11 Day Kaleidoscope of Guatemala & Honduras 2017 Itinerary

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3 Guatemala City, 3 Tikal, 1 Puerto Barrios, 1 Copan, 2 Panajachel

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Tour of the Mayan Archaeological sites of Yaxha, Topoxte, Tikal and Quirigua in Guatemala and Copan in Honduras
    • Tour of Tikal, one of the largest archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization
    • Launch excursion to San Felipe Castle and Livingston
    • Visit the Mayan ruins of Quirigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Tour of Archaeological site of Copan, Honduras, one of the most impressive cities of the ancient Maya Civilization
    • Enjoy a visit to the Church of Santo Tomas and Market in Chichicastenango
    • Visit to Lake Atitlan, a beautiful volcanic lake, ringed by small towns
    • Tour of Santiago, the largest of the lake communities, with a strong indigenous identity
    • Tour of Antigua, a beautiful blend of ruins and restored colonial buildings
    • Small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers

What's this trip about?

    3 Guatemala City, 3 Tikal, 1 Puerto Barrios, 1 Copan, 2 Panajachel

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Antigua
  • Copan
  • Tikal

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Miami-Guatemala City, Guatemala City-MiamiOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • Intra-flight Guatemala City-Flores
    • 10 nights accommodations
    • 3 nights Guatemala City 3 nights Tikal 1 night Puerto Barrios 1 night Copan, Honduras 2 nights Panajachel All transfers
    • 16 Meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking local guides
    • Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for Guatemala
Depart for Guatemala. Upon arrival in Guatemala, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure Overnight: Guatemala City

DAY 2, Monday - Fly to Flores, Excursion to Yaxha and Topoxte
Early this morning you will be picked up for your flight to Flores. Upon arrival, depart for Yaxha, a pre-Columbian city and ceremonial site for the Maya civilization. Spend the morning exploring the site, which contains over 500 structures, including the only twin-pyram...
DAY 3, Tuesday - Sightseeing Tour of Tikal
This morning travel to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, one of the largest archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, located at the center of the 222-square-mile park. An exhilarating jungle hike leads you through the ruins. Marvel at the impressive st...
DAY 4, Wednesday - Petencito Zoo & Flores
Today, enjoy a trip to the Petencito Zoo, one of the best local displays of the biodiversity indigenous to the area. The Zoo is home to many jaguars, monkeys, macaws, coatis, foxes, and an assortment of other animals. While walking through the exhibits, be sure to notice...
DAY 5, Thursday - Launch Excursion to San Felipe Castle
Early this morning, transfer to Rio Dulce and board a launch bound for "Castillo de San Felipe" on Lake Izabal at the entrance to the Rio Dulce. Built circa 1604, the San Felipe Castle was a Spanish colonial fort designed to prevent pirates from entering the lake from th...
DAY 6, Friday - Visit Quirigua en Route to Copan
This morning, following breakfast, set out for Copan. En route, visit the Mayan site of Quirigua, located at the crossroads of several ancient trade routes. Originally built in the image of the Honduran Copan Ruins, Quirigua now lies in ruin, leaving a mere 21 monuments....
DAY 7, Saturday - Tour Copan Ruins
After breakfast, depart for a tour of the Copan Ruins. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Copan is considered to be one of the most impressive cities of the ancient Maya Civilization. Be amazed by the huge complex, which flourished from the 5th the 9th century AD, and consist...
DAY 8, Sunday - Market in Chichicastenango, Church of Santo Tomas
Today, depart for Chichicastenango to visit the most picturesque and colorful Indian Market in the country. Hundreds of vendors from the surrounding countryside gather here to sell handicrafts, textiles, candles, food, flowers, and pottery. Spend time browsing the market...
DAY 9, Monday - Lake Atitlan, Tour of Santiago
This morning, you will board the motor launch to cross Lake Atitlán to the picturesque Indian village of Santiago Atitlán, one of the twelve lake-shore villages surrounding the Lake. Enjoy this bustling Indian community, where weavers work the colorful textiles. Balance of the day is at leisure Overnight: Panajachel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10, Tuesday - Tour of Antigua
This morning continue on to Antigua Guatemala for a tour of the city. A UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 1543 by the Spaniards, today Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and modern colonial-style buildings. Visit the heart of the city...
DAY 11, Wednesday - Depart Guatemala
Today transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

*Please note that the terrain at archaeological sites, including Yaxha, Topoxte, Tikal, and Copan, can be fairly rough and uneven and may include steep stone steps. Comfortable walking or hiking shoes are recommended.

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