Exploring Guatemala Active Tour

Hello everyone! 👋 Let me first introduce myself, I'm Lauren! I'm a dedicated language and travel geek in love with the outdoors and exploring new places. I'm currently based in Antigua, Guatemala and work in the tourism industry, which is why I would love to share some of the best activities and sightseeing tried and tested by me so that you can also fall in love with some incredible places Let me tell you about the trip 📍 Spend a week discovering Guatemala as we hike, bike and kayak through its stunning landscapes. From our base in the colorful colonial city of Antigua, we'll be exploring local ruins, active volcanoes, and culinary highlights, before taking a well-deserved break at lake Atitlan to relax and unwind and learn more about the local culture through its artisans, farming, and ancient traditions. 💰 What is included in the price? 🛏️ Accommodation (based on 2 sharing, private available +€20/night) 🚗 Transport (inc airport transfers) 🚴 Activities except for optional activities ✏️ Itinerary: Day 1 - Arrival and transfer to Antigua. Optional 3pm walking tour of the city. Day 2 - Optional lost city bike tour of Antigua (€25) and it's surroundings in the morning. Visit ruins, a chicken bus factory and macadamia nut farm by bike or have a lie-in before a traditional Guatemalan lunch and sunset hiking tour to the active Pacaya volcano (included in trip price) where we'll enjoy stunning vistas of 3 other volcanoes while we roast marshmallows over hot vents in the lava field. You'll even have the option to take the 1.5 hour uphill journey on horseback (€17 more). Day 3 - Meet up for a casual brunch before spending the day exploring Antigua at your own leisure (we recommend a visit to an artisan market, the chocolate museum or one of the city's many colonial ruins). We'll have a pre-trip meeting for the Acatenango hike before a relaxed evening in preparation for our hike. Day 4 - Acatenango hike (includes transport, guide, food and all equipment) - wake up early to embark on the 5-6 hour hike up to Acatenango base camp. From there, watch eruptions from the active Fuego volcano or take the adrenaline-fueled extra hike across to the ridge for sunset. Day 5 - Early rise to head to the summit of Acatenango at 3976 m for sunrise. Head back to base camp for breakfast before the descent and return to Antigua around midday. From there, we'll have time for a quick lunch before getting our transfer to lake Atitlan. Day 6 - Rest and recover from the hike or take part in a variety of morning activities. We'll head to San Juan la Laguna for lunch, followed by a coffee or weaving tour and a visit to its viewpoint. Day 7 - Discover the morning calm of the lake by kayak before taking a relaxing swim. After a short break for brunch, we'll take a 3-hour hike along ancient Mayan paths while enjoying stunning views. In the afternoon, we'll head to Guatemala City for dinner on a panoramic terrace. Day 8 - Exploring Guatemala City's downtown and Plaza de la Constitution before departure. There will be plenty of opportunities to take photos and videos to share with your family or friends. Feel free to ask any questions, I'll be happy to help 💬 Looking forward to meeting you ✈️