Guatemala 9-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 9 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Guatemala.
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Map of Guatemala & Northern Belize Adventure - 9 Days
Guatemala & Northern Belize Adventure - 9 Days

Experience the best of Guatemala and its Caribbean neighbor Belize on this action-packed nine-day adventure. You'll arrive in Guatemala City and, from there, embark on lake tours, volcano hikes, and visits to ancient Maya ruins. Then you'll hop over the border to the Belize highlands, your base for excursions to Caribbean isles and even more historic ruins.

Marvel at the Great Jaguar temple in Guatemala's Tikal National Park
Map of Culture, Nature & Exploration in Guatemala - 9 Days
Culture, Nature & Exploration in Guatemala - 9 Days

Discover Guatemala's culture and heritage over nine event-filled days that showcase the highlights of this beautiful country. You'll do it all, from taking traditional cooking classes to hiking volcanoes to exploring the jungles of the central highlands. In the midst of this fun will be tours of colonial cities, nature hikes to waterfalls, and a visit to Tikal National Park, home to some of the most impressive Maya ruins in the world.

The Agua volcanoe rises above Antigua's colonial Santa Catalina Arch
Map of Guatemala's Natural Wonders & Local Culture – 9 Days
Guatemala's Natural Wonders & Local Culture – 9 Days

Explore Guatemala's diverse landscapes on this nine-day tour of its cities, ruins, lakes, and volcanoes. Touch down in vibrant Guatemala City and then escape to Tikal National Park, where you'll discover ancient Maya temples and pyramids. Head on to Lake Atitlán for kayaking and scenic hikes, then tour the UNESCO-listed streets of Antigua. The adventure ends with a day hike to the top of the mighty Pacaya volcano.

Admire Guatemala's steaming Fuego volcano
Map of Guatemala Adventure Highlights - 9 Days
Guatemala Adventure Highlights - 9 Days

This nine-day journey through Guatemala is heavy on action and adventure. Experience the country's great outdoors on a trip to the southern highlands for volcano hikes, zipline rides, tours of coffee plantations, and lake excursions. As if that's not enough, you'll venture into the jungles of northern Guatemala to walk amid the ruins of Tikal, one of the most formidable cities of the ancient Maya kingdom.

Antigua, Guatemala
Map of Best of Guatemala: Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán - 9 Days
Best of Guatemala: Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán - 9 Days

This trip will take you to Guatemala's top highlights in nine days. Wander through Guatemala City on a guided tour, visit Tikal National Park and Flores, and explore Actún Kan Caves before transferring to Lanquín to see Semuc Champey's famous turquoise pools. Next, visit Ram Tzul and the Biotopo del Quetzal, where you can spot Guatemala's national bird. Enjoy a street food tour and cooking class in Antigua, then transfer to Lake Atitlán for a village tour, chocolate workshop, and ziplining.

If you're lucky, you may spot a resplendent quetzal, Guatemala's national bird, in Biotopo del Quetzal
Map of Discover Guatemala's Culture & Nature - 9 Days
Discover Guatemala's Culture & Nature - 9 Days

This deep dive into Guatemala will take you to some of its most historic landmarks and exceptional natural wonders. It begins with tours of Spanish-colonial Antigua, where you'll sample local cuisine and tour historic buildings. Then head into the jungles of the central highlands to explore caves, waterfalls, and nature reserves before returning south to experience Indigenous Maya culture on gorgeous Lake Atitlán.

Pedal the "Golden Arches" trail for an introduction to the Guatemalan terrain
Map of Guatemala Cultural Bike Tour: Antigua & Lake Atitlán - 9 Days
Guatemala Cultural Bike Tour: Antigua & Lake Atitlán - 9 Days

Learn about Guatemalan culture as you explore the country by bike on this exhilarating nine-day trip. Begin in the colonial city of Antigua, where you'll cycle through nearby valleys and visit a coffee-growing cooperative. Then head to Lake Atitlán for more biking, kayaking, and hiking as you get to know the lake and the nearby Agua volcano. Afterward, return to Antigua for a bike ride and a visit to the Maya ruins of Iximché.

Enjoy getting active as you explore some of Guatemala's famous volcanoes
Map of Guatemala Multi-Sport Adventure - 9 Days
Guatemala Multi-Sport Adventure - 9 Days

Lace up your hiking boots, grab a paddle, and hop on a mountain bike for nine days of outdoor adventure in the perfect country for it: Guatemala. Start with a stroll on the cobbled streets of historic Antigua before ascending formidable volcanoes, followed by kayaking around Lake Atitlán and cycling between lakeside villages. Enjoy a final day decompressing in a sauna and soaking your weary muscles in a jacuzzi.

A colorful mural in the Lake Atitlán village of San Juan La Laguna
Map of Glimpse of Guatemala: Flores, Lake Atitlán & Antigua - 9 Days
Glimpse of Guatemala: Flores, Lake Atitlán & Antigua - 9 Days

This nine-day adventure will give you a taste of Guatemala's nature, culture, and food. Start off with some fascinating workshops in Guatemala City, then head to Flores to visit the Tikal Maya ruins. Your next stop will be the picturesque Lake Atitlán, where you'll tour local villages by boat. Afterward, get to know historic Antigua as you explore the town on foot, then hike the Pacaya volcano (and even roast marshmallows on its petrified lava). Cap off your adventure with a relaxing hot springs visit.

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