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All prices are per person and based on private services and guests in single or double rooms.

Please enquire for triples or single supplements.
           
ANTIGUA & SURROUNDS - Cultural Tours          
ANT1: Private Tour of Colonial Antigua DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
A 3-4 hour private walking tour taking in the main monuments such as the main plaza, Cathedral, La Merced, Convento Capphuchinas & Iglesia San Francisco - includes entrances to the above mentioned monuments HD 4hrs 42 24 18 15
         
         
           
ANT2: Private Full Day Tour of Antigua (L) DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
A full day walking tour taking in the main monuments such as the main plaza, Cathedral, La Merced, Convento Capphuchinas & Iglesia San Francisco.

Also takes in the jade museum, Monastery Casa Santo Domingo, textile museum and the colonial art museum - includes entrances to the above mentioned monuments & lunch at Fonda de la Calle Real

FD 8hrs 78 49 40 35
         
         
         
         
           
ANT3: Half Day Textiles & Folk Art Tour with Martha Hettich DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY HD 4hrs 75 39 27 21
A half day tour with textile and folk art specialist Martha Hettich to learn about the fascinating Maya textiles, techniques & symbolism. Visit the textile museum, market and various shops where Martha can introduce you to the vendors and teach you about discerning good quality items and to know a fair price to offer.          
         
         
         
 
ANT4: Full Day Textiles & Folk Art Tour with Martha Hettich (L) DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY FD 8hrs 162 90 66 54
A full day version of the above tour. Includes lunch at Calle de la Fonda Real          
           
ANT4/5: Personal Shopping - Half or Full Day Antigua DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY HD 4hrs 75 39 27 21
Martha Hettich will accompany clients to all the best vendors in the shops and markets of Antigua to assist with buying quality textiles, folk art or local crafts. She can assist with gifts, personal items & home decoration as well as serious collections. FD 8hrs 162 90 66 54
         
         
           
ANT6: Full Day Textile & Folk Art Tour of Guatemala City with Martha Hettich (L) DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY FD 8 Hours 289 159 116 94
A full day trip with exclusive access to the "backstage" areas of the Ixchel Textile museum in the city. Meet the museum curator and learn all about Guatemalan textiles as well as the education & conservation projects being undertaken by the museum.  After visiting the museum clients continue into the city centre to see the central park, cathedral, palace and the central market. Here clients can meet with Martha's contacts to learn more about the textiles and folk art and make purchases if they wish.          
         
         
         
         
         
           
ANT7: Half Day Textile & Folk Art Tour of Guatemala City DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
- Martha Hettich / HALF DAY FD 8 Hours 174 94 68 54
A reduced, half day version of the above trip just taking in the Ixchel Museum and central market          
         
           
ANT8: Full Day Tour of Guatemala City DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
A full day tour to Guatemala City with your private guide and driver. Visit the Ixchel Textile market. Enjoy a traditional lunch at the Hotel Panamericana & end the trip with a visit to the famous relief map. Feel free to replace any of the above mentioned with a trip to the museum of Archaeology & Ethnology if you prefer. All entrances & lunch included. FD 8 Hours 210 116 87 72
         
           
ANT9: Half Day Tour of Coffee Farm & Villages Near Antigua DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Guests can tour the coffee farm of their choice and the villages around Antigua such as San Antonio Aguas Calientes & San Luis Obisbo with a private driver and guide. Includes entrances.

We recommend Azotea Coffee Farm with its other museums covering Maya Traditional Music and costume but guests can choose.

HD 4 Hours 116 62 43 34
         
         
         
           
ANT10: Visit Maya God Maximon at San Andres Itzapa - Half Day DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
- Have a Maya Ritual Performed HD 4 Hours 124 62 41 31
A half day tour out to the village of San Andres Itzapa to visit the Maya God Maximon and to have a Maya Ritual performed in your honor. Your guide will accompany you to first purchase all the necessary ingredients for the ritual of your choice (Good Luck, Marriage Blessing, Bad Luck for Enemies etc) and then will explain the workings of the Maximon sanctuary before employing a local Shaman to perform a ceremony. - Clients should be aware that the setting is not picturesque and you can sometimes still see rituals performed with live chickens.          
         
