A Luxury Discovery of Guatemala
Trip highlights
- Enjoy a street food tour in beautiful Antigua
- Take in magnificent views from Antigua's Hill of the Cross
- Tour ancient Iximche ruins
- Take part in a shaman ceremony
- Visit local markets and a textile cooperative
- Soak up extraordinary sunsets over Lake Atitlan
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Lake Atitlan at sunset
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The cobblestone streets of Antigua
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Traditional dishes of Guatemala
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Antigua's Hill of the Cross
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
- Days 1–4 Luxury travel to Antigua
- Days 4–7 Lake Atitlan
- Days 7–8 Guatemala City
- Days 1–4 Luxury travel to Antigua
- Days 4–7 Lake Atitlan
- Days 7–8 Guatemala City
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Three nights in Antigua
Your adventure starts in the charming city of Antigua, once one of the largest seats of the Spanish colonial empire. As well as being filled with beautiful baroque architecture, the city enjoys a favourable setting in a central highland valley, ringed by three volcanoes.
Spend your days strolling through avenidas, plazas and calles – Antigua’s pretty streets were made for walking and its quaint plazas are the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of local coffee. Explore the central market and artisan workshops and then head up to the Hill of the Cross for impressive city panoramas. Your Concierge will give you our top recommendations for culture, dining and shopping so that you can make the most of your time in enchanting Antigua.
Accommodation in Antigua
Antigua
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Overview
One of the most comfortable and luxurious boutique hotels in Antiqua, El Convento takes its name its location just next to the historical Convent.
Built in a Colonial style the rooms are very spaciously constructed with private patio walled patio areas, large bathrooms and luxury fittings.
The hotel has a courtyard area, restaurant, bar and rooftop terrace.
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Highlights
- 15 rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Lakeside solarium
Overview
You’ll find this luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel tucked away in a beautiful six-acre garden, just a short drive from the centre of Antigua. Villa Bokéh’s building combines classic Guatemalan colonial architecture with contemporary design with private terraces and pretty secluded gardens. The property has 15 rooms for you to choose from. There is plenty to do here when you’re not out exploring the region. Spend time in the billiard room, fully-equipped gym, outdoor swimming pool and spa. Villa Bokéh offers full room service, but you can also choose to enjoy the sunlit, gourmet-style dining room for tasty Guatemalan breakfasts, or the open kitchen which serves fresh pastries and fruit throughout the day.
The inviting pool area is surrounded by mature palm trees, has hot and cold Jacuzzis and charming daybeds. At the poolside grill you’ll discover a summery menu including ceviche, pizza, and piña colada. The spa has an array of treatments inspired by Mayan traditions. Villa Bokéh is surrounded by one of the largest hotel gardens in Antigua; the lush landscape has paths which wind around the lake, river, and picturesque lily ponds. Spend time enjoying the tropical flowers, picturesque gazebo, lakeside solarium and tranquil waterfalls – all framed by views of the Volcano Agua.
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Overview
The San Rafael is a grand colonial property set on a cobblestone street in Antigua’s historic centre, a lengthy restoration retaining the grandeur of its original features.
Seven rooms can be found off of two peaceful courtyards, each of which has a fireplace, ornate fabrics and rustic interiors along with modern comforts such rainfall showers and the larger suites with living areas.
Breakfasts can be enjoyed on the patio or in the lofty dining room which is also a great space to be in the evenings with a glass of wine.
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Make it mine
food tour
Mayan site
Street food tour
Discover the local cuisine on a food tour that takes in some of Antigua’s best street food. You’ll visit several stalls, each with their own speciality, and enjoy sampling delicious local delicacies along the way.
Tour of Iximche ruins and shaman ritual
Your private driver will collect you for the drive from Antigua to the famous Mayan archaeology site of Iximche to tour this fascinating site. Towards the back of the site is a lesser known (to visitors) yet it is an extremely important Maya spiritual and ceremonial site. Here you will meet a local Shaman who will perform an authentic Maya ceremony for you in a local Maya language and include you in the ceremony as much as you wish. After the ceremony you can enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant.
A three-night escape to Lake Atitlan
Spend some time relaxing in the tranquil atmosphere of Lake Atitlan, which was formed 80,000 years ago by a violent volcanic eruption. Explore this outstanding area of natural beauty and visit a local textile cooperative and some vibrant local markets.
Lodge in Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan
Highlights
- 15 rooms
- Three-bed villa room
- Restaurant - indoor and outdoor dining
- Indoor and outdoor lounge
- Small solar powered infinity pool
- Bar
- Gym
- Helipad
- Kayaking
- Horseback riding
- Nature reserve
- Zip lining
- Volcano hikes
- Village tours
- Spa services available if requested in advance
Overview
The stunning hotel provides guests with splendid views of three magnificent volcanoes. Casa Palopo is also the only Relais & Chateaux hotel in Guatemala.
Casa Palopo stands as one of the most beautifully designed luxury hotels in the country; each of the 15 rooms are spacious and reflect the country’s unique décor and design, with each suite being different from the next. 12 of the rooms are located in the main hotel, while the luxurious villa boasts three rooms. Half of the rooms in the main hotel were added in 2018 and feature a more contemporary style, though they are still very Guatemalan in their design. Guests can enjoy the spacious lounge areas inside and out and exquisite food and wines are served in the hotel’s top restaurant, where guests can enjoy their meals in elegant and sophisticated surroundings with spectacular views.
This is the perfect base for exploring the Guatemalan highlands, visiting the traditional and authentic villages to learn about Mayan culture, or hiking up the heights of one of the volcanoes (Toliman, Atitlan, and San Pedro), with a local guide.
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village tour
Market tour
Private tour to San Juan village and Santiago village
Enjoy a full-day guided tour to San Juan La Laguna Village, where you’ll visit a local textile cooperative to see the back strap loom in use and natural dyeing techniques. Visit local naïf painters’ homes and workshops before heading to Santiago Village for lunch. Afterward, walk with your guide to find the house of the Maya God Maximon, whose caretakers change annually. Witness local shaman rituals, and if desired, your guide can help arrange a personal ceremony.
Tour of Chichicastenango Market
Take a private guided tour of Chichicastenango Market, where you’ll find stalls selling handicrafts, food, flowers, pottery, and even livestock. Textiles, a popular item, make great souvenirs. Adjacent to the market, visit the 400-year-old Church of Santo Tomas, built on the steps of a former Mayan temple, with each of its 18 steps representing a month in the Maya calendar.
Overnight in Guatemala City
Stay one last night in Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala and the largest city in Central America.
Accommodation in Guatemala City
Guatemala City
Overview
Take some time to relax here at the Westin Camino Real in the centre of Guatemala City.
You can look forward to plenty of comfort and all the typical features of a large, luxury hotel. Rooms and suites offer the regular mod cons, while the numerous dining spots serve up an array of local and international dishes, cakes and pastries plus tasty Guatemalan coffee.
What’s more, the wide range of leisure amenities include a heated swimming pool, a spa and tennis, racquetball and squash courts.
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We had such an amazing trip to Guatemala and Belize. This is the second trip that I have planned with Jacada and both experiences were superb. It was a great experience from the beginning to the end. Our travel agent, Lily, did an excellent job making sure that the trip included all of the things that we were wanting to…
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
