The MAYAN WORLD TRIP

Adventure trip to the Mayan World, direct from the local operator.

Antigua – Chichicastenango – Atitlan Lake– Tikal – Yaxha -Caribbean Cost - Guatemala

• Theme: Adventures & Archaeological expeditions - Nature 
• Itinerary: 13 days
• Guide: English, French or Spanish and local Mayan guides
• Hotels: Budget or Standard
• Transport: Microbus and small boats
• Private group or individual - Students - Adults - Family

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A wonderful and unique experience awaits the travelers in Guatemala. The travelers are oriented towards the conservation and the support of local indigenous cultures by a human and responsible approach. A combined circuit where they will discover the secrets of the Mayan people by having amazing and once in a life time experiences. Explore wild conservation sanctuaries ridding is small boats trough beautiful jungle river full of vegetation that are considered a miracle of nature where you will have the chance to see crocodiles, wood peckers, wild ducks and pelicans. You will experience the real life of ordinary people and visit a indigenous school located in the middle of jungle and be a witness of the Indian life. You will also visit Kakchiquel and Quekchi tribes that during the conquest of the Spaniards fourth great wars and left antique buildings behind. Finally, you will also enjoy the Mayan world at its best by visiting the heart of the civilization in Tikal and Yaxha. Discover this memorable experience with our professional's staffs. Many adult, student, family groups was traveled with us for since many years for discover the wonderful and mystical Mayan World.

Day 1: Arrival to Guatemala
You will be welcomed Tropical Adventures, transferred to your hotel in Guatemala City. Night at the hotel.

Day 2: Pacaya Volcano - Antigua Guatemala -BLook album
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to the Pacaya volcano where we will climb all the way to the top in about 2.5 ½ hours and witness a beautiful landscape (Soft hike) box lunch on the top of the volcano. Transfer to Antigua. Night at the hotel. Optional: Visite an tipical Mayan village you can see and buy an overwhelming variety of attractive, handmade products that honor the traditions of generations of artisans.

Day 3: Antigua  -B Look album
Breakfast.
- Free time for visit of the Antigua city - The Spanish Colonial style permeates every part of the town: its houses, churches, squares, parks and ruins, also its traditions and folklore as well. Antigua is a city of charm and color where you can see and buy an overwhelming variety of attractive, handmade products that honor the traditions of generations of artisans - Night at the hotel.

Day 4: Antigua - Lago Atitlan -B
Breakfast – 8h This morning coffee tour, we will visit an educative center of coffee’s conversion, from the cultivation to the tasting, then an interpretation center of the Mayan’s culture – PM We will go in search of the Altiplano’s high plateaus,'' Atitlan Lake''. Overnight in Panajachel.

Day 5: Lago Atitlan -B  Look album
Breakfast - Cruise on one of the most beautiful lake in the world with greenish blue water. First we will stop over at Santiago Atitlán, to discover a very picturesque little Indian village. Visit of the village and the market. – Suite of our visit by boat for a bathing into the lake. – Continuation by boat to a reserve Atitlan. Excursion on path and suspension bridges, observation of the subtropical forest, spider monkeys, coatis, waterfall – Free time inside the Indian market - Night at Panajchel Optional: Canopy Tour. Clip video

Day 6: Panajachel – Chichicastenango – Guatemala City -B Clip video   Look album
Breakfast- Transfer to Chichicastenango where you will admire the biggest handicraft market of all Guatemala, you will be able to purchase hand made clothing and articles, local pottery, textiles and many other objects that will be the perfect souvenirs. Excursion to the sacred hill of Pascual Abaj, where we will witness a Mayan ceremony -PM Transfer to Guatemala City. - Night in Guatemala City.

Day 7: Guatemala – Quirigua – Rio Dulce -B
Breakfast- Transfer to the Caribbean cost –After lunch , free time to visit the archaeological site of Quiriguá. Transfer to Rio Dulce - Night at Rio Dulce.

Day 8: Rio Dulce -B Clip video Look album Look album
Breakfast- Jungle expedition for a 20 mile long boat trip that will take us trough the natural reserve of Chocon Machacas. We will observe seagulls and pelicans and many other tropical birds, and maybe turtles or crocodiles, also you'll look the San Felipe Castel, its a pirate fortress. Free time at the beach- We continue on boat towards a jungle school that is in the middle of a tropical forest - Night at Rio Dulce.

Day 9: Rio Dulce – Flores -B
Breakfast-  This morning we will swim at the laguna de ''El Paraiso'' is located in a beautiful setting in the jungle, it is a natural SPA given by Mother Nature. - PM Transfer to Flores, free time. – Night at hotel.

