Then it's onto the popular comedores (eateries) to feast on local delicacies. Adventurous eaters will be in heaven, sampling chuchitos (tamales, Guatemala-style), pupusas (corn tortillas oozing with cheese) and rellenitos (plantain stuffed with black beans). When in Antigua, you have to try pigs' feet - they're surprisingly delicious.

Then spend the afternoon exploring Antigua's green plazas, whitewashed churches, art galleries and museums at your own pace. We'll also recommend a few of our favourite local restaurants serving international cuisine alongside art and historical architecture.

A local guide from an independent producer will give you an insight into the famous region while you learn how to pick, pulp, and grade the coffee (depending on the season). You'll be able to roast the grains on an open fire and grind it by hand before sampling the freshest brew you may ever taste.

After your caffeine fix, return to Antigua for lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.

Head towards the lesser-known archaeological site of Iximché, a sacred place for Mayan ceremonies. A local shaman will even invite you to join an authentic ritual spoken in the native Kaqchiquel language.

Then it's onwards to Lake Atitlán on a two hour or so scenic route. You'll arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon in time to watch the sun set over this famously beautiful lake.

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel for a hike through the lush highlands. Atitlan's lakeside culture is one of the country's biggest draw thanks to the 'authentic' communities dotted along the water's edge where locals work in the fields and fish from hand-carved cayucos (traditional wooden boats).

After lunch, your guide will take you to a textile workshop in San Juan La Laguna where you can witness a collective of women weaving beautiful fabric with a traditional backstrap loom.

Head back to your hotel in the late afternoon to relax by the pool or take a dip in the lake.

Descend for lunch before your onward journey to the capital city and your hour flight to Petén. On arrival, you will be met for your transfer deep into the jungle where your campsite awaits among the temples. Rest your head to the sounds of owls and monkeys and gaze up at the twinkling blanket of stars above.

Lunch will be prepared traditionally with locally sourced ingredients. Then spend the afternoon resting or exploring at your leisure.

When dusk encroaches, climb a lookout tower where you can sip on drinks while watching the sun set over the ancient pyramids and endless vegetation. Dinner can be enjoyed under the soft flicker of candlelight while overlooking the ruins before your last night in the jungle.

While the national park sees an influx of visitors, your guide will take you off the beaten track dipping in and out of the vegetation where you might encounter monkey species and an array of exotic birdlife.

Don't forget to pop into the park's museum before heading to Guatemala City where you will spend your last night.