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Guatemala

Mini Guatemala / Short & Sweet / Maya Magic & Mystery / Archeology Highlights / Markets
Maya Archeology / Maya Multisport / Active Explorer / Mountain Bike / Group Highlights

 

5 Day: Mini Guatemala
ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN - CHICHI - TIKAL

Start: Tue or Fri (To Catch Chichi Market)

Day 1, Arrival - Antigua (Unguided)
Guests are met & transfer to Antigua. (1hr) Antigua 1N

Day 2, Architecture & History Tour (B) (Guide HD) 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. Afternoon transfer to Lake Atitlan. (2.5hr). Lake Atitlan 1N

Day 3, Chichi Market (B,L) (Unguided)Today guests transfer approx. 1hr 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 on to Guatemala City Airport (3hr) in time to catch the early evening flight to Flores. (30min) In Flores you will be met & transferred to your hotel in the rainforest. (Trf. time depends on hotel) Tikal Area 1N.
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Day 4, Tikal (B,L) (Guide HD)
Today guests explore the amazing Mayan Temple site at Tikal where huge Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy and monkeys and tropical birds are abundant in the surrounding rainforest. After lunch guests will fly back to Guatemala City & transfer to their hotel. Guate City 1N
" Upgrade with a Luxury Picnic Lunch

Day 5, Transfer Out (B) (Unguided)
This morning our driver will transfer guests to the airport (approx 10mins) in plenty of time to catch their flight.

2008 Prices per person in US$ (except Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

# of people
1 (alone)
2 (dbl)
3 (tpl)
4 (2 dbls)
Single Supp.
Deluxe
$2534
$1579
$1376
$1320
$427
High
$2092
$1273
$1171
$1020
$289
Mid
$1854
$1171
$1051
$929
$175
Economy
$1728
$1093
$906
$851
$127


5 Day: Guatemala Short & Sweet
ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN - SANTIAGO -CHICHI

Start: Thu or Mon

Day 1, Arrival - Antigua (Unguided)
Guests are met & transfer to Antigua. (1hr) Antigua 2N

Day 2, Architecture & History Tour (B) (Guide HD)
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 3, Transfer to Lake Atitlan (B,L) (Guide HD)
Guests transfer to Lake Atitlan. (2.5hr) Once at the lake, guests will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan (30mins) to the village of Santiago where they have lunch in a local hotel and tour the village visiting the Maya God Maximon and learn about the textiles, spiritualism & beliefs of the T'zutujil Maya. Transfer to hotel. Lake Atitlan 1N
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Day 4, Chichi Market (B,L) (Unguided)
Today guests transfer approx. 1hr 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 back to Antigua. Antigua 1N.
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" Upgrade with a Helicopter Transfer

Day 5, Transfer Out (B) (Unguided)
This morning our driver will transfer guests to the airport (approx 10mins) in plenty of time to catch their flight.

Prices per person in US$ (except Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

# of people
1 (alone)
2 (dbl)
3 (tpl)
4 (2 dbls)
Single Supp.
Deluxe
$2286
$1210
$990
$1002
$656
High
$1559
$824
$612
$636
$352
Mid
$1265
$700
$508
$511
$184
Economy
$1042
$571
$409
$383
$88


9 Day: Maya Magic & Mystery
ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN - CHICHI - COFFEE FARM - COMALAPA - SANTIAGO - YAXHA - TIKAL

Start: Tue or Sat (Order can be made to fit other departures)

Day 1, Arrival - Antigua (Unguided)
Guests are met & transfer to Antigua. (1hr) Antigua 2N

Day 2, Architecture & History Tour (B) (Guide HD)
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 3 Azotea Coffee Farm, Maya Museum (B) (Guide HD)
Guests visit the local woodcarvers in the village of Jocotenango & then the fabulous Azotea Coffee Farm & Maya Traditions Museums covering traditional music, costume & traditions. Free afternoon.

Day 4, Comalapa Market & Lake Atitlan (B,L) (Guide FD)
Guests will be transferred to visit the colorful authentic market at Comalpa (1hr) & enjoy a tour of the market, the famous local primitive painting galleries, a local bakery & the famous town mural. Transfer on to Lake Atitlan (2.5hr). Lake Atitlan 2N

Day 5, Lake Tour & Visit to Santiago (B,L) (Guide HD)
This morning guests will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan (30min) to the village of 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. Rest of the day is free.

