Real Guatemalan Group Experience 8D/7N

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Welcome to Guatemala! Experience the rich Mayan culture on this 8-day trip. Visit one of the world's best-preserved colonial cities, Antigua and admire one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Atitlan. Witness the Guatemalan culture through the visit of the Tzutuhil villages and the coffee plantation. Explore the impressive Mayan ruins of the archeo...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Admire the temple ruins of the most important Mayan archeological sites Stroll through the beautiful streets of the colonial city Antigua Enjoy a guided tour of a coffee plantation

What's this trip about?

    Welcome to Guatemala! Experience the rich Mayan culture on this 8-day trip. Visit one of the world's best-preserved colonial cities, Antigua and admire one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Atitlan. Witness the Guatemalan culture through the visit of the Tzutuhil villages and the coffee plantation. Explore the impressive Mayan ruins of the archeological sites of Iximche, Tikal, and Yaxha.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeGroup - max of 99 people
Age range3 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityGuatemala City
End CityGuatemala City

Destinations

Attractions

  • Chichicastenango
  • Flores
  • Panajachel

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 3

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 99

Trip includes

    • 7B / 2L / 1D
    • IVA
    • Guatemala City & Flores airport pick-up
    • English and Spanish speaking driver throughout the tour
    • Archeological site of Tika fees
    • 7N in 3-star hotels
    • Archeological site of Iximche fees
    • Assistance
    • Archeological site of Yaxha fees
    • Guatemala City & Flores airportdrop-off
    • All transport on tour
    • English and Spanish speaking guide during some activities

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Arrival Guatemala City, airport pickup and transfer to your accommodation Upon arrival to Guatemala city, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your accommodation in Antigua for check-in Get settled and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2: Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Visit the colonial city Antigua & San Antonio Aguascalientes (B/D) Explore one of the world's best-preserved colonial city, Antigua and stroll through its cobbled streets Then, visit Antigua's most important landmarks and enjoy the beauty of the architecture that...

Day 3: Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Visit a coffee plantation (B) Today, you will visit one of the oldest coffee plantations in Guatemala where you will have the chance to discover how coffee is made Your guide will explain to you the whole process and you will see all the hard work it takes to make a cup of coffee, and all the people who are involved Overnight in Antigua.

Day 4: Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Explore the archeological site of Iximche and stop at Chichicastenango's market (B) Your day will start with the visit of the pre-Columbian archeological site of Iximche, also known as the "Land of Corn" The city was he first capital of Guatemala and the last Mayan c...

Day 5: Panajachel, Guatemala

Visit the beautiful lake Atitlan and discover the Mayan culture through the visit of different villages (B) Today, get the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Atitlan In Maya, Atitlan means "the place where the rainbow gets its col...

Day 6: Flores, Guatemala

Explore the Mayan archeological site Tikal (B/L) You will start your day early with a flight to Flores You will be transferred to one of the most important archeological sites of the Mayan world, which means "Place of the Voices" Admire the impressive Mayan ruins of...

Day 7: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Excursion to the archeological site Yaxha (B/L) Today, you will explore Yaxha, a former ceremonial center, and city of the Pre-Columbian Maya civilization You will see a strong influence of Teotihuacan regarding the architecture of the site After this tour, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to Guatemala City and then to your accommodation for check-in.

Day 8: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Airport Drop-off (B) Your trip will end with the transfer to Guatemala City airport in time to catch your flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,102
Price per day$263
Last Updated: 4/4/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.

Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.

Cancellation for Bamba.

The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.

General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)

Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:

  • Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
  • Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)

  • 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions

Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:

  • 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks

Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:

  • 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:

  • 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
  • Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change (subject to availability of permits)

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Machu Picchu by Train Tours

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Bamba at the following web address: https://bambatravel.com/terms-conditions/5c78342ec23e0e17d1092e9f.

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