• Guatemala City - We will start this tour from your hotel. We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel early in the morning and we will go to the department of Sacatepequez. Here we will begin our adventure and you will learn about the customs and traditions that take place on November 1st of every year, where the ancestors are honored and venerated.
• Santiago Sacatepequez - This is one of the two villages where the Giant Kites Festival takes place every year. Don´t miss the chance to witness this incredible tradition where according to the Mayans, kites are used as a form of communication between this and the infraworld.
• Sumpango Kite Festival - This is the most important stop on our tour. Sumpango is a town where one day every year, local people display wonderful kites they have been making for months. Be part of the tradition that part of the millenary Mayan Culture: The Giant Kite Festival.
• Guatemala City - At the end of the day, we will take you back to your hotel safe and sound. We hope this is a unique experience for you and that you don`t forget your camera to record the incredible moments you will live.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Certified Tour Guide

• Lunch
• Gratuities

The Festival of Giant Kites: A singular event that occurs annually on November 1st, a day of commemoration for all saints. It is a day families revisit the memories of their dearly departed, pay visits to cemeteries, and pay homage to their lives. People from the Mayan communities converge between June and November to craft traditional, giant kites decorated with particular patterns and inscriptions, utilizing multicolored tissue paper.

You will have the opportunity to tour two Kaqchiquel burial grounds, explore the local fair, indulge in regional cuisine, fly a kite, and unwind amidst stunning mountain views. We invite you to come a part of the experience!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.