Guatemala 13-Day Tours & Itineraries

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View of the volcano from Antigua, Guatemala
Map of Best of Guatemala & Copán - 13 Days
Best of Guatemala & Copán - 13 Days

Delve into the endless natural beauty and rich cultures of Guatemala and Honduras on this two-week getaway. Discover Maya ruins, towering volcanoes, and historic cities on outdoor adventures and cultural tours. You'll stroll the cobbled streets of colonial Antigua, kayak on stunning Lake Atitlán, browse the artisan markets in Indigenous towns, and hike up the ancient pyramids at Tikal and Copán.

Visit a women's weaving co-op on a village tour of Lake Atitlán
Map of Food, Culture & Nature in Guatemala: Antigua, Lake Atitlán & Tikal National Park - 13 Days
Food, Culture & Nature in Guatemala: Antigua, Lake Atitlán & Tikal National Park - 13 Days

Taste Guatemalan specialties, learn about Maya history, and get outdoors on this 13-day adventure, starting with a street food tour of Antigua and a nature hike and weaving workshop. Tour a coffee farm, hike up Pacaya and camp overnight on the active volcano, and learn how chocolate is made. Transfer to Lake Atitlán for kayaking, paragliding, and bustling outdoor market visits, finishing your trip in Tikal National Park, where you'll go bird-watching and ziplining and explore the Maya ruins.

See Agua volcano looming behind iconic Santa Catalina Arch, a landmark in Spanish colonial Antigua & UNESCO World Heritage Site
Map of Highlights of Guatemala & Belize: Ruins, Reefs, Volcanoes & Lakes - 13 Days
Highlights of Guatemala & Belize: Ruins, Reefs, Volcanoes & Lakes - 13 Days

Explore the highlights of Guatemala and Belize on this action-packed 13-day tour. Start in Guatemala, where you'll explore Spanish-colonial Antigua and lively Guatemala City, hike to the blazing peak of Pacaya volcano, and sail across Lake Atitlán to waterfront villages. Wander the ancient Maya ruins of Tikal National Park before crossing the border to Belize, where white-sand islands and diving adventures on thriving barrier reefs await.

Spend two nights at peaceful El Paredon and enjoy the wild stretch of volcanic beach
Map of Best of Guatemala: Antigua, El Paredón & Lake Atitlán - 13 Days
Best of Guatemala: Antigua, El Paredón & Lake Atitlán - 13 Days

This 13-day adventure starts in historic Antigua, where you'll take a cooking class, tour local villages and farms, and visit ancient Maya ruins. Then transfer to El Paredon, where you can surf, relax on the beach, go whitewater rafting, or spot sea turtles. In scenic Lake Atitlán, learn about goat cheese production and traditional carpet-making. Finally, head to Guatemala City to visit a chocolate museum, learn about colorful "chicken buses," and hike Pacaya volcano.

Enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Maya ruins of Tikal National Park
Map of Best of Guatemala: Volcanoes, Maya Ruins, Hot Springs & Waterfalls - 13 Days
Best of Guatemala: Volcanoes, Maya Ruins, Hot Springs & Waterfalls - 13 Days

Guatemala is Central America's most diverse country, with rainforests, volcanoes, mountains, coffee fields, and beaches. This 13-day guided tour lays out some of its most captivating natural and cultural highlights, with plenty of time to absorb the big-hitter destinations before you move on. Take a boat ride and kayak on Lake Atitlán, relax at waterfalls and hot springs around the Río Dulce, and venture among Maya ruins in Tikal National Park.

Take to the streets of Guatemala City and check out the Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago de Guatemala
Map of Belize Islands & Guatemala Highlights - 13 Days
Belize Islands & Guatemala Highlights - 13 Days

Combine outdoor adventures with island living on this 13-day Belize/Guatemala adventure. You'll arrive in the Caribbean islands off Belize, from which you'll embark on sailing cruises and snorkeling tours around one of the most extensive barrier reefs in the world. Then hop over to Guatemala, where you'll visit Indigenous markets and villages between kayaking trips, mountain biking, and hiking up volcanoes.

Take to the skies for stunning panoramas of the Guatemalan landscape beneath you
Map of Luxury Guatemala Helicopter & Cultural Tour - 13 Days
Luxury Guatemala Helicopter & Cultural Tour - 13 Days

See Central America's most diverse country in style on this 13-day guided tour of Guatemala. A luxury twist on an adventure trip, you'll take to the skies in a helicopter six times for thrilling bird's eye views of lush mountain forests. Experience camping on a volcano with the added comfort of a 4WD ride almost to the top. Land at top sights such as Lake Atitlán and El Mirador Maya ruins by helicopter.

You'll have plenty of evening to enjoy the Guatemalan sunset like this one near Antigua
Map of Complete Guatemala - 13 Days
Complete Guatemala - 13 Days

Discover Guatemala's cities, lakes, volcanoes, and caves on this comprehensive 13-day tour. Start with urban sightseeing in Guatemala City and Antigua before escaping into the wild, where you'll explore Copán's Maya ruins and hike up the active volcano of Pacaya. You'll get to kayak across sparkling Lake Atitlán before continuing to the national parks of Semuc Champey and Tikal for tubing and caving adventures. Wrap up your Guatemalan journey with a sacred Maya fire ceremony.

Head to Chichicastenango and visit the largest public market in Central America
Map of Best of Guatemala's Southern Highlands: Antigua & Lake Atitlán - 13 Days
Best of Guatemala's Southern Highlands: Antigua & Lake Atitlán - 13 Days

This action-packed 13-day tour explores the scenic highlights and distinct culture of Guatemala's southern highlands. Walk the UNESCO-listed streets of colonial Antigua, learn to cook Guatemalan cuisine (and chocolate), and shop for textiles at the largest public market in Central America. There are plenty of outdoor adventures, too, from camping overnight on a volcano to partaking in ziplining, paragliding, and horseback riding around Guatemala's favorite lake: Atitlán.

Enjoy an overnight after a day of exploring Copán's Maya ruins
Map of Guatemala Panorama: Culture, Adventure & Cuisine - 13 Days
Guatemala Panorama: Culture, Adventure & Cuisine - 13 Days

Uncover Guatemala's highlights with a side trip to the Copán Ruins in Honduras on this 13-day tour. Travel in a loop from Guatemala City, traversing the country's vibrant cities, highlands, and temple-filled jungles. Along the way, you'll hike to the top of Pacaya volcano, kayak on Lake Atitlán, and zipline in Tikal National Park. Cultural experiences abound, from Guatemalan cooking classes and carpet-making workshops to traditional Maya saunas and sacred shaman rituals.

Explore Guatemala's UNESCO-listed Tikal National Park during the day (and at sunrise)
Map of Best of Guatemala & Belize - 13 Days
Best of Guatemala & Belize - 13 Days

Experience the fascinating culture and natural beauty of Guatemala on a 13-day escape that covers the highlights of not only this Central American gem but of neighboring Belize, too. Starting in Guatemala, you'll tour ancient Mayan ruins, go hiking, kayaking, and biking, and participate in a spiritual ceremony. Then hop across the border to Belize for Caribbean adventures like cruising on a catamaran and snorkeling in the famous Blue Hole.

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