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Maya Archaeology Highlights with Copan (12 days)
Central American Culture, Nature & Heritage
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This comprehensive exploration of Guatemala allows you to visit the highlights of the country, as well as crossing the border into Honduras to discover the Mayan ruins of Copan in just under two weeks.
From the beautiful Colonial city of Antigua, to the bustling markets of the highlands – including the famous town of Chichicastinango, this tour takes you across the waters of Lake Atitlan to Santiago, home of the Mayan God, Maximon, where our guests meet with local people and marvel at the rich culture and heritage of the area.
Continuing on, the journey leads to the far south east of the county and across the border into Honduras, where two nights allow time to visit the world famous Mayan ruins of Copan the nearby bird sanctuary. Returning to Guatemala, travellers will cruise the Rio Dulce, visiting the UNESCO protected Mayan Temple of Quirigua and the Garifuna town of Livingstone along the way.
The trip ends by flying north for a visit to Yaxha National Park and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tikal – arguably the most impressive of all the Mayan Lost Cities in Central America.
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Itinerary
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You will be met on arrival at Guatemala City and transferred to Antigua. |
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This morning we will take a half day walking tour of Antigua. (3-4hr) which will include visits to the main square, Palace, Cathedral, La Merced Church & San Francsico Church. All entrances are included. The afternoon is free.
Guide provided - half day. |
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Today we visit the local woodcarvers in the village of Jocotenango and then travel to the fabulous Azotea Coffee Farm and Maya Traditions Museum, exhibits include traditional music, costume & traditions. In the afternoon we will travel to Lake Atitlan (3hrs).
Guide provided - half day. |
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This morning we will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan (30min) to the village of San Juan La Laguna where we will visit the women’s textile cooperative to see hand weaving and natural dye process. Also here we visit the studios / homes of the celebrated naïf painters.
From here we continue to the village of Santiago where we have lunch in a local hotel and take a tour of the village visiting the Maya God Maximon and learn about the textiles, spiritualism and beliefs of the T’zutujil Maya.
Guide provided - full day. |
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Today we travel for approximately 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 Antigua (3hr).
Unguided. |
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Today we travel across Guatemala towards the border with Honduras. Just across the border we arrive in the pretty colonial village of Copan Ruinas. (5hrs) Free afternoon to relax or explore this pretty colonial town.
Unguided. |
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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 this beautiful facility looking after rescued tropical birds & working to educate people about conservation.
Guides provided. |
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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 to your riverside hotel.
Unguided. |
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Cruise the Rio Dulce River through the central canyon and down to the Garifuna town of Livingston on the Coast. Explore Livingston and then journey back downriver to Rio Dulce and perhaps see the elusive Manatee. Once back at Rio Dulce we travel on to the Tikal area.
Guide provided - half day. |
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A free morning to relax. After lunch we transfer to Yaxha National Park (approx 1hr) to explore this atmospheric lakeside site ending with refreshments and wonderful views at sunset over the rainforest canopy from atop the main temples.
Guide provided - half day. |
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Today we travel 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 there is time to relax and refresh before we fly back to Guatemala City (30min) and transfer to the hotel.
Guide provided - half day. |
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Your tour ends in Guatemala City with a transfer to the airport. |
Prices
| Dates |
Travellers |
Departs |
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Adult |
Child |
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| 03 Jan 08 - 19 Dec 08 |
1 - 1 |
We, Su |
USD |
5579.00
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| 03 Jan 08 - 19 Dec 08 |
2 - 2 |
We, Su |
USD |
2935.00
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| 03 Jan 08 - 19 Dec 08 |
3 - 3 |
We, Su |
USD |
2590.00
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| 03 Jan 08 - 19 Dec 08 |
4 - 4 |
We, Su |
USD |
2319.00
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- Prices Include:
Bed and breakfast accommodation in hotels, 4 lunches, private guides as described in the itinerary, activities and entrance fees to sites as detailed.
- Prices Exclude:
International flights, other meals and drinks, tips for drivers/guides, other activities and entrance fees not detailed, items of a personal nature.
All prices indicated are per person and based on provision of a 'Land Only' tour. They are for guidance only and are subject to final confirmation at the time of booking with the local Travel Expert who provides the service. For any 'Trips and Tours' displayed without an indication of price, a quotation can be obtained from the local Travel Expert through our enquiry system.
Essential Info
Accommodation
11 nights in hotels.
Transport
Private minibus transfers at all times.
Meals
10 American/Continental buffet breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Staff
Private tours with a guide and driver, as described in the itinerary.
Age Restriction
None
Optional Activities
Our comprehensive itinerary includes most popular activities in the places visited. If there are other activities you would like to add, please ask us when you make your enquiry.
What To Bring
Information on what to bring will be sent to you with your booking confirmation.
Group Size
1 Min - 4 Max
Operator Remarks
This tour is an example of one of the most popular trips we offer. It should be stressed that the described itinerary offers a good place from which to start the trip design process, but every tour we operate is tailor-made to fit the individual style, time-frame, and budget of each of our guests.
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