# Guatemala: Caribbean, Legends and the Maya World > Tikal, lakes and colonial cities in 8 days · Explore Guatemala in 8 days and 7 nights: Quiriguá, Río Dulce, Livingston, Tikal, Lake Atitlán, San Juan La Laguna, Chichicastenango and Antigua. Shared services, Spanish-speaking guide and breakfasts. - URL: https://greatvibes.com.co/en/packages/guatemala-caribe-leyendas-mundo-maya - Versión en español: https://greatvibes.com.co/es/packages/guatemala-caribe-leyendas-mundo-maya.md ## Key facts - Destination: Guatemala: Caribe y mundo maya, Guatemala - Route: Guatemala City → Quiriguá → Río Dulce → Livingston → Flores → Tikal → Guatemala City → Chichicastenango → Lake Atitlán → San Juan La Laguna → Antigua Guatemala - Duration: 8 days / 7 nights - Booking mode: Flexible arrival date - International flights: not included - Price per room: Double US$4,570 - Deposit to book: 20% of the total - Book: https://greatvibes.com.co/en/book/guatemala-caribe-leyendas-mundo-maya - How to book (also for AI agents): https://greatvibes.com.co/llms.txt _Prices in US dollars (USD). They may change: confirm on the page before booking._ ## Description A journey through Maya history, Garifuna culture and Guatemala's landscapes. Cruise Río Dulce, discover Tikal's temples and highland traditions, and finish among Antigua's colonial streets. Includes 7 nights, breakfasts and the listed tours. The Flores–Guatemala flight is purchased separately. ## Includes - 7 nights of accommodation - Daily breakfasts - Hotel taxes - Airport–hotel–airport transfers - Tours, guide and entrance fees detailed in the itinerary - Boat trip in Panajachel - Boat trip in Río Dulce - Picnic lunch in Tikal, drinks excluded - Shared services and transfers - Medical assistance up to USD 40,000 for illness or accident for travellers up to age 70; ages 71–84 and 85+ require a supplement and are not eligible for the trip cancellation upgrade; enquire ## Not included - International and domestic flights and air taxes - Flores–Guatemala City flight (FRS/GUA): supplier reference USD 185 per person, subject to reconfirmation - Personal expenses and unspecified services - Optional excursions - Meals not detailed and drinks with the Tikal lunch - Tips for guides and drivers - Excess baggage - Hotel early check-in and late check-out surcharges - Visa processing when applicable ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Guatemala City Arrival at La Aurora International Airport, assistance and transfer to your hotel in Guatemala City. Overnight. _Overnight in: Guatemala City_ ### Day 2: Quiriguá and Río Dulce Breakfast. Depart for Quiriguá Archaeological Site on the Motagua River. Explore its sandstone stelae and zoomorphic sculptures from the Classic Maya period, including a stela over 10.60 metres tall. Continue to Río Dulce. Overnight. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Río Dulce_ ### Day 3: Río Dulce, Livingston and Flores Breakfast. Boat excursion to Livingston, a town of Garifuna heritage. Cruise upriver through tropical vegetation and a natural canyon, followed by a panoramic visit to the 17th-century Castillo de San Felipe de Lara. Continue overland to Flores. Overnight. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Flores_ ### Day 4: Tikal and return to Guatemala City Breakfast. Guided Tikal visit: site model, Complexes Q and R, Central Acropolis, Temple I (Great Jaguar) and Temple II (Temple of the Masks). Visit Mundo Perdido if time permits. Picnic lunch, drinks excluded. Transfer to Mundo Maya Airport for the flight to Guatemala City, not included. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. _Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight in: Guatemala City_ ### Day 5: Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlán Breakfast. Early departure for Chichicastenango market and Santo Tomás Church. Maya ceremonies depend on local activity and are not guaranteed. Continue to Lake Atitlán, surrounded by Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro volcanoes. Panoramic tour of Panajachel and hotel transfer. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Lake Atitlán_ ### Day 6: San Juan La Laguna and Antigua Breakfast. At 08:00, take the approximately 30-minute boat ride to San Juan La Laguna. Walk through streets decorated with murals, hats and parasols. Visit chocolate and textile cooperatives to learn about production and natural dyes, and explore coffee, honey, oil painting and craft beer production. Return by boat to Panajachel; afternoon transfer to Antigua Guatemala. Overnight. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Antigua Guatemala_ ### Day 7: Antigua Guatemala Breakfast. Half-day tour of Antigua Guatemala, visiting Santa Catalina Arch, Plaza de Armas, La Merced Church and the Cathedral. Free time after the tour. Overnight. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Antigua Guatemala_ ### Day 8: Departure from Guatemala Breakfast. Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to the airport for your return flight. _Meals: Breakfast_ ## Cancellation policy Reembolso escalonado según la anticipación de la cancelación. - Cancelling 90 or more days before the trip: 75% refund - Cancelling 60 or more days before the trip: 70% refund - Cancelling 45 or more days before the trip: 40% refund - Cancelling 0 or more days before the trip: 0% refund - The deposit is non-refundable. ## Important notes - USD 2,285 per person sharing a double room; one commercial option. Single occupancy is not offered. - Travel dates, availability and hotels for the commercial category remain subject to confirmation. - Spanish-speaking guide. Visit order may change due to road conditions, weather, logistics or availability while retaining contracted services. - Rates exclude Easter Week, public holidays and local festivities; year-end blackout periods require reconfirmation because the source contains inconsistent dates. - The supplier mentions 20 lb and 10 lb domestic-flight baggage limits but describes the bag types inconsistently; reconfirm with the airline before travel. - Travel documents are scheduled 8 days before departure. Maya ceremonies are not guaranteed; Mundo Perdido is subject to time available. - Additional nights require reconfirmation of the airport transfer and its cost. - Supplier payment terms are excluded. Agency commercial policy remains pending assignment. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is single occupancy available? No. This package offers only double occupancy and one commercial category. ### Are flights included? No. International and domestic flights are excluded. The Flores–Guatemala flight has a reference price of USD 185 per person, subject to reconfirmation.