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Guatemala – Copan (Honduras) – Tikal

Guatemala – Copan (Honduras) – Tikal
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  • Duration: 9 days/8 nights


Description

The unique monuments of the Mayan civilization, which arose over many centuries before Christ, and ended its days at the time of the conquistadors, are preserved in Guatemala. The pyramids of Tikal, Copan platforms and temples, murals and sculptures of the ancient palaces of the rulers, and the tombs with the amazing paintings will delight any lover of antiquities. Architecture fans will be delighted by visiting the ancient capital of Guatemala – Antigua; ecotourism lovers will get an unforgettable experience of a high mountain lake Atitlan and the National Park of Rio Dulce.

Are you ready for adventure? Then the land of Mayas is waiting for you!

Day 1. Guatemala

Arrival to Guatemala. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to Antigua. Accommodation at the hotel. Briefing with a Russian-speaking guide about the program.

Day 2. Antigua

Breakfast.

Tour of the colonial city of Antigua, declared UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is one of the most beautiful cities in America. During the colonial period, Antigua was the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala, which consisted of the south of modern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. A visit of La Merced Church, convent of Capuchins and the city's cathedral.

Return to the hotel.

Day 3. Antigua – Chichicastenango – Panajachel

Breakfast.

A trip to Chichicastenango, a visit to the famous market and the Temple of Holy Thomas.

A trip to Panajachel, a small town of pre-Columbian era, located between the eponymous river and Atitlan Lake.

Optionally, you can taste the local fish.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4. Panajachel – Atitlan Lake – Guatemala

Breakfast.

An excursion on the boat on Atitlan Lake. A panoramic tour of Santiago de Atitlan, the largest city of the Mayas in Central America, still inhabited by the descendants of the ancient tribe. A visit to the sanctuary of Maschimona, the Mayan deity.

Return to Guatemala.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5. Guatemala (the city tour) – Copan (Honduras)

Breakfast.

The city tour of Guatemala. Walk across the Reforma Street to the historic center, a visit to the National Palace of Culture, a visit to the main square.

Crossing the border of Guatemala – Honduras.

Arrival to Copan.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6. Copan (Honduras) – Quirigua – Livingston

Breakfast.

A trip to the archaeological site of Copan – Mesoamerican Athens. Here you will see a stone stele, stairs, and the main square of the ancient city.

Return to Guatemala. On the way to Rio Dulce – a visit to Quirigua.

Travelling from Rio Dulce to Livingston on the boat.

Arrival to Livingston.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 7. Livingston – Rio Dulce – Flores

Breakfast.

A journey through the Rio Dulce. You will see the caves, canyons, amazing flora and beautiful birds, as well as the fortress of San Felipe, which was once a hiding-place for sailors, skulking from the pirates of the Caribbean Sea.

Moving to the Peten.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 8. Flores – Tikal – Guatemala

Breakfast.

Transfer to Tikal National Park, founded in May 1955. In 1979, it was declared UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The first settlement at Mayan Tikal dates to the year 800 BC. It is a unique monument of ancient history and culture.

A visit of the Museum of steles.

Transfer to the airport. Flight to Guatemala.

Arrival to Guatemala. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 9. Guatemala

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure from the country.

The city

Hotel 4* – 4*+

Number of nights

Guatemala

Radisson Guatemala / Vista Real

2

Panajachel

Posada de Don Rodrigo / Atitlan

1

Antigua

Posada de Don Rodrigo / Casa Santa Domingo

2

Copan

Hotel Marina

1

Livingston

Villa Caribe

1

Flores

Casona del Lago / Camino Real

1

 

The price includes:

•           accommodation according to the program of tour in the specified hotels or in the similar ones;

•           breakfast ("buffet" or "American");

•           Russian-speaking guide throughout the trip;

•           the comfortable air-conditioned transport, requiring payment roads and parking lots;

•           transfer in and to Mexico City;

•           entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites, boat rental, according to the program.

Additional charges:

•           flights;

•           optional excursions and personal expenses;

•           tips to the porters, maids, driver and a guide;

•           late check-out (if necessary).

* Attention!

Having health insurance is obligatory!

Hotels can be changed for the hotels of the same category and diet.

In case of reservation DBL +EXB or TRPL many hotels in Mexico provide only two beds queen size!

In the excursion program we recommend you to reserve DBL + SNGL!

It is possible to extend the tour for the rest on the coast – on your request.

Please contact our managers for information of hotels reserving.

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