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The Mayan
Route - 14 Days/13
Nights
Guatemala, Honduras & Belize
Explore Central America with its rich nature and
archeological sites. This three-country program invites you to Guatemala,
Honduras and Belize to take you on the Mayan Route. A truly cultural experience!
Day 01-
Arrival in Guatemala
and transfer to Hotel for overnight.
Day 02-
Tour to the south coast of Guatemala. Visit EL Baul:
Discover a landscape of countless stones, stellae and carvings of
pre-Mayan Civilizations, highlighted by a huge hand-carved stone face, which
represents the “God of the world”. Continue to La Democracia,
where many artifacts are attributed to the Olmec and Pipil Civilizationson.Transfer to Chichicastenango for overnight. (B)
Day 03-
City tour: visit the most
colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in
the country. Hundreds of Indians from the
surrounding countryside sell their goods and
produce.
Continue to Santo Tomas, a 400- year old Church with
religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside.
Overnight in Quetzaltenango
(B)
Day 04-
Quetzaltenango
City Tour. Transfer to Panajachel (Lake Atitlan) for overnight. (B)
Day 05-
City tour of
Santiago de Atitlan,
visiting the Maya God Maximon and
learn about the textiles, spiritualism & beliefs of the T’zutujil Maya.
Lunch included. Transfer to Antigua for overnight. (B)
Day 06-
Antigua city tour,
visiting the main
square, Palace, Cathedral, La Merced Church & San Francsico Church
and
return to Guatemala City for overnight. (B)
Day 07-
After breakfast full day tour of Copan
in Honduras
which is famous for its
intricately carved stellae & hieroglyphic stairway as well as its
New Sculpture
Museum.
(B)
Day 08-
Full day tour of Quirigua,
visiting the main Archeological Park. Transfer to Rio Dulce for overnight. (B)
Day 09-
Morning at leisure. Transfer by land to
Tikal. (B)
Day 10-
After breakfast full
day tour of the magnificent Tikal Archaeological Site, nestled in the
dense jungle of the Peten. Transfer to Belize. Accommodations in the Cayo District. (B)
Day 11-
Full day tour of
Caracol Ruins, the
largest and most impressive temple at this site is still the highest
structure in the country. (B)
Day 12-
Full day tour of Medicinal
Panti Trails & Xunantunich ruins: climb to the top
of “El Castillo”, the largest of the temples at this
site, for a panoramic view of the Cayo District and
nearby Guatemala.
Continue to the Belize Zoo
for an introduction
to the country's fauna like jaguars, tapirs, toucan and jabirus.(BL)
Day 13-
Full day Tour along
the New River leading into swamps, little creeks and lagoons. You may
spot the dainty jacanas walking on the lily pads, while the crocodiles
bask in the morning sunlight. After an hour and a half on the river you
arrive at Lamanai: huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to
materialize out of the rain forest, amid the chatter of bird-life and
the haunting call of the howler monkeys.(B)
Day 14-
Transfer to airport for
departure flight. (B)
Dates & Rates From:
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Hotel
category:
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist
Class
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$2,799.
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$2,349.
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$2,139.
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January
to December, 2009
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(June/July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
excursions with English speaking guides
Transportation throughout Central America, per itinerary
Assistance of our local representatives
NOT
INCLUDED:
International airfare, U.S. Departure taxes, Airport
Taxes within countries, Visa or Tourist Card expenses,
Tips and Gratuities.
Terms and Conditions from our tour
brochure apply * Copy available upon request
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