Introduction to Guatemala

• Round trip economy class airfare from Miami or Los Angeles to Guatemala (other US gateways available)
• 5 nights accommodations (Guatemala City 3, Antigua 1, Panajachel 1)
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling
• Land transportation and sightseeing via air-conditioned vehicles and English speaking professional tour guides
• Guided excursions and tours as per itinerary
• Meals as specified each day: B = Breakfast (5)
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing
• All hotel taxes and service charges
• FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio

Day 1: USA-GUATEMALA CITY
Depart USA to Guatemala City. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 2: GUATEMALA CITY-ANTIGUA (B)
Early morning transfer to Antigua, Guatemala. Antigua was the third capital of Guatemala, founded by the Spaniards in 1541, but it was destroyed by a series of earthquakes in 1773. Antigua still contains some of the region's finest examples of 16th, 17th and 18th century Spanish colonial architecture and is a UNESCO "World Heritage" site. A full day tour includes the Capucinas Convent, La Merced Church, Central Plaza, Cathedral, Univeristy of San Carlos, San Francisco Church, Ciudad Vieja and Aguas Calientes. Transfer to your hotel to overnight.

Day 3: ANTIGUA-CHICHICAS TENANGO- LAKE ATITLAN (B)
Drive along the Pan-American Highway to the town of Chichic-astenango, located between two towering volcanoes, to visit the impressive open air market. Here you will encounter some of the most colorful artwork, textiles, and leather products in Guatemala. Then you will visit the Church of Santo Tomas, built on the remains of a Mayan temple. Later, continue to Lake Atitlan, considered by many as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It is surrounded by three enchanting volcanoes and 12 Indian communities. Continue to the town of Panajachel on the shores of the lake and transfer to your hotel.

Day 4: PANAJACHEL (SANTIAGO ATITLAN) -GUATEMALA (B)
This morning you will cross Lake Atitlan by boat to visit the picturesque town of Santiago Atitlan, home of the Tuztuil Indians.In the afternoon, return to Panajachel and continue to Guatemala City for overnight.

Day 5: GUATEMALA CITY (B)
After breakfast full day at leisure to enjoy the many interesting sights of Guatemala City, visit a museum or just relax.

Day 6: GUATEMALA CITY-USA (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Accommodations		Option A	Option B	Option C
GUATEMALA CITY		Princess Reforma	Holiday Inn	Clarion Suites
ANTIGUA		Villa Colonial	P. Don Rodrigo	Porta Hotel Antigua
PANAJACHEL		Villa Santa Catarina	P. Don Rodrigo	Hotel Atitlan

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Departure Dates & Prices

NOTES: Rates are person in US Dollars, valid through March 31 2008. Round trip airfare from Miami or Los Angeles is included in the rates; departures from other US cities are also available. Not included in the rates are US and foreign airport departure taxes, as well as airline fuel surcharges.

SUPPLEMENTS/ ADDITIONAL COSTS:
AIRFARE: Holiday Season (Dec. 10 - Jan 2): $295

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets please deduct $485 from the above prices

DEPARTURES FROM OTHER US CITIES: Please add the add-on fares listed below to the tour price:

BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): Available on request