Boutique colonial hotelAntigua, three blocks from the Parque Central
Casa del Lirio
A restored 17th-century home with a fountain courtyard, a small pool and rooftop views of Volcán de Agua.
From $145 per person · night
9 days, 8 nights Antigua · Lake Atitlán · Petén Private, from 2 travellers
Nine romantic, beautifully paced days of colonial suites, a helicopter hop to Lake Atitlán and a private sunrise among the temples of Tikal.
About this tour
We have planned a lot of honeymoons, and this is the one we'd choose. It starts in Antigua, in a suite set around a candlelit courtyard, with private tastings and a dinner in the ruins of a colonial convent. Then, rather than a three-hour drive, a helicopter carries you over the volcanoes to a secluded lodge on Lake Atitlán, where your days are as full or as empty as you want them to be.
The finale is the Petén: a jungle lodge near Tikal, early access to the temples before anyone else arrives, and evenings listening to the forest. Everything is private, everything is flexible, and your specialist quietly takes care of the details — flowers, celebrations, a surprise or two — so you can simply enjoy each other.
Highlights
- Suites in Antigua's finest colonial mansions
- Helicopter transfer over the volcanoes to Lake Atitlán
- Private sunset cruise and lakeside dinner
- Tikal at sunrise with your own archaeologist
Best for: HoneymoonersBest for: Anniversaries and milestone celebrationsBest for: Couples seeking luxury
Day by day
Sample schedule. Every day can be moved, lengthened or swapped.
- Day 1
Welcome to Antigua
VIP meet-and-greet at the airport and a private transfer to your suite in Antigua. Champagne on arrival.
Overnight: AntiguaMeals: D
- Day 2
Antigua, privately
A private walking tour with a historian, a chocolate and rum tasting, and a candlelit dinner set up among colonial ruins.
Overnight: AntiguaMeals: B, D
- Day 3
Coffee and spa
Morning at a highland coffee estate with a private cupping and lunch on the terrace, then an afternoon couples' massage back in Antigua.
Overnight: AntiguaMeals: B, L
- Day 4
Helicopter to Lake Atitlán
A 25-minute helicopter flight over the volcanic highlands lands you at the lake. Settle into your lakeside casita.
Overnight: Lake AtitlánMeals: B, D
- Days 5–6
Lake Atitlán at your pace
A private lancha to the villages of Santiago and San Juan, a sunset cruise with drinks on board, kayaking, yoga and long lunches by the water.
Overnight: Lake AtitlánMeals: B
- Day 7
Fly to the jungle
Private transfer to Guatemala City (around 3 hours) and the one-hour flight to Flores, then on to a jungle lodge close to Tikal.
Overnight: Tikal areaMeals: B, D
- Day 8
Tikal at sunrise
Enter the park before dawn with your archaeologist guide to watch the forest wake from the top of a temple, then a private picnic and a lazy afternoon at the lodge pool.
Overnight: Tikal areaMeals: B, L, D
- Day 9
Depart
Flight from Flores to Guatemala City to connect with your international departure.
Meals: B
Meals key: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.
What's included
- 8 nights in suites at luxury boutique hotels and lodges
- Daily breakfast, plus 2 lunches and 6 dinners
- Helicopter transfer Antigua–Lake Atitlán
- Domestic flights Guatemala City–Flores return
- All private transfers with VIP airport assistance
- Private guides, including an archaeologist at Tikal
- Private sunset cruise, couples' massage and coffee estate visit
- Tikal sunrise access and all entrance fees
- A dedicated local specialist on call throughout your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Drinks outside included experiences
- Meals not listed
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Helicopter transfers are weather-dependent; road transfer provided if needed
Where you could stay
Boutique colonial hotel
Boutique colonial hotelAntigua, near the ruins of La Recolección
Convento de la Ceiba
Suites set within the walls of a former convent, with candlelit cloisters, a spa and one of Antigua's finest restaurants.
From $290 per person · night
Boutique colonial hotelAntigua, on a quiet street near La Merced
Posada Siete Fuentes
A warm, family-run posada with flower-filled patios and some of the best breakfasts in Antigua.
From $85 per person · night
Lakeside lodgeLake Atitlán, between Santa Cruz and Jaibalito, reached by boat
Casa Xocomil
Stone casitas tumbling down a garden hillside to a private dock, with every room facing the volcanoes.
From $175 per person · night
Pricing
Per person, from$6,450Based on two sharing
For two, approx.$12,900International flights excluded
Budget levelUltra luxuryUpgrade or adjust any hotel
Prices vary with season, hotel choice and group size. Holy Week (Semana Santa) and Christmas carry supplements. Your specialist will send a clear, itemised quote in your currency.
Every tour is private and fully adjustable around your dates and pace.
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- Walk Antigua's cobbled streets and ruined convents with a historian guide
- Chichicastenango's market on a Thursday or Sunday
- Private boat days between Atitlán's Maya villages
- Tikal at first light, plus a sunset over Yaxhá's lagoons
From$3,650per person
≈ $7,300 for two · international flights excluded
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- A hands-on Guatemalan cooking class in Antigua
- Private boat day to Santiago and San Juan La Laguna
- Sunrise hike to the Indian Nose above the lake
From$1,290per person
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Tell us a little about your trip. Your specialist will reply within one working day with ideas, not a sales pitch.