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Explore enchanting Guatemala featuring legendary Mayan cities, breathtaking landscapes, living cultures, serene waterways, and historic towns!
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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
Embark on an enriching journey through Guatemala, where ancient civilizations, colonial elegance, and natural wonders unfold seamlessly. Begin in Guatemala City before discovering Antigua’s timeless streets, historic plazas, and colorful artisan traditions. Experience the vibrant energy of Chichicastenango’s legendary indigenous market, alive with culture and ritual. Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Lake Atitlán, framed by volcanoes and traditional villages. Travel into the lush highlands of Alta Verapaz to explore coffee plantations and serene orchid gardens. Witness the extraordinary limestone pools of Semuc Champey, a true natural masterpiece. Cross borders to uncover the grandeur of Copán, home to the finest Maya sculptures in Central America. Explore the monumental artistry of Quiriguá’s towering stelae and ancient ceremonial sites. Cruise along the wildlife-rich Río Dulce, surrounded by tropical forests and tranquil waterways. Journey deep into the Petén jungle to encounter the legendary ruins of Tikal, rising dramatically above the rainforest canopy. Conclude your adventure with unforgettable cultural encounters, scenic landscapes, and authentic experiences that define the magic of Guatemala!
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin/double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available starting at USD 499 per person.
Welcome to the Land of Eternal Spring! Upon arrival at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey.
Overnight in Guatemala City
This morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a scenic drive to Antigua Guatemala, the former colonial capital and one of the most charming cities in Central America. Founded in 1543, Antigua is renowned for its beautifully preserved Spanish colonial architecture and was declared a “Monument of America” in 1965. Enjoy a guided city tour visiting the Central Plaza, surrounded by the historic Cathedral, the Palace of the Captains General, and the Municipal Government Building. You will also explore colonial churches and monasteries, observe traditional foot-looms weaving vibrant textiles, and visit a jade factory showcasing exquisite handcrafted jewelry. In the afternoon, continue your journey to Chichicastenango.
Overnight in Chichicastenango
After breakfast, visit the colorful open-air market of Chichicastenango, the most vibrant indigenous market in Guatemala. Villagers from surrounding highlands gather here to barter handicrafts, textiles, flowers, and local produce. Witness traditional religious ceremonies at the historic Church of Santo Tomás, built over a pre-Hispanic site. Later, proceed to the breathtaking Lake Atitlán, often described as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Surrounded by volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages, the lake offers a deep insight into Guatemala’s rich folklore and indigenous heritage. In the afternoon, return to Guatemala City.
Overnight in Guatemala City
Following an early breakfast, depart for the lush highlands of Alta Verapaz. Visit Finca Aurora, where you will learn about Guatemala’s world-famous coffee production process—from cultivation to roasting. Tour the coffee plantations and processing areas, followed by a peaceful walk through the orchid garden, home to a wide variety of native and exotic species dedicated to conservation.
Overnight in Alta Verapaz
With breakfast served at the hotel, depart for an unforgettable visit to Semuc Champey, located in the municipality of Lanquín along the Cahabón River. This unique limestone bridge shelters a series of turquoise pools fed by natural mountain springs, set within a dramatic canyon landscape. Enjoy time to admire this remarkable geological formation and its surrounding natural beauty.
Overnight in Lanquín / Alta Verapaz area
Once breakfast is completed, depart Guatemala for Copán, Honduras, crossing the international border after completing immigration formalities. Visit the renowned archaeological site of Copán, celebrated for having the finest collection of Maya stone sculptures in Central America. Explore the Great Plaza, ceremonial temples, intricately carved stelae, and the impressive ball court that reflect the cultural brilliance of the ancient Maya civilization.
Overnight in Copán
After savoring a morning breakfast, travel to the Mayan site of Quiriguá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its towering stelae and massive zoomorph sculptures carved with mythological figures. Discover unrestored temples and monuments that record precise calendrical dates, offering remarkable insight into ancient Maya astronomy and history.
