EL MIRADOR / NAKBE / LA FLORIDA

1 Flores / Carmelita / Trail / La Florida Camp
2 Trail / Camp / Nakbé Camp
3 Nakbé Camp
4 Nakbé / Trail / El Mirador Camp
5 El Mirador / Trail / Camp
6 Trail / Camp
7 Camp / Carmelita / Flores

Archaeology Jungle Trek
Site:El Mirador
SEASON: All year round best time FEB./MARCH - AUGUST
MIN. AGE:12 years
CODE: MIRAD
LOCATION :PETEN
TRIP NAME: Sakbe of the Mayas
No OF DAYS: 7days/6 nights
CLASS: Advance

DAY 1 SANTA ELENA / CARMELITA / CAMP
Meet expedition leader at airport in Santa Elena, Peten. Transfer to the sleepy jungle outpost of Carmelita. Load pack mules and start trek to Nakbe. Lunch on trail, at Archaeological site La Florida where reconstruction of a AD600 site has recently been finished. Pass by the largest watering holes of this area, and various old looting trenches at the different small ruins that are the outlying villages of the Nakbé and El Mirador reign. Overnight at Jungle camp on trail
Hours on trail: 6-7

Day 2 TRAIL / NAKBE
Breakfast and continue hike towards Nakbe. We get out early to ensure a full appreciation of the surroundings. All meals on trail and dinner in camp Time Permitting we will hike a small detour to the permanent watering hole of Sacatal. Here it is apparent how the Maya formed or broadened the watering holes for use for their large population in the pre-classic era. Arrive to the site of Nakbe.
Hours on trail: 7-8

Day 3 NAKBE
Nakbé, the former ruling citystate of the area who saw decline to the rising El Mirador. Tour the West Codice, and Benson complex as well as structure 27 with it's impressive looters tunnel. We will see various chultuns dug by the Maya and the quarry still partially cut close by the center of the site. Camp and dinner in camp within the ruins.*

Day 4 NAKBE / TRAIL / EL MIRADOR
After breakfast Giving a final farewell to Nakbe, you will walk in the footsteps of the Ancient Maya as we trek along the recently excavated Sacbé (causeway) between El Mirador and Nakbé.
In early afternoon visit the temple of of el Danta on the way into the city of El Mirador. View the temple of Nakbé 10 km away.
Because of its remoteness, difficult access, and slight disturbance by humans, the bird life and orchid abundance is astonishing. Late afternoon to explore this monumental site that encompassed the largest area in square miles than any other known Maya site, and what is considered the ultimate Mayan archaeological destination. Explore fortification walls, causeways, temples El Tigre, Mono, and all other sections discussed in the September 1987, issue of "National Geographic". All meals and overnight at campsite within the ruins.
Hours on trail: 3-4

Day 5 EL MIRADOR
All Day for exploring the immense site of El Mirador. All meals and camp with the ruins.

Day 6 TRAIL / CAMP
Breakfast and continue on trail. Since the trail passes through lowland rain forest, there is ample opportunity to spot numerous varieties of bromeliads and orchids along the way. All meals on trail and dinner in camp
Hours on trail: 7-8

Day 7 TRAIL / CARMELITA / FLORES / GUATEMALA
Early breakfast and do the last trek to Carmelita where out vehicle is waiting for our return drive to Flores. Late afternoon flight to Guatemala City. Can extend your visit to include Tikal or Uaxactún.
Hours on trail: 5-7

*This tour is our Adventure tour which requires good physical condition to keep up the fast pace of walking - riding and the long hours on the trail. The food for this expedtition is plentiful, however,it is a simple local style. No ice or fresh meat is available.