Starting Price:	£2,806.00
Trip Length:	8 days
Includes airfare allowance from London (UK)

Interests:

Historical/Cultural

Tikal

Antigua

Copan

Maya Ruins of Copán and Guatemala

Description Pricing Itinerary Hotels

This combined Yampu tour includes a visit to Copán, the site of some very impressive Maya ruins, where we will spend 2 nights exploring. We will then cross to Guatemala by car, visiting Antigua Guatemala (“Old Guatemala”). From here, we will explore Lake Atitlán and the Maya towns that surround the beautiful lake. Finally, we will fly to Flores to visit the mystical Maya city of Tikal, staying a night in Flores (located on an island in Lake Peten Itza), near the Maya ruins.

This tour includes airfare allowance from London (UK), on non-holiday dates. You do not need to fly via London; Yampu will fly you the most direct way to your city of destination. Depending on your travel dates and proximity of travel, we will quote you the most economical surcharge from your city or country of origin.

Additional information on this trip:

Days of Week the Trip can Start:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Dates this trip is NOT available for online booking (please submit a regular request):
20 December - 02 January
Visited Cities:
San Pedro Sula, Copan Ruinas, Antigua, Tikal (Peten), Guatemala City

Day 1

Upon arrival in San Pedro Sula, transfer to your hotel.

Day 2

Transfer to Copán, the site of a major Maya kingdom of the Classic era. Visit the Copán Ruins Archaeological Park, with its monumental Hieroglyphic Stairway; the Ball Court ( social center of the city during the Maya days); the Great Plaza, famous for its estelae and altars; and the tunnels. After the visit to the Museum of Mayan Sculpture, lunch will be served at Nia Lola’s Restaurant (included). Overnight in Copán.

Day 3

In the morning, visit the Copán Museum in town. In the afternoon, we will visit the Hacienda San Lucas, with a magnificent view of the valley. We will then enjoy a delightful and unique dinner with typical Copán flavor (included). Overnight in Copán.

Day 4

Transfer to Antigua Guatemala. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon private tour of Antigua, the Spaniards’ military capital of Central America for two centuries. You will be met at your hotel by your private guide to begin your half-day walking tour of Antigua. It will cover the architectural and historical highlights of this colonial city with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the many ruined churches, convents and cathedrals. Entrance fees are included to the Iglesia San Francisco, the Cathedral, Central Park, and La Merced Church. This tour is flexible, and if you have specific sites that you wish to see, please let us know.

Day 5

Half-day tour to Santiago Atitlán
You will be picked up from your hotel for a scenic boat ride across the lake, passing by the three impressive volcanoes of Toliman, Atitlán and San Pedro. Upon arrival in Santiago, you will walk with your guide to find the house where the Maya God Maximon is living. Each year a different “brotherhood” has the privilege of taking care of their God, so his location changes. Once with Maximon you may see local a shaman performing rituals for local people; if you wish, you can ask your guide to help you hire the services of a shaman to perform a personal ceremony. After visiting Maximon, you will visit the local church and learn about the history of this very traditional town, and also see the market and learn about the distinctive textiles and primitive art for which the area is famous. Take a ride in a local “flete” (a pickup truck in which passengers stand in the bed) to get to Hotel Posada Santiago for lunch. After lunch, private transfer to Antigua for overnight.

Day 6

Transfer to Guatemala City airport to take the flight to Flores. Full day visit to the impressive and mystical Maya city of Tikal. One of its largest buildings is the Temple of the Two-headed Serpent, which measures up to 70 meters high. From its highest point, one can perceive the sounds of the rain forest: more than 300 species of birds, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars and toucans. Due to its immense value, Tikal was declared World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979. Overnight in Peten. Lunch included.

Day 7

Morning of leisure. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Day 8

Transfer to the airport to take the flight back home or choose from optional extension to Guatemala or other Central American countries.

Suggested Hotels by City and Category *

San Pedro Sula
3-star	1night 3-star hotel. Gran Hotel Sula or similar.
4-star	Holiday Inn or similar.
5-star	Real Intercontinental, Hilton Princess or similar
Copan Ruinas
3-star	Plaza Copan or similar.
4-star	Marina Copan, Posada Real or similar.
5-star	Hacienda San Lucas or similar.
Bungalow	1 night bungalow hotel. Hotel Casa Rosada or similar.
Antigua
3-star	Hotel Aurora, Casa de las Fuentes, Hotel Los Bucaros, or similar.
4-star	Posada de Don Rodrigo, El Meson de Maria (boutique) or similar.
5-star	Casa Santa Domingo, Casa Encantada (boutique), Méson Panza Verde (boutique), El Convento Boutique Hotel, or similar.
Boutique	Hotel Cissus, or similar
Deluxe	Posada del Angel, or similar.
Tikal (Peten)
3-star	Casa Amelia, Hotel Peten, or similar.
4-star	Peten Esplendido, Villa Maya, or similar.
5-star	Camino Real Tikal or similar.
Deluxe	La Lancha (note: no A/C). Nitún, or similar.
Guatemala City
3-star	Biltmore Express or similar.
4-star	Radisson or similar.
5-star	Camino Real or similar.
Deluxe	Intercontinental or similar.

* Subject to confirmation at time of booking

Occupancy Type	3-star	4-star	5-star
Double/Triple	£2806	£3002	£3388
Single	£3268	£3940	£4612

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