DATES
November 9 – November 21
DURATION
13 DAYS
PRICE
1550€
AVAILABILITY
LIMITED
WHAT TO EXPECT
A 13-day epic adventure from Guatemala all the way to the Caribbean islands of Belize hiking volcanoes, learning about the Mayan culture and much more.
Scroll down to see the full itinerary 👇
* NOTE: Everything mentioned below is included in the final price unless marked as “not included” *
Day 1 – November 9
👉 Pick up from the airport in Guatemala City
👉 Direct bus transfer to the gorgeous Lake Atitlan, one of the biggest lakes in the world (3-hour drive)
👉 Checking in to our hotel with the best view you’ll ever wake up to!
👉 Meet & greet of the team – analyzing our 12-day itinerary and getting ready for the next day
👉 Spending the night in San Pedro La Laguna
Day 2 – November 10
👉 9:30am-12pm: Visiting the village of San Pedro, the local market full of local food stalls & an amazing viewpoint!
👉 12:30-4pm: Free time to grab lunch – exploring the village’s colorful streets & walk by the lake
👉 4-7pm: Catching a boat to San Marcos, exploring the town & jumping in the lake! (optional)
👉 7-8pm: Watching the sunset in San Marcos overlooking the volcanos in the distance
👉 8-9pm: Catching a boat back to San Pedro
👉 Spending the night in San Pedro
Day 3 – November 11
👉 10am-1pm: Exploring the village of San Juan, a true gem of Lake Atitlan, its beautiful streets full of authentic Guatemalan life
👉 2-5pm: Coffee, chocolate & textile tour in San Juan, seeing the process of making coffee from bean planting to serving, trying the local coffee & much more
👉 5-7pm: Short hike to an amazing viewpoint overlooking the majestic Lake Atitlan for sunset
👉 8pm: Returning to San Pedro & spending the night
Day 4 – November 12
👉 7am: Catching a boat to the village of Panajachel
👉 8am-1pm: Visiting Chichicastenango market, a true representation of Guatemalan culture – here you’ll find beautiful textiles, traditional clothing & handicrafts
👉 1-2pm: Catching the bus back to Panajachel
👉 2-6pm: Free time to explore the village of Panajachel
👉 Spending the night in Panajachel
Day 5 – November 13
👉 9am-11am: Direct transfer to Antigua (approx. 2 hours)
👉 12pm: Check in to our traditional Guatemalan home
👉 12:30pm-4pm: Exploring Antigua, one of the most beautiful cities of Central America – seeing the famous Santa Catarina arch, the stunning Inglesia de la Merced, passing by the local artisanal market & witnessing life in the city
👉 5pm-6:30pm: Short hike to the the best viewpoint of the city for sunset
👉 7pm-10pm: Free time to explore Antigua
👉 Spending the night in Antigua
Day 6 – November 14
👉 Start of our 2-day experience in Acatenango volcano
👉 8am: Pick up from the hotel – driving to the base of the volcano
👉 10am: Starting the tough hike to the volcano’s base camp (4-6 hour hike – depending on the group’s pace)
👉 3-4pm: Arriving at base camp at 3,600m, checking into our cabins & having some rest
👉 5pm: Having dinner, sipping a delicious hot chocolate & enjoying the incredible show the burning volcano gifts us
👉 Spending the night on the volcano’s base camp
Day 7 – November 15
👉 4:30am: Start the ascend to the volcano’s summit – 3,976m (1-1,5 hour hike)
👉 6am: Watching the breathtaking sunrise at the top of the volcano
👉 6:30am-8:30am: Having warm breakfast while enjoying the beautiful view & preparing for the return hike
👉 10am: Reaching the volcano’s base (pick up point) & catching the bus to Antigua
👉 11am-12pm: Arriving in Antigua
👉 Free time to rest or explore
👉 Spending the night in Antigua
*Note: The hike to the volcano is optional. If you wish to stay in Antigua for the 2 days the rest of the team is going to be hiking that’s possible & there are other activities that can be organized for you.
Day 8 – November 16
👉 9am-2pm: Free time in Antigua or traditional cooking class (optional)
👉 2:30-3:30pm: Direct bus transfer to Guatemala City airport
👉 7pm: Flying to the city of Flores which is near the Tikal National Park & its pyramids
👉 8pm: Check in to the hotel
👉 Spending the night in Flores
Day 9 – November 17
👉 8am-10am: Driving from Flores to the ancestral Mayan city of Tikal
👉 10am-2pm: Guided tour in Tikal National Park, one of the most impressive Mayan sites in the world
👉 2pm-4pm: Returning to Flores where we’re gonna have the rest of the day to explore
👉 4pm-8pm: Free time to explore Flores
👉 Spending the night in Flores
Day 10 – November 18
👉 8am: Catching the chicken bus to the land border with Belize – a true Guatemalan experience!
👉 10am-11am: Crossing the land border between Guatemala & Belize
👉 11am-3pm: Driving to Belize City (approx. 3 hours)
👉 4pm: Catching the ferry to Caye Caulker, an island full of Caribbean vibes
👉 6pm: Arriving in Caye Caulker, checking in to the hotel & getting some rest
👉 8pm-10pm: Going out, enjoying the laid back Caribbean atmosphere & having a drink (optional)
👉 Spending the night in Caye Caulker
Day 11 – November 19
👉 Free day in Caye Caulker to relax after a long trip the previous day
👉 Optional visit to the Great Blue Hole
👉 Spending the night in Caye Caulker
Day 12 – November 20
👉 10am-2pm: Half-day snorkeling tour in the Belize Barrier Reef, swimming alongside vibrant marine life in crystal-clear turquoise waters (optional)
👉 2pm-6pm: Free time to explore Caye Caulker or relax by the beach
👉 7pm: Grabbing a drink with the group to reflect on the trip (food not included)
👉 Spending the night in Caye Caulker
Day 13 – November 21
👉 Checking out & catching the boat back to Belize City
👉 Flying back – till next time!
INCLUDED:
NOT INCLUDED:
PRICE: 1550€
PAYMENT DETAILS:
– You only need 30% (465€) of the total amount to book your spot. You can do so by clicking here.
– You can book your spot till 30 days before the start of the trip.
– Your payment is fully refundable within 7 days of your purchase. After this 7-day window you’re only entitled to a 50% refund.
– If you have any questions you can contact us at contact@unseenexpeditions.com OR book a free call with us.
Watch this short film on Guatemala so you can get a better idea of what our experience is going to look like:
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Our experience wouldn’t be the same without our local guides helping and providing context for us to understand in depth the culture of each place we’re going to be visiting.
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“This trip made me think. The way Mexicans perceive death is so different compare to my country, Greece. This deep understanding of the culture wouldn’t be possible without Tasos’ approach to the trip. Learning through the locals made everything stick with me. Also, while I was traveling outside of Europe for the first time, and more so in Mexico that doesn’t have the best reputation, at no point during the trip did I feel unsafe – Tasos did an incredible job taking all the stress away from us and let us live the true essence of the experience.”.
– Nikos, Mexico 2023
“It was an unforgettable experience, I still reminisce about this trip. The warmth of the people and their energy was amazing. We ate perfect street tacos that made you lick your fingers. Tasos had organized a very strong itinerary with activities that helped us experience the places and people like locals.”.
– Elisavet, Mexico 2023
“A lifetime experience! Tasos knows Mexico as a local and the trip with him was truly amazing! I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about the “Day of the Dead” and Mexicans’ local culture due to his incredibly well organized trip. I highly recommend to travel with him!”
– Dimitris, Mexico 2023
