Day 1: Arrive in Antigua
Guests are met & transferred to Antigua.
1 night in Antigua |
Day 2: Chichi Market
Today guests transfer approx. 2hr to the famous market at Chichi. Time for shopping in this fabulous craft market and an opportunity to see Maya rituals being performed in the Catholic Church before transferring on to Lake Atitlan.
2 nights at Lake Atitlan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 3: Lake Tour & Visit to Villages
This morning guests will take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan (30min) to the village of San Juan La Laguna to visit a textile cooperative, medicinal plant centre and local naif painter workshops. Then we go on to Santiago where they have lunch in a local hotel and tour the village visiting the Maya God Maximon and learn about the textiles, spiritualism and beliefs of the T'zutujil Maya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 4: Solola Market & Iximche
Guests will be transferred to visit the colourful authentic market at Solola and enjoy a tour of the market. Lunch will be in a traditional restaurant en-route back to Antigua, there will also be a short tour of the small Maya Archaeology site at Iximche.
2 nights in Antigua
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 5: Architecture & History Tour
Guests will take a half day walking tour of Antigua (3-4hr). The tour takes in the main square, Palace, Cathedral, La Merced Church & San Francsico Church. All entrances are included. Free Afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast |
Day 6: Copan (Honduras)
Transfer across Guatemala towards the border with Honduras. Just across the border you are in the pretty colonial village of Copan Ruinas. (5hrs) Free afternoon to relax or explore this pretty colonial town. Dinner included at the wonderful Hacienda San Lucas.
2 nights in Copan Area
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 7: 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 of this beautiful facility looking after rescued tropical birds & working to educate people about conservation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 8: Transfer to Rio Dulce
Transfer across Guatemala through the central desert region to the lush tropical area at Rio Dulce. (5 hrs) Visit the beautiful, UNESCO protected small Mayan Temple site at Quirigua along the way. Once at Rio Dulce you will board a boat for a scenic trip along Rio Dulce (Trf time depends on hotel) to your riverside hotel.
1 night in Rio Dulce/Livingston
Meals: Breakfast |
