Private Travel with a Local Guatemala Team
Guatemala Tailor-Made Tours
Our Guatemala tailor-made tours are private trips planned around the time you have, the places you want to see, and the way you prefer to travel. Our Antigua-based team helps you work out the route, hotels, guides, and experiences.
How Many Days Do You Need for Guatemala?
Can I Visit Antigua, Lake Atitlán and Tikal in One Trip?
Yes. Antigua, Lake Atitlán and Tikal can be combined in one trip, especially if you have eight to ten days.
Antigua and Lake Atitlán connect easily by road. Tikal is in Petén, in northern Guatemala, so flying is usually the most practical way to include it without losing too much time in transit.
With more days, you can add Chichicastenango, spend longer around Lake Atitlán, explore the western highlands, or allow more time for the Maya sites in Petén.
Sample Guatemala Trips
These itineraries are starting points. We can change the route, pace, hotels and activities.
What Can You Customize on Your Guatemala Tour?
Hotel
Choose the level and style of accommodation that suits you.
Pace
Add more time in places you like or reduce long travel days.
Activities
Add or remove cultural visits, hikes, food experiences, archaeology or nature.
Guides
Use private guides throughout or only where they add the most value.
Transportation
Combine private transfers, domestic flights and boats according to the route.
Special Interests
Build more time around archaeology, birding, photography, food, textiles or family travel.
What Will Your Travel Proposal Include?
Your proposal shows how the trip would work day by day, where you would stay, and what is included in the price. You can review everything with us and make changes before booking.
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
See the route, activities, travel times and overnight stops in the order they are planned.
Hotels and Room Details
Review the hotels proposed for each stop, including the room category and number of nights.
Private Guides and Transportation
See where private guides, drivers, boats, domestic flights or other transportation are included.
What Is Included in the Price
Your proposal lists the services included, so you know what has been arranged before you confirm the trip.
How We Plan Guatemala Tailor-Made Tours
Every trip is private and starts with the basics: how much time you have, where you want to go, and what kind of trip you want.
From there, we shape the route around your travel style and the experiences that interest you most, whether that means culture, archaeology, nature, food, family travel or more active days.
You can travel with Martsam in three different ways: Standard, Comfort or Luxury. The level level you choose helps define the hotels, transportation, guiding, experiences and service included throughout the trip.
Once the route and travel level are clear, we arrange the hotels, private guides, drivers, domestic flights, boats and activities needed for the itinerary.
Martsam has been planning Guatemala tailor-made tours and private travel for more than 30 years across the Maya world, operating from regional offices in Antigua Guatemala, San Ignacio in Belize, and Mérida in Yucatán. For Guatemala trips, our Antigua team leads the planning and coordinates the journey locally.
Based in Antigua Guatemala
30+ years in Guatemala
Private local guides
Local planning and logistics
In country Travel Support
When Is the Best Time to Visit Guatemala?
Guatemala can be visited year-round, but the weather and travel conditions change by region and season.
November to April
This is the drier season in most of the country. It is a popular time for Antigua, Lake Atitlán, the highlands and Petén.
May to October
This is the greener season. Rain is more common, usually later in the day, and some regions feel quieter.
Holiday Periods
Easter, Christmas and New Year can be much busier, especially in Antigua and other popular destinations.
Different Regions, Different Conditions
The highlands, Pacific coast and Petén do not experience the weather in exactly the same way, so timing can depend on your route.
Learn more about Guatemala before you travel by reading our dedicated Travel Guide!
Questions Travelers Ask Before Planning
How much does a private Guatemala tour cost?
The total cost depends on the length of the trip, hotel category, private guides, transportation, domestic flights and activities. Once we understand your priorities, we can prepare a proposal around the level of comfort and experiences you prefer.
What should families consider when planning a private trip to Guatemala?
Travel time, hotel selection, activity level and the ages of the children all affect the route. We can adapt the itinerary with shorter travel days, suitable activities and a pace that works well for the whole family.
How are dietary requirements handled during a private Guatemala tour?
Dietary preferences and allergies can be considered during the planning process. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other requirements should be shared in advance so they can be taken into account when arranging meals and activities.
How can a Guatemala itinerary be adapted for older travelers or limited mobility?
The route can be adjusted to reduce difficult walking, long travel days and physically demanding activities. Hotel access, transportation and the pace of sightseeing can also be considered during planning.
What are the options for solo travelers who prefer a private itinerary?
A private itinerary can combine individual travel with private transportation, local guides and in-country support. The amount of guided time and independent time can be adjusted according to the traveler’s preference.
How can Guatemala be combined with Belize or Mexico in one trip?
A multi-country itinerary can work well when there is enough time for the additional travel. The best combination depends on the regions selected, border or flight connections and the overall pace of the journey.
How Much Time Do You Have for Guatemala?
Tell us your travel dates, who is traveling, and the places you are considering. We can help you work out what fits comfortably and prepare a private itinerary around your time and interests.