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8 Day: Guatemala Highlights GroupTour
Day 1, Arrival - Antigua (Guided Transfer)
Guests are met & transfer to Antigua. (1hr) Antigua 2N
Day 2, Chichi Market (B,L)
Today guests transfer approx. 2hr to the famous market at Chichi. Time
for shopping in this fabulous craft market and an opportunity to see Maya
rituals being performed in the Catholic Church before transferring on
to Lake Atitlan.
Day 3, Lake Tour & Visit to Villages
(B,L) This morning guests will take a scenic boat ride across Lake
Atitlan (30min) to the village of San Juan La Laguna to visit a textile
cooperative, medicinal plant center and local naif painter workshops.
Then we go on to Santiago where they have lunch in a local hotel and tour
the village visiting the Maya God Maximon and learn about the textiles,
spiritualism and beliefs of the T'zutujil Maya. Return to hotel.
Day 4, Solola Market & Iximche
(B,L) Guests will be transferred to visit the colorful authentic market
at Solola and enjoy a tour of the market. Lunch will be in a traditional
restaurant on route back to Antigua There will also be a short tour of
the small Maya Archaeology site at Iximche. Antigua 1N
Day 5, Architecture & History Tour
(B)
Guests will take a half day walking tour of Antigua. (3-4hr). The tour
takes in the main square, Palace, Cathedral, La Merced Church & San
Francsico Church. All entrances are included. Free Afternoon.
Day 6, Yaxha Sunset (B)
Guests transfer to Guatemala City (Unguided) and take the morning flight
up to Flores. They are met at the airport by their private driver for
the transfer to their hotel in Tikal National Park and have some time
to relax. After lunch guests transfer to Yaxha National Park (approx 1hr)
to explore this atmospheric lakeside site ending with refreshments &
wonderful views at sunset over the rainforest canopy from atop the main
temples.
Day 7, Tikal (B,L)
Today guests enjoy a tour to explore the amazing UNESCO protected Mayan
Temple site of Tikal where huge Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy
and monkeys and tropical birds are abundant in the surrounding rainforest.
After lunch guests transfer back to Flores airport and fly to Guatemala
City. At the airport they are met by their driver for an unguided transfer
to their hotel in Guatemala City.
Day 8, Transfer Out (B)
Today guests are met at their hotel by their driver for an unguided transfer
to the airport in time for their international flight out.
Belize Beach Extension (Unguided)
Day 7: Stay another night at Maya Internacional
Day 8: Fly into Belize to Ambergris Caye & Overnight on the beach
Day 9: Free day at the beach
Day 10: Fly back to Belize International for your international flight
out
Note on Guiding: Day 1 through Day
5 Guests are with the same Guide. On day 6 they fly to Flores on their
own and are met by another guide for the Yaxha & Tikal Tour. The final
transfers in Guatemala City on days 7 & 8 are unguided.
Trips Confirm with 2 people
" Prices are in US dollars
" Prices are Per Person based on a group Tour
" Hotels are 3 Star - Please contact us for quotations on different
hotels
" Prices are subject to change
" Valid from Jan 4 - Dec 18 but not incuding Easter Week
" Prices may come down during the year based on sales and we will
keep clients up to date.
PRICES: Per Person based on Double
Occupancy $1382 in 3* hotels. " Single Supplement $219
Hotels:
" Aurora in Antigua (or Similar)
" Dos Mundos at Lake Atitlan (or Similar)
" Maya Internacional at Tikal (or Similar)
" Biltmore Express in Guatemala City (or Similar)
PRICES: Per Person based on Double
Occupancy $1653 in 4/5* hotels. " Single Supplement $511
Hotels:
. Casa Santo Domingo in Antigua (or Similar)
Hotel Atitlan at Lake Atitlan (or Similar)
Camino Real Tikal at Tikal (or Similar)
Westin Camino Real in Guatemala City (or Similar)
PRICE FOR 3 night Belize Beach Extension
" Per Person based on Double Occupancy $682 at Ramons Village on
Ambergris Caye. " Single Supplement $427
" Per Person based on Double Occupancy $913 at Victoria House on
Ambergris Caye. " Single Supplement $635
Includes:
" Transfers & Guiding as described
" Breakfast each day and other meals as described
" Entrances to all visits mentioned in the itinerary
Not Included
" Border Crossing Fees & Airport departure taxes
" International Flights
" Drinks with included meals
" Tips & Gratuities
2008 SET DEPARTURE DATES: January:
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, February: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, March: 1st, 29th,
April: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, May: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, June:
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th,
August: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
October: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, November: 1st, 8th
12 Day: Guatemala Highlights with Copan
Day 1, Arrival - Antigua
Guests are met & transfer to Antigua. (1hr) Antigua 2N
Day 2, Chichi Market (B,L)
Today guests transfer approx. 2hr to the famous market at Chichi. Time
for shopping in this fabulous craft market and an opportunity to see Maya
rituals being performed in the Catholic Church before transferring on
to Lake Atitlan.
