Holy Week in Guatemala 2027 – 8 Days / 7 Nights

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to our hotel in Guatemala City. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Enjoy a free day at leisure, with the option to take an optional excursion to Tikal, the jewel of the ancient Classic Maya civilization. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. We will depart for the Guatemalan Highlands. En route, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, the former Maya capital of the Kaqchikel Kingdom.

In the afternoon, we will continue to Lake Atitlán, which Aldous Huxley described as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Time permitting, we will enjoy a short walk along the picturesque Santander Street, where we will find a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and handicraft shops. At the end of the street, we will discover a beautiful pier offering privileged views of Lake Atitlán. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Today, we will take a boat trip to visit two of the twelve villages surrounding this beautiful lake.

We will visit San Juan La Laguna, a Tz’utujil village known for the harmony with which its residents live alongside nature and preserve their cultural traditions. We will then continue to Santiago Atitlán, a village inhabited by the Tz’utujil people, whose traditional livelihoods include fishing and handicrafts. The community is also known for its devotion to Maximón, a deity associated with both Maya and Catholic traditions.

In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. We will depart for Chichicastenango, home to one of the most renowned Indigenous markets in Latin America.

During the day, we will take part in a cultural experience with local women, participating in a workshop focused on corn, a staple food in Guatemala. In the afternoon, we will continue to La Antigua Guatemala, a colonial city designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. We will explore the city's cobblestone streets, which transport us back to the 17th century. Our tour will include the Palace of the Captain Generals, La Merced Church, San Francisco Church, and other charming colonial landmarks.

During the tour, we will experience some of the most representative Holy Week traditions, including processions, religious services, and colorful celebrations prepared for this important Christian observance. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Enjoy a free day to explore and appreciate the charm of this beautiful colonial city at your own pace. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to Guatemala City Airport. End of our services.