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- Arrival & Transfer to Antigua - Guests
are met by our driver in Guatemala City for their transfer
to Antigua (1 hour).
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- Architecture & History Tour - Guests
will take a half day tour of Antigua. Tour takes in the
main square, palace, Cathedral, La Merced Church, Capuchinas
Convento, St. Clara, and San Francisco Church. All entrances
are included. Breakfast is included. Free afternoon.
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3 |
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- Azotea
Coffee Farm, Maya Museum, Lake - Guests visit the
local woodcarvers in Jocotenango & then the fabulous
Azotea Coffee Farm & Maya Traditions Museums covering
traditional music, costume & traditions. In the afternoon
guests transfer to Lake Atitlan (3 hours). Breakfast included.
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- Lake
Tour & Visit to Santiago - Guests will take
a morning boat ride across Lake Atitlan 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 spiritualism and beliefs of the T'zutujil Maya. Breakfast
& lunch included.
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- Chichicastenango
Market - Today guests transfer approx. 1 hour to
the famous market at Chichicastenango. Time for shopping
and an opportunity to see Maya rituals being performed in
the Catholic Church. Transfer on to Antigua for a final
night in this beautiful City. Breakfast included.
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6 |
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- Copan
(Honduras) - Transfer across towards the border
with Honduras. Just across the border you are in the pretty
colonial village of Copan Ruinas. Free afternoon to relax
or explore this beautiful colonial town. Breakfast included.
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| Day
7 |
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- Copan
& Bird Park - 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. Breakfast included.
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8 |
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- Transfer
to Rio Dulce - Transfer across Guatemala through
the central desert region to the lush tropical area at Rio
Dulce. Visit the beautiful, small Mayan Temple site at Quirigua
along the way. Once at Rio Dulce, you will board a boat
for a short trip along Rio Dulce to your riverside hotel.
Breakfast included.
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| Day
9 |
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- Rio
Dulce - Cruise the Rio Dulce River through the
central canyon and down to the Garifuna town of Livingston
on the Coast. Explore Livingston, then journey back down
river to Rio Dulce and possibly see the elusive Manatee.
Once back at Rio Dulce, board your transfer to the Tikal
area. Breakfast included.
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10 |
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- Yaxha - Today guests explore the atmospheric lakeside site of
Yaxha with wonderful views over the rainforest canopy from
atop the main temples. Breakfast & lunch included.
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- Tikal - 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 and transfer to their hotel. Breakfast & lunch
included.
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12 |
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- Transfer
Out - This morning our driver will transfer guests
to the airport in plenty of time to catch their international
flights home. Breakfast included.
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Important
information |
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Package
price is subject to change until booked. |
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Payment
accepted by check. Payments by credit card will incur a 5% processing
fee. |
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Full amount is due at time of booking. |
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Up
to 2 changes may be made to itinerary prior to travel. Any changes
over 2 will incur a $20 per person change fee. |
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Please
provide your air itinerary so arrival and departure transfers
can be arranged. |
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Advise
if you will book domestic air or want us to book on your behalf
using Aereolineas Argentina. |
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Please
return payment with signed "terms and conditions"
and "Acknowledgement of insurance". If you are interested
in purchasing travel insurance , visit our home page and click
on the Travelguard icon for more information. |
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Not
included in package are airfares & tips. |
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Other
restrictions may apply. |
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