Activities: Hiking and Walking, Small Ship, Culture Exploration, Wildlife and Jungle Exploration, and Archaeology

Departures: All days

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Places Visited: Antigua Guatemala, Chihicastenango, Lake Atitlán, Tikal, Yaxhá, San Ignacio, Placencia and Belize City

Description:

Guatemala and Belize Family Adventure is part of GA´s Guatemala Family Vacations. This is the perfect family vacation that will guide you throughout Guatemala, combining child-friendly activities, learning and pleasure to maintain the family atmosphere as you were at home. This program is designed for adults and children where you will visit the active Pacaya volcano very easy to ascend and watch the lava; enjoy a walk in the middle of the jungle and observe the nature just as the birds see it.

Itinerary:

Day #1 Guatemala City – Antigua Guatemala:
Reception at the airport “La Aurora”.  Transfer to your hotel in Antigua Guatemala.

De Luxe: Casa Santo Domingo or similar

Standard: Posada de Don Rodrigo or similar

Day #2 Antigua Guatemala – Workshop Chocolate (B):

In the morning you will be in a walking tour in the city of Antigua, where you will visit the main monuments of the colonial era, visit of the convent of Capuchinas, La Merced Monastery, Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Armas, Palace of the Real Ayuntamiento, Palace of the Captains General, Cathedral and Jade Factory. You will have time to have lunch in one of the most exquisite restaurants in the city. In the afternoon visit the Choco Museum. Accommodation at selected hotel.

De Luxe: Casa Santo Domingo or similar

Standard: Posada de Don Rodrigo or similar

Day #3 Pacaya Volcano (B)

Visit to the most active volcano in Guatemala, its 2500 mts. above the sea; the environment is formed by humid forest and rocks.  This is one of the most exciting experiences in Guatemala, where you will enjoy from impressive views of the lagoon of Calderas and other three volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango and landscapes as if you were on the moon. It is readily accessible and you don’t need to be in good shape to climb it, however you need to wear good hiking boots and wear long pants.  Early in the morning around 8 a.m. transfer to Pacaya Volcano for a 5 hours horseback tour.  Free Afternoon in Antigua Guatemala.  Overnight accommodations in Antigua.

De Luxe: Casa Santo Domingo or similar

Standard: Posada de Don Rodrigo or similar

Day #4 Lake Atitlán (B):

In the morning after breakfast you will travel to the port of Panajachel to take a private boat to San Juan la Laguna where you will have a tour in the town teaching the culture and art of Naif painting. At the end of the tour, return by boat to Panajachel and then transfer to your hotel. Free Afternoon.

De Luxe: Atitlán Hotel or similar

Standard: Posada de Don Rodrigo or similar

Day #5 Kayak at Lake Atitlan(B):
In the morning you will do one of the most requested activities on Lake Atitlan, a kayak ride on the lake. And after lunch you will return to Guatemala City to take your flight to Flores, Petén and then your transfer to your hotel.

De Luxe: Camino Real Tikal or similar

Standard: Isla de Flores Hotel or similar

Day #6 Tikal (B, L):
Early in the morning after breakfast transfer to one of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan World, Tikal, its name means “Place of Voices”, built during the Maya Classic Period.  There are places on this earth that are so stunning that it is impossible to capture them in words or photographs. Tikal is such a place and is considered the second largest city in the Maya world. Tikal has the distinction of being the first site in Guatemala declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Upon arrival at Tikal archaeological site, the guide will show you the layout of the complex of Temples and Acropolis.  Visit to the Complex Q and R, then to the Central Acropolis, Temples I “El Gran Jaguar and the Temple II” Los Mascarones “, regarded as the first and one of the most important monuments in the complex.   Visit to the Lost World.  Transfer back to Flores or Tikal for overnight accommodations.

De Luxe: Camino Real Tikal or similar

Standard: Isla de Flores Hotel or similar

Day #7 Isla de los Monos – Ixpanpajul Park (B):

In the morning, visit the islands in Qexil Lagoon to observe the sanctuary that conserves the habitat of the spider monkey. Then visit to Ixpanpajul Park where the adventure will begin with a walk through six amazing suspension bridges where you will see the wonderful local flora and fauna.  You´ll choose to ride a horse, a tractor or bike to go around a pathway that surrounds a fruit plantation and the jungle.   Then you´ll begin the Canopy tour through nine platforms and a crossed cables system and you´ll have the chance to see different wild animals in their natural habitat.  At proper time transfer to San Ignacio. Overnight accommodations in San Ignacio.

De Luxe: Mystic River or similar

Standard: San Ignacio Hotel or similar

Day #8 Blancaneux Caves & Waterfalls (B):

Visit the Blancaneux Caves and the Waterfalls in San Ignacio.

De Luxe: Mystic River or similar

Standard: San Ignacio Hotel or similar

Day #9 San Ignacio - Placencia (B):

Transfer from San Ignacio to Placencia.

De Luxe: Chabil Mar or similar

Standard: Robert Grove or similar

Day #10 Snorkel (B):

Make Snorkel at the hotel in Placencia.

De Luxe: Chabil Mar or similar

Standard: Robert Grove or similar

Day #11 Free Day (B):

Free day in Placencia.

De Luxe: Chabil Mar or similar

Standard: Robert Grove or similar

Day #12 Belize City (B):

Transfer to Belize City and then transfer to the Airport.

The package includes:

• All ground transportation as specified in itinerary
• Flight from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten via TAG
• Lodging everyday of the trip in hotels specified
• Private Boat Tour in Lake Atitlan
• All breakfasts at the hotels
• Specialized guide in your language
• All entrances and taxes
• Lunch in Tikal Park on Day #6

Not included:

• Tickets abroad
• Meals not specified
• Tips and Personal expenses
• Taxes on tickets abroad

**Prices may vary depending on selected hotels.