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GUATEMALA HIKING

This exhilarating hiking itinerary takes you off the beaten path to explore Guatemala like few can! The tour begins by climbing an active volcano, then takes you deep into the remote & traditional Mayan highlands where you will hike through spectacular volcanic scenery on local trade routes and see remote, colorful local markets. Stay in a local home stay to learn more about the typical way of life here and visit the Maya God Maximon after traveling on the high altitude lake of Lake Atitlan with her majestic volcanoes and then climb temples in the jungle at the world famous site of Tikal.

Day 1: Sat: Arrival and transfer to Antigua: We will meet guests off their flight and transfer guests to the beautiful city of Antigua. Overnight in Antigua. Hotel Aurora or similar(2N)

Day 2: Sun: Pacaya Volcano Hike ( (B,L,D) Breakfast with tour leader at we will transfer guests to Pacaya National Park where we will begin our hiking ascent of this famous, active volcano! The hike takes around 2.5 hours and at the top you can see down into the crater to the lava as well as experience the energy of an active volcano. On the return to Antigua, you can enjoy a fun guided tour through the colonial city. Dinner in one of the many local restaurants.

Day 3: Mon: Hike Alaska & Home Stay (B,L,D): Today we will transfer into the un-spoilt, remote highland area known as Alaska, visiting the Mayan city of Ixmiche en route. Here we hike in some of the most spectacular scenery of all Guatemala - in the undisturbed Alaska mountain range on local paths and trails, with views overlooking volcanoes and down to Lake Atitlan. Towards the end of the ride a spectacular downhill brings us to the highland village of Totonicapan arriving in time for visit at a local artesian workshop and meet your host family. Tonight is spent in home stay accommodation with local Latino families in Totonicapan. Overnight with Local families

Day 4: Tues: Hike (B, L,D): Today we transfer guests even deeper into the Guatemalan highlands to the spectacular Zunil mountain range where you will enjoy stunning views. At times you will be able to see ten volcano peaks at the same time. We will enjoy this magnificent scenery whilst hiking along the ridge where often ten volcanoes at once can be seen. During your hike stop at a remote local village and will receive a presentation of weaving arts. After lunch transfer to the shores of Lake Atitlan. Overnight at Lake, Hotel Bambu or Posada Santiago. (2N)

Day 5 : Wed: Hike Cerro de oro at Lake Atitlan (B,L,D): This morning we travel on what many have called, "the most beautiful lake in the world", Lake Atitlan. We pass by local fishermen, indigenous Maya women doing their washing and men working in the fields wearing their famous embroidered Santiago shorts as well as enjoying views of the three lake volcanoes. Once at Cerro de Oro we will hike this impressive hill and on the top of this sacred hill we can sometimes witness Mayan rituals in process which is an amazing and authentic glimpse of local Mayan life in this area. There are also great views of the whole lake and her surrounding volcanoes from atop this hill. When we are ready - we will transfer back to our lodge on local pick up trucks. After lunch we visit the town and places of interest of this lively Tzutuhil maya town with its market and its strange Maya God, " Maximon" which locals revere and perform rituals in front of to bring good luck - or bad!

Day 6: Thurs: Zipline and Chichicastenango market (B,L,D)
Spectacular scenic drive on the most impressive back road at Atitlan, after an hour we reach the site of a spectacular Zip line hiking adventure. A short transfer will bring clients to the town of Chichicastenango with its famous craft market. Once in Chichi we will have time to wander through the market and bargain for crafts such as textiles, masks, jewelry and many other beautiful pieces of artesian. After lunch we transfer back to Antigua. Overnight in Antigua, Hotel Aurora or similar.

Day 7: Fri: Transfer to Guatemala City, Flight to Peten, Jungle Hike and Temples, Jungle Lodge (B,L,D) Today we take transfer to Guatemala City and take our flight to the northern rainforest in the Peten. A short drive brings is deep into the rainforest to Tikal. Enjoy time at the pool and lunch before starting our jungle trek ending at the impressive area of mundo perdido in time for sunset.

Day 8: Sat: Tikal and tour (B, L): Today guests will be taken on a guided tour of the famous Maya temple site in the jungle. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. In the afternoon guests will be transferred to the airport for their evening flight to Guatemala City. At the airport you will be met by your transfer to take you to your hotel and the rest of the evening is free to enjoy the nightlife of Guatemala City. Overnight in Guatemala City or Antigua; Hotel Biltmore in Guatemala city or Aurora o similar in Antigua

Day 9: Sun: Departure (B): You will be met at your hotel by your transfer to take you to the airport in plenty of time for your international flight out.

Included:
* Internal Flights
* Guide through out
* Meal like mentioned
* All activities& Equipment
* Hotel *** based on double occupancy
* All entrance fees

Not included:
* Airport taxes $39
* Tips
* Alcoholic beverages
* Meals on day 1 and dinner on day 8

2008 SET DEPARTURE PRICE PER PERSON: US$1441: Single supplement US$257, Min of 4 pax.
2008 SET DEPARTURE DATES : January: 12th, February: 16th, March: 1st, April: 12th, May: 10th, June: 14th
July: 12th, August: 9th, September: 13th, October: 11th, November: 15th

Prices for private departures on any dates in US$ per person:

# of people	2	3	4	5	6	single supp.
	$2226	$1765	$1540	$1402	$1316	$302