The Archaeologist

AN EXCITING JOURNEY TO ENJOY THE MAYAN AND COLONIAL CULTURES

Countries
Belize, Guatemala, Honduras

Zones
Central, North

Themes
Adventure, Archeology and History, Community Tourism, Culture, World Heritage

A journey through the archaeology of Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize, enjoying La Antigua Guatemala, a real jewel of colonial architecture and Word Heritage Site, and some of the most impressive locations in the mayan culture: Iximche, Quiriguá, Petén, Yaxha, and Uaxactún.

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Day 1

Welcome to Guatemala

• Meet and greet at Guatemala city airport
• Transfer to your hotel
• Overnight at hotel in Guatemala City

Day 2

Visit to the museums: An introduction to Archaeology & Textile history

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Visit to Popol Vuh and Ixchel Museum
• Lunch (included)
• National Ethnology and Archaeology Museum
• Transfer to Antigua
• Overnight at Hotel in Antigua

Day 3

Antigua Walking Tour & Afternoon at leisure

• Breakfast at hotel
• Antigua half day walking tour
• Lunch (included)
• Afternoon at leisure
• Overnight at hotel in Antigua

Day 4

Iximche Archeological Site

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Iximche archaeological site
• Iximche Tour
• Lunch (included)
• Transfer to Antigua
• Overnight at Hotel in Antigua

Day 5

Transfer to Copan Village

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Copan
• Time at Leisure
• Overnight at hotel in Copan

Day 6

Copan Tour

• Breakfast at hotel
• Copan half day tour
• Lunch (included)
• Afternoon at leisure
• Overnight at Hotel in Copan

Day 7

Transfer to Rio Dulce & Quirigüa Archeological Site

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Quirigüa
• Quirigua Tour
• Transfer to Rio Dulce
• Lunch (included)
• Overnight at Hotel in Rio Dulce

Day 8

Rio Dulce Canyon Tour

• Breakfast at hotel
• Rio Dulce canyon tour
• Lunch (included)
• Boat transfer back to Hotel
• Overnight at hotel in Rio Dulce

Day 9

Transfer to Peten & Yaxha Sunset

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Flores
• Transfer to Yaxha
• Yaxha Sunset Tour
• Transfer to hotel
• Overnight at Hotel in Peten

Day 10

Uaxactun Archeological Site

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Uaxactun Archeological site
• Uaxactun Tour
• Lunch (included)
• Transfer back to Hotel
• Overnight at your Hotel in Peten

Day 11

Tikal Tour & Flight to Guatemala City

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Tikal National Park
• Tikal Tour
• Lunch (included)
• Transfer to Petén Airport
• Flight to Guatemala City
• Overnight at Hotel in Guatemala City

Day 12

Departure Day

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Transfer to Airport

Activities included

Guided tours of
Archeology Museum
Ixchel Museum
Antigua walking tour
Iximche
Copan
Yaxha sunset
Uaxactun
Tikal
11 breakfasts and 8 lunches per person
4 star hotels

It does not include:

Gratuities for guides and drivers
Gratuities for porters and housekeeping at hotels
Personal travel insurance
Personal expenses
Alcoholic Beverages
International Airport Tax
Mini bar and Laundry services at hotels
Activities not described in itinerary
Beverages
Border fees
Copan tunnel entrance fee

Useful information - Don't leave anything

We recommend to bring…

Guatemalans are very catholic and conservative and in some way a macho country, if you don´t want un-wanted attention please do not wear provocative clothes. We also suggest that you do not wear any expensive jewelry while traveling in Guatemala and certainly do not bring any piece with a sentimental value in case of loss or theft. When walking on markets or crowded places wear your backpack, camera in front as you walk and wallet on your front pocket. – as any other market in the world you will find pick pocketing a popular sport.

In Guatemala City, Antigua and Atitlan wear spring clothing during the day and a sweater (November also a scarf) at night. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for your tours. At archaeological sites, beaches and rainforest areas light colored, lightweight, cotton clothing, sunglasses and a hat are recommended.