The Verapaces: Highlands of Guatemala to Lake Atitlan
Relax in the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey, and explore the Maya underworld as you go caving in the Verapaces region. This 7 day journey will take you up close & personal with the beautiful and lush northern cloud forest of Guatemala, explore the history of the country and it's city center and enjoy a true local experience through workshops and hands-on activities done in collaboration with locals.
Through story telling and shared knowledge, you will be learning about Mayan spirituality, textiles, history, current social conflicts and visit natural monuments while surrounding yourself in the lush green of the Verapaces region and colorful villages of Lake Atitlán and Antigua.
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Swim in the crystal clear waters of Semuc Champey and go tubing in K'amba Caves
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Stay in beautiful boutique hotels
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Expore Antigua and the local community of San Cristobal el Atlo
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Spend time at glorious Lake Atitlán & participate in textiles and ceramics workshops
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Day 1: Welcome to Guatemala (-/-/-)
Day 2: Drive to Cobán, visit to orchid nursery and forest (B/L/-)
Day 3: Semuc Champey Natural Monument & cave tubing (B/-/-)
Day 4: Biotopín Quetzal Reserve & drive to Antigua Guatemala (B/-/-)
Day 5: Visit San Cristobal el Alto and transfer to Lake Atitlán (B/-/-)
Day 6: San Juan la Laguna & Santiago, Atitlán (B/-/-)
Day 7: Santa Catarina & San Antonio Palopó (B/-/-)
Day 8: Departure (B/-/-)
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Etnica
Locally Owned Social Enterprise
Etnica is a travel company that specializes in creating personalized, culturally immersive adventures in Guatemala. They work directly with local associations, cooperatives, independent artisans, fishermen, farmers, and families to provide travelers with uniqu
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One of our local experts in Guatemala will make this the perfect trip for you!
Base Price:
$1,750/person
Speaks: English and Spanish