Scarlet Macaw , Honduras |
DAY 8 • Cruise Lake Atitlán • A Day in the Life of San Antonio Palopó
Today , we cruise Lake Atitlán , the deepest lake in Central America and the heart of the Mayan world . Later , enjoy our A Day in the Life experience , which includes visits to local cooperatives and lunch in the village of San Antonio Palopó .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Villa Santa Catarina or similar
DAY 9 • Optional Canopy & Hanging Bridges tour • Overland to Antigua
You have time on your own , or you can join an optional wildlife-viewing walk along the hanging bridges of the Atitlán Nature Reserve , followed by a thrilling zip-line ride . Later , we ’ ll set off to Antigua .
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DAY 15 • Nohoch Che ’ en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve • Belize City
Set off to explore the Nohoch Che ’ en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve — an extensive network of limestone caves — followed by a tubing tour . After a picnic lunch , transfer to Belize City .
Meals : B , L , D | Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina or similar
DAY 16 • Return to U . S . Fly to the U . S . or begin our Coastal Belize : From Hopkins to Belize City post-trip extension with a flight to Hopkins later today .
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Meals : B |
SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA |
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Meals : B , L , D | El Marques de Antigua or similar |
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Tikal ruins , Guatemala |
DAY 10 • Antigua Embark on a walking tour of Antigua — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — including Hill of the Cross . We ’ ll visit the restored Convent of Santo Domingo and its museum . |
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Meals : B , L | El Marques de Antigua or similar |
PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE |
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DAY 3 • Copán Ruinas , Honduras Depart for the border of Honduras , with our final destination being the town of Copán Ruinas , the gateway to the mysterious Copán ruins . Later , we ’ ll arrive at the hotel , and enjoy free time to explore on our own . |
DAY 11 • Antigua • Optional Pacaya Volcano tour This morning , you have the freedom to explore Antigua on your own , or join us for our optional Pacaya Volcano tour to climb Guatemala ’ s most active volcano . Later , visit the home of a local family that makes chocolate and learn about the production process . |
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS |
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Meals : B , L | Plaza Magdalena Hotel or similar |
Meals : B , D | El Marques de Antigua or similar |
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DAY 4 • Explore Copán ruins Explore the ruins of Copán — a UNESCO World Heritage Site . We ’ ll visit its sprawling ball court , the Great Plaza , and the Hieroglyphic Stairway . |
Meals : B , L | Plaza Magdalena Hotel or similar |
DAY 12 • Explore colonial Antigua • Meet local artist • Petén
We travel to colonial Antigua today where we ’ ll visit San Felipe de Jesus , a small church , and meet a local artisan . Then , we ’ ll fly to Petén .
Meals : B , L | Villa Maya Lodge or similar
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El Salvador : Colonial Suchitoto & the Flower Route
PRE-TRIP : 4 nights from $ 895
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DAY 5 • Guatemala City , Guatemala Travel overland to Guatemala , crossing the border and heading to Guatemala City . Guatemala City is renowned for its beautiful Spanish colonial architecture . |
Meals : B , L | Hotel Clarion Suites or similar
DAY 6 • GCF visit • Controversial Topic : Laborer exploitation • Explore Guatemala City
Begin the day by visiting a local school and nonprofit organization supported by Grand Circle Foundation ( when in session ). We ’ ll also discuss the Controversial Topic of the exploitation of laborers at a nearby dump . Then we ’ ll explore Guatemala City .
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Meals : B , L | Hotel Clarion Suites or similar
DAY 7 • Santa Catarina Palopó • Visit Sololá Today , we ’ ll depart for Santa Catarina Palopó , stopping en route to visit a local market in Sololá , one of the largest Maya cities in Guatemala .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Villa Santa Catarina or similar
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DAY 13 • Optional The Awakening of the Rainforest in Tikal tour • Explore Tikal ruins
Explore on your own , or join us for The Awakening of the Rainforest in Tikal optional tour , where we ’ ll visit the ancient Mayan citadel and learn about the forest ’ s diverse bird population . Then , we ’ ll set off to explore Tikal , an 1,800-year-old Maya complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Meals : B , L , D | Villa Maya Lodge or similar
DAY 14 • Belize City , Belize Cross the border between Guatemala and Belize to meet with a local restauranteur who will teach us about garifuna ( Afro-Indigenous ) traditions . Later , travel overland to Belize City .
Meals : B , L , D | Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina or similar
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Coastal Belize : From Hopkins to Belize City
POST-TRIP : 4 nights from $ 1,595
ARRIVE EARLY We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip . Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in El Tunco before your El Salvador pre-trip extension from $ 150 per room , per night
• Arrive early in San Salvador before your main adventure from $ 170 per room , per night
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