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9 Days Off the Beaten Path in Guatemala

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

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

About This Tour

A 9-day private route through Guatemala's less-visited highlands — the crater lake of Laguna Chicabal, the remote Laguna Magdalena, the Todos Santos Cuchumatan market, and a stay at a working horse ranch, alongside classic Antigua and Lake Atitlan. The entire route stays within Guatemala, from Antigua through the Quetzaltenango and Huehuetenango highlands to Lake Atitlan.

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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 for an overnight stay.

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Day 2 — Explore Antigua

A walk through Antigua's cobbled streets and colonial patios, past more than 30 monasteries and convents, with the Fuego, Agua, and Acatenango volcanoes on the horizon.

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Day 3 — Market Life in Chichicastenango

A visit to Chichicastenango's twice-weekly market, where Kaqchikel traders sell traditional huipil garments, followed by a transfer to Quetzaltenango, the main city of the Guatemalan Altiplano.

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Day 4 — Volcanic Landscapes of Quetzaltenango

An early hike to the sacred Chicabal crater lagoon, venerated by the Mam Maya people, followed by a soak in the hot-spring pools of Fuentes Georginas.

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Day 5 — Scenic Drive to a Peaceful Rural Ranch

A drive through the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes to the remote Laguna Magdalena, ending with a stay at a traditional highland horse ranch.

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Day 6 — A Day in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes

A visit to the Todos Santos Cuchumatanes market near the Mexican border, known for its distinctive red-and-white striped clothing, before returning to the ranch.

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Day 7 — Journey to the Iconic Lake Atitlan

A scenic drive to Lake Atitlan, ringed by three volcanoes at 1,600 meters above sea level, arriving in Panajachel.

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Day 8 — Indigenous Villages on the Lake Shore

A boat trip to Santiago Atitlan, home to the Maximon cult, and San Juan La Laguna's weavers' cooperative for a lesson in natural dyeing and traditional weaving.

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Day 9 — Hasta la Vista!

A private transfer from Panajachel to La Aurora International Airport, roughly three hours, for the departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends in Panajachel, 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 or Spanish-speaking local guide on excursions.
No — Antigua, the Quetzaltenango highlands, the Cuchumatanes, and Lake Atitlan are all within Guatemala, even though Todos Santos sits close to the Mexican border.
Stops like Laguna Chicabal, Laguna Magdalena, the highland horse ranch, and the Todos Santos market see far fewer travelers than the standard Antigua–Atitlan–Tikal circuit.
It's a working horse ranch in the Cordillera de los Cuchumatanes, reached by a scenic mountain drive — comfortable but genuinely rural, which is the point of this route.
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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