Mangroves, Sea Turtles and Jungle Maya Ruins

Welcome to Guatemala, one of the most diverse countries in Central America! Once you land  at the Guatemala City Airport one of our representatives will greet you and provide all the necessary information and recommendations to make the most of your travels. A private transfer will take you to the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala (approx. 1.5 hours). Free evening to relax after your flight and explore the town.   

Optional activities:  Enjoy a private welcome dinner and cacao tasting. 

Accomodation: Casa del Parque  (3 star hotel) or Hotel San Jorge (2 star hotel) 

Spend your day exploring the colonial streets of Antigua at your own pace or if you're feeling adventurous take on one of the optional activities in the area.

Optional activities: Pacaya volcano trek or panoramic trek in San Cristobal el Alto.

Accomodation: Casa del Parque  (3 star hotel) or Hotel San Jorge (2 star hotel)

Wake up to a delicious traditional Guatemalan breakfast! Today you will drive to the Pacific Coast to Sipacate Naranjo National Park (approx. 2 hours), one of the best preserved mangrove ecosystems in the country. Begin your adventure at the village of El Paredón Buena Vista. Hop on a local "lancha" and venture to the estuary known as "La Poza del Nance"; a lagoon where the ocean meets the mangroves and turtles come to feed all year round. Observe the turtles and pelagic birds in their undisturbed natural habitat and practice some artisan fishing with the locals!  

Included activities:  Boat trip to La Poza del Nance. Includes water and fruit.

Optional activity:  Collect mangrove seeds and plant them on the shore. 

Accomodation: Swell Guatemala (Boutique Hotel) or Cocorí Lodge (rustic beach lodge)

Grab a paddle board and go for a mangrove expedition, you will welcome the sunrise and will be there when most of the wildlife is waking up! In the afternoon you will head to Guatemala City airport (approx. 3 hours) so you can catch a short flight to the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Continue your adventure with a camping experience under the stars in Tikal National Park, prepare to be surrounded by the nocturnal sounds and many voices of the jungle!  

Included activity: Guided sunrise paddle board expedition. 

Accomodation: Jaguar Inn (Camping with facilities)

Make sure you have a good breakfast and get ready for cycling an ancient Maya trail that connects Tikal to the community of Uaxactún (approx. 24 kms). During this expedition you will be able to observe different species of birds that are endemic to the region, there is also a big chance of mammal sightings within these trails so be alert! Once you arrive to the rural community you will visit  the archaeological site, famous for being one of the best Maya observatories in the region.

Included activity: Cycling from Tikal to Uaxactún with guided visit of the site. 

Accomodation: Jaguar Inn  (2 star lodge and camping) or Jungle Lodge Tikal (3 star luxury logde). 

Prepare for an excursion to explore the ancient Maya kingdom of Tikal, recognized for both its cultural and natural significance as well as for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will explore the vast jungle trails and climb some of the most emblematic temples in the heart of the lush Guatemalan jungle. Doing this before dawn will enable you to  see the sunrise from the tallest temple. Appreciate millenary architecture and be immersed  by the sounds of howler monkeys and Tikal´s history. In the afternoon you will head to your next destination, the village of El Remate (approx. 1 hour). 

Included activity: Sunrise trek of Tikal.

Optional activity: Zip lining in the jungle canopy of Tikal or sunset at Yaxhá National Park  or late morning Tikal tour instead of sunrise

Accomodation: El Gringo Perdido (3 star jungle lodge) or La Casa de Don David (2 star jungle lodge).    

Enjoy a free morning at your hotel, on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá. In the afternoon you will head to Mundo Maya airport (approx. 35 mins) to  catch your flight back to Guatemala City. Enjoy your last evening exploring the city center. 

Optional activity: Morning horse back ride at Cerro Cahuí Biotope or private farewell dinner and cacao tasting in the city.

Accomodation: La Inmaculada Boutique Hotel (3 star hotel) or In & Out Bed & Breakfast (2 star hotel) 

Indulge in one last cup of exceptional coffee and say goodbye to beautiful Guatemala before you transfer to the airport for your departure flight. We hope you had an amazing trip and come back to visit again soon!   

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Accommodation

Lodging each night is included in your choice of hotels. Recommendations are included in the day-by-day itinerary.

Tours and activities

Unique experiences available daily. See the day-by-day itinerary for recommended tours and additional options available.

Local guides

English speaking local & specialized guides during activities.

Airport transfers

Shuttles and taxis arranged to get you to/from the airport.

Ground transportation

Private/shared shuttles will take you between destinations.

Domestic flight

Roundtrip flight GUA-FRS.

Entrance fees

Entrance fees to sites of interest, museums and national parks.

Food

Included meals are noted in the itinerary: B= Breakfast, BB=Box Breakfast, L= Lunch, BL= Boxed Lunch, D= Dinner

24/7 Assistance

English in country assistance during the whole trip

• Optional activities

• Alcoholic drinks

• Not specified meals

• Travel Insurance

• Tips and gratuities

• International flights

In order to cancel a package for which you have made a booking, please email us stating your order reference and “Cancellation” in the title of the email. You may telephone us to discuss your desire to cancel the package but cancellation will only be effective when we have received from the person who purchased the package a written confirmation of his or her decision to cancel the package. An email to us stating that you desire to cancel a package is an irrevocable notice and you cannot subsequently change your mind even if we have not yet acknowledged the cancellation in writing.

If you cancel your tour:

We will apply the airline’s cancellation policy to any flights in your package and reimburse your ground arrangements in accordance with the penalty timeline.

For cancellation of ground-only arrangements:

(a) 90 days or more prior to the stated departure date, we will retain an administrative fee of $100 per traveler and reimburse the remaining amount;

(b) Between 30 and 89 days prior to the stated departure date, we will retain 50% of the total booking cost and reimburse the remaining amount;

(c) Less than 30 days prior to departure, we will retain 100% of the price paid by you for the package.

If you leave a trip for any reason after it has started, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.

We may cancel a package at any time prior to departure by giving you notice by email, letter or (if very close to departure) by telephoning you, if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable or safe for our local partner to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel a package prior to departure, in your sole and absolute discretion you may choose between (i) us applying the amounts paid towards an alternative trip, or (ii) receiving a full refund. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.

AMENDMENTS TO BOOKED PACKAGES

If you wish to change the date of one trip there is a fee of

(a)         $100 per traveler if done at least 90 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, subject to availability; and

(b)         $300 per traveler if done between 30 and 89 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, subject to availability.

If you wish to change the name of one or several travelers of the trip, there is a fee of $100 per passenger if done at least 90 days prior to the scheduled date of departure. No name changes are permitted within 89 days prior to the scheduled date of departure.

No amendments are permitted to your booking within 29 days of departure.