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Heart of Guatemala

Trip Type: Explorer

7 Days
1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $1,625.00 /Person

Explore the Guatemalan Highlands on this seven-day adventure starting and ending in Antigua. See the shamanic ceremonies devoted to San Simon, visit Chichicastenango market …

Heart of Guatemala

Explore the Guatemalan Highlands on this seven-day adventure starting and ending in Antigua. See the shamanic ceremonies devoted to San Simon, visit Chichicastenango market and ride in a brightly coloured chicken bus. Relax on the shores of Lake Atitlan, take in the views of volcanos and Spanish buildings and maybe learn about the rich Mayan culture through an optional cooking class. Take a scenic boat road to the shamans that guard the shrine of Maximon, hear about the daily life of the many locals you’ll meet along the way and discover why this culture holds the chain-smoking deity in such high regard.

Itinerary

Day 2: San Andres Itzapa / Quetzaltenango

Day 3: Quetzaltenango

Day 4: Chichicastenango Market / Panajachel

Day 5: Santiago Atitlan

Trip Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Shared boat, Chicken bus

Accomodation

Hotel (6 nights)

Included Activities

San Andres Itzapa - San Simon shamanic ceremonies
Western Highlands - Almolonga vegetable market
Quetzaltenango - Chicken Bus Experience
Chichicastenango market visit
Lake Atitlan - Boat to Santiago Atitlan
Santiago Atitlan - Shamanic Keepers of the Shrine of Maximon
Antigua - Leader-led Orientation Walk

Trip Highlights

Visit San Andres Itzapa and see the shamanic ceremonies devoted to San Simon – a popular chain-smoking saint that has stolen the hearts of the Maya people.
Ride in a decorated chicken bus to a local market and see the larger-than-life vegetables this region’s known for – decide for yourself whether it’s the result of the fertilizer or the blessings from God.
Visit Chichicastenango market and pick up your very own huipils (a traditional Maya garment worn by women and girls) or some handmade jade jewellery.
Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan. With 95 per cent of the population of Maya descent, you’ll learn about the region’s rich culture and meet the shamanic keepers of Maximon.
Join your local leader on an orientation walk through Antigua. By starting and ending your trip here, you’ll be sure to see the city’s restored Spanish buildings and epic views of the volcano that towers over it.

Dates & Availability

Provided by

Intrepid

Reference Code: QBSG

Trip Location

Trip Starts: Antigua, Guatemala

Trip Ends: Antigua, Guatemala

Countries Visited: Guatemala

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7 Days
1 - 16 People

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