Rafting & Thermal Springs, 3 days

Class: III - IV , Min. Age: 12 years

DAY 01: GUATEMALA CITY / EL ESTOR
Meet at Maya Expeditions office, at 15:00 (3:00 p.m.). Board bus for land transfer to El Estor, where dinner and hotel will be awaiting. *Note: If prefer a hotel at Rio Dulce, ask about this option (for the entire group). If group desires, departure may be early morning on day 1, and visit the archaeological site of Quiriguá.

DAY 02: EL ESTOR / OXEC / RIO cahabon
After and early breakfast, at 7:00 am transfer by land to Chulac, along the banks of the Cahabón river. Safety and orientation talk and we board the rafts for an incredible ride running the river below. The day is full of excitement as we run the "Lower Gorge" where the river enters a beautiful and lush canyon for a perfect combination of exciting rapids, tranquil pools, pristine cave formations and a natural Jacuzzi formed by a thermal side stream, we've dubbed "The Little Paraiso". Take advantage of this remote place to admire the multi-colored birds surrounded by the beautiful scenery of this rarely visited region. In the afternoon we arrive at the bridge at Cahaboncito, our take-out, where we transfer to awaiting vehicle for a short ride back to El Estor. Dinner and lodge at a local hotel.

DAY 03: EL ESTOR / FINCA PARAISO / GUATEMALA CITY
Breakfast and board vehicle for a visit to Finca El Paraiso (Paradise), where you can spend time swimming in either cold, lukewarm or hot waters in pools that form as the fresh stream that flows from the cave meet a thermal spring. Spend a leisure and relaxed day after the emotions of the white water the day before. Lunch at Río Dulce (on your own), and continue return trip to Guatemala City. Time allowing we will visit the archaeological site of Quiriguá, and scrutinize its rare zoomorphologic structures and the finely carved stelae. Arrive to Guatemala City in the evening.
OPTION: The visit to El Paraiso may be shorter and a brief stop at Castillo de San Felipe (old Spanish fort built to control attacks from pirates) can be done. Lunch at Río Dulce and board bus for return trip to Guatemala City.

* Take advantage of your stop at Río Dulce to feel the emotion of bungee Jumping from the bridge. 100 feet fall, and the possibility of splashing into the water of the river bellow.

Suggested Options:
Post Tours: 1 to 2 Day Rio Dulce/Livingston
3 to 4 Day Belize Keys Diving
1 to 2 Day Copan Ruins

INCLUSIONS: Land transportation from Guatemala and back to Guatemala, all river and lake transportation, all hotel accommodations (base DBL or TPL occupancy), all meals as described in itinerary, entrance fees to the waterfalls, services of professional river guides and all personnel.

EXCLUSIONS: Personal clothing and equipment, meals designated as (on your own) in itinerary, beers, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, all personal expenses, extras in hotels, tips to guides, drivers and hotel personnel.

WHAT TO BRING:
You must consider that the environment is that of a tropical region. Sun may be bright at noon and mosquitoes, even though not overwhelming, are something to take into consideration. Space is limited in this type of expedition, to avoid inconvenience, your personal equipment must be only a small handbag with your personal belongings.

Suggested personal equipment:
1 pair shoes to get wet (tennis or river sandals)
Swimming suit
Shorts
1 T-Shirt
Hat or cap
Insect repellant
Sun block
Strong eye glass (or sun glass) holder (if necessary)
Light jacket or raincoat (for the rainy season)
Small duffel with a towel and change of clothes, for the take out when you get off the river
*Photographic camera (optional, we provide water proof boxes, but we can't guarantee 100% waterproof protection)
Small overnight bag with personal items for Hotel stays

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