Overnight in Copán
This morning after breakfast, enjoy a scenic boat transfer along Río Dulce, one of Guatemala’s most extraordinary natural attractions. Cruise through lush tropical forests while observing howler monkeys, exotic birds, and riverside landscapes. Navigate through El Golfete, a vast water basin that blends characteristics of both a river and a lake. Later, continue your journey overland to the Petén region.
Overnight in Río Dulce
After an energizing breakfast, Step back over 2,000 years in time with a guided visit to Tikal National Park, one of the most significant Mayan archaeological sites in the world. Set deep within a protected rainforest, Tikal flourished between 600 BC and 869 AD. Explore the Twin Pyramid Complexes, the Lost World Complex, Temple III, the Palace of the Windows, and the Great Plaza dominated by the Temple of the Grand Jaguar and the Temple of the Masks. Climb Temple IV, the tallest structure at Tikal, for breathtaking panoramic views over the jungle canopy. In the afternoon, transfer to Santa Elena Airport for your flight to Guatemala City.
Overnight in Guatemala City
Today at a convenient time you will be transferred to the airport for your onwards flight.
The Barceló Guatemala City hotel is located just 2.5 km for La Aurora International Airport and 4.5 km from the historic city center. Within the main business area, surrounded by restaurants, shops and entertainment facilities. This urban five-star hotel offers 395 elegant rooms equipped with everything necessary to ensure an enjoyable business or leisure stay. Enjoy the hotel's excellent culinary options through our room service or enjoy one of our gourmet international restaurants.
Elegant Accommodation: Garden Hotel in Copán Ruinas offers a 4-star experience with a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping services.
Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with free toiletries, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include a work desk, coffee machine, and balcony. Free on-site private parking is available.
Dining Options: A coffee shop serves continental and American breakfasts with warm dishes, pancakes, and cheese. Outdoor seating and a picnic area provide relaxing spaces. Room service and breakfast in the room enhance the guest experience.
Convenient Services: The hotel offers a paid shuttle service, tour desk, and full-day security. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all guests.
The colonial-style Hotel del Patio, in Santa Elena Petén, is just 3 minutes’ drive from Mundo Maya International Airport. It offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi.
Set around a beautiful courtyard, air-conditioned rooms feature cable TV and a fan. There is a safe and a work desk. The private bathroom comes with a shower and toiletries.
Tikal National Park is a 45-minute drive away.
The charge will be made with the hotel's exchange rate, which may vary according to what is presented in Booking.
Families in particular like the location – they rated 8.9 for a stay with kids.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
For the rates on these tours, please refer to the Price and Dates section on each tour page.
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We accept US & CA Dollar check, bank check, money order, direct deposits, wire transfer, Visa, and Master credit cards. Third-party credit cards are not acceptable. Payments made by wire transfer must include an additional $30 wire transfer fee. There is a $50 fee for returned checks.
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When is my final payment due?
Your exact final payment date is indicated on your invoice which may be viewed by signing into your account. In general, final payment is due 75 days prior to departure with some exceptions where payment is due earlier.
How much is my final payment?
The amount of your final payment will be noted on your invoice and can be accessed by logging into your account online.
Can I send a bank cheque or money order?
Yes. Indus accepts US & CA Dollar cheque, bank cheque, money order, direct deposits, wire transfer, Visa & Master credit cards. Third-party credit cards are not acceptable. Payments made by wire transfer must include an additional $30 wire transfer fee. There is a $50 fee for returned cheques.
To whom should I write the cheque?
Cheque payments should include your Reservation number in the memo section and be made payable to Indus Travels Ltd.
Can I pay with a debit card?
No. Indus does not accept payments with Debit card.
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When will I receive my e-Documents?
Once final payment has been received and processed, documents will be sent via email approximately 21 days prior to the beginning of your tour services.
Can I get paper documents?
Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
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Your documents may be accessed by logging into your Indus Travel account and checking your Tour Booking History.
Do I receive anything else with my e-documents?
Indus e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
How do I know where to find my airline ticket?
With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
What coverage does Travel Insurance provide?
For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
Why is it important that I give my name as it appears on my passport when booking a tour?
Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
Can I reserve a seat assignment?
For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
Once confirmed, are airlines seats always guaranteed?
In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
Should I check-in online?
It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