Day 10: Flores - Tikal - Yaxha -B Look album
Breakfast- Transfer to the archaeological site of Tikal -You will have a guided visit of the ancient city of Tikal, where you will admire the sacred Mayan temples and have the opportunity to climb most of the pyramids to have a panoramic view of the jungle - Transfer to the Post classical archeological site of Yaxhà located in the heart of the Mayan’s biosphere, free time to discover an area full of natural and archeological wealth. You will see the jungle’s fauna and flora; more than 450 birds are listed. Toucan, macaw, howler monkeys, deers... If the climate allows it, observation of the nightfall on the summit of the temple 216, unforgettable! Overnight stay in campsite in piles huts or an jungle lodge.  

Day 11: Yaxha –Poptun -B  Look album
Breakfast- AM Transfer to Poptun – After lunch, free time for many activities, cave expedition, horse riding, or relax time. Overnight stay in a finca” (ecological farm) staying in jungle lodge.

Day 12: Poptun - Guatemala City -B
Breakfast- Day transfer to Guatemala City. – Night at your hotel.

Day 13: Hotel – Airport -B
Breakfast (Box lunch) - Transfer to the airport for your international flight.

Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Diner (D)

The package includes:

  • The entry to the mentioned activities.
  • The accommodation in hotel, occ. double.
  • Accommodation in an ecological finca (farm)
  • 1 night in jungle lodge to Yaxha site.
  • All breakfast
  • All the local transports by land or by the river.
  • English, French or Spanish speaking Driver-guide.
  • Excursions mentioned inside the program.
  • Baggage limited at 1 suitcase and 1 bag.
  • Guided tour to Tikal

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Airport tax in Guatemala City: $3us pp.
  • The personals expenses.
  • All meals except breakfasts
  • Drinks
  • Hight Season price
  • Day 11 activities at the ecological farm
  • International flight

REGULAR SEASON

2 pers

4 pers

6 pers

8 pers

S. SINGLE

1* ECONO

$1350 us

$1200 us

$1150 us

$1100 us

$200 us

2** BUDGET

$1400 us

$1275 us

$1199 us

$1130 us

$225 us

3*** STANDARD

$1499 us

$1350 us

$1299 us

$1250 us

$300 us

*Price and itinerary must be confirmed, for personalized trip, contact us.

OPTIONAL:

  • Family homestay to Antigua
  • Aid at the community program + 1 or half day
  • Spanish school ...
  • Pacific Beach full day
  • Canopy Tour (Zipe Line) ...
  • SAILING ADVENTURES ...

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  • How much peoples and age ?
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  • Hotel: Budget or Standard ?
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CONFIRMATION OF PRICE: Prices are guaranteed for 30 days.
EQUIPMENT: •Flashlight• Walking shoes • Sunscreen • Water bottle • Pull over to the Highlands • Swimwear • Hats • Rainwear •Insect repellent • Sunglasses • Travel Diary • Pencil • Paper • Camera.
ACCOMMODATION: Available in triple occupancy, double or single supplement, a good choice, very clean and well kept. Packages available in 4 categories: * Economic, Budget **, *** Standard, Standard Plus ****.
BAGGAGE: You carry your own luggage during travel and transfers. Baggage backpack style is much more recommended.
Tropical Adventures Ltd. reserves the right to make adjustments to the itinerary and to cancel any expedition before departure. In this case, a refund will represent the final settlement to the passenger.
NO SHOW: NO REFUND
PARTICIPANTS: Must be courteous, respectful, kind to the group, guide, driver or operator. In the case of one or more participants demonstrate misconduct, disrespect, the operator reserves the right to cancel under notice when this matter this contract or to the concerned passengers, without any financial compensation or discount.
RESERVATION AND PAYMENT POLICY: Deposit of $ 300 U.S., PP, booking, and then payment in full at least 30 days before the arrival of passengers. (Not refundable). Legal registered trade mark: Aventures Tropicales SA, Tour Operator, Guatemala.
FINAL PAYMENT: The balance must be settled GLOBAL 30 days before the arrival of passengers. In case of delay for the final payment, notice that the reservation is automatically cancelled INVOLVING THE CANCELLATION FEES STAY THE VALUE OF DEPOSIT.
FOR RESERVATIONS: Tropical Adventures in need: names and names of participants, similar to what appears on the passport.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The operator assumes no liability at this present contract, either on air traffic delays, delayed or missed connections, lost luggage, loss or theft, bad weather, bad weather, non feasibility of the route, in case of strikes, demonstrations, heavy rain, storms, conditions of roads impassable, no responsibility for the impacts and road hazards, accidents, injuries, death and the sports played, etc.
PAYMENT: Direct bank transfer to us $USD or through your local travel agent.
NOTE:
* Notify us when you made your deposit, indicating the amount deposited.
* For local air flight, we will need the full names of passengers, same on your passport.
* Please confirm your exact time of arrival, the air line company, the flight number, this to the reception quality.

AVENTURES TROPICALES S.A ( Receptive -Tour Operator)
Guatemala City
GUATEMALA, CA

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