Yampu’s brief tour includes a visit and stay in Antigua Guatemala. From there, we will explore Lake Atitlán, volcanic in origin; it is the deepest lake in Central America. We will also visit the Maya towns that surround it. Finally, we will fly to Flores to visit the impressive and mystical Tikal. This is the largest of the ancient ruined cities of the Maya civilization and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we will stay a night in Flores near the ruins.

Combine nature, history and culture with this unique tour of Guatemala visiting Antigua and Lake Atitlan. In Antigua enjoy a private bird watching tour searching for local species including the Rofus-collared robin and the black-capped swallow, among others. Visit the famous Maya archeology site of Iximche before traveling to the pristine Lake Atitlan and the nearby Chichicastenango market.

Enjoy a mix of culture and history with this Yampu Highlight tour. Let Yampu guide you to two famous Maya archeological sites in Guatemala: Iximche and Tikal. This tour also includes a visit to the beautiful village and pristine waters of Lake Atitlan and the nearby Chichicastenango market.

This tour starts in Antigua Guatemala, as we tour the old city. We will then travel to Lake Atitlán, stay one night beside the lake and visit the Maya towns nearby. Yampu travelers will visit the famous Indian market at Chichicastenango before flying to Flores. There, we will to visit Tikal for 2 days. Tikal, one of the major cultural and population centers of Maya civilization, reached its peak during the Classic Period (200 to 850 AD). Most services in this tour are private, unless otherwise specified.

Let Yampu guide you to the highlights of Guatemala. On this unique and diverse tour visit the popular local markets of Solola and Chichicastenango, the Maya archeology site of Iximche and enjoy time bird watching in Antigua. This tour also includes time in Lake Atitlan and an extension to Quetzaltenango (Xela).

This exclusive itinerary celebrates the ongoing 2012 phenomenon associated with the ancient Mayan calendar by embracing the Maya cultures of Guatemala and Honduras. Your unique tour will include visits to interesting archeological sites in both countries and visits to the vibrant, local Maya communities of today.