Day 6, Chichi Market (B,L) (Unguided)
Today guests transfer approx. 1hr 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 on to Guatemala City Airport (3hr) in time to catch the early evening flight to Flores. (30min) In Flores you will be met & transferred to your hotel in the rainforest. (Trf. time depends on hotel) Tikal Area 2N.
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Day 7, Yaxha Sunset (B) (Guide HD)
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.
" Add a Canopy Tour in the morning
" Upgrade with a luxury picnic

Day 8, Tikal (B,L) (Guide HD)
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 fly back to Guatemala City (30min) and transfer to their hotel. (Approx 10min) Guate City 1N
" Upgrade with a luxury picnic

Day 9, Transfer Out (B) (Unguided)
This morning our driver will transfer guests to the airport (approx 10mins) in plenty of time to catch their flight.

Prices per person in US$ (except Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

# of people
1 (alone)
2 (dbl)
3 (tpl)
4 (2 dbls)
Single Supp.
Deluxe
$4842
$2861
$2431
$2374
$959
High
$3788
$2027
$1910
$1706
$761
Mid
$3275
$1970
$1566
$1519
$347
Economy
$2982
$1788
$1421
$1336
$232

12 Day: Maya Archaeology Highlights with Copan
ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN - CHICHI - COFFEE FARM - SANTIAGO - COPAN - RIO DULCE - LIVINGSTON -YAXHA - TIKAL

Start: Wed or Sun

Day 1, Arrival - Antigua (Unguided)
Guests are met & transfer to Antigua. (1hr) Antigua 2N

Day 2, Architecture & History Tour (B) (Guide HD)
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 3 Azotea Coffee Farm, Maya Museum (B) (Guide HD)
Guests visit the local woodcarvers in the village of Jocotenango & then the fabulous Azotea Coffee Farm & Maya Traditions Museums covering traditional music, costume & traditions. In the afternoon guests transfer to Lake Atitlan (3hrs). Atitlan 2N

Day 4, Lake Tour & Visit to Santiago (B,L) (Guide HD)
This morning guests will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan (30min) to the village of 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. Rest of the day is free.

Day 5, Chichi Market (B,L) (Unguided)
Today guests transfer approx. 1hr 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 on to Guatemala City Airport (3hr) in time to catch the early evening flight to Flores. (30min) In Flores you will be met & transferred to your hotel in the rainforest. (Trf. time depends on hotel) Tikal Area 2N.

" Add Guide Accompaniment
" Upgrade with a Helicopter Transfer

Day 6, Copan (Honduras) (B) (Unguided)
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. Copan 2N.
" Upgrade with a private Charter Flight (40mins)
" Add dinner at home w. Archaeologist David Sedat
" Upgrade with a presentation from David Sedat.

Day 7, Copan & Bird Park (B,L) (Guide in each place)
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.
" Add Dinner at Hacienda San Lucas

Day 8, Transfer to Rio Dulce (B) (Unguided)
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) (Guide HD)
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 2N.

Day 10, Yaxha Sunset (B) (Guide HD)
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.
" Add a Canopy Tour in the morning
" Upgrade with a luxury picnic

Day 11, Tikal (B,L) (Guide HD)
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 fly back to Guatemala City (30min) and transfer to their hotel. (Approx 10min) Guate City 1N
" Upgrade with a luxury picnic

Day 12, Transfer Out (B) (Unguided)
This morning our driver will transfer guests to the airport (approx 10mins) in plenty of time to catch their flight.

Prices per person in US$ (except Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

# of people
1 (alone)
2 (dbl)
3 (tpl)
4 (2 dbls)
Single Supp.
Deluxe
High
$5364
$2822
$2490
$2230
$441
Mid
$4687
$2681
$2039
$1921
$432
Economy
$4166
$2378
$1818
$1661
$294


12 Day: Highland Maya Markets
ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN - CHICHI - COFFEE FARM - SANTIAGO - HIGHLAND VILLAGES - YAXHA - TIKAL

Start: Sat (To hit the Market Days)

Day 1, Arrival - Antigua (Unguided)
Guests are met & transfer to Antigua. (1hr) Antigua 2N

Day 2, Architecture & History Tour (B) (Guide HD)
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 3 Azotea Coffee Farm, Maya Museum (B) (Guide HD)
Guests visit the local woodcarvers in the village of Jocotenango & then the fabulous Azotea Coffee Farm & Maya Traditions Museums covering traditional music, costume & traditions. Free afternoon.