         
         
         
         
         
           
LAKE ATITLAN & CHICHICASTENANGO          
           
LA1: Day Trip to Lake Atitlan by Land OPTIONS 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Guests will transfer approx. 2.5hrs through the Maya highlands to the stunning Lake Atitlan. With its three surrounding volcanoes and small villages where the Maya people still hold strong to their beliefs, rituals and traditional dress. Once at the lake we will transfer guests across the lake by boat to the village of Santiago. Here guests can enjoy a private guided tour of the village and visit the Maya God Maximon before a late lunch and then transfer back to Antigua. Includes: Private transfers & guide, lunch. STD TOUR 240 127 90 71
         
VINCENT 370 192 133 103
& CEREMONY        
         
CASA PALOPO LUNCH ADD $25 PER PERSON
SEE ALSO HELICOPTER TOURS          
           
LA3: Day Trip to Chichicastenango for a Guided Tour of the Market OPTIONS 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Guests will transfer approx. 2.5hrs through the Maya highlands to the town of Chichicastenango once at the town your guide will give you a tour of the market, the church and other points of interest as you require. Hopefully you will be able to see some Maya Rituals going on in the church or at the cemetery or hilltop altar site. Lunch is included at St Tomas Hotel. When you are ready you will transfer back to Antigua Includes: Private transfers & guide, lunch. STD TOUR 191 108 80 66
         
MARTHA 278 151 109 88
GUIDING        
         
         
SEE ALSO HELICOPTER TOURS          
           
LA5: Overnight to Lake Atitlan - Land Transfer (2D 1N) OPTIONS 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Same as LA1 except there is a free afternoon on the arrival day and then guests transfer back to Antigua on the second day after the tour of Santiago. If traveling to or from the lake on a Thurs or Sunday guests can also visit the market at Chichicastenango unguided for an extra $40 per group. Includes: Private transfers & guide, lunch. CASA PALOPO 648 336 319 246
         
HOTEL ATITLAN 513 272 231 181
         
VILLA SUMAYA 459 249 196 157
ALSO AVAILABLE WITH HELICOPTER TRANSFERS - ONE WAY OR RETURN          
           
LA7: Overnight to Lake Atitlan & Chichicastenango - Land Transfer (2D 1N) OPTIONS 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Has to leave on a Wed, Thur, Sat or Sun.          
Same as LA1 except that a visit to explore Chichi market (unguided) is inserted. CASA PALOPO 648 336 319 246
         
HOTEL ATITLAN 513 272 231 181
Includes: Private transfers, guided tour & lunch in Santiago. Overnight in Hotel & breakfast          
PLEASE ASK IF YOU NEED A GUIDE FOR CHICHI AS WELL VILLA SUMAYA 459 249 196 157
           
           
LA8: Long Weekend to Lake Atitlan & Chichicastenango - Land Transfer (3D 2N) OPTIONS 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Everyday except Mond, Wed, Sat - 2 Nights at the Lake          
Same as LA7 except with an extra night at the lake and a stop to visit Iximche Ruins on either the outward or return transfer. (unguided but includes entrances) CASA PALOPO 955 495 515 396
         
Includes:  Private transfers, guided tour & lunch in Santiago. Overnight Hotel & Breakfast. HOTEL ATITLAN 687 366 340 266
         
PLEASE ASK IF YOU NEED A GUIDE FOR CHICHI AS WELL VILLA SUMAYA 570 317 266 216
WE CAN ARRANGE TRIPS FOR Wed & Sat but add additional $90 per group for the additional transfer needed to get guests to Chichi and back to the lake.          
         
           
LA9: Long Weekend to Lake Atitlan & Chichicastenango - Land Transfer (3D 2N) OPTIONS 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Everyday except Mon, Thur, Sun - 1 Night at the Lake, 1 Night in Chichi          
Same as LA8 except with one night at the lake and one night in Chichi to be there the night before the market to see the market set up. CASA PALOPO 915 482 457 355
         
HOTEL ATITLAN 781 420 376 293
Incls: Private transfers, guided tour & lunch in Santiago. Overnight Hotels & Breakfasts.          
PLEASE ASK IF YOU NEED A GUIDE FOR CHICHI AS WELL VILLA SUMAYA 725 394 333 266
           
CHICHICASTENANGO - Only (See also Lake Atitlan Section)          
           
CHI1: Day trip to Chichicastenango Market - With Guide (L) OPTIONS 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
An early departure from Antigua for your 2.5hr transfer with guide to the highland town of Chichicastenango. Enjoy a guided tour of the market, church and other points of interest. Std. 197 110 81 67
         
Take lunch in St Tomas hotel and then return back to Antigua at your leisure. MARTHA 291 157 112 90
Includes: Private transfers, guide & lunch. GUIDING        
           
CHI2: Overnight trip to Chichicastenango Market to see Market & Set up. OPTIONS 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Transfer to Chichi and stop to visit the ruins of Iximche en route. Once in Chichi you can check into your hotel and relax before setting out with your guide to explore the market as it sets up - a good time to buy bargains! Overnight at St Tomas Hotel. Next day your guide can give you a further tour of the market and also the church and ritual sites. Lunch at St Tomas included. Unguided 339 182 161 170
         
Includes: Private transfers & guide, 1 Night Hotel, 1 lunch & 1 Breakfast p.p Std Guide 501 263 215 224
       
