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- North and central maya world -
A 13 day / 12 night comprehensive cultural and historical tour of the past and present Maya.
A comprehensive cultural and historical introduction to past and present Maya. Included in the tour are Guamilito Market, Banana Plantation, Mahogany Wood Carving Factory, Copan Ruins (Great Plaza, Copan Sculpture Museum, Ruins of Las Sepultures) Guatemala City (National Palace), Antigua (Jade Factory,
Maya Music Museum), Lake Atitlan, Chichicastenango (Maya Market, Santo Tomas Church), El Peten Flores, Tikal Maya site, Ceramic Museum, Belize, Yucatan Peninsula, Chetumal, Cenote Azul, Quintana Roo, Tulum Maya Site, Archeological Zone of Muyil and Cancun Area.
Begins in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and ends in Cancun.
 | Day 1 – Arrival in San Pedro - The tour begins with arrival in San Pedro Sula and transfer to Hotel Gran Sula (down town). There the tour members will be have a welcome cocktail and check in Hotel Gran Sula. Later there will be a tour program orientation and a welcome barbeque dinner by the pool of the hotel. (D). |
| Day 2 - San Pedro Sula - Breakfast Visit the Main plaza and Cathedral with City Tour, Visit the Guamilito art & crafts market, Tour of the Historical Museum, Typical Lunch, Visit to the Banana Plantation & Mahogany woodcarving factory, Dinner (B, L, D) |
| Day 3 – Copan - Breakfast in hotel Depart to Copan Ruins, Check in Hotel Posada Real Lunch (on your own), Afternoon visit to Copan Ruins town, Optional visit to Ceramic Museum (on your own), Lecture with slide presentation by Arqueologist - Dinner (B, D) |
| Day 4 – Copan - Breakfast - Depart to the ruins for site lecture, Picnic Lunch, Visit to sculptural museum, Free time, Program orientation by group leader, Dinner out in Copan town and farewell to Copan (B, L, D) |
| Day 5 - Guatemala City and Antigua - Breakfast - Depart to Guatemalan Border, Border crossing & meet and board new bus, Depart to Guatemala City, Lunch in Guatemala City, Visit the National Palace, Depart to Antigua – Guatemala, Check in hotel Posada de don Rodrigo, Coffee Break, Free time to visit Antigua, Dinner (B, L, D)
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| Day 6 – Antigua - Breakfast - Walking tour of Antigua, Light Lunch (on your own), Afternoon visit to Maya music museum, Free time to explore, Dinner (B, D) |
| Day 7 - Lake Atitlan - Breakfast - Depart to Lake Atitlan – Panajachel town, Check in Hotel Atitlan, Stop on the way for Lunch (on your own), Boat tour to Santa Catarina Maya Town (weather permitting), Free time in Panajachel, Dinner (B, D) |
| Day 8 - Chichicastenango and Guatemala City - Breakfast - Depart to Chichicastenango (Maya market), Visit to Santo Tomas Church (Maya Ceremony), Stop on the way for Lunch (on your own), Early afternoon departure to Guatemala City, Check in hotel Stofella (or equivalent) Dinner out in Guatemala City (B, D) |
| Day 9 - Tikal and Flores - Continental Breakfast - Early morning flight to Flores, Direct Transfer to Tikal Archeological Park, Tour of the park, Light lunch at site, Tour of the Ceramic museum, Transfer back to Flores, Free times (swim or explore the town on your own) BBque. Dinner by the pool (B, L, D) |
| Day 10 - Chetumal, Belize - Early breakfast - Transfer thru Belize to the border with Mexico, Arrive to Mexican border, Border crossing & meet and board new bus, Depart to Chetumal & Stop on the way for Lunch, Check in hotel Los Cocos, Evening walk & Dinner out (B, L, D) |
| Day 11 - Tulum - Breakfast. Depart to Tulum Maya site, Tour of Tulum, Lunch, Depart to hotel in Tulum Area (all inclusive) – Tulum premiere Tanka, Lecture on Underwater Rivers (cenotes) of Yucatan, Dinner (B, L, D) |
| Day 12 - Muyil - Breakfast. Depart to the archeological zone of Muyil, Hiking and exploring in the park area, Boat ride thru park channels and lagoons (Maya times), Swimming and relaxing, Return to Hotel, Lunch, Farewell dinner and entertainment (B, L, D) |
| Day 13 - Transfer to Cancun - Transfer to airport of Cancun for international flights. (B) |
TOUR PRICES (per person, double occupancy) |
2 | 4 |
6 |
8 or more |
$4574 |
$3491 |
$3236 | $3026 |
PLEASE NOTE - The Mayan Traveler tours are not "day tours" or "seat in bus" tours. Our tours are quality, escorted tours designed for a minimum of 2 persons. Upon request we can quote this same tour with "Budget" or "Deluxe" accommodations.
ALSO, the prices presented above generally increase during Holiday weekends, Spring break, etc. when travel schedules dictate higher demand.
Occasionally we will schedule "guaranteed departure" tours that anyone (single, doubles or triples) can join. In those cases these tour prices will not apply.
Depending on the number of tour participants discounted Continental Airlines airfares may be
available on some packages!
This Tour Includes:
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Services of a professional archaeological guide.
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Hotels and lodges, hotel taxes service
charges, and tips for baggage handling.
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Breakfasts
(B) and Lunches (L) OR Dinners (D) as detailed in the tour description with Full Board available.
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Carefully maintained air-conditioned motor coach; maximum 10 tour members per
vehicle; experienced driver.
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All entrance fees to parks and archaeological sites are included
in the program.
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Complete program of sightseeing and cultural events as described.
Please Note:
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Other accommodations could be substituted for like kind and quality based upon availability.
The Mayan Traveler/Tropical Travel
5 Grogan's Park, Suite 102
The Woodlands TX 77380
1-800-451-8017 / tel 281-367-3386 / fax 281-298-2335
email:
TheMayanTraveler@wt.net
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