The Ultimate 13 Day Mexico and Guatemala Multi-Day Tour.

Itinerary

1. DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY
2. As we fly into Mexico City, we are gently shuttled to our deluxe hotel in the beautiful business district on Reforma Avenue to spend our first night.
3. DAY 2: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND CHAPULTEPEC CASTLE TOUR.
4. Our exciting adventure begins visiting the historic sites of the city and museums. First to the National Museum of Anthropology which has one of the largest exhibits of Mesoamerican civilizations of the world. Then we are off to the majestic Castle of Chapultepec, a visible reminder of Mexico’s bygone aristocracy. And last but not least the Palace of Fine Arts.
5. DAY 3: TEOTIHUACAN AND HISTORIC CENTER TOUR.
6. Today's journey begins at the "Zocalo." We will enjoy a tour of the Cathedral, the Post office; Templo Mayor and Tlatelolco: 2 Aztec settlements consumed by modernization. After, we enjoy a beautiful feast at a Hacienda and delight our senses with a buffet of authentic local cuisine. Finally, we arrive at the enigmatic ruins of Teotihuacan, the city where men become gods.
7. DAY 4: TRANSIT DAY.
8. We fly early to the city of Villahermosa in the state of Tabasco. Once we arrive, our transportation awaits to take us to the ruins of Palenque where we will explore the ruins and enjoy and an excellent Book of Mormon insightful tour. Then we head over to the Misol Ha natural waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing swim to conclude our day.
9. DAY 5: BONAMPAK AND YAXCHILAN TOUR.
10. We depart to the southern end of Chiapas to explore the hidden ruins of Bonampak and Yaxchilan. At Bonampak, we will see the famous murals that depict the stories of the wars of the land and vast "Stelae" with engravings of rulers. Yaxchilan is the top candidate for the city of Zarahemla, to get there we disembark on a long riverboat and enjoy a quick ride along the Usumacinta river. We will have access to climb ruins, access palaces, and temples, explore through tunnels and tombs. A real Indiana Jones experience! Finally, we depart south on our riverboat excursion to the border of Guatemala and drive to the town of Flores to spend the night.
11. DAY 6: TIKAL MAYAN RUINS TOUR.
12. Today we will enjoy and fantastic tour of Tikal ruins, a UNESCO listed site, icon of Guatemala. We will have access to explore the vast and beautiful tropical forest and climb the tallest temples in Guatemala. We will arrive at our hotel in time to relax and enjoy the facilities of our deluxe hotel.
13. DAY 7: SLOW DAY.
14. We will take this day to relax and enjoy a good night’s rest before our evening flight to Guatemala City. We can enjoy the wonderful facilities of our hotel and explore by foot the charming island of Flores.
15. DAY 8: TODAY, WE DEPART TO EXPLORE THE FABULOUS GUATEMALA CITY.
16. We will begin with the Guatemala City LDS Temple (optional endowment session upon request) and then to the Popol Vuh Mayan Museum to learn about the local customs and dress code in the different regions of the Country. After that, we will head over to the Downtown area to have lunch in the historic Centre of Guatemala City. After, we will explore the historical buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, and the Center Square. We will finalize our day visiting the archaeological site of Kaminaljuyu, the proposed city of Nephi, and later return to our hotel.
17. DAY 9: CHICHICASTENANGO COLONIAL TOWN AND TEXTILE MARKET TOUR.
18. We depart early after breakfast to the colonial town of Chichicastenango to enjoy the local folklore and visit the Handcraft and Textile Markets. Chichicastenango is famous for its colonial architecture and the local craftsmanship. This town supplies handcrafts and textiles to most cities throughout the country. Here we will have time for shopping and sightseeing. After, we will depart to the town of Panajachel to enjoy the sunset and check in to our hotel.
19. DAY 10: LAKE ATITLAN PRIVATE BOAT AND TUK-TUK TOUR.
20. We disembark on a Private Boat to explore some of the villages surrounding Lake Atitlan. We begin with Santiago Atitlan and hop on a Tuk-Tuk( double seater) and visit some of the most iconic places in town such as the Cathedral, the LDS Church, the market, the original "Laundry Mat" and more. We will even experience a Neo-Mayan ritual originated in this town dedicated to “Maximon.” After lunch at Santiago, we head back to the boat and visit the next town: San Juan Atitlan. Here we will hop on another Tuk-Tuk and visit the town's factories to see and learn about the local trades and millennial techniques used for beekeeping, producing chocolate, use of medicinal plants and herbs, and spinning and dyeing cotton for creating textiles. On this day we will also spend the night in Panajachel.
21. DAY 11: ANTIGUA SIGHTSEEING TOUR AND CERRO DE LA CRUZ.
22. As we arrive at Antigua in the afternoon, we head over to the downtown square to enjoy a delicious meal right in Plaza Central Park. After, we will continue to explore the town by foot and visit the most iconic buildings such as the Cathedral of Santiago, Iglesia La Merced, Santa Catalina Arch, the Municipal Palace, the Handcraft Market and more. Last but not least, no cultural or historical tour of Antigua would be complete without a visit to the Cerro del la Cruz. This is the perfect destination to catch a glimpse of the best view of Antigua and to enjoy the sunset. This hill has a large cross and is considered a significant landmark to the locals in Antigua and is seen as a protector of the city.
23. DAY 12: ANTIGUA SIGHTSEEING FREE DAY.
24. Wake up at any time and have breakfast right in your room. We will take this day to enjoy the facilities of our deluxe hotel and to explore by foot the enchanting colonial town of Antigua. Antigua is known for its beautiful colonial architecture, pebble stone streets and bohemian ambiance. Many historic buildings are dating back to the 14th century and shopping markets for finding the perfect souvenir.
25. DAY 13: DEPARTURE DAY.
26. Today we conclude our stellar expedition through Guatemala, and it's time to go home. We transfer to La Aurora Intl Airport in Guatemala City and fly back home ending this adventure. Today we conclude our stellar expedition through Guatemala, and it's time to go home. We transfer to La Aurora Intl Airport in Guatemala City and fly back home ending this adventure.