Guatemala Adventure
trip specifics
price
2-3 People - $2350
4-5 People - $1750
6-7 People - $1450
Single Supplement - $300
Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Holiday Surcharges may apply
6-7 People - $1450
Single Supplement - $300
Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Holiday Surcharges may apply
duration
9 daystrip dates
Weekly upon requesttrip level
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highlights
Mario Dary Tropical Cloud Forest ReserveCahabon River
Caldeleria Caves
Petaxbatun Lagoon
Aguateca Ruins
Tikal National Park
accomm types
HotelWilderness Lodge
Day 1 - Arrive Guatemala City
Upon arrival at the international airport in Guatemala City you are met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. SAT Arrival to Guatemala City.
Accommodations: Biltmore Hotel
Included Meals: none
Day 2 - Mario Dary Tropical Cloud Forest Reserve
Drive north to the Biotopo Mario Dary Rivera Nature Reserve where your naturalist guide will lead a three hour hike among a verdant world of waterfalls, orchids and ancient trees. The reserve is commonly known as the Biotopo del Quetzal, a protected habitat for Guatemala's national bird the Resplendent Quetzal. Arrive Coban in the mid-afternoon and visit the Verapaz Orchids Nursery where you will find thousands varieties of orchid Guatemala's national flower. This evening overnight at a local family run hotel with cozy rooms in a historic wooden home.
Accommodations: Posada Coban
Included Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 3 - Coffee Plantation and Kekchi Market
Enjoy a leisurely visit to a working coffee farm at Finca Santa Margarita. Experience the ancient and modern history of these powerful beans while sipping a cup of Guatemala's finest roast. Experience the vivid colors and cultural insights as your guide escorts you through a local Maya Keckchi.
Accommodations: Posada Coban
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4 – San Simon River Tubing
This morning drive north to the San Simon River. A local community of Maya Keckchi has been equipped and trained to host a river tubing service in the San Simon River, through a limestone canyon. Continue north to the lowland rainforests of the Peten region and the village of Candelaria. Overnight at a jungle lodge located by the entrance to the Candelaria caves.
Accommodations: Candelaria Lodge
Included Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 5 - Candelaria Cave Exploration
Enter the underworld realm of Candeleria, an extensive limestone caves system considered to be the sacred entrance to the underworld by the ancient Maya. Caves National Park encompasses miles of caves containing spectacular limestone features and archeological evidence of ancient Maya ceremonies. Armed with headlamps walk among magnificent limestone features and spectacular chambers. Emerge form the cave for the drive to the Pasion River. Board a small motorized launch for the scenic two hour river journey to the Petexbatun Lagoon. Along the way watch for abundant bird and wildlife including spider and howler monkeys.
Accommodations: Chiminos Island Lodge
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 6 - Aguateca
A short boat ride from the lodge, leads to the Maya site of Aguateca, perched 300 feet above the lagoon. Hike inside a natural limestone fissure used by the Maya as a defensive wall. You may get a chance to see archeologists at work as this site is still being excavated. This afternoon transfer by boat and van to the ancient kingdom of Tikal. A short walk from out hotel leads to Tikal's central plaza, surrounded by great temples. Climb to the top for a stunning sunset over the ancient city and encroaching rainforest. Surrounding the temples, Tikal National Park encompasses miles of pristine rainforest habitat that is home to abundant flora and fauna, easily observed as you explore the ruins. Overnight within the National Park.
Accommodations: Tikal Inn
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 7 - Tikal National Park
Spend the Day in the company of an expert Maya guide exploring the magnificent achievements of these fascinating ancient people. At its height Tikal was home to over 100,000 Maya and was a cultural and political center. It becomes easy to imagine life in the city as you explore temples, plazas, multi leveled palaces, ball courts and living areas. Howler and Spider monkeys, coatamundi, are commonly seen while the elusive jaguar and ocelot are know to survive in this protected rainforest reserve. Almost 300 species of bird have been identified in Tikal including toucans, motmots and parrots. At the Days end relax at the hotel pool.
Accommodations: Tikal Inn
Included Meals: breakfast,lunch, and dinner
Day 8 - Flores
You may wish to arise early for bird watching or climb an ancient temple to watch the sunrise. This is a spectacular in the awakening rain forest to watch the early rays of dawn spread across the vast jungle canopy. Return mid morning to Flores, a small town built on an island in Lake Peten Itza. Wander the narrow streets and hilltop central plaza flanked by charming houses, shops and restaurants with red tile roofs. From Flores take a short scenic flight back to Guatemala City.
Accommodations: Biltmore Hotel
Included Meals: breakfast
Day 9 - Depart
Transfer to airport for your departure or begin trip extension.
Accommodations:n/a
Included Meals:breakfast
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