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Maya World & Garifuna Culture Tour From December 28th 2022 - January 9th 2023

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Archeology, Culture

  • Duration

    11 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

In Mesoamerica flourished, one of the most important civilizations in the world; the Maya developed here math, architecture, literature, medicine and spirituality, among other disciplines, in a complex society ruled by powerful kings, who often were the heirs of the gods on the earth. On this tour, we explore the archaeological sites of Tikal, Quirigua and Copan and the culture and traditions of Antigua, Chichicastenango and Guatemala City, along with celebrating New Year's Eve in San Ignacio.

Highlights
  • Celebrate the New Year in  San Ignacio, Belize
  • Explore the archaeological sites in Belize, Guatemala and Honduras
  • Enjoy the kayak tour from Rio Tatin to Livingston on the Caribbean coast
  • Immerse in the cultural environment at the Chichicastenango Market
  • Visit the World Heritage Site of Antigua 
  • Spend a great time in Garifuna village enjoying their music, gastronomy
  • Day 01: Arrive in San Ignacio (December 30th) expand_more
    • Meet the tour guide, and early in the morning, we will depart towards San Ignacio, Belize. Go through the Belizean custom and immigration services.
    • Visit Lamanai archaeological site before we continue towards our lodging. 

    Overnight in San Ignacio, Belize.

  • Day 02: New Year's Eve (December 31st) expand_more
    • Enjoy the fun activities that San Ignacio has to offer. From cave tubing to archaeological sites, you may choose any optional activity. 
    • In the evening, we will have our New Year’s celebration (included in the cost of the tour). 

    Overnight in San Ignacio, Belize.

  • Day 03: Tikal Archaeological Site (January 1st) expand_more
    • Depart towards Guatemala, where we will visit the Tikal archaeological site, one of the most important cities of Meso America during the classic period of Meso-America. 

    Overnight in Tikal, Guatemala.

  • Day 04: Head to Rio Dulce (January 2nd) expand_more
    • Continue our journey to Rio Dulce, where we will arrive at our lodging to enjoy swimming in the river or an optional tour of the hot springs. 

    Overnight in Finca Tatin, Guatemala.

  • Day 05: Kayak Tour - Livingstone (January 3rd) expand_more
    • Take a Kayak tour in the morning on the Rio Dulce along the canyon until we reach Livingston.
    • Spend the afternoon in this Garifuna village enjoying their music, gastronomy and traditions. 

    Overnight in Finca Tatin, Guatemala.

  • Day 06: Quirigua archaeological Site (January 4th) expand_more
    • Visit Quirigua archaeological site on our route to Copan Ruinas, where we will find the tallest Mayan Stella ever found.
    • After discovering it, we will continue our journey to the border with Honduras, where we will find our next lodging. 

    Overnight in Copán Ruinas, Honduras.

  • Day 07: Copan Archaeological Site (January 5th) expand_more
    • Use the morning to enjoy the beauty of the Copan archaeological site along with our licensed tour guide. We will use the afternoon as leisure to visit the town on a pleasant walking tour. 

    Overnight in Copan Ruinas, Honduras.

  • Day 08: Reach Antigua (January 6th) expand_more
    • Travel towards Antigua, twice the former capital of Guatemala, a most beautiful colonial city destroyed by the Agua Volcano and the earthquakes! 

    Overnight in Antigua, Guatemala.

  • Day 09: Antigua City Tour (January 7th) expand_more
    • Enjoy the beauty of the city of Antigua, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

    Overnight in Antigua, Guatemala.

  • Day 10: Santo Tomás Chichicastenango (January 8th) expand_more
    • Head to Santo Tomás Chichicastenango, which hosts a famous market where vendors sell handicrafts, food, flowers, pottery, wooden boxes, condiments, medicinal plants and several other objects, including textiles and masks used by dancers in traditional dances. 
    • After our visit, we will continue our journey towards Guatemala city. 

    Overnight in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

  • Day 11: Departure (January 9th) expand_more
    • Transfer to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala at a convenient time.

    Buen Viaje!

What's Included
  • Modern, clean, air-conditioned vehicle for all our private transfers
  • Great gastronomy
  • Entrance fees to all the proposed archaeological sites
  • New Year’s eve dinner
  • Kayak tour at Rio Dulce
  • Bilingual licensed tour guides in Belize, Guatemala and Honduras
  • Knowledgeable explanation of the history, legends and traditions of Belize, Guatemala and Honduras
  • Guided service, commitment to your needs and interests, advice on any situation you may require orientation and the certainty that you are dealing with a professional, experienced company
  • Professional driver
  • Insurance onboard the van (Travelers should arrange their own medical and cancellation insurance.)
  • Souvenir water bottle and unlimited purified water refills
  • Onboard fruit snacks
What's Excluded
  • Airborne transportation before, during or after the tour
  • Optional activities
  • Souvenirs, meals or drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Room service, drinks or beverages, telephone calls, gratuities, etcetera
  • Airport transfers other than the included
  • Visas or entry/departure taxes
  • Any other expenses not specified on the tour description
What to bring
  • Health insurance (provide a copy)
  • You may wish to consider trip cancellation insurance
  • Valid passport and provide a copy
Know before you go
  • The Garifuna people, or Garinagu, are the descendants of indigenous Caribs and African slaves who managed to escape from British and Spanish Caribbean plantations or survived shipwrecks who originally lived in the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent.
  • The original diaspora was transplanted to the Central American coast from the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent at the end of the 18th century, after living initially in the islands of Jamaica and Roatan; today, the majority of the population resides in the Honduras Gulf, particularly in southern Belize, Livingston Guatemala, Nicaragua and the United States. In 2001 UNESCO proclaimed the language, dance and music of the Garifuna as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
  • Please note:
    • Please provide emergency contact numbers.
    • Using local currencies is a good idea. 
    • Most restaurants take credit cards. 
    • ATMs are available in most locations. 
    • Some things you will need money for are dinners, beverages, tips, souvenirs and other items of a personal nature.
Meeting Point

Av de los Héroes 134, Centro, 77000 Chetumal, Q.R., México

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 1 USD 2420 Per Person
2 To 10 USD 1965 Per Person

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USD 2420 / person