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DAY 1 GUATEMALA CITY - ANTIGUA
Arrival in Guatemala City and transfer to Antigua.
Accommodation at Hotel Casa Florencia
DAY 2 ANTIGUA (Guided tour of Antigua)
Guided tour to Antigua. The city of Antigua was built in 1543. It preserves the architectonic characteristics of the 16th Century, such as stone paved streets, baroque style buildings, large doors with stone arches, windows with stone base and forged steel balconies, beams carved in precious woods, large stone fountains and tile roofs.. All houses and buildings are of colonial style. They prevail in a strange and extraordinary mixture of peace and active life, forming today a beautiful colonial city where it seems that time stood still. UNESCO declared Antigua "Heritage of Humanity" in 1979. It is located between three volcanoes, the Agua, Fuego and Acatenango.
DAY 3 ANTIGUA – CHICHICASTENANGO – ANTIGUA
Early transfer to Chichicastenango. Santo Tomas Chichicastenango, known for its Indian market held every Thursday and Sunday, is only 87 miles from Guatemala City.. It is the commercial center of the department of Quiché. Indians from throughout the region stream into town on market days to buy, sell, socialize and worship. While buyers and sellers bargain for items such as produce, flowers, handicrafts (textiles, ceramics, carvings, wooden chests and traditional masks). Mayan-Christian rites are practiced by devout Indians on the steps of Santo Tomas and El CalvaRío Churches that face each other on both end of the market plaza. The church of Santo Tomás was built in the 1540 over the ruins of a Mayan temple, now it is an example of colonial architecture. The Shrine of Pascual Abaj, where mystical and ancient rites dedicated to this tone idol are performed, is located on a nearby hilltop. Free time for shopping and visiting the church. Afternoon transfer back to Antigua. Last night, so take as much pictures as you can!
DAY 4 FLORES – TIKAL (Visit of Tikal Maya Temple)
Transfer by bus to the airport for flight to Flores. After 50 minutes flight arrival and transfer to the archaeological site of Tikal for a guided visit. Lunch included. Tikal is considered the most spectacular Mayan city. It is located in the tropical humid forest of Petén. It flourished during the 3rd and 4th Century of the Christian era. Apparently it was one of the most important cities of the Mayan civilization.. In 1979 it was declared "Monument of the Natural and Cultural Patrimony of the World" by UNESCO. It is believed that Tikal had approximately 55,000 inhabitants on a 576 sq. km (222-sq. mi.) territory. Tikal was built for at least 1100 years without interruption. Today hundreds of different buildings can be observed. Afternoon transfer to the hotel Casona de la Isla for accommodation.
DAY 5 ANTIGUA - BELIZE - CAULKER CAYE (Paradise island)
5:00am Transfer via shuttle to Belize City where a water-taxi will be talking you to Caye Caulker (not included US$7.50 p/p).
DAY 6 CAULKER CAYE (Free day for tanning, snorkeling, etc.)
Free day for snorkeling, diving or just relaxing on the crystalline blue/white water of this incredible island.
DAY 7 CAYE CAULKER - BELIZE
Transfer to the airstrip for flight to Belize International airport for connection to your flight to USA
(First flight is at 06:00, 07:00 and 8:00).
Optional Tours & Services:
- Belize Snorkeling Tour $39.00 per person
Flight from AntiguaCity to Flores for Tikal visit $195.00
Incredible Pacaya volcano with Canopy tour, Tarzan swing and kayak on lagoon $90.00 per person
Optional Flight Flores-Belize-Caye instead of shuttle $245.00 per person
INCLUDED: Accommodation (based on double occupancy), All transfers, tours and meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), english spoken guides. * This price is our low season rate (based on double occupancy and per person).
Single people: Add only $450.00 extra + high season surcharge (if apply)
High season: 11/15--05/15 (Surcharge: $69.00 per person).
Belize departure tax is not included in our package ($38.75 p/p)
Payment by Credit Card thru Paypal (one time $15.00 bank wire fee + 2.9% of your grand total for US residents, 3.9% for Canadians residents)
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