Day
1

Welcome to Guatemala City, your trip host awaits outside of the airport ready to take you to your hotel. Upon arrival, enjoy a quick orientation talk about the plans for the week, schedules, useful tips, and guidelines for the trip. Don’t worry if you can’t remember anything, your host will provide you with a booklet with all the information.
No plans for today, so after checking-in, you are free to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and relax to prepare for the following days.

*Airport Shuttle is included.

Meals not provided.
Accommodations: Barcelo Hotel or similar Read more...

Day
2

Today we begin our journey with a delicious breakfast at our hotel. Next, we’re off to explore the beautiful city of Guatemala and to enjoy a day full amazing sightseeing. We will begin with the Guatemala City LDS Temple for picture taking; a Latter-day Saints temple dedicated in 1984, and then to the Popol Vuh Mayan Museum to learn about the local customs and dress code in the different regions of the Country.
After that, we will head over to the Downtown area to have lunch in the historic center of Guatemala City. Next, we will explore a few historic buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, and the Center Square. And last but not least, we will finalize our day visiting the archaeological site of Kaminaljuyu; the site many Latter-day Saint scholars have proposed to have been the city of Nephi.

*This tour may start in reverse depending on weather conditions, traffic, etc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Barcelo Hotel or similar Read more...

Day
3

Ever wondered what the weights and measurements from the Book of Mormon looked like? Here at Chichi (as the locals call it), you will discover a measurement system that Mayan village-people use for selling products and textiles which is very similar to the measurement and currency system described in Alma 11.
Chichicastenango is famous for its colonial architecture and the local craftsmanship. This town supplies handcrafts and textiles to most cities throughout the country. Enjoy the folklore and support local communities as you shop at the markets. After, we will depart to the town of Panajachel to enjoy the sunset and check in to our hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodations: Porta del Lago – Panajachel or similar Read more...

Day
4

After a good night’s rest, we gather for breakfast and listen to our trip host as he shares an amazing presentation about Book of Mormon geography, and most importantly, the facts and research that place Lake Atitlan as a top candidate for the Waters of Mormon.
Next, we depart on a private boat to explore two villages surrounding Lake Atitlan. Starting with Santiago Atitlan, hop on a Tuk-Tuk and visit some of the most iconic places in town such as the Cathedral, the LDS Church, the town market, the original “Laundry Mat” and more. We will even experience a Neo-Mayan ritual originated in this town dedicated to a Mayan deity named “Maximon.”
After lunch at Santiago, we head back to the boat and visit the next town: San Juan Atitlan. Here we will hop on another Tuk-Tuk and visit the town’s factories to see and learn about the local trades and the ancestral techniques they use for beekeeping, producing chocolate, medicinal plants, herbs, and spinning/dyeing cotton to create textiles.

*Tour includes boat rides, tuk-tuks, admission fees, and even gratuities for each Co-op and local guide.

Meals: Continental Breakfast, and Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine – Lunch
Accommodations: Porta del Lago at Panajachel or similar Read more...

Day
5

As we arrive at Antigua in the afternoon, we head over to the downtown square to enjoy a delicious meal right in Plaza Central Park. After, we will continue to explore the town by foot and visit the most iconic buildings such as the Cathedral of Santiago, Iglesia La Merced, Santa Catalina Arch, the Municipal Palace, the Handcraft Market and more. Last but not least, no cultural or historical tour of Antigua would be complete without a visit to the Cerro del la Cruz. This is the perfect destination to catch a glimpse of the best view of Antigua and to enjoy the sunset. This hill has a large cross and is considered a significant landmark to the locals in Antigua and is seen as a protector of the city.

Two Meals: Continental Breakfast and for Lunch Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine
Accommodations: Los Faros Hotel or similar Read more...

Day
6

Wake up at any time and have breakfast right in your room. We will take this day to enjoy the facilities of our deluxe hotel and to explore by foot the enchanting colonial town of Antigua. Antigua is known for its beautiful colonial architecture, pebble stone streets and bohemian ambiance. Many historic buildings are dating back to the 14th century, perfect for picture taking and many shopping markets are within a walking distance for finding the perfect souvenir.

Meals: Breakfast provided at the Hotel
Accommodations: Los Faros hotel or similar Read more...

Day
7

Wake up at any time and have breakfast right in your room. We will take this day to enjoy the facilities of our deluxe hotel and to explore by foot the enchanting colonial town of Antigua. Antigua is known for its beautiful colonial architecture, pebble stone streets and bohemian ambiance. Many historic buildings are dating back to the 14th century, perfect for picture taking and many shopping markets are within a walking distance for finding the perfect souvenir.

Meals: Breakfast provided at the Hotel
Accommodations: Los Faros hotel or similar Read more...