They are private and tailor-made; we do not run fixed group departures. Sample routes exist to start the conversation, and the final itinerary is designed around your dates, pace, interests, comfort level, and travel style.

Most travelers plan seven to ten days for Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Tikal, and that works well at a relaxed pace. With less time, we focus on one or two regions and go deeper. With ten to fourteen days or more, we can add the highlands, the Verapaces, quieter Maya sites, or a Belize extension — and if your days cannot comfortably hold everything on your list, we will say so and help you choose.

Most travelers enjoy the dry season, roughly November through April: clear skies, easier travel to Tikal, and volcano views at their best, with December and January the coolest months in Antigua and the highlands. May and October are quieter and greener, with gentler rates; most days are workable and afternoon rain is possible. Whatever dates you have, we will tell you honestly what to expect on your route.

For most first-time travelers, Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Tikal form a strong planning spine: colonial streets under volcanoes, a lake shaped by Maya communities, and the great ancient city in the Petén rainforest. Depending on your time and interests, we can add the highlands around Chichicastenango, Yaxhá and other quieter Maya sites, the Verapaces, or a Belize extension.

It is built around understanding: unhurried, expert-guided time at ancient Maya cities with room to interpret what you see, and respectful encounters with living Maya traditions — textiles, markets, ceremonies, foodways — arranged with permission and context. Days are paced so the experience has room to mean something.

Yes, when you have enough days. Guatemala and Belize combine well: Guatemala's archaeology and culture first, then Belize's reef, rainforest, and Caribbean finish. A route of about thirteen days works well. On shorter trips, we often recommend Guatemala alone — a rushed border crossing weakens both countries' best moments.

Yes, when the itinerary is designed around your children's ages, energy, and interests rather than adapted from an adult route. That means shorter travel days, hands-on experiences such as chocolate, coffee, or weaving, guides who tailor their stories to children, and hotels chosen for space and comfort. Our 8-day Guatemala Family Adventure is a good place to start.

Yes — customization is the point. Your route can be shaped around culture, archaeology, nature, family travel, comfort, food, textiles, photography, birding, or any combination of interests, and around the level that fits: Standard, Comfort, or Luxury.

Guatemala rewards thoughtful preparation, and a private guided tour is one of the safest, most comfortable ways to experience the country. You are supported by private transportation, experienced local guides, carefully designed routes, well-chosen hotels, and realistic timing, and our team stays available while you travel. No destination is risk-free; we are honest about that, and we plan accordingly.

Because every journey is tailor-made, we do not publish fixed package prices. The cost depends on your route, the season, the level you choose (Standard, Comfort, or Luxury), the hotels, the number of travelers, and how many days include a private guide. Once we know your dates, your group, and how you like to travel, we discuss figures directly with you and prepare a clear, personal quote.

The levels describe how the trip is put together — hotels, transport, pace, privacy, and support — never the traveler. Standard means a well-planned private trip with reliable, comfortable hotels, good guides, and private transportation where needed. Comfort adds a stronger hotel category, private arrangements where useful, and a gentler pace. Luxury brings refined hotels, greater privacy, flexible service, and more individually arranged details — and most journeys can blend levels by stage.

Tell us who is traveling, when you would like to travel, how many days you have, and how you want the journey to feel. We will listen, and we will come back with a private Guatemala itinerary shaped for the people taking the trip — with hotels, transport, guides, and daily plans arranged around you. Reach us through the form on this page, by email at info@martsam.com, or by phone.