ST26 On The Mayan Path

Fri: WELCOME TO THE LAND OF ETERNAL SPRING! On arrival at Guatemala's La Aurora Airport, our representative will transfer you to your hotel for overnight accommodations.

Sat: At 09:00 a.m., you will be picked up at your hotel for your transfer to Antigua Guatemala, the most important and enchanting city of colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared “Monument of America” in 1965. Visit the Central Plaza which is surrounded by the antique Cathedral, the Municipal Government Building, and the Palace of the Captains General; colonial churches and monasteries, primitive foot-looms where colorful textiles are woven, and a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations.

Mon: This morning you will drive through the states of El Progreso, Baja Verapaz and Alta Verapaz to arrive at Ranchitos del Quetzal for birdwatching. Then you will continue to visit Orquigonia it is a private nature reserve dedicated to the conservation of orchids. In the afternoon proceed to Coban for overnight accommodations.

Tue: This morning you will be picked up at your hotel to visit Semuc Champey which is located in the municipality of Lankin, on the Cahabón river. Semuc Champey is built by a natural bridge of about 500 meters long, inside which the Cahabón River circulates underground, in what is known as a siguán. In the upper part a great variety of pools of 1 to 3 meters deep is formed, which are fed by mountain springs. These pools are located in a small canyon formed by sedimentary rock and limestone typical of the highlands of the Polochic valley. Overnight accommodations at (hotel).

Wed: At 07:00 a.m., depart to Copán, Honduras. After completing official immigration formalities, continue to the archaeological site of Copán. As you step inside the park, witness elaborate stone sculptures everywhere. As you walk into the dramatic expanse of the Great Plaza you are witness of the cultural achievements of the ancient Maya. Copán’s main plaza contains the greatest collection of Maya sculptures in Central America. Take time to explore and marvel at the beautiful Mayan stellae, majestic temples, and complete ball court. Overnight accommodations at (hotel).

Thu: This morning, transfer to the Mayan site of Quiriguá, where extraordinary monuments include 12 carved stellae, 4 zoomorphs, enormous carved stones of mythological animal forms, and unrestored temples.  Dates recorded are at exact intervals of 800 days. Overnight accommodations at (hotel).

Fri: You will be transferred by launch to Río Dulce, undoubtedly one of the country’s most unique tourist attractions. The enormous Río Dulce offers a natural experience; while navigating on its beautiful waters one enjoys the riverine forest and listens to the sounds of the howler monkeys.  The nice spots on the riverside include natural forests and bathing places in a unique natural environment. Several islands and islets along the river are the nesting grounds for thousands of aquatic birds which offer beautiful displays as they set flight and when they feed in large groups on the river waters.  A section of the river is much wider, thus forming a 60 square kilometer water deposit, called El Golfete, which can be considered a river and a lake at the same time. Then, transfer to Petén. Overnight accommodations at (hotel).

Sat: Today we will take you to Ceibal, the Mayan Archaeological site situated in Sayaxché, near the banks of La Pasión River where you can see crocodiles and exotic birds.    The Ceibal Stelae is among the finest and best-preserved sculptures of the late Classic Period.  Because of the hardness of the local stone, which has withstood centuries of rain, root penetration, and falling trees, it is often called the “Maya Art Gallery”. One of its most important structures is a round stone, which is considered very rare in the Mesoamerican area.  Overnight accomodations at (Hotel).

Sun: Today, you will go back more than 2,000 years in time when you visit the Tikal National Park.  This morning, our representative will take you to the Mayan City of Tikal which is located in the center of the National Park that bears its name, and has an extension of 222 square miles. Tikal was inhabited from 600 BC., till 869 AD.  Its highlight was between 690 till 850 AD., a time period known by archaeologists as the Late Classic. Visit the Twin-Pyramid Complexes “Q” and “R”, Lost World Complex where the Great Pyramid and Temple 5C-49 are the most important. Also, visit Temple III and the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza, squared off with the pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the Masks, the Palace of the Nobles, and Pyramid IV. This one is the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from its top a complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle can be enjoyed.  In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Santa Elena’s Airport to board the flight to Guatemala City. On arrival, our representative will transfer you to your hotel for overnight accommodations.

Mon: You will be transferred to the airport three hours prior your flight’s departure time.

RATES VALID FOR 2024 EXCEPT HOLY WEEK & NEW YEARS

RATES IN SILVER CATEGORY - SEAT BASIS

Hotel Barceló, Mayan Inn, Park Hotel, Marina Copán, Hotel Catamarán, Hotel Del Patio

RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM

US$ 1,622.00

 

RATES IN GOLD CATEGORY - SEAT BASIS

Westin Camino Real, Mayan Inn, Park Hotel, Marina Copán, Hotel Catamarán, Camino Real Tikal 

RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM

US$ 1,752.00

 

* RATES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Accommodation as indicated, American Breakfast, including 12% VAT, and 10% Tourism (Inguat) Tax
- Barbeque lunch is included during the Ceibal, & Tikal Tours, including 12% VAT and 10% gratuity
- Sightseeing transportation as specified, including 12% VAT
- Transfer by a 4x4 open-air vehicle from main highway to Semuc Champey
- Entrance fees to visiting sites
- Tips to porters at hotels
- Guatemala / Copan border tax
- Flight Frs / Gua with TAG Airlines.
- Airport Security Tax domestic flight (US$3.00 per person, per flight FRS / GUA)
- The permitted luggage weight for the domestic flight is 20 pounds for checked luggage and 10 pounds for hand luggage per person. ***The airline will charge US$3.00 for each extra pound upon check in which has to be paid directly by you***

* RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not specified
- WiFi access at hotels and restaurants
- Tips to Chambermaids, Driver, and Guide
- Personal expenses such as: beverages, phone calls, laundry, etc.

Our country is rich in culture, and you visit us expecting to appreciate, enjoy and learn more about it. Take into consideration that we work with the best suppliers in each site you will visit. Some of them have limited services, however the kindness of our people remains in each place.

 

 

 

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