Upon arrival in Guatemala City, private transfer to the hotel in Antigua Guatemala (commonly referred to as La Antigua or just Antigua).

Morning, private tour of Antigua. For more than 200 years, Antigua was the seat of the Spanish military in much of Central America. Travelers will be met at the hotel at 9 a.m. by a private guide to begin a half-day walking tour of Antigua. The tour will cover the architectural and historical highlights of this colonial city with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the many ruined churches, convents and cathedrals. Entrance fees are included to the Iglesia San Francisco, the Cathedral, Central Park and La Merced Church. This tour is flexible, and if there are any specific places that Yampu travelers wish to see, please let one of the Yampu Travel Consultants know. At the end of the tour, transfer to thehotel in Lake Atitlan. ...read less

Half-day tour to Santiago Atitlan. Travelers will be picked up from the hotel for a scenic boat ride across the lake, passing by the three impressive volcanoes of Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro. Upon arrival in Santiago, walk with the guide to find the house where the Maya God Maximon is said to reside. Each year a different “brotherhood” has the privilege of taking care of their God, so his location changes. Once with Maximon, one may see local shamans performing rituals for local people. If one so wishes, it is possible to ask the guide to help hire the services of a shaman to have a personal ceremony performed. After visiting Maximon, head on over to the local church and learn about the history of this very traditional town. One will also see the market and learn about the distinctive textiles and the area’s famous primitive art. Take a ride in the back of a “flete” (a pickup truck in which people stand in the bed and are taken around town, often at high rates of speed) to Hotel Posada Santiago for lunch. After lunch, private transfer to Antigua for overnight. ...read less

Early morning, private transfer to the Guatemala City airport to take the flight to Flores. Upon arrival, visit to the impressive and mystical Maya city of Tikal. One of its largest buildings is the Temple of the Two-headed Serpent, which measures up to 70 meters high. From its peak, listen to the sounds of the rainforest: more than 300 species of birds, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars and toucans will be serenading. Overnight in Peten. Lunch included.

Optional guided canopy tour to Ixpanpajul and sunset tour to Yaxha.

Transfer to Palenque and overnight there. Ground transfer from Flores to Palenque takes about 8 to 9 hours.

Walk through the same paths as the great Mayan Lords, and feel the charm and mystery of this culture. Palenque is located northwest of the Maya lowlands in Chiapas, Mexico. Surrounded by the jungle, it is considered one of the most important archeological sites of Mesoamerica, a ceremonial center and home to a number of Mayan Lords. There are religious temples, plazas, open courts and a ball court, but most of the structures are palaces. Artifacts discovered at this site tell travelers about the Mayan Lords and in particular of Pacal, one of the best-known Lords of the Mayan civilization. Overnight in Palenque. ...read less

We will get back on the road, winding along mountain lanes to San Cristobal de las Casas. On the way visit the Agua Azul waterfalls.

Today, enjoy a half-day tour of the native villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. Each village has its own distinctive highland dress as well as a weekly market and numerous festivals honoring patron saints and other special religious days. Afterwards, walk through the colonial streets of San Cristobal de las Casas, a jewel right in the heart of the Chiapas highlands. The indigenous soul of the town coexists harmoniously with its colonial charm, making it an enchanting place to visit.

Depart San Cristobal de las Casas toward the Tuxtla Gutierrez airport. On the way, there is a visit to the enormous Sumidero Canyon where travelers will enjoy a boat ride. Have an unforgettable experience sailing down the Grijalva River, across a geological fault formed millions of years ago with dramatic cliffs up to one-kilometer-high and the river’s depth of 100 meters. Flight to Mexico City. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

In the morning, depart the city, heading to the breathtaking archeological site of Teotihuacan. By the afternoon, after the tour of the ruins, return to Mexico City to visit the first quarter—el Zocalo. Mexico City is also known as the Ciudad de los Palacios (City of Palaces). The tour continues in the main square, where one will visit some colonial palaces like the Palacio Nacional, the Metropolitan Cathedral and other beautiful architectural jewels. Walk through the main streets, continuing to Paseo de la Reforma to admire its monuments and buildings. ...read less

Transfer to the airport to take the flight back home, or choose from optional add-ons in Mexico (Cancun or Riviera Maya)