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Jungle, lakes, volcanoes and living Maya culture. One trip, all of Guatemala.
Watch the sun rise over the jungle from the top of Tikal’s Temple IV, swim in the turquoise waters of Cráter Azul, and walk the 400-year-old market of Chichicastenango alongside Maya families who still trade there every week. Cross Lake Atitlán by boat to the Maya towns of Santiago, San Juan and San Pedro, catch dawn at the Rostro Maya, and wander the cobblestone streets of Antigua.
Then comes the grand finale: an overnight hike up Acatenango Volcano, where you’ll camp at nearly 3,700 m and watch Fuego Volcano erupt in front of you after dark.
Small group. Local guides. Real Guatemala.
👥 Group savings: 5% off when you book 4+ travelers, 10% off for 6+.
⚠️ Good to know: Please arrive in Guatemala City before 2:00 pm on Day 1, or the day before. International flights are not included. The Acatenango summit depends on weather conditions and is only attempted when it is safe to do so.
This trip is for active travelers with a good basic fitness level. Most days are easy, but the Acatenango hike is demanding: around 5 hours uphill on steep volcanic terrain, a night in a basic mountain camp with temperatures that can drop near freezing, and an optional 3:00 am summit push.
Expect some very early starts for sunrises at Tikal and the Rostro Maya, and a few long travel days by road. If you walk or hike regularly at home, you’ll be fine.
We stay in comfortable, locally owned hotels with private bathrooms, chosen for their location and character: lakeside in Flores and El Remate, by the water on Lake Atitlán, and in the heart of colonial Antigua.
On Acatenango we spend one night at a mountain base camp with shelter, sleeping gear and the best view of Fuego Volcano.
Standard: 3-star hotels, double, twin or triple sharing.
Premium: 4-star hotels, double or twin sharing.
Single rooms available with a supplement, on request.
Please respect local communities, sacred sites and nature: no littering, no drones in protected areas without a permit, and ask before photographing people.
⚠️ Payments accepted by credit/debit card. Departures are confirmed with a minimum of 2 travelers; if a date doesn’t reach the minimum, we’ll offer you another date or a full refund.
La Aurora International Airport (GUA), Guatemala City.
Our team will meet you at the arrivals exit holding an XploraGt sign. Please share your flight details when booking.
Arriving the day before? We can book your hotel near the airport and pick you up there on Day 1.
Our team meets you at La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and takes you straight to your domestic flight to Flores.
US, Canadian, UK and EU citizens don’t need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
The local currency is the Quetzal (GTQ). US dollars are accepted in many places, and ATMs are available in Flores, Panajachel and Antigua. Bring some cash for markets and tips.
As a guide: US$5–10 per day for your tour leader and US$3–5 per day for drivers.
No. Drink bottled or filtered water. Most hotels provide refill stations.
Petén is hot and humid (28–35°C). Lake Atitlán and Antigua are mild (15–25°C). On Acatenango temperatures can drop near freezing at night, so warm layers are essential.
If you walk or hike regularly, you’ll be fine. Acatenango is the only demanding day: about 5 hours uphill. An optional porter can carry your backpack.
Yes. It must cover medical emergencies and hiking up to 4,000 m.
Domestic flights allow one checked bag of up to 25 lb (11 kg) plus a small carry-on. Pack light; you’ll leave your main bag in Antigua during the Acatenango hike.
The places we visit are popular, well-traveled destinations. You’ll be with our local team the whole time, and we follow standard precautions.
