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About This Tour
A 12-day private family itinerary through Guatemala — a chocolate workshop in Antigua, a hike up Pacaya volcano, boat trips on Lake Atitlan, a swim in the Crater Azul cenote, Tikal's jungle canopy zipline, and a private cruise along the Rio Dulce. The entire route stays within Guatemala, from Antigua and Lake Atitlan through the Alta Verapaz highlands to Tikal, Rio Dulce, and Livingston on the Caribbean coast.
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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 — Bienvenidos a Guatemala!
Arrival at La Aurora International Airport and a private transfer to Antigua, with the rest of the day free to settle in.
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Day 2 — A City Walk and a Chocolate Workshop
A stroll through Antigua's cobbled streets and colonial patios, followed by a hands-on chocolate-making workshop at the Cocoa Museum, tracing the Mayan history of cacao.
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Day 3 — Look Into the Eye of the Volcano
A three-hour ascent of Pacaya volcano to view its crater and fumaroles, with the option of horseback riding, followed by a visit to the villages fringing Lake Atitlan.
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Day 4 — Boat Trip to Mayan Villages on Lake Atitlan
A boat trip to the Tzutuhil village of Santiago Atitlan, home to the Maximon cult, and San Juan La Laguna's weavers' cooperative, with a family lunch along the way.
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Day 5 — Journey to Guatemala City
A transfer to Guatemala City, with the day free to explore the capital's colonial-era buildings and cultural scene.
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Day 6 — The Secrets of a Perfect Coffee
A drive into the misty, waterfall-covered highlands of Alta Verapaz, visiting a Q'eqchi coffee cooperative in Coban to learn the region's coffee-growing history.
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Day 7 — Swim in a Little-Known Cenote
A boat trip along the Rio la Pasion past herons, turtles, and crocodiles to the Crater Azul, a roughly 10-meter-deep cenote with crystal-clear water for swimming.
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Day 8 — Tikal, the Jewel of the Mayan World
A day at Tikal among roughly 3,000 ancient structures, followed by a family-friendly canopy zipline tour across eight lines through the jungle canopy.
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Day 9 — Journey to the Rio Dulce
A transfer to the Rio Dulce, with a stop at the waterfalls and hot springs of Finca Paraiso for a swim.
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Day 10 — Explore the Sweet Rio Dulce
A private boat trip along the Rio Dulce past 17th-century Fort San Felipe and a canyon with hot springs, arriving in the Garifuna town of Livingston.
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Day 11 — Mayan Stories at Quirigua
A visit to the Quirigua archaeological site in the Motagua Valley, known for stelae up to 10.7 meters tall, before returning to Guatemala City.
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Day 12 — Hasta la Vista, Guatemala!
A transfer to Guatemala City's 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 — it was built around family-friendly stops like the Antigua chocolate workshop, the Tikal canopy zipline, and swimming at the Crater Azul cenote and Finca Paraiso hot springs, alongside more moderate hikes than the volcano-camping routes.
Yes — your own driver and air-conditioned vehicle throughout, with an English or Spanish-speaking local guide on excursions.
No — the entire trip, from Antigua and Lake Atitlan to Alta Verapaz, Tikal, and the Caribbean coast at Livingston, stays within Guatemala.
It's a roughly three-hour ascent that's accessible to most fitness levels, and horseback riding is available as an alternative to walking.
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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