A Luxury Discovery of Guatemala
Enjoy an authentic exploration of Guatemala that offers an insight into local culture and lets you experience some of Central America’s most beautiful landscapes. Explore Mayan archaeological sites, enjoy time in Antigua and Guatemala city, and soak up three days at the beautiful and peaceful Lake Atitlan.
Trip highlights
- Enjoy a street food tour in beautiful Antigua
- Take in magnificent views from Antigua's Hill of the Cross
- Tour ancient Iximche ruins
- Take part in a shaman ceremony
- Visit local markets and a textile cooperative
- Soak up extraordinary sunsets over Lake Atitlan
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1-4
Three nights in Antigua
Your adventure starts in the charming city of Antigua, once one of the largest seats of the Spanish colonial empire. As well as being filled with beautiful baroque architecture, the city enjoys a favourable setting in a central highland valley, ringed by three volcanoes.
Spend your days strolling through avenidas, plazas and calles – Antigua’s pretty streets were made for walking and its quaint plazas are the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of local coffee. Explore the central market and artisan workshops and then head up to the Hill of the Cross for impressive city panoramas. Your Concierge will give you our top recommendations for culture, dining and shopping so that you can make the most of your time in enchanting Antigua.
Accommodation in Antigua
Make it mine
food tour
Mayan site
Street food tour
Discover the local cuisine on a food tour that takes in some of Antigua’s best street food. You’ll visit several stalls, each with their own speciality, and enjoy sampling delicious local delicacies along the way.
Tour of Iximche ruins and shaman ritual
Your private driver will collect you for the drive from Antigua to the famous Mayan archaeology site of Iximche to tour this fascinating site. Towards the back of the site is a lesser known (to visitors) yet it is an extremely important Maya spiritual and ceremonial site. Here you will meet a local Shaman who will perform an authentic Maya ceremony for you in a local Maya language and include you in the ceremony as much as you wish. After the ceremony you can enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant.
Days 4–7
A three-night escape to Lake Atitlan
Spend some time relaxing in the tranquil atmosphere of Lake Atitlan, which was formed 80,000 years ago by a violent volcanic eruption. Explore this outstanding area of natural beauty and visit a local textile cooperative and some vibrant local markets.
Make it mine
village tour
Market tour
Private tour to San Juan village and Santiago village
Enjoy a full-day guided tour to San Juan La Laguna Village, where you’ll visit a local textile cooperative to see the back strap loom in use and natural dyeing techniques. Visit local naïf painters’ homes and workshops before heading to Santiago Village for lunch. Afterward, walk with your guide to find the house of the Maya God Maximon, whose caretakers change annually. Witness local shaman rituals, and if desired, your guide can help arrange a personal ceremony.
Tour of Chichicastenango Market
Days 7–8
Overnight in Guatemala City
Stay one last night in Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala and the largest city in Central America.
We had such an amazing trip to Guatemala and Belize. This is the second trip that I have planned with Jacada and both experiences were superb. It was a great experience from the beginning to the end. Our travel agent, Lily, did an excellent job making sure that the trip included all of the things that we were wanting to…
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
