Mini Guatemala
This 4-night, 5-day tour takes you to some of the best places in the Central and Western Highlands of Guatemala. You'll visit Guatemala City, Antigua, Chichicastenango, and Panajachel.
- Duration:
- 120 hrs
- Available Days:
- Tue Fri
- Schedule:
- 8:00 AM
- Hotel Transport Included
- Mobile Ticket Included
- Offered in English, Spanish
On the first day of this tour you'll be transferred to your hotel in Guatemala City. If you're flying into the airport, you'll be picked up there.
After breakfast the next morning you'll drive to Antigua. This charming town was once the capital of Guatemala, and you'll enjoy a short visit here. Afterwards you'll continue on to Chichicastenango and spend the night here.
The following day you'll explore the colorful marketplace of Chichicastenango. This a fun place, various stalls and search for handicrafts, including pottery, jewelry, and textiles. In Chichicastenango you can also stop by the Santo Tomás Church. Indigenous people can sometimes be seen praying on the steps of this church, which was originally built in the 16th century.
That same afternoon you will take a short stop at Lake Atitlán near the town of Panajachel. You will continue on to Guatemala City and spend the night here.
The next day you can choose between a number of leisurely tours. You can go see monuments, museums and the cathedral, or else go shopping in one of the city's many markets. You will spend the night in Guatemala City.
The next day you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Attractions Visited
The Atitlán Nature Reserve is located along the shores of Lake Atitlán outside the town of Panajachel. This private reserve offers all kinds of fun activities, including hiking, zip lining, swimming, and more.
Read more:Atitlán Nature Reserve
The Chichicastenango market is one of the most colorful and exciting markets in Guatemala. It’s open on Sundays and Thursdays and is an interesting cultural experience for travelers.
Read more:Chichicastenango Market
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes and clothes, sunscreen, hat, camera, bottled water, and cash for tips, food, crafts and other souvenirs.
What's included
Entrance fees, baggage handling, and insurance. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Hotel, tips, personal expenditures, and food.
Transportation
Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.
Similar things to do
During this tour, you’ll visit carpenters in Ciudad Vieja, weavers in San Antonio Aguas Calientes, and farmers at an experimental macademia nut plantation. It’s a great way to experience some of Guatemala’s best culture.
La Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most charming and historic cities. During this half-day walking tour you’ll visit some of Antigua’s best sites.
Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most lovely and historic cities. During this tour you’ll visit some of its best sights.
