Guatemala 11-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 10 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Guatemala.
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Sunrise over Tikal National Park
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Best of Guatemala - 11 Days

Discover the best of Guatemala over 11 action-packed days during which you'll climb volcanoes, visit Maya villages, and soak in natural hot springs. Hike, bike, and kayak around the country as you explore the colonial city of Antigua, enjoy the serene beauty of Lake Atitlán, and tour the ancient pyramids at Tikal. For an added treat, take a ride up the Río Dulce for an afternoon on the Caribbean coast.

Hop over to Honduras for the Caribbean island beaches of Roatán
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Best of Guatemala & Honduras - 11 Days

Embark on the ultimate Central America getaway for 11 days of adventures on land and sea. It starts with an exploration of Guatemala's highlights, as you tour historic cities, visit famous lakes, hike volcanoes, and discover the ancient Maya ruins at Tikal. Jet off to Honduras for snorkeling and beach time on the Caribbean island of Roatán, then return to Guatemala for more cultural activities before heading home.

Head to the Río Dulce for a boating excursion and swim beneath waterfalls
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Essential Guatemala: Volcanoes, Ruins & Waterfalls - 11 Days

This unforgettable adventure introduces you to the wonders of Guatemala in 11 days. Start with a whirlwind tour of the southern highlands as you walk the cobbled streets of Spanish colonial Antigua, hike Pacaya volcano, and kayak on Lake Atitlán. Then you'll head north for a visit to the legendary Maya ruins at Tikal before winding down with day trips to hot spring waterfalls and a leisurely ride down the Río Dulce.

See the volcanoes surrounding Lake Atitlán, like Tolimán and San Pedro
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Highlights of Guatemala: Natural Wonders & Maya Ruins - 11 Days

The highlights of Guatemala are many, and you'll experience most of them over 11 unforgettable days with this active itinerary. Start on the cobbled streets of Antigua, where you'll visit colonial landmarks, ride bikes around the southern highlands, and hike the active Volcán Pacaya. Then you'll fly north to explore ancient Maya ruins, including the legendary Tikal, before finishing the trip with a ride down the jade waters of the Río Dulce.

See the Maya ruins of Tikal
Map of Introduction to Guatemala: Antigua, Lake Atitlán & Tikal National Park - 11 Days
Introduction to Guatemala: Antigua, Lake Atitlán & Tikal National Park - 11 Days

See the best of Guatemala over 11 action-packed days. It begins in the southern highlands, where you'll visit Spanish colonial landmarks in historic Antigua, hike up the active volcano of Pacaya, and ride bikes to coffee plantations. After spending time at the almost mythic Lake Atitlán, you'll fly to the northern jungles and walk in the footsteps of the ancient Maya on tours of the Tikal and Yaxhá ruins.

A pier on Petén Itzá near Flores
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Caribbean Guatemala & Maya Ruins - 11 Days

See a different side of Guatemala on this bespoke 11-day itinerary. Starting and ending in the capital of Guatemala City, you'll be driven to the Caribbean-influenced north of the country to discover the waterways and jungles of the Río Dulce and Las Conchas regions. Take tours of ancient Maya sites, swim in crater lakes and warm waterfalls, embark on boat tours into wildlife-rich forests, and explore the hidden world of Guatemala's sacred caves.

Experience authentic Guatemalan cuisine
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Culture, Adventure & Cuisine in Guatemala - 11 Days

Get to the heart of Guatemala's culture by touring ancient ruins, exploring the great outdoors, and indulging in street food. The experience kicks off with a traditional cooking class in Spanish-colonial Antigua, followed by a ride in the famous "chicken buses." From there, you'll tour lakes and villages, visit cloud forest reserves, bathe in waterfalls, and explore the grandest Maya archeological site in the nation: Tikal.

Views across Lake Atitlán
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Guatemalan Adventure: Antigua, Atitlán, Tikal & Río Dulce - 11 Days

Travel to the far corners of Guatemala in search of fun, culture, history, and beauty. Set off from the cobbled streets of colonial Antigua to embark on countryside bike tours and volcano hikes. After enjoying activities at the stunning Lake Atitlán, you'll travel north to visit Tikal and other ancient Maya ruins before finishing the trip cruising the emerald waters of the Río Dulce and soaking in natural hot springs.

Learn the technique to create colorful outdoor carpets which decorate Antigua during Semana Santa
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Guatemala Culture & Nature: Antigua to Lake Atitlán - 11 Days

Explore Guatemala's mystical, mountainous, and volcanic landscapes on this tour, including hiking, biking, and boating. Follow your guide through Antigua's main square to learn about its colonial architecture and sleep under the shadow of Pacaya Volcano in its national park of the same name. Relax on the beach in El Paredon, cruise serene Lake Atitlán, and visit one of Central America's largest markets in Chichicastenango.

This mountain biking adventure takes you to the shores of Lake Atitlán and beyond
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Guatemala Mountain Biking Adventure - 11 Days

This 11-day guided mountain bike tour starts in historic Antigua, where you'll see some of the city sights and cycle through picturesque villages and ancient ruins. Then, it's off to Lake Atitlán for trail rides that take you through the challenging Santa Cat and Slickrock trails. See active volcanoes and lava fields, camp overnight in Pacaya Volcano National Park, and trek via mountain bike to a working coffee cooperative for insight into one of the country's biggest exports and delicious coffee samples!

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