One-day tours for conference attendees
ANTIGUA TOUR
Pick up at hotels - 08:30 to 08:45 am
Tour duration - 08 hours
Dates:
Wednesday Feb. 24th; Monday March 1st; Tuesday March 2nd; Wednesday March 3rd.
A visit to La Antigua is like stepping back in time… cobbled stone streets, sprays of bougainvillea bursting from crumbling ruins, pastel façades under terracotta roofs, parks with fountains make a dramatic setting surrounded by three volcanoes: Agua, Fuego & Acatenango. These are one of the reasons why Antigua is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the Americas & declared by UNESCO as “Cultural Heritage of Humankind”.
The focal point of La Antigua is the lovely Main Plaza, surrounded by the Cathedral, the Captain-Generals Palace, the City Hall and the Portal de las Panaderas. Another famous landmark is the Santa Catarina Arch and La Merced Church and Convent, a wonderful example of baroque art in Antigua. Lunch at Hotel Villa Colonial. Return to Guatemala City.
Price per person in USD54.00
Includes: Ground transportation; English speaking guide; Lunch; Entrance Fees
Not included: Personal expenses; beverages; tips
PACAYA VOLCANO
Pick up at hotels - 09:30 to 09:45 am
Tour duration - 07 hours
Date: Tuesday March 2nd
In the morning we head towards the Pacific Coast to climb the Pacaya Volcano (2,500 mets.) which is an impressive active volcano, Stromboli type. The Pacaya Volcano is one of the 37 volcanoes in Guatemala, located between the “departamentos” of Escuintla and Guatemala. Upon arrival to the town of San Vicente Pacaya, where we begin our climb of approximately 1.5 hours until arriving to the top, where lava rivers have invaded the landscape. An unforgettable experience. Box lunch. Return to Guatemala City.
Price per person in USD 49.00
Includes: Ground transportation; English speaking guide; Box Lunch; Entrance Fees
Not included: Personal expenses; beverages; tips
LAKE ATITLAN (Santiago Atitlán y Santa Catarina Palopó)
Pick up at hotels - 07:00 to 07:30 am
Tour duration - 11 hours
Dates: Wednesday Feb. 24th; Wednesday March 3rd
Departure to Guatemala’s Highlands to Lake Atitlán. A lake formed by a collapsed volcanic crater which is surrounded by three impressive volcanoes (San Pedro, Atitlán and Tolimán) and 12 picturesque Maya-Cakchiquel and Maya-Tzutuhil villages. Today we will visit two of these villages.
Upon arrival to the town of Panajachel, departure by boat to the Maya-Tzutuhil village of Santiago Atitlán, famous for Maximón, an effigy that is widely worshiped by the inhabitants of Santiago. Santiago also offers a variety of handicrafts, colorful textiles, woodcarvings and naïf paintings. Afterwards we continue to Santa Catarina Palopó, known for the colorful turquoise costume the locals wear. Lunch at Hotel Villa Santa Catarina.
Return to Guatemala City.
Price per person in USD63.00
Includes: Ground transportation; English speaking guide; Lunch; Boat ride to Santiago and Santa Catarina
Not included: Personal expenses; beverages, tips
CHICHICASTENANGO INDIGENOUS MARKET (Thursday or Sunday)
Pick up at hotels - 07:00 to 07:30 am
Tour duration - 11 hours
Dates: Thursday Feb 25th; Thursday March 4th
In the morning departure to Chichicastenango, where you will see the most colorful and picturesque outdoor market in Guatemala, where every Thursdays and Sundays locals from the region, gather to buy and sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, animals, textiles and handicrafts. A highlight is the visit to the Santo Tomás Church, where the Maya-Quiché pray to their gods according to the old Maya traditions. Free time for Shopping.
Lunch at Santo Tomás Hotel.
Return to Guatemala City.
Price per person in USD 60.00
Includes: Ground transportation; English speaking guide; Lunch
Not included: Personal expenses; beverages; tips
TIKAL
Pick up at hotels - 04:30 to 05:00 am
Tour duration - 13 hours
Dates: Wednesday Feb. 24th ; Monday March 1st; Wednesday March 3rd
Early in the morning, transfer from your hotel to the airport, to board the flight to Flores, Petén. Upon arrival,transfer to Tikal National Park. Declared “Cultural Heritage of Humankind” by UNESCO, this majestic Mayan city is considered the largest and most monumental of all of the sites discovered in the Mayan World.
Guided walking visit to the most important plazas, complexes and temples, enjoying as well the tropical forest, nesting place of hundreds of exotic birds and the habitat of a wide variety of wildlife. After lunch visit the museums and transfer back to the airport to take your flight to Guatemala City.
Price per person in USD 303.00
Includes: Ground transportation; English speaking guide; Airticket GUA/FRS/GUA; Lunch.
Not included: Personal expenses; drinks; tips.
