connection to the land.

This morning you will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlán to the Village of Santiago Atitlán for a visit to the Maya God Maximon, a revered folk saint who embodies this syncretism. Explore the colorful market, where artisans sell textiles and handicrafts that tell stories of their ancestors.

Then you will continue your tour to the Village of San Antonio Palopó, perched along the lake’s eastern shores. This lesser-known gem is famed for its pottery and textile artistry. The village’s steep and narrow streets lead you to local workshops where artisans craft exquisite ceramics, each piece a testament to their skill and the rich heritage of the region.

Participate in a pottery workshop and feel the clay transform under your fingers, connecting you to centuries-old traditions.

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel at Lake Atitlán to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City in time for your flight home.