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Tours for Independent Travellers
Discover Central America - The Yucatan, Belize, Guatemala & Costa Rica
16 Days from £1542 (excludes flights)
Cancún (1 night), Chichén Itzá (1 night), Chetumal (1 night), San Ignacio (2 nights), Flores/Tikal (1 night), Antigua (2 nights), Panajachel (1 night), Antigua (1 night), San José (1 night), Tortuguero (2 nights), Arenal (1 night) & San José (1 night) Highlights Include · Discover Chichén Itzá, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World · Enjoy the spectacular flora and fauna of San Ignacio & Cahal Pech · Experience canoeing on the Macal River · Tour the jungle shrouded ruins at Tikal · See the picturesque colonial town of Antigua · Take a boat ride on the placid Lake Atitlan · Visit the traditional Indian market at Chichicastenango · Explore the jungle trails and canals in Tortuguero · Marvel at the majestic, active Arenal volcano
Chichén Itzá
Cancun
Ek Balam Coba Tulum
Chetumal
MEXICO GUATEMALA
Tikal Flores Chichicastenango Panajachel Antigua
BELIZE
San Ignacio Belmopan
HONDURAS
Guatemala City
EL SALVADOR NICARAGUA
Arenal Volcano
Tortuguero San José
Departures: Friday Day 1: Arrive Cancún On arrival at Cancún Airport you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel. Standard: Ambiance Villas Deluxe: Flamingo Resort Day 2: Cancún Chichén Itzá Today explore the newly excavated Mayan site of Ek Balam, before continuing on to the famed Chichén Itzá, one of the new `Seven Wonders of the World', where you will enjoy a guided tour. (B) All categories: Hotel Mayaland Day 3: Chichén Itzá Tulum - Chetumal A busy day today will see you drive to the sacred city of Coba for a guided tour, before carrying on to the MayaToltec ruins of Tulum which are perched on cliffs overlooking the turquoise Caribbean waters. After a guided tour around this unique site, carry on to Chetumal. (BL) All categories: Holiday Inn Day 4: Chetumal Cahal Pech Visit the local Anthropology Museum before crossing the Corozal Border into Belize. Travel south to San Ignacio, an excellent base to explore Mayan ruins, waterfalls, rivers and caves. Your accommodation for the next two nights is the Cahal Pech Village Resort, situated in tropical surroundings on top of a hill, with spectacular views. (B) All categories: Cahal Pech Village Resort Day 5: Macal River This morning canoe along the Macal River and stop off en route at the Blue Morpho butterfly nursery and a medicine trail. The rest of the day is yours to do with as you please. San Ignacio is just a 15-minute walk away, or why not explore the famous ruins of Cahal Pech, dating back to 400AD (not included). (B) Day 6: Cahal Pech Flores/Tikal Leave Belize via Melchor De Mencos, and continue into Guatemala for your overnight stay in the charming town of Flores, gateway to the Tikal National Park. (B) Standard: Hotel Isla de Flores Deluxe: Hotel Esplendid Peten Day 7: Tikal National Park Guatemala City Antigua Enjoy today touring the wonders of Tikal National Park. Here, where six pyramids rise out of the dense, surrounding jungle, there is also a variety of stelae, ball courts, a royal palace and the Plaza of the Lost World to explore a real treasure trove of Mayan architecture! Later on, return to Flores airport for your flight to Guatemala City (not included) and onward transfer to Antigua for a two-night stay. (BL) Standard: Meson De Maria or similar Deluxe: Antigua Porta Hotel
Land Air
Tikal National Park
COSTA RICA
Day 8: Antigua Get your bearings this morning with a half day guided tour of colonial Antigua, discovering some of its churches, monasteries and convents. Its cobbled streets are lined with colourful houses and the town is overlooked by three dramatic volcanoes. Spend the afternoon at leisure, taking in the art and craft markets, or relaxing at your hotel. (B) Day 9: Antigua Lake Atitlan - Panajachel An early start today will see you head for the town of Panajachel on the shores of Lake Atitlan, where a cruise across this mesmerising lake awaits. If time permits, a visit to timeles Santiago Atitlan may be possible this afternoon. (BL) Standard: Posada De Don Rodrigo Deluxe: Hotel Atitlan Day 10: Panajachel Antigua Drive to the town of Chichicastenango, known for the range and quality of the handicrafts on sale at its Indian market. A tour of the Church of Santo Tomas, where the famous Mayan Popul-Vu book was found, is followed by a buffet lunch before heading to Antigua. (BL) Standard: Meson De Maria or similar Deluxe: Antigua Porta Hotel Day 11: Antigua Guatemala City San José After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to San José, where on arrival you'll be taken to your chosen hotel. This afternoon is free for you to explore San José. (B) Standard: Alta Hotel Deluxe: Grano de Oro Hotel Day 12: San José Tortuguero Depart your hotel early today and breakfast en route to
Braulio Carillo National Park. Visit a banana plantation and take a boat ride through the beautiful canals of Tortuguero to your chosen lodge. After lunch enjoy a tour of the town and the beach before returning to your lodge for dinner. (BLD) Standard: Mawamba Lodge Deluxe: Manatus Hotel Day 13: Full Day at Leisure Today is free for you to explore or to try some optional activities. Take a sunrise boat ride or a wildlife tour through the scenic waterways, home to a varied wildlife. During the months of July to September, enjoy the spectacle of green turtles nesting at the beach. (BLD) Day 14: Tortuguero Arenal An early start will see you catch a flight to San José. On arrival, a private transfer will take you to Arenal. The Arenal volcano is very active and on clear nights can provide a spectacular light show. (BL) Standard: Arenal Springs Hotel Deluxe: Arenal Kiro Hotel Day 15: Arenal San José Get back to nature and take a walking tour on the trails of the Arenal Volcano National Park today. This afternoon you'll be taken back to San José for an overnight stay. (B) Standard: Alta Hotel Deluxe: Grano de Oro Hotel Day 16: Depart San José Transfer to the airport to for your onward journey. (B)
We recommend that either before or after your tour you stay a few nights at one of the beautiful beach resorts in Mexico (page 83) or Costa Rica (page 87).
Prices Include
· Quality accommodation as specified · Meals as detailed (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) · Transfers, sightseeing and touring on shared basis · Domestic flight from Tortuguero to San José
Prices Exclude
· Locally paid airport taxes and airline security surcharges · All Flights unless stated above
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from Discover Central America
Standard Deluxe
Twin Single Twin Single 01Jan08-30Apr08 1576 2161 2125 2870 01May08-30Nov08 1542 2119 2114 2850 01Dec08-31Dec08 1633 2248 2205 2984 Supplements apply New Year & during Easter, please call for details. Private tour supplement from £609 based on a min of 2 passengers. Transfer & tour at Tortuguero will remain on a shared basis.
Brochure prices may change. See booking conditions.
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