The ultimate exploration of Mayan culture for those who want the complete experience but prefer a more comfortable option. Explore the ruins at Copán and Tikal, walk the cobblestones in the colonial city of Antigua, learn the ancient art of chocolate making and take part in a Mayan tree-planting ceremony after a local lunch on breathtaking Lake Atitlán. From the Caribbean flavour of Livingston to soaring volcano views, your CEO will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Mayan culture.

Day 1 Guatemala City/Antigua Guatemala
Arrive at the Guatemala City airport. Arrival transfer to hotel in Antigua included.

Day 2 Antigua Guatemala
Visit a chocolate museum and take a hands-on workshop learning about the ancient Mayan process from bean to bar with tastings. Free time to take salsa dancing lessons and explore this quaint city.

Day 3 Antigua Guatemala/Copán
Set off on a full day of travel to Honduras.

Day 4 Copán
Take a guided tour of the Copán ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opt to explore the town or go horseback riding.

Day 5 Copán/Rio Dulce
Travel back to Guatemala with a visit to the Mayan ruins of Quirigua en route.

Day 6 Rio Dulce
Enjoy free time in Rio Dulce with optional activities that include: horseback riding, San Felipe fort, monkey kayak tour, relaxing at the hot waterfall or hiking through the jungle trails of the Chocón-Machacas Natural Reserve area.

Day 7 Rio Dulce/Flores
Morning scenic boat ride to coastal Livingston and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before afternoon transfer to Flores.

Day 8 Flores
Take a guided tour of the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal.

Day 9 Flores/Jaibalito
Travel today by flight, van and boat to the village of Jaibalito on Lake Atitlán.

Day 10 Jaibalito
Visit the communities on the lake by boat, including San Juan la Laguna, a G Adventures-supported village. Take an orientation walk, visit various co-ops, enjoy a local Mayan lunch and a Mayan tree-planting ceremony.

Day 11 Jaibalito
Free time for outdoor pursuits such as swimming, fishing, wind surfing, hiking, bird watching, and kayaking.

Day 12 Jaibalito/Antigua Guatemala
Return to Antigua by boat and private transport.

Day 13 Antigua Guatemala
Explore Antigua on a guided cultural walking tour with a local expert, including the museums at Paseo de los Museos. Opt to go on a volcano trek, or an excursion to a macadamia nut plantation or coffee farm.

Day 14 Antigua Guatemala
Depart at any time.