Discover the Mayan Archaeology sites of Copan, Quirigua, Xunantunish and Tikal.
Few places around the globe offer the world of choices that travellers can experience in Mayan Archaeology, from the cobblestone streets of colonial Antigua, the stunning beauty of Belize's coral reef, solemn Maya ruins to rugged rain-forest adventure. Closer than you might have imagined, Central America is worlds away.
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Meet and greet at San Pedro Sula airport and transfer to Copan Ruinas (approximately 3.5 hours by road). On the way you will stop at Finca Santa Isabel for the Copan Coffee Tour. Here you will hike downhill through nice trails and see with your own eyes the process of growing, harvesting and rosting coffee. You will have lunch at a nice venue within the forest. Continue transfer to Copan.
After breakfast, you will visit the Main Archaeological Site, the Maya Sculpture Museum and Las Sepulturas, the only resotred Maya residential area. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will have the choice between three tours: horseback riding, Tropical Bird Park or the Butterfly Farm. Overnight in Copan.
After breakfast, departure to Quirigua in Guatemala. There you will visit the main archaeological site. Then, you will continue the trip to Rio Dulce where you will take a boat to Livingston. This trip will bring you face to face with many wildlife animals such as: monkeys, toucans and Parrots.
After breakfast, transfer to Rio Dulce where you will continue your trip to Flores. In the afternoon, you will arrive and check-in at your hotel in Flores. Overnight in Flores.
After breakfast, full day tour to the magnificent Tikal Archaeological site, nestled in the dense jungle of the Peten. Lunch will be served at the site and in the afternoon transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Flores.
After breakfast, transfer to the border between Belize and Guatemala called Melchor de Mencos. After crossing the border, you will continue your journey and visit the Xunantunish archaeological site, located 13Km west of San Ignacio. Xunantunish was the first major Mayan ruin in Belize to be excavated and made available for public viewing. You will cross the river on a ferry. Overnight in San Ignacio.
Early in the morning, ride through jungle, villages and sugar cane fields to Tower Hill, where your tour of the New River begins. As you make your way towards Lamanai, you will encounter animals native to this area such as river otters, turtles, crocodiles and monkeys. Overnight in Belize City.
After breakfast transfer to the International Airport of Belize.
Accommodation with private facilities, land transfers and excursions according to the itinerary; entrance fees and English Speaking guides.
Airfare and tips.
Any item not mentioned as included.
PRICES ON REQUEST Rates are not valid during Easter/Christmas/New Year's period. Rates are subject to change without notice and availability.
Breakfast included
Lunch included
Dinner included
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