The 8 Best Archaeology Tours in El Quiche Department, El Quiche Department

Visit several of Guatemala’s Spanish colonial towns and modern-day Mayan villages on this 6-day tour with an informative and entertaining guide including round-trip transport from Guatemala City. You’ll learn about local history and culture amid gorgeous natural surroundings, with a boat ride across the volcanic region of Lake Atitlán. Be amazed by the diversity of daily customs, crafts and clothing in Antigua, Chichicastenango, Panajachel with Santiago Atitlán and Tikal.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 5 nights accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Professional guide (English and Spanish), Air-conditioned vehicle, Flight to and from Flores

Exclusions: Gratuities, Airport taxes (approx. USD $3)

Your 11-day journey begins in Guatemala City. Continuing to the Western Highlands of Guatemala you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Santo Tomas Church where the famous Popol Vuh was founded. Visit the first capital of Guatemala, Iximche, the open market of Chichicastenango and one of the most beautiful lakes in the World: Atitlán. We will continue to the Guatemala border to visit two important UNESCO Heritage sites that historically where involved together, Quiriguá and Copán in Honduras. Then visit the Caribbean Coast and two of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan civilization: Tikal and Yaxhá. You´ll have the chance to appreciate the differences of architecture, art and majesty of the Mayan constructions and monuments. This journey has unequal diversity to explore all the beauties of Guatemala, “The land of the eternal spring” named like that because of its perfect climate.

Inclusions: 10 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All Fees and Taxes, One way local flight from Flores to Guatemala City

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips

Our adventure starts at 7:00 am with our team picking you up at your hotel. The transportation service included in this tour is private, exclusively for you and your companion or group. All our vehicles are recent models with A/C, reclinable seats and cooler on board. The guide will accompany you along the tour and will share the history and secrets of these fascinating destinations. The detailed itinerary goes as follows: 07:00 am - Antigua hotel pick up 09:30 am - Arrival at Chichicastenango and tour at the village visiting the following places: Market, churches and typical stores 12:30 pm - Tour ending and free time to have lunch (meal not included in price) 02:00 pm - Transfer from Chichicastenango to Iximche 03:30 pm - Arrival at Mayan ruins and tour 05:00 pm - Transfer from Iximche to Antigua Guatemala 06:30 pm - Arrival at Antigua

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratitudes

Immerse yourself in Guatemala’s fascinating history and beautiful scenery on this 8-day tour. See some of Guatemala’s best-known destinations as you take a city sightseeing tour around Antigua, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Atitlan, visit the Mayan ruins of Yaxha and Tikal, hike up Pacaya Volcano and more. This all-inclusive tour includes transportation and overnight accommodation, making it a convenient way to get the most out of your trip to Guatemala!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private boat tour, Transport between sites, Professional English-speaking guide, 7 nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch), Small group tour of 15 pax maximum

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Enjoy a holiday for 10 days by an organized adventure trip in Guatemala get an great experience with Organized hotel, local tours, guides and transport, the live mayan cultures, ruins, and natures of Eternal spring.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, 9 nights accommodation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Shared van and First Classic Public Bus

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Being in Chichi is like traveling to the past, since being there you can learn about the history of the Mayan Quiches, the history of the conquest of the great Q'umarkaj or Utatlán, which was the ancient capital of the Quiches, as well as discover the origins of the sacred Mayan book "Popol Vuh" and the syncretism that occurs in that place, having one of the few churches that has Mayan altars within its structure.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

You will visit the famous outdoor market of Chichicastenango and the Church of Santo Tomás, Chichicastenango Cemetery. This is a market which appears every Thursday and Sunday, disappears as one of the ancient traditions Highland commercials in Guatemala and now delights its visitors. The best days to visit the municipality are Thursdays and Sundays, since this day is celebrated "Plaza" which is known as the "market day.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

You will know the Guatemalan culture and the most attractive places in the country, as well as history and taste the typical dishes of this nation.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch

Exclusions: Food according to the itinerary, tax rate of Q20 departure from Flores