Explore the Guatemalan Highlands on this seven-day adventure starting and ending in Antigua
  • Visit San Andres Itzapa and see the shamanic ceremonies devoted to San Simon – a popular chain-smoking saint that has stolen the hearts of the Maya people.
  • Ride in a decorated chicken bus to a local market and see the larger-than-life vegetables this region’s known for – decide for yourself whether it’s the result of the fertilizer or the blessings from God.
  • Visit Chichicastenango market and pick up your very own huipils (a traditional Maya garment worn by women and girls) or some handmade jade jewellery.
  • Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan. With 95 per cent of the population of Maya descent, you’ll learn about the region’s rich culture and meet the shamanic keepers of Maximon.
  • Join your local leader on an orientation walk through Antigua. By starting and ending your trip here, you’ll be sure to see the city’s restored Spanish buildings and epic views of the volcano that towers over it.
Accommodation is in hotels, with the outlined style serving as a guideline only and subject to change if preferred rooms are unavailable. Early check-in isn’t always possible; luggage storage is provided and, on some trips, shared day rooms may be available until rooms are ready.