Day 3, Lake Tour & Visit to Villages
(B,L)
This morning guests will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan (30min)
to the village of San Juan La Laguna to visit a textile cooperative, medicinal
plant center and local naif painter workshops. Then we go on to Santiago
where they have lunch in a local hotel and tour the village visiting the
Maya God Maximon and learn about the textiles, spiritualism and beliefs
of the T'zutujil Maya. Return to hotel.
Day 4, Solola Market & Iximche
(B,L)
Guests will be transferred to visit the colorful authentic market at Solola
and enjoy a tour of the market. Lunch will be in a traditional restaurant
on route back to Antigua There will also be a short tour of the small
Maya Archaeology site at Iximche. Antigua 1N
Day 5, Architecture & History Tour
(B)
Guests will take a half day walking tour of Antigua. (3-4hr). The tour
takes in the main square, Palace, Cathedral, La Merced Church & San
Francsico Church. All entrances are included. Free Afternoon.
Day 6, Copan (Honduras) (B,D)
Transfer across Guatemala towards the border with Honduras. Just across
the border you are in the pretty colonial village of Copan Ruinas. (5hrs)
Free afternoon to relax or explore this pretty colonial town. Dinner included
at the wonderful Hacienda San Lucas Copan 2N.
Day 7, Copan & Bird Park (B,L)
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the Maya Site
of Copan. Enjoy a private guided tour of Copan Ruins site with its famous
hieroglyphic staircase, ball court and tunnels. Lunch is in the tropical
bird park where guests can also enjoy a visit of this beautiful facility
looking after rescued tropical birds & working to educate people about
conservation.
Day 8, Transfer to Rio Dulce (B)
Transfer across Guatemala through the central desert region to the lush
tropical area at Rio Dulce. (5 hrs) Visit the beautiful, UNESCO protected
small Mayan Temple site at Quirigua along the way. Once at Rio Dulce you
will board a boat for a scenic trip along Rio Dulce (Trf time depends
on hotel) to your riverside hotel. Rio Dulce/Livingston 1N
Day 9, Rio Dulce (B)
Cruise the Rio Dulce River through the central canyon and down to the
Garifuna town of Livingston on the Coast. Explore Livingston on a guided
walking tour then journey back downriver to Rio Dulce and per chance see
the elusive Manatee. Once back at Rio Dulce board your transfer to the
Tikal area. (3-4hrs) Tikal 3N.
Day 10, Yaxha Sunset (B)
Guests enjoy a free morning to relax. After lunch they transfer to Yaxha
National Park (approx 1hr) to explore this atmospheric lakeside site ending
with refreshments & wonderful views at sunset over the rainforest
canopy from atop the main temples.
Day 11, Tikal (B,L)
Today guests transfer to Tikal National park (approx 1hr) to explore the
amazing UNESCO protected Mayan Temple site of Tikal where huge Mayan temples
rise above the jungle canopy and monkeys and tropical birds are abundant
in the surrounding rainforest. After lunch guests & time to relax
and refresh guests will transfer to their hotel.
Day 12, Transfer Out (B)
Today guests are met at their hotel by their driver for an unguided transfer
to the airport in time for their international flight out.
Note on Guiding: Guests are with the
same guide throughout the tour and the guide will fly with them to the
Flores area.
Trips Confirm with 2 people
" Prices are in US dollars
" Prices are Per Person based on a group Tour
" Hotels are 3 Star - Please contact us for quotations on different
hotels
" Prices are subject to change
" Valid from Jan 4 - Dec 18 but not incuding Easter Week
" Prices may come down during the year based on sales and we will
keep clients up to date.
PRICES:" Per Person based on
Double Occupancy in 3* hotels = $2294. " Single
Supplement $330
Hotels:
" Aurora in Antigua (or Similar)
" Dos Mundos at Lake Atitlan (or Similar)
" Casa de Café in Copan (or Similar)
" Villa Caribe at Rio Dulce (or Similar)
" Maya Internacional at Tikal (or Similar)
" Biltmore Express in Guatemala City (or Similar)
PRICES:" Per Person based on
Double Occupancy in 4/5* hotels = $2667. "
Single Supplement $707
Hotels:
. Casa Santo Domingo in Antigua (or Similar)
Hotel Atitlan at Lake Atitlan (or Similar)
Hacienda San Lucas or Marina Copan in Copan
Villa Caribe at Rio Dulce (or Similar)
Camino Real Tikal at Tikal (or Similar)
Westin Camino Real in Guatemala City (or Similar)
Includes:
" Transfers & Guiding as described
" Breakfast each day and other meals as described
" Entrances to all visits mentioned in the itinerary
" internal flights
Not Included
" Border Crossing Fees & Airport departure taxes
" International Flights
" Drinks with included meals
" Tips & Gratuities
2008 SET DEPARTURE DATES: February:
2nd, 16th, March: 1st, 29th, April: 12th, 26th, May: 10th, 24th, June:
7th, 21st, July: 5th, 19th, August: 2nd, 16th, 30th, September: 13th,
27th, October: 11th, 25th, November: 8th
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