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Guatemala & El Salvador

Guatemala & El Salvador

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Guatemala and El Salvador together offer a compelling mix of Mayan heritage, colonial cities, volcanic landscapes, and Pacific coastline in the heart of Central America. Guatemala is renowned for the ancient ruins of Tikal, the colourful highland markets of Chichicastenango, and the colonial gem of Antigua — while Lake Atitlán, ringed by volcanoes and indigenous villages, draws travellers from around the world. El Salvador, the region's smallest country, punches above its weight with world-class surf breaks along the Costa del Bálsamo, dramatic volcanic peaks, and a growing food and culture scene in San Salvador. Together they attract adventurous travellers, surfers, history enthusiasts, and those looking to explore Central America beyond the well-worn tourist trail.

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Guatemala & El Salvador
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£1,015 retail with Inter Tours → £635 self-launched

Guatemala & El Salvador · 8 days

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Guatemala & El Salvador Self-Launched: Volcanoes, Lakes & Ancient Culture

A self-launched 8-day solo-friendly route through highland Guatemala and western El Salvador, following the same spine as Inter Tours' group itinerary — colonial Antigua, the Chichicastenango market and Lake Atitlán, the Mayan ruins of Tazumal and Joya de Cerén, the coffee fincas of Ataco, and the volcanoes and murals of San Salvador. Everything is booked independently: shuttle vans and public coaches, guesthouses instead of 4-star group hotels, and self-bookable day tours via GetYourGuide or local operators in place of the guided package. Costs are approximate backpacker/budget-traveller estimates in GBP.

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~£635

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