Luxury Guatemala Vacation

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Visit Guatemala

Guatemala is a small country with a multifaceted history illustrated in its colourful clothing, lively music and traditional cuisine. The Guatemalan people are descendants of Mayan and indigenous tribes, Spanish invaders and intrepid tourists that never left. The result is a melting pot of cultures that make it a tantalising country to visit. The relics of Guatemala’s Mayan past are not easy to find; most of the temples and sprawling cities lie in peace beneath netted vines and impenetrable jungle, but the spirit of this lost world is still very much alive. It is not for everyone; Guatemala is a wild and untamed country, but free spirits with an open mind will find a visit here to be spiritually rejuvenating.

What you need to know about Guatemala

Guatemala City

Capital City

(GMT-6)

Local Time

Guatemalan Quetzal

Local Currency

Chicken Pepian

National Dish

Guatemala City

Largest City

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Luxury Guatemala Itineraries

These example itineraries are here to get you inspired, but no two True Travel holidays are the same. Our Guatemala experts start planning each trip with a blank piece of paper, designing every itinerary 100% personalised to you.

Guatemala

From £4,911 pp

From $5,637pp

The Lakes and Lost Civilisations of Guatemala

A true Guatemalan adventure from lakes to Mayan ruins

Guatemala and Belize

From £9,240 pp

From $10,605pp

An Adventure from Guatemala to Belize

Discover the highlights on an adventure from Guatemala to Belize

Where to go in Guatemala

What to do in Guatemala

Acatenango Volcano Hike

Set off on a guided two day hike up the Acatenango volcano - you maybe lucky enough to see lava spurting out of the nearby Fuego volcano.

Exploring Antigua

Wonder around Antigua, explore the Spanish colonial buildings and San Francisco church - you maybe lucky enough to see parades and rituals taking place.

Pacaya Volcano

A once in a lifetime experience to toast marshmallows and make smores on the Pacaya volcano. The volcano frequently erupts only with ash making it hot enough for toasting the marshmallows.

Water Activities

Spend time out on the lake in a canoe, on a paddle board, relaxing on the lake dock or head off on a sunset boat cruise.

Shaman Blessing

Really immerse yourself into the mayan culture and book to have a Shaman blessing.

Where to stay in Guatemala

Lake Atitlan

Casa Palopo

Antigua

Posada del Angel

Tikal

La Lancha

Paige

Stellar service for a Stellar Holiday!! When you hear “Trip of a Lifetime” it is absolutely true. I hope this will not be the last time we have Matt in our corner helping coordinate what can only be described as SIMPLY THE BEST! I fell in love with Africa, and hope to return one day.