Volcano and Jungle Trekking

Welcome to Guatemala, one of the most diverse countries in Central America! Upon arrival at Guatemala City Airport one of our representatives will greet you and provide all the necessary information and recommendations to make the most of your travels. A private transfer will take you to the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala (approx. 1.5 hours). Free evening to relax after your flight, enjoy a leisurely dinner and explore the town.  

Optional Activities:  Enjoy a private welcome dinner and cacao tasting. 

Accommodation:  Casa Encantada (4 star boutique hotel)__,  __Casa del Parque  (3 star hotel)  Hotel San Jorge (2 star hotel)

Today you will have the opportunity to explore Antigua Guatemala and its colorful cobblestone streets. You have some pretty active days ahead of you, so today will be the perfect day to get adjusted to the altitude and conditions. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, walk around the UNESCO world heritage town and take in all the sights and sounds this magical colonial city offers. Feel free to choose any of the optional activities, but make sure to conserve your energy!

Optional day activities: 3 hour guided walk with highlights of the city, San Cristobal el Alto panoramic hike, or artisan experience in San Antonio Aguas Calientes.

Optional evening activity: Cooking class and private dinner. 

Accommodation:  Casa Encantada (4 star boutique hotel)__,  __Casa del Parque  (3 star hotel)  Hotel San Jorge (2 star hotel)  

Get ready for an adventure on the 3rd tallest volcano in Central America. You will go on a hike that will take you 3976m above sea level with spectacular views of active Fuego Volcano. This hands-on adventure will have you hiking for about 4 to 5 hours on the first day before reaching base camp at 3400m, once you arrive you will have time to rest and enjoy the amazing views of Fuego's activity. Begin the next day before sunrise, by hiking for about 2 hours to the volcano summit for the finale, head down to base camp for breakfast and continue your descent. Expect to be back at Antigua before lunch to celebrate conquering one of the most challenging peaks in the country.  

Included activities:  Fully guided Acatenango overnight trek, includes meals and camping gear. 

Accommodation during trek: Acatenango base camp (camping)

Accommodation back in Antigua:  Casa Encantada (4 star boutique hotel)__,  __Casa del Parque  (3 star hotel)  Hotel San Jorge (2 star hotel)   

Wake up and get ready to transfer to Guatemala City airport (approx. 1.5 hours) so you can take a short flight (approx. 45 mins) to the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Once you arrive you will go on an excursion to explore the ancient Maya kingdom of Tikal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for both its cultural and natural significance. You will  explore the vast jungle trails and  climb some of the most emblematic temples in the heart of the lush Guatemalan jungle  you will have the opportunity to see the sunset from the lost World - a Mayan observatory with 360° view of the jungle. Appreciate millenary architecture and be overwhelmed by the sounds of howler monkeys and Tikal´s history. Enjoy your evening at your jungle eco-hotel inside the national park. 

Included activity: Sunset guided trek of Tikal. 

Accommodation: Jaguar Inn  (2 star lodge and campground) or Jungle Lodge Tikal (3 star luxury logde). 

Make sure you have a good breakfast and get ready to cycle an ancient Maya trail that connects Tikal to the community of Uaxactún (approx.24 kms). During this expedition you will be able to observe different species of birds that are endemic to the region, there is also a big chance of seeing mammals within these trails so be alert! Once you arrive to Uaxactún you will eat lunch and tour the community and archaeological site, famous for being one of the best Maya observatories in the region. In the afternoon you will transfer to Flores Island to enjoy your evening. 

Included activity: Cycling from Tikal to Uaxactún with guided visit of the site. 

Accommodation: Isla de Flores (4 star hotel) or Hotel Casona de la Isla (3 star hotel) 

Spend your day relaxing at your hotel in this colorful island or choose one of the morning optional activities. In the afternoon you will transfer from Tikal to the airport so you can catch your flight back to Guatemala City. Spend your last evening exploring the city center.  

Optional morning activities: Boat trip to Crater Azul or guided visit to Aktun Kan caves. 

Accommodation: La Inmaculada Boutique Hotel (3 star hotel) or In & Out Bed & Breakfast (2 star hotel)  

Indulge in one last cup of exceptional coffee and say goodbye to beautiful Guatemala before you transfer to the airport for your departure flight. We hope you had an amazing trip and come back to visit again soon! 

Accommodation

Lodging each night is included in your choice of hotels. Recommendations are included in the day-by-day itinerary.

Tours and activities

Unique experiences available daily. See the day-by-day itinerary for recommended tours and additional options available.

Local guides

English speaking local & specialized guides during activities.

Airport transfers

Shuttles and taxis arranged to get you to/from the airport.

Ground transportation

Private/shared shuttles will take you between destinations.

Domestic flight

Roundtrip flight GUA-FRS.

Entrance fees

Entrance fees to sites of interest, museums and national parks.

Specified Meals

Included meals are noted in the itinerary: B= Breakfast, BB=Box Breakfast, L= Lunch, BL= Boxed Lunch, D= Dinner

24/7 Assistance

In country assistance in English during the whole trip

• Optional activities

• Alcoholic drinks

• Not specified meals

• Travel Insurance

• Tips and gratuities

• International flights

In order to cancel a package for which you have made a booking, please email us stating your order reference and “Cancellation” in the title of the email. You may telephone us to discuss your desire to cancel the package but cancellation will only be effective when we have received from the person who purchased the package a written confirmation of his or her decision to cancel the package. An email to us stating that you desire to cancel a package is an irrevocable notice and you cannot subsequently change your mind even if we have not yet acknowledged the cancellation in writing.

If you cancel your tour:

We will apply the airline’s cancellation policy to any flights in your package and reimburse your ground arrangements in accordance with the penalty timeline.

For cancellation of ground-only arrangements:

(a) 90 days or more prior to the stated departure date, we will retain an administrative fee of $100 per traveler and reimburse the remaining amount;

(b) Between 30 and 89 days prior to the stated departure date, we will retain 50% of the total booking cost and reimburse the remaining amount;

(c) Less than 30 days prior to departure, we will retain 100% of the price paid by you for the package.

If you leave a trip for any reason after it has started, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.

We may cancel a package at any time prior to departure by giving you notice by email, letter or (if very close to departure) by telephoning you, if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable or safe for our local partner to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel a package prior to departure, in your sole and absolute discretion you may choose between (i) us applying the amounts paid towards an alternative trip, or (ii) receiving a full refund. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.

AMENDMENTS TO BOOKED PACKAGES

If you wish to change the date of one trip there is a fee of

(a)         $100 per traveler if done at least 90 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, subject to availability; and

(b)         $300 per traveler if done between 30 and 89 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, subject to availability.

If you wish to change the name of one or several travelers of the trip, there is a fee of $100 per passenger if done at least 90 days prior to the scheduled date of departure. No name changes are permitted within 89 days prior to the scheduled date of departure.

No amendments are permitted to your booking within 29 days of departure.