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MAYAN ADVENTURE -
MULTI ACTIVITY IN GUATEMALA

This exhilarating multi-sport 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 bike 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 kayaking 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: Comalapa Market, Alaska biking and hiking (B,L,D)
Guests will be on a short transfer to bring clients to the town of San Juan Comalapa, which is famous for its local market. Once there we will have time to wander through the market and admire the native painters. After lunch enjoy hiking and biking down to Totonicapan. In this town guests will spend the evening and overnight with local families. Totonicapan with ladino families 1N - Market visit 2 hours - Mountain Biking (2 hours, 15km/9miles, 300mts/1000 feet gain, 700 mts/2310 feet loss)
Transfer time 4 hours

Day 3: Tues: Hike & Bike Zunil Ridge (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 and biking along the ridge where often ten volcanoes at once can be seen. During your bike ride 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) Hiking (2 hours, 5miles/8kms moderate up and down, 350mts/1165 feet gain, , 350mts/1165 feet loss) - Biking: (1 hours, 10 miles/ 16kms, 250mts/825feet gain, 700mts/2310 feet loss) - Transfer time 3 hours

Day 4: Wed: Kayak and Hike Cerro de Oro at Lake Atitlan (B,L,D): This morning we Kayak 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! - Kayaking (1-2 hours, 4 miles/7 kms)
Hiking (1.5 hours, 300 mts/1000 feet elevation gain/loss, 2 miles/3.34 kms) - Transfer time 1 hour

Day 5: Wed: Coffee farm biking and hiking, transfer to Antigua (B,L,D)
Transfer to the unique and gorgeous farm of los Tarales on the slopes of giant Atitlan volcano. Learn about the coffee procession and have a peak around in the tropical plants nursery. This is a real living farms as it has its own school and a habituated village. Explore the area by bike. Overnight in Antigua 1N - Hiking (1.5 hours, 300 mts/1000 feet elevation gain/loss,4 miles/6.6 kms) Transfer time 3 hours

Day 6: Thurs: Pacaya Volcano Hike( (B,L,D)
Guests will have breakfast with the tour leader before they will be transferred 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.
Transfer time (2+ hours R/T) - Pacaya Volcano Hike (3-4 hours, 500 meters/1640 feet elevation gain / drop)

Day 7: Fri Transfer to Guatemala City, Flight to Peten, Jungle Hike and Temples, (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. Overnight at Tikal. Transfer to Guatemala City (1 hour) - Guatemala City-Flores flight (less than 1 hour) - Transfer time Peten (1.5 hours) - Jungle Trek at Tikal (Up to 3 hours)

Day 8: Sat:Tikal and Zip line adventure 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 or similar in Antigua. Tikal private tour (half day) - Zip line adventure 1.5 hours - Transfer time 2hours

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
* Meals as mentioned
* All activities& Equipment
* Hotel*** based on double occupancy
* All entrance fees

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

2009 SET DEPARTURE PRICE PER PERSON: US$1945. Min of 4 pax. Single supplement US$267,
2009 SET DEPARTURE DATES : January: 17th, February: 14th, March: 21st, May: 16th, June: 20th, July: 18th, August: 15th,
September: 12th, October: 17th, November: 14th, December: 5th

Guatemala Tours and Travel

MAYAN ADVENTURE - MULTI ACTIVITY IN GUATEMALA

MAYAN ADVENTURE -
MULTI ACTIVITY IN GUATEMALA