Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Chichicastenango is noted for its open-air market on Thursdays and Sundays,where colorful native handicrafts of the region are traded. This is also the site of400-year-old Santo Tomas Church, where to this day Catholic and Pagan rites are blended. Lake Atitlan is a mile-high spectacularly beautiful lake set among volcano peaks and surrounded by 12 Indian villages named after the 12 apostles. Note: All
of the following tours are quoted via either shuttle van service
with a driver only, with upgrades to private vehicles with a driver
only, or with an expert, bilingual driver/guide. It's your choice!
Overnight in Guatemala City or Antigua NOT included. 3 Days Guatemala City with Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan
3 Days Antigua with Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Day 1: SAT or WED Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo. Day 2: SUN or THU Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan (B, L) Morning visit to the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas. Afternoon drive to lovely Lake Atitlan and a brief visit to the lake side village of Panajachel. Late afternoon return to Antigua and overnight. Day 3: MON or FRI Depart Antigua (B) Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan.
4 Days including Antigua, Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Day 1: FRI or TUE Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.
Day 2: SAT or WED Antigua to Chichicastenango (B) Morning tour of Antigua where you will visit sites such as churches, convents, and other colonial buildings. Lunch on your own and then commence a two-hour drive to Chichicastenango. Overnight at Mayan Inn. Day 3: SUN or THU Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan (B) Morning visit to the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas. Afternoon drive to lovely Lake Atitlan, with a brief visit to the lake side village of Panajachel. Late afternoon drive to Antigua and overnight. Day 4: MON or FRI Depart Antigua (B) Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan. Itinerary II Day 1: SAT or WED Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.
5 Days including Antigua, Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan Day 1: SAT or WED Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.
6 Days including Antigua, Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan
Day 1: WED Arrive Guatemala City Meeting service and transfer to Antigua and your selected hotel, either the Posada de Don Rodrigo or Casa Santo Domingo.
Day 2: THU Antigua to Chichicastenango (B) Morning departure for Chichicastenango where you will visit the colorful open-air market and church of Santo Tomas Overnight at Mayan Inn. Day 3: FRI Chichicastenango to Lake Atitlan (B) Morning drive to Solola, where you will visit the Indian market, and then in the afternoon continue to lake Atitlan and overnight at Posada de Don Rodrigo in Panajachel on Lake Atitlan or Hotel Atitlan overlooking Lake Atitlan. Day 4: SAT Lake Atitlan (B) This morning you will board a motor launch excursion to the picturesque village of Santiago Atitlan. The afternoon is at leisure for further shopping or exploration on your own. Day 5: SUN Lake Atitlan to Antigua After breakfast depart for Antigua where you will visit sites such as churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. Overnight Antigua. Day 6: MON Depart Antigua (B) Transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay with a trip to Tikal or to Copan.
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