Day 4, Comalapa Market & Lake Atitlan (B,L) (Guide FD)
Guests will be transferred to visit the colorful authentic market at Comalpa (1hr) and enjoy a tour of the market,the famous local primitive painting galleries, a local bakery & the famous town mural. Transfer on to Lake Atitlan. (2.5hr). Lake Atitlan 2N

Day 5, Lake Tour & Visit to Santiago (B,L) (Guide HD)
This morning guests will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan (30min) to the village of 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. Rest of the day is free.

Day 6, Maya Highlands (B) (Unguided)
We leave the lake today to drive deeper into the maya highlands. (Approx 3-4hr). Guests can stop to visit the market at sanAndres Xecul with its famous Yellow church, visit the textile cooperative in Zunil & the blown glass cooperative. If time permits guests can also hopefully catch the end of the vegetable market in Almolonga. Quetzaltenango / Xela 1N
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Day 7, Totonicapan Cultural Program (B,L) (Unguided)
Transfer to San Francisco El Alto to visit this bustling market - the largest in Central America. (1hr) Then to the town of Totonicapan - known for its craftsmen and strong maya traditions. Here we will enjoy a visit to some of the local craftsmen's workshops & take a traditional lunch in a local family's house whilst watching a traditional dance display accompanied by live marimba music. Transfer on to Huehue (2hr) for overnight in more basic accommodation 1N.
" Add a guide accompaniment today

Day 8, Todos Santos Market (B) (Unguided)
Today guests transfer still deeper into the high Cuchumatanes mountains to the remote and highly traditional village of Todos Santos. (1hr) Here guests enjoy the market and the interesting local costume before transferring on to Chichi for overnight. (3hr) Guests can stroll the town tonight to see the market setting up for the next day. Chichi 1N
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Day 9, Chichicastenango Market (B) (Unguided)
This morning guests have time for exploring the market and for shopping as well as opportunity to see Maya rituals being performed in the Catholic Church. Transfer to Guatemala City (1hr) to take the evening flight to Flores (30mins) & transfer to your hotel. (Trf. Time depends on hotel.) Tikal area 2N
" Add a guide accompaniment today

Day 10, Yaxha Sunset (B) (Guide HD)
Free morning to relax after some strenuous traveling days. 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.
" Add a Canopy Tour in the morning
" Upgrade with a luxury picnic

Day 11, Tikal (B,L) (Guide HD)
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 fly back to Guatemala City (30min) and transfer to their hotel. (Approx 10min) Guate City 1N
" Upgrade with a luxury picnic

Day 12, Transfer Out (B) (Unguided)
This morning our driver will transfer guests to the airport (approx 10mins) in plenty of time to catch their flight.

2008 Prices per person in US$ (except Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

# of people
1 (alone)
2 (dbl)
3 (tpl)
4 (2 dbls)
Single Supp.
Deluxe
High
$4717
$2695
$2177
$2065
$698
Mid
$4206
$2466
$1926
$1847
$440
Economy
$3871
$2263
$1760
$1633
$286


12 Day: Rainforest & Archaeology w. Copan
ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN - CHICHI - COPAN - CEIBAL - AGUATECA - YAXHA - TIKAL

Start: Sun or Tue (For Chichi Market Days)

Day 1, Arrival - Antigua (Unguided)
Guests are met & transfer to Antigua. (1hr) Antigua 2N

Day 2, Architecture & History Tour (B) (Guide HD)
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 3, Transfer to Lake Atitlan (B,L) (Guide HD)
Guests transfer to Lake Atitlan. (2.5hr) Once at the lake, guests will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan (30mins) to the village of Santiago where they have lunch in a local hotel and tour the village visiting the Maya God Maximon and learn about the textiles, spiritualism & beliefs of the T'zutujil Maya. Transfer to hotel. Lake Atitlan 1N
" Upgrade with a Helicopter Transfer

Day 4, Chichi Market (B,L) (Guide FD)
Today guests transfer approx. 1hr 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 on to Guatemala City & to your hotel. (3hr) Guate City 1N.
" Upgrade with a Helicopter Transfer

Day 5, Copan (Honduras) (B) (Unguided)
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. Copan 2N.
" Upgrade with a private Charter Flight (40mins)
" Add dinner at home w. Archaeologist David Sedat
" Upgrade with a presentation from David Sedat.

