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8-Day Guatemala Highlights: Antigua, Atitlan & Tikal

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

8 Days / 7 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An 8-day private introduction to Guatemala in three parts — the colonial streets of Antigua, the Mayan villages of Lake Atitlan, and the jungle-clad ruins of Tikal and Yaxha in the Peten. The entire route stays within Guatemala, from Antigua through the Lake Atitlan region to Flores and the Tikal and Yaxha archaeological sites in the Peten.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City (GUA).

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Day 1 — Welcome to Guatemala!

Arrival at La Aurora International Airport and a private transfer to Antigua, about an hour west of Guatemala City.

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Day 2 — Get to Know the City of Antigua

A guided morning tour of Antigua's more than 30 monasteries and convents, its grand cathedral, and the arcades of Parque Central, with the Fuego, Agua, and Acatenango volcanoes on the horizon.

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Day 3 — Experience the Vibrant Market of Chichicastenango

A visit to Chichicastenango's twice-weekly market, where Kaqchikel traders sell traditional huipil garments and shamans purify the church steps with incense, before continuing on to Lake Atitlan.

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Day 4 — Meet Indigenous Mayan Communities

A boat trip to the Tzutuhil village of Santiago Atitlan, home to the Maximon cult, and San Juan La Laguna, where a weavers' cooperative teaches natural dyeing and traditional weaving.

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Day 5 — Discover the Atitlan Nature Reserve

A walk through the Atitlan Nature Reserve's Butterfly Geodome and river trails, followed by a flight from Guatemala City to Flores.

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Day 6 — Explore the Ancient City of Tikal

A full day at Tikal, where roughly 3,000 structures rise from the rainforest, including the 65-meter Temple of the Great Jaguar, amid spider monkeys, toucans, and howler monkeys.

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Day 7 — See the Stunning Ruins of Yaxha

A visit to Yaxha, a rarely-visited Mayan city on the shores of Lake Yaxha, followed by a flight back to Guatemala City.

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Day 8 — Goodbye, Guatemala!

A private transfer from your hotel to La Aurora International Airport for the departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends in Guatemala City, with a transfer to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own driver and air-conditioned vehicle throughout, with an English-speaking guide on excursions.
No — Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and the Tikal and Yaxha ruins in the Peten are all within Guatemala.
By a domestic flight from Guatemala City to Flores, the gateway town for Tikal, included in the itinerary.
Yes — this is a fully private, customizable tour, so extra time in Antigua or at Lake Atitlan can be arranged.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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