Archaeology Yaxchilan Usumacinta - CROWN JEWELS Code:JWL

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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