MARTHA 693 359 279 288
GUIDING        
ADVENTURE SPORTS FROM ANTIGUA          
ADV 4A: Half Day Hiking DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
A private, half day hiking trip in the area around Antigua with fabulous views of the surrounding volcanoes and Antigua valley. Trips are tailored to individual fitness levels and personal interests. Hikes can pass through local villages and farmland areas as well as coffee farm plantations. We can offer at least 4 different hikes. HD 4 Hours 65 36 27 22
         
         
           
ADV 4B: Full Day Hiking (L) DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
A full day version of the above tour. Includes picnic lunch. FD 8 Hours 94 54 41 34
           
ADV 3A: Half Day Biking DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
A private, half day mountain biking trip in the area around Antigua with fabulous views of the surrounding volcanoes and Antigua valley. Trips are tailored to individual fitness levels and personal interests. Rides can pass through local villages and farmland areas as well as coffee farm plantations. HD 4 Hours 80 51 41 36
         
         
         
           
ADV 3B: Full Day Biking (L)          
* A full day version of the above tour around the Antigua Valley. DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
  FD 8 Hours 101 62 48 42
           
* Bike to Lake Atitlan from the ruins at Iximche - transfer back by bus or stay at the lake FD 8 Hours 232 130 96 80
           
           
ADV1 & 2: Volcano Climbing * Can also include biking down please ask DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
We can offer hikes up the active Pacaya Volcano or Acatenango. Hard trips but exhileratng with wonderful views from the top. FD 7 Hrs 142 77 55 44
         
* ADV1 - Active Pacaya Volcano (2- 3 hours hiking depending on fitness) FD 12 Hrs 98 55 41 33
Includes a picnic breakfast and snacks          
* ADV 2 - Acatenango Volcano (6-8 hours climb up depending on fitness) - amazing views          
Includes a picnic breakfast, picnic lunch and snacks          
           
ADV 5: Horse Riding at La Ronda Riding Stables DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Choose from a gentle ride around the coffee farm of Azotea where the stables are situated or transfer up into the foothills of the Antigua valley volcanoes and ride more advanced trails          
2 hours + 18 18 18 18
* ADV 5A: 2 Hours in the Azotea Coffee Farm (All levels)          
* ADV 5B: 3 Hours out in the countryside surrounding Antigua (Intermediate to Advanced only) 3 hours + 45 45 45 45
           
           
ADV 6: Active Overnight to Lake Atitlan DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Transfer to the ruins at Iximche & then bike cross country through Maya villages and farms down to Lake Atitlan with Guide. Once at the lake take a boat across to the village of Santiago & overnight in Hotel Bambu or Posada Santiago. The next morning you can kayak on the lake in Santiago bay where you can see fishermen and local people going about their daily work. Also pay a visit to the Maya God Maximon. (Kayaking is unguided) 2D 1N 449 246 200 165
         
Inc. Bike & Kayak rental, transfers, guide for biking, 1 Night Hotel, breakfast & 1 lunch p.p          
           
HELICOPTER TOURS - Recommended Nov - May (Dry Season, Best Visibility)          
With the helicopter tours we have quoted on the basis of 4pax in a Bell Jet Ranger and 6 pax in a Bell Long Ranger. If clients are all large adults it may be prudent to allow them more space in the helicopter than this maximum capacity. Please contact us for a definite qutation based on what clients require.          
         
These prices are a guide and it is important to note that if flight times go over what is quoted here due to weather or other circumstances we will need to charge the clients locally for the difference          
         
           
HEL1: Helicopter Tour over Antigua (Helicopter comes from Guate City) DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
Be picked up in a Helicopter from the heli-pad overlooking the city and take a 30min flight over this beautiful colonial city and surrounding volcanoes 30mins 847 423 282 212
         
HEL 2: Helicoper Tour to Lake Atitlan - Transfer Only          
Take a helicopter transfer to lake Atitlan from either Antigua or Guatemala City DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
* Direct Route - 30mins Flight Time with Guests in Helicopter (Total Flight Time paid 1.3hours) 30 / 40mins 1153 577 384 288
'- Includes cost of transferring luggage by bus, landing fees etc          
* More Scenic Route with time flying over volcanoes at the lake - 45mins (1.5hrs total paid) 45 / 55mins 1396 698 465 349
'- Includes cost of transferring luggage by bus, landing fees etc          
           
LA2: Helicoper Tour to Lake Atitlan for the Day (L) DURATION 1 Pax 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax
- Guided Tour of Santiago Village 60 / 80mins 1200 616 421 324
Be picked up in a Helicopter from the heli-pad overlooking the city and take a 30min flight over the beautiful colonial city and surrounding volcanoes & highland scenery to Lake Atitlan with it's three other spectacular volcanoes. Land at Hotel Casa Palopo where you will meet your local guide and take a boat across the lake to the village of Santiago. Here you will meet the Maya God ma