Tikal / Yaxchilan
/ Bonampak / Palenque
Usumacinta - CROWN JEWELS
Day 1 GUATEMALA CITY / TIKAL / BETHEL RIO USUMACINTA
This morning we transfer to the airport to board a 6:00 a.m. flight
to Flores, Petén. Breakfast on board plane. Transfer to site
of Tikal, 3 hour visit to view the great acropolis and the highest
temple of Mesoamerica, temple IV. Lunch and transfer overland in
our bus for the 4 hour ride to the ecological camp at the Bethel
community, Posada Maya. This is a cooperative that is working on
sustainable development projects, sponsored by Conservation International.
We will clear through Guatemalan immigration formalities. Dinner
and camp at the ecological lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 2 YAXCHILAN / FONTERA COROZAL
Full day devoted to exploring the extensive ruins and the many finely-carved
stelae of this well preserved and important site. Lunch at the site.
In afternoon return by boat to the town of Frontera Corozal for
dinner and overnight at the Hotel Escudo Jaguar. (B,L,D)
Day 3 FONTERA COROZAL / BONAMPAK / PALENQUE
Breakfast and board bus for 2 hour ride to the site of Bonampak.
Enjoy the finely painted murals depicting the gruesome torturing
and bloodletting rituals performed by the Maya. We will visit a
Lacandon village where the artisan articles of the ancient Lacandon
are still made today. Lunch then drive to Palenque. Overnight in
Palenque
Day 4 PALENQUE
All day to discover the spectacular ruins of Palenque. Explore the
great palaces and temples and tomb of this famed site. Lunch and
afternoon for visiting the modern museum. (B,L,D) For New Years
date, this will be a night of celebrating with champagne, dancing
and local rituals.
Day 5 PALENQUE / FLORES / GUATEMALA
Early breakfast. Overland transfer to Frontera Corozal where we
board our motorboat for short trip to Bethel. Transfer to our bus
for arrival to Flores by 4:00 p.m. Board later afternoon flight
to Guatemala City. (B,L)
INTERNATIONAL OPTION
Day 5 PALENQUE / VILLA HERMOSA / DEPART
5:00 am departure for Villahermosa airport for connecting flights
to the U.S.A.
†Denotes renown archaeologists as special
guide for tour
Tikal Option 1 day/1 night before or after tour: TIK1 $145.00†
Museum tour one day before tour: MA $136.00†
* Small changes in itinerary may occur where deemed
necessary.
INCLUSIONS
All domestic air land and river transportation, all hotel accommodations
(based on DBL. occupancy), all meals as described in itinerary,
except for those stated “of your choosing”, all park
and archeological site entrance fees, services of professional bilingual
guides and all other personnel. Special guiding service of tour
archaeologist where stated.
EXCLUSIONS
Alcoholic and soda beverages, personal clothing and equipment, meals
not designated in itinerary, all personal expenses, extras in hotels,
tips to guides, drivers and hotel personnel.
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