Central America Tours - Cantral American Panorama — The Americas — Kuoni Travel Worldwide 2008 2nd Edition online holiday brochure

central america panorama From the Mayan Ruins of Mexico in the north to San Jose's tropical rainforest and deserted beaches, Central America offers many fascinating and enticing experiences. This panorama tour combines some of the highlights of the region, offering a snapshot of this vibrant and colourful part of the world. G MIAMI MEXICO YUCATÁN PENINSULA G HAVANA CUBA G CANCUN MÉRIDA G MEXICO CITY G NICARAGUA G PANAMA CITY PANAMA SAN JOSE G COSTA RICA Visit volcanoes on Central American Panorama central american panorama Mexico City: 3 nights Yucatan: 4 nights Havana: 3 nights Panama City: 2 nights Costa Rica: 5 nights I Day 1 Fri Direct flight with British Airways to Mexico City. Transfer to the Sheraton Maria Isabel, located on Paseo de La Reforma, overlooking the Angel of Independence. I Day 2 Sat An introductory tour to this vast city, taking in the Zocalo, cathedral, national palace and museum of anthropology. I Day 3 Sun Visit to the pyramids of Teotichuan. Located about 30 miles outside of Mexico City, it is thought to be the biggest pre-Columbian City in the Americas. The impressive Temple of the Sun is the world's third largest pyramid. I Day 4 Mon Fly Aviacsa to Merida, capital of the state of Yucatan and transfer to the lodge at Chichen Itza for two nights. I Day 5 Tue Continue by road to the northern coast to visit Ek Balam, an archaeological site only recently opened to the public. Continue to Rio Largatos for a boat ride through the mangroves to visit the breeding grounds of the pink flamingos. See the famous sound and light show at Chichen Itza. B. I Day 6 Wed Guided visit to explore and learn about the ruins of Chichen Itza, a major religious and ceremonial centre during the Mayan era. Continue to the charming city of Merida and enjoy a walking tour of the centre. Overnight at The Lodge at Uxmal. B. I Day 7 Thu Travel to the city of Campeche, for a tour of this fortified city and former pirate stronghold. Return to Uxmal for the evening sound and light show staged in Uxmal's central plaza. B. I Day 8 Fri Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan city of Uxmal before continuing to Cancun for your Mexicana flight to Cuba's capital Havana. Three nights at the Nacional hotel located in the Vedado district, overlooking the straits of Florida. B. I Day 9 Sat to Day 10 Sun Time at leisure to explore Cuba's exciting capital city and its world heritage listed old town. B. I Day 11 Mon Morning flight on Copa Airlines to Panama City for two nights at the Country Inn located on the banks of the famous canal. B. I Day 12 Tue A train trip along the Panama Canal, travelling through rainforest along the original railway from Panama City on the Pacific coast to Colon on the Atlantic coast. Continue to the ruins of Portobelo, the port where the Spanish shipped the treasures of Peru on their way back to Spain. B. I Day 13 Wed Copa Airlines flight to Costa Rica's capital San Jose. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the town of La Fortuna for two nights at the Arenal Paraiso Hotel. From the grounds you can see La Fortuna's most impressive sight, the Arenal Volcano. B,L. I Day 14 Thu Discover a little more about the local culture, visiting a local farm and village. Afternoon at leisure. B. I Day 15 Fri Morning in Arenal National Park walking across ash trails and an old lava field with fantastic views of Arenal's steaming peak. In the afternoon continue by road to the small town of Monteverde, located amid pristine cloud forest. Two nights at the Cloud Forest Lodge. B,D. I Day 16 Sat An early start for a walk in the Santa Elena cloud forest reserve. In the afternoon a visit to the Don Carlos coffee plantation. B. I Day 17 Sun Return to San Jose and overnight at the Gran Hotel Costa Rica, centrally located near the National theatre. Alternatively you may decide to take one of the extensions available in Costa Rica (please see p434 for details). B. I Day 18 Mon Fly American Airlines to Miami, connecting with the British Airways overnight flight back to Heathrow. nicaragua + beach extensions You can easily add any of the extensions to Granada in Nicaragua, Tamarindo or Manuel Antonio from our Costa Rica programme to the Central American Panorama, for details please see p 435. Chichen Itza, Yucatan F O R L AT E S T P R I C E S & O F F E R S , S E E Y O U R T R AV E L A G E N T O R G O T O W W W. K U O N I . C O . U K REF NO. HOLIDAY MX703 MX704 MX705 CR988 CR989 CR990 CR991 DISCOVER GUATEMALA DISCOVER GUATEMALA + GRAND FLAMENCO DISCOVER GUATEMALA + BELIZE CENTRAL AMERICAN PANORAMA CENTRAL AMERICAN PANORAMA + NICARAGUA CENTRAL AMERICAN PANORAMA + TAMARINDO CENTRAL AMERICAN PANORAMA + MANUEL ANTONIO MEAL PLAN MMP MMP+ALL MMP MMP MMP+RB MMP+RB MMP+RB NO. OF NIGHTS 7 10 12 17 19 21 21 01JAN 31JAN 1499 2039 1915 2799 3299 3079 3095 01FEB 13MAR 1499 2049 1915 2799 3199 3069 3085 14MAR 30APR 1519 1998 1875 2875 3199 3128 3144 HOLIDAY PRICES 01MAY 01JUL 30JUN 21AUG 1519 1729 1977 2197 2073 2425 2865 3149 3258 3449 3074 3415 3086 3375 22AUG 31OCT 1519 2025 2075 2868 3272 3046 3079 01NOV 30NOV 1519 1995 1875 2789 3199 2997 2999 01DEC 31DEC 1519 1995 1935 2775 3297 2982 2994 SINGLE SUPP PER TOUR FROM 273 315 453 825 874 1013 1041 PRICES IN £ PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON BASED ON FLIGHTS AS PER DETAILED ITINERARIES DEPARTURES Discover Guatemala: Jan 12; Feb 02, 23; Apr 12; May 31; Jun 28; Aug 02, 30; Oct 04; Nov 01, 22; Dec 13. Flights as per detailed itineraries. Central American Panorama: Jan 04; Feb 15; Apr 04; Jun 06; Jul 25; Sep 12; Nov 07; Dec 05. Flights also available with Continental and American Airlines at a supplement - details on request. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS Ex UK MX703: 2008: Mar14-23 £55, Dec10-31 £205. MX704: 2008: Mar14-22 £65, Dec12-27 £170. MX705: 2008: Mar21-27 £410, Apr03-08 £190, Dec18-23 £190. CR988/90-91: 2008: Mar21-27 £200, Dec18-23 £230, Dec24-31 £20. CR989: 2008: Mar21-31 £90, Dec08-14 £20, Dec15-21 £135, Dec22-28 £20. UPGRADES Available on request. HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS Weekday supplements will apply (Mon-Thu): SHERATON MARIA ISABEL from £16 per room per night. MEAL PLAN MMP meals as per detailed itineraries, B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. IMPORTANT NOTES Tours are subject to minimum numbers, see p458. In Guatemala, for groups of under 10 passengers, the tour is bilingual. Guatemala is not suitable for those with walking difficulties. KUONI PLUS OFFERS For full details and conditions please read p4-15. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read p456-459 before you book your holiday. Please add £33 if total duration more than 14 nights. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time. call 01306 747725 | www.kuoni.co.uk | see your travel agent 433

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