Day 6, Copan Site & Bird Park (B,L) (Guide in each place)
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.
" Add Dinner at Hacienda San Lucas

Day 7, Quirigua (B,L) (Unguided)
Transfer back into Guatemala to visit the UNESCO protected site of Quirigua in the humid Motagua River Valley (2hr). Enjoy the beautifully carved stelea of this small but fascinating site situated amongst banana plantaions. Then transfer on to Guatemala City for overnight. Guate City 1N
" Add a guide accompaniment today

Day 8, Ceibal Site & Petexbatun Lake (BLD) (Guide FD)
An early morning flight up to Flores (30min) and then guests transfer to Sayaxche (1.5hr) & then board a local boat for a picturesque river journey down the La Pasion river (30min) to the site at Ceibal. After a pretty steep climb up to the site through a Ceiba tree forest your guide will provide you with the latest findings and conclusions about this site which contains some of the most ornate & well preserved carved stelae. When you are ready continue by river to your rainforest lodge on the shores of Lake Petexbatun,(1hr) Chiminos Lodge 1N.

Day 9, Aguateca, Flores (B) (Guide FD)
After breakfast, transfer with your guide by boat to the lesser visited yet unique site at Aguateca. (30min) This is site is unusual in that it contains the only known bridge formed in Maya civilization and is surrounded by a natural moat fortification formed by a fault line. Guests can explore the natural fault as well as a small selection of restored monuments and some intricate carvings. After lunch back at the lodgetransfer back to Flores by boat & land. Tikal Area 3N

Day 10, Yaxha Sunset (B) (Guide HD)
Free morning to relax after some strenuous traveling days. 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.
" Add a Canopy Tour in the morning
" Upgrade with a luxury picnic

Day 11, Tikal (B,L) (Guide HD)
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 fly back to Guatemala City (30min) and transfer to their hotel. (Approx 10min) Guate City 1N
" Upgrade with a luxury picnic

Day 12, Transfer Out (B) (Unguided)
This morning our driver will transfer guests to the airport (approx 10mins) in plenty of time to catch their flight.

Prices per person in US$ (except Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

# of people
1 (alone)
2 (dbl)
3 (tpl)
4 (2 dbls)
Single Supp.
Deluxe
High
$5168
$3034
$2402
$2321
$658
Mid
$4600
$2743
$2183
$2042
$406
Economy
$4351
$2588
$2063
$1888
$312

DELUXE RATES ARE BASED ON:
HOTELS
• Casa Palopo – Junior Suite in Antigua
• Casa Palopo - Deluxe Room at Lake Atitlan (Master Suite for Triple – Only Children Over 15)
• La Lancha - Lakeview Casita in Tikal Area
• Intercontinental - Deluxe room in Guatemala City
MEALS
• American breakfast throughout
GUIDES & TOURS
• Meet and Greet bi-lingual guide accompaniment service from arrival at the airport on 1st Day of Tour

HIGH RATES ARE BASED ON:
HOTELS
• Panza Verde – Standard Suite in Antigua
• Hotel Atitlan - Std Room at Lake Atitlan
• Camino Real Tikal – Standard Room in Tikal Area
• Westin Camino Real – Deluxe room in Westin Camino Real in Guatemala City
• Bonifaz – Standard Room in Quetzaltenango
• Mayan Inn or Santo Tomas – Standard Room in Chichicastenango
• Villa Caribe – Suite in Rio Dulce area
• Hacienda San Lucas – Standard Room in Copan
MEALS
• American breakfast throughout (Except Panza Verde which only offers Continental Buffet Breakfast)
GUIDES & TOURS
• Private minibus transfers at all times, private guided tours

MID-RANGE RATES ARE BASED ON:
HOTELS
• Posada de Don Rodrigo – Standard Room in Antigua
• Posada de Don Rodrigo – Standard Room at Lake Atitlan
• Villa Maya – Standard Room in Tikal Area
• Holiday Inn – Standard room in Guatemala City
• Bonifaz – Standard Room in Quetzaltenango
• Casa Del Rey - Standard Room in Chichicastenango
• Catamaran – Standard Room in Rio Dulce area
• Don Udos – Standard Room in Copan
MEALS
• Continental breakfast throughout
GUIDES & TOURS
• Private minibus transfers at all times, private guided tours

ECONOMIC RATES ARE BASED ON:
HOTELS
• Lazos Fuertes – Standard Room in Antigua
• Hotel Kakchiquel – Standard Room at Lake Atitlan
• Maya Internacional – Standard Room in Tikal Area
• Holiday Inn – Standard room in Guatemala City
• Modelo – Standard Room in Quetzaltenango
• Hotel Chugila - Standard Room in Chichicastenango
• Hacienda Tijax – Cabana with private bathroom in Rio Dulce area
• Casa de Café – Standard Room in Copan
MEALS
• Continental breakfast throughout
GUIDES & TOURS
• Private minibus transfers at all times, private guided tours