Zoom Gay Guatemala

Plus, enjoy our optional post tour to Costa Rica April 29 - May 4, 2011.
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Gay friendly Guatemala has a history of re-discovery and re-invention and as a result, modern-day Guatemala is a fascinating collage of cultures: full-blooded Maya people; the descendants of mixed unions between the Maya and the Spanish colonizers; the Afro-Antillean ancestry of the Garifuna people who settled in the Caribbean coast of Central America from the Caribbean islands about three centuries ago, all the way down to the European immigrants from Germany, England, Italy and beyond.

Sociologically, it's a unique blend that gives the country a special imprint, a mix of urban sophistication, fine gastronomy, outstanding arts and crafts and textiles, and exotic indigenous customs. These and other cultural traits transcend the early Maya, the days of the conquistadors, the colonial era and the pre- and post-war immigration patterns of the 20th century.

Lending more shades to this cultural mosaic is the eco-diversity of this fascinating destination, with its eclectic mix of mountains, volcanoes, scenic coasts, rivers and lakes. In short, Guatemala offers gay travelers an exotic experience coupled with a geographical sense of a faraway place just a few hours from home—the ultimate vacation destination.

Zoom Vacations' exploration of Guatemala gives you the best of this incredible destination! Visit unbelievable ancient ruins, explore the romantic city of Antigua, taste some of the world's best cuisine, and more! Like always, this trip features enough free time to relax and do your own thing!

Package Highlights

• Welcome dinner at Guatemala City's finest authentic restaurant. Cuisine so good, you'll search for its equivalent back home (but it's only in Guatemala!)

• 5 nights accommodations at Guatemala's finest 5 star properties (based on double occupancy)

• A hearty Buffet Breakfast daily

• Private expert guided tour of the ruins of Tikal

• Guided gay nightlife tour of Guatemala City

• Guided tour of Mayan history plus the sensational modern day presidential palace in Guatemala City

• Traditional coffee plantation tour and shopping excursion

• Private, expert guided tour of Antigua

• Guided gay nightlife tour of Antigua

• Airport transfers

• All private transfers to Zoom Vacations excursions

• Services of a Zoom Vacations Concierge throughout the trip

• A Farewell cocktail event in the beautiful city of Antigua

• Guatemala gay guide, complete with information on nightlife, restaurants, shopping, and much more

• Optional Xaxha Ruins Excursion

• All this and more . . . Exclusively for Zoom Vacations travelers

• Optional post tour to Costa Rica April 29 - May 4, 2011. Click here for more information!

• Plus, you may add extra nights at either end of this vacation, if you wish to extend your stay!

Zoom Guatemala Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday, April 23, 2011

Transfer In

Hotel Vista Real, 5 stars

Welcome Dinner at the best Guatemalan cuisine restaurant in Guatemala City.

Gay Nightlife Tour

Day 2 - Sunday, April 24, 2011

Tour Mayan history museum

Visit the Presidential Palace

Evening Flight from Guatemala City to Tikal

Hotel Camino Real-Tikal, 5 stars

Day 3 - Monday, April 25, 2011

Ruins of Tikal Excursion

Evening Return Flight to Guatemala City

Transfer in to Antigua (only 35 minutes from the airport)

Nightlife Outing in Antigua

Hotel Casa Santo Domingo , 5 stars

Day 4 - Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Antigua Sightseeing

Hotel Casa Santo Domingo , 5 stars

Day 5 - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Visit a traditional coffee plantation as well as a Guatemalan Market.

Evening farewell cocktails and gay outing

Hotel Casa Santo Domingo , 5 stars

Day 6 - Thursday, April 28, 2011

Transfer from Antigua to Guatemala City (Direct to Airport.)

Luxury Accommodations

This tour include stays at Guatemala's most luxurious 5 star accommodations in Antigua, Tikal, and Guatemala City.

Guatemala City:
Vista Real Hotel, 5 Stars

Hotel Vista Real Guatemala has a health club, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a steam room, and a sauna. This 5-star Guatemala City property features massage and treatment rooms, a hair salon, and beauty services. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and a technology helpdesk.

The property has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. Additional amenities include a fitness facility, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. This is a smoke-free property.

Hotel Vista Real Guatemala has 123 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with satellite channels and DVD players. Guestrooms provide CD players, complimentary newspapers, and voice mail. All guestrooms provide fireplaces and desks. Guestrooms feature refrigerators. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, jetted tubs, handheld showers, and bathroom phones.

Balconies are featured in guestrooms. Additional amenities include separate sitting areas, minibars, and air conditioning. Guestrooms are accessible via exterior corridors. In addition, amenities available on request include microwaves and wake-up calls. All guestrooms at Hotel Vista Real Guatemala are non-smoking.

Tikal:
Camino Real Hotel, 5 Stars

Hotel Camino Real Tikal has a health club, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a steam room, and a fitness facility. Business amenities at this 5-star property include a business center, meeting rooms for small groups, and business services.

Hotel Camino Real Tikal has a restaurant and a poolside bar. Room service is available during limited hours. Event facilities include conference rooms. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, self parking, and gift shops/newsstands.

Hotel Camino Real Tikal has 72 guestrooms. Televisions are equipped with premium cable television channels . Guestrooms provide phones and in-room safes. Bathrooms offer bathrobes, hair dryers, and slippers.

Additional amenities include minibars, air conditioning, and windows that open. Balconies are featured in guestrooms. In addition, amenities available on request include wake-up calls and housekeeping is offered.

Antigua:
Casa Santo Domingo, 5 Stars

This Antigua Guatemala property is close to Antigua Cathedral, Parque Central, and La Merced Church.

Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo has an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, a fitness facility, and a pool. Business amenities include a business center, high-speed Internet access, business services, and audio-visual equipment. Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Event facilities include conference rooms. Guest parking is complimentary.

Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, and televisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions, specific to our trip to Guatemala.

Do I need a visa to travel to Guatemala?
If you are a United States citizen and/or are traveling from the United States, you will not need a visa to travel to Guatemala.

Into which airport do I need to fly?
You need to fly into the Guatemala City International Airport (GUA).

What day should I depart my home country?
You must depart your home country for arrival into Guatemala on April 23. Our welcome dinner is that night at 7:00 PM.

Can Zoom book extra days for me at the beginning or end of this trip?
Absolutely! Simply let us know the amount of days you need at the beginning and/or end of the trip, and we will book the nights you need (additional room night charges will apply).

If I am traveling as a single, does Zoom offer a roommate pairing program?
Absolutely! Before the trip, we will get to know all of our travelers, and we will use what we know about you to make the best pairing possible.

May I travel as a single without a roommate?
Absolutely, you may travel as a single and pay a single supplement, which varies depending on your time of booking.

How do we get from Guatemala City to the Ruins of Tikal?
Your flight from Guatemala city to the Ruins of Tikal is included in your package price.

What is the fitness level required for this trip?
This trip is easily accessible to a variety of fitness levels. None of our included activities require a high degree of athletic skill. However, your optional activities will give you the opportunity to make your vacation as active and/or adventuresome as you choose.

Is it easy to do this trip back-to-back with the Costa Rica trip?
Our Costa Rica and Guatemala trips are perfect compliments to one another. You get the tropical, eco-tourism experience with Costa Rica, coupled with the historic, architectural, cultural, and culinary delights of Guatemala. Plus, San Jose, Costa Rica is a short two hour flight to Guatemala City.