Volcanoes, Lakes, and Hot Springs
11 Day Guatemala Itinerary
The rich history and beautiful sights blew us away! We got more than we expected from this Guatemala trip.
The most amazing Tikal experience...
This Guatemala adventure started with an up-close experience at Tikal. We really enjoyed our guide who is very knowledgeable about the history and Mayan stories. He's obviously super passionate about this destination and we learned a lot.
The gem of this trip...
Many people rave about the beauty of Semuc Champey but you wouldn't know until you see it for yourself. It really is like emerald pools. The town of Languin was charming for our stay there. Lake Atitlan is really a gem of the country. We were able to do a lot of things such as hiking San Pedro Volcano and visiting the open market at Chichicastenango. We even treated ourselves to the hot springs at the end of the trip.
What makes this vacation successful...
Our drivers were all professional and knowledgeable. They were fun and always in a good mood. Especially the driver who transported us from Panajachel to Monterrico. We had the chance to learn more about the country and culture with him while he drove us around.
Places
2 | nights | Tikal |
2 | nights | Lanquin |
4 | nights | Lake Atitlan |
2 | nights | Monterrico, Santa Rosa |
Sites
2nd | day | Tikal National Park |
7th | day | Chichicastenango |
4th | day | Semuc Champey |
2nd | day | Maya Biosphere |
6th | day | San Pedro Volcano |
8th | day | Santa Maria Volcano |
8th | day | Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs |
10th | day | Tortugario Monterrico |
Activities
1st | day | Special Tour Services-GNT |
2nd | day | Tikal One Day |
4th | day | Semuc Champey Collective Tour |
6th | day | Hiking San Pedro Volcano |
7th | day | Chichicastenango Half-Day Tour |
8th | day | Hot Springs and Indigenous Villages |
10th | day | Mangrove Forest & Tule Boat Tour |
Hotels
2 | nights | Hotel Jungle Lodge Tikal |
2 | nights | Hotel El Retiro Lodge |
4 | nights | Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo (ATI) |
2 | nights | Hotel Dos Mundos Beach Resort Monterrico |
Meals
Free Breakfast for 2 days |
Transport
flight | Guatemala City, Guatemala to Flores and Santa Elena |
private driver | Flores and Santa Elena to Tikal |
private driver | Tikal to Flores and Santa Elena |
shuttle | Flores and Santa Elena to Lanquin |
shuttle | Lanquin to Lake Atitlan |
private driver | Lake Atitlan to Monterrico, Santa Rosa |
private driver | Monterrico, Santa Rosa to Guatemala City, Guatemala |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Tikal
Hotel Jungle Lodge Tikal
- night 1 of 2
Special Tour Services-GNT
Guatemala City to Flores and Santa Elena
Flores and Santa Elena to Tikal
5:15 pm - 7:25 am pickup/drop-off time
-9.83 hours duration
At present, domestic flights within Guatemala are fairly limited. The only regularly scheduled flights travel between Guatemala City and Flores, with a flight time of about 45 minutes. There are, however, ...
6:15 pm - 7:20 pm pickup/drop-off time
1.08 hours duration
Private transportation is a good option for travelers who desire comfort and flexibility while exploring a new country. These personal shuttles will take you anywhere in Guatemala and can typically accommodate ...
1 room.
A stay at the Jungle Lodge grants you proximity to the Tikal National Park, which draws visitors from all over the world. The national park is home to world-famous Mayan ruins and rainforest that protects ...
Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 10:10 am - 2:30 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 2
Tikal
Hotel Jungle Lodge Tikal
- night 2 of 2
Tikal One Day
Tikal National Park is the most amazing tour where you will be taken back thousands of years to the seat of the Maya Culture.
DAY 3
Tikal / Lanquin
Hotel Jungle Lodge Tikal
Hotel El Retiro Lodge
- night 1 of 2
Tikal to Flores and Santa Elena
Flores and Santa Elena to Lanquin
6:00 am - 7:00 am pickup/drop-off time
1.00 hours duration
Private transportation is a good option for travelers who desire comfort and flexibility while exploring a new country. These personal shuttles will take you anywhere in Guatemala and can typically accommodate ...
8:00 am - 4:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
8.00 hours duration
Shared shuttles offer convenient transportation between popular Guatemalan destinations. The shuttles are comfortable and typically have door-to-door service.
1 room.
El Retiro Lodge offers a fun and down-to-earth experience of the Guatemalan countryside, not far from the caves of Lanquín and the bright blue waters of Semuc Champey. It offers equal parts riverside tranquility ...
DAY 4
Lanquin
Hotel El Retiro Lodge
- night 2 of 2
Semuc Champey Collective Tour
Semuc Champey is a natural, 1,247-foot limestone bridge. It overlooks the Cahabón River. Pools of clear, blue-green water form a stepped waterway on top of the bridge.
Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 7:00 am - 7:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 5
Lanquin / Lake Atitlan
Hotel El Retiro Lodge
Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo (ATI)
- night 1 of 4
Lanquin, Alta Verapaz to Panajachel, Lake Atitlan
8:00 am - 6:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
10.00 hours duration
Shared shuttles offer convenient transportation between popular Guatemalan destinations. The shuttles are comfortable and typically have door-to-door service.
1 room.
Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo is located in the town of Panajachel, which lies along the northern shores of Lake Atitlán. The hotel has clean, spacious rooms and beautiful views of the lake.
DAY 6
Lake Atitlan
Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo (ATI)
- night 2 of 4
Hiking San Pedro Volcano
The San Pedro Volcano was declared a national park in 2006. The volcano is covered with tropical forests and takes about 4–5 hours to reach the summit along a well-maintained trail.
DAY 7
Lake Atitlan
Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo (ATI)
- night 3 of 4
Chichicastenango Half-Day Tour
Spend a half day exploring the church and market of Chichicastenango. This tour will give you a good look at the rich culture of this town.
DAY 8
Lake Atitlan
Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo (ATI)
- night 4 of 4
Hot Springs and Indigenous Villages
This tour includes a visit to indigenous villages and a soak in hot springs. As such, it's a nice mixture of cultural exploration and leisure activities.
DAY 9
Lake Atitlan / Monterrico, Santa Rosa
Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo (ATI)
Hotel Dos Mundos Beach Resort Monterrico
- night 1 of 2
Panajachel, Lake Atitlan to Monterrico
8:00 am - 1:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
5.00 hours duration
Private transportation is a good option for travelers who desire comfort and flexibility while exploring a new country. These personal shuttles will take you anywhere in Guatemala and can typically accommodate ...
1 room.
The Dos Mundos Beach Resort is located along the beach just outside Monterrico. The hotel has awesome access to the coast, good food, and a beautiful pool.
DAY 10
Monterrico, Santa Rosa
Hotel Dos Mundos Beach Resort Monterrico
- night 2 of 2
Mangrove Forest & Tule Boat Tour
Monterrico's mangroves are a great place to see birds and other animals. This tour explores the mangrove forests and tule grasses that grow alongside the banks of the mangroves.
DAY 11
Monterrico, Santa Rosa
Hotel Dos Mundos Beach Resort Monterrico
Monterrico to Guatemala City
6:00 am - 10:30 am pickup/drop-off time
4.50 hours duration
Private transportation is a good option for travelers who desire comfort and flexibility while exploring a new country. These personal shuttles will take you anywhere in Guatemala and can typically accommodate ...
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