Down from Coatepeque, 1 Day
Class: III - III+ , Min. Age: 12 years
Season: June to November
ITINERARY: Meet up with Maya Expeditions at the Hotel Villa Real
(6 calle 6-57 zona 1, Coatepeque; fax / tel. 775-1939), at 6:30
AM.
Breakfast, and start on an unforgettable adventure down the Rìo
Naranjo. Join in a group effort in meeting the challenges of continual
class three rapids, seemingly designed for the intrepid in search
of tropical adventure. Run or portage the rapid "Black Hole" (a class IV), according to the guides' discretion.
Lunch and continue down river observing the mossy fern filled canyon
walls. Crash through rapids like the Deep, and Double Dip while
marveling at the myriad of waterfalls, cascading down into the river.
Arrive at take-out approximately at 3:00 PM. (22 KM). At the end
of the day, Maya Expeditions will drive the group, to return to
Coatepeque, for clean-up at the hotel.
INCLUSIONS Transportation from Coatepeque to the
river and back to Coatepeque. Meals as described in itinerary ,
All river equipment, Services of U.S. trained professional river
guides and all personnel.
EXCLUSIONS Personal Clothing and equipment, Meals
not mentioned in itinerary, Beers, Sodas or Alcoholic beverages,
All personal expenses, 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
A HUGE SMILE !
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