The Path of the Maya

Arrival in Guatemala City and transfer to a hotel in the city for overnight accommodations.

Depart for Antigua, the former Spanish-colonial capital, for brief sightseeing of this charming town. After lunch continue to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations.

Visit the colorful open-air market and Church of Santo Tomas. After lunch return to Guatemala City via Lake Atitlan for a brief stop at the lake side village of Panajachel.

Drive through the states of El Progreso, Baja Verapaz and Alta Verapaz to arrive at Ranchitos del Quetzal for birdwatching. Continue to visit Orquigonia, a private nature reserve dedicated to the conservation of orchids. In the afternoon proceed to Coban for overnight.

This morning you will visit Semuc Champey for a visit of this natural monument, which consist of a natural 300m limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabon River. Atop the bridge are seven stepped turquoise pools. In the afternoon return to Coban for overnight.

This morning you will drive to the border with Honduras. After immigration formalities, you will drive to Copan, one of the most fascinating Mayan ruin sites. You will be allowed to explore and marvel at the beautiful stellae and majestic temples, including a complete ball court.

After breakfast you will return to Guatemalan territory to visit the archaeological site of Quirigua. In the afternoon proceed to Rio Dulce for overnight accommodations.

In the morning join the launch excursion to Livingston and the Castillo de San Felipe. After lunch, transfer by land to Flores or Tikal for Overnight accommodations.

Transfer to Ceibal for sightseeing of the archaeological site. After lunch transfer back to Flores or Tikal for overnight accommodations.

Sightseeing archaeological site of Tikal. In the afternoon board your flight back to Guatemala City for overnight accommodations

Transfer to the airport.