An 8-Day Itinerary to Guatemala
Here's how I spent 8 days in Guatemala
| Day | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Guatemala City, taxi to Antigua | |
| Day 2 | Pacaya Volcano Trek (Half Day) | |
| Day 3 | Acentango Volcano Trek | Camp overnight |
| Day 4 | Acentago Volcano Trek, taxi to Xela | |
| Day 5 | Xela to Lake Atitlan Day 1 | Local homestay |
| Day 6 | Xela to Lake Atitlan Day 2 | Local homestay |
| Day 7 | Xela to Lake Atitlan Day 3 | Stay in Atitlan |
| Day 8 | Bus Lake Atitlan to Airport (5 hours) | Red-eye home |
Tips
- For Pacaya I went with Ox Expeditions. You can DIY, just plan the transportation
- For Acetango I did the double whammy with Ox Expeditions. It was one of the bigger companies (about 30 people in the trek). A guide is mandatory so it's preferable to find a smaller company
- For the Xela to Lake Atitlan through the highlands, I went with Monte Verde
- Shuttle options: link
- If I had more time, I would have opted to do the El Mirador Jungle Hike
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