3 Day Private Copan, Honduras and Quirigua

Day 1 ANTIGUA-GUATEMALA CITY / COPAN, HONDURAS

Depart from Antigua at 5 or 6:00am, from Guatemala City at: 6 or 7:00am, depending on the traffic and YOUR schedule.    Continue to the border with Honduras.   Cross immigration into Honduras . Check in at your hotel in the town of Copan Ruinas.   We have set up this tour with the Hotel Brisas de Copan; however, we can easily upgrade you to Hotel Marina Copan or any other hotel you prefer.

Afternoon free.    We suggest that you take the time to visit the smaller yet very insightful museum of the town of Copan Ruinas.    It is located on the town square and the entrance fee is $5.00.   You may also wish to visit the museum of Rosalia, to allow an entire day tomorrow, for visiting the site of Copan and Sepulturas, the elite residential area close to the main site.   

Day 2 COPAN, HONDURAS

Enjoy all day at the site with your guide (Contact us for a non-guided tour price).     Enjoy a box lunch at the entrance to the site.      Entrance fee to the site is included, however, if you wish to take the tunnel tour to view the Rosalia temple underneath the Acropolis of Copan this is an extra $15 per person.    Return to your hotel when the park closes.    Enjoy a dinner at your hotel or in one of the many restaurants in the town on your own.     Internet café's are available.  

Day 3 COPAN, HONDURAS / QUIRIGUA / GUATEMALA CITY

Early departure from Copan and cross into Guatemala.   Arrive to the site of Quirigua. Take your time visiting this small but impressive site.    Marvel at the similarities in artistic style between Quirigua and Copan it's founding city.    See first hand the influence the power K'ak' Tiliw Chan Yoaat gained when he ambushed Copan's king, Waxaklajuun Ub'aah K'awill. Box lunch at the site.   Board vehicle for evening arrival to Guatemala City.     Hotel of your choice.    (We can arrange hotel in Guatemala City or Antigua)