The Best of the Mayas

Tara Tours

Combined Countries

Visiting the most important Mayan sites of Belize, Guatemala & Honduras

INCLUDING:
Round trip air transportation via American Airlines from Miami. Transfers on arrival and departure. Hotel accommodations for 13 nights with taxes Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides, entrance fees, ground transportation and tips to airport porters.

NOT INCLUDED:
Airport departure taxes (USA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA & Guatemala of $232.00; Belize $12.00; insurance; tips to tour guides; passport fees and any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary.

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Tour Operator

Tara Tours

Offer

Offer valid through 12/31/2008

Duration

14 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart USA	Mon. MIAMI-GUATEMALA : Upon arrival you will be accompanied to the hotel Princess Reforma. (Departures also available from 100 other USA cities -see add-ons below).
Day 2	Copan	Tue. GUATEMALA-COPAN : This morning you will drive through the eastern part of Guatemala, via the states of El Progreso and Zacapa, to arrive at the border with Honduras. After immigration formalities, you will drive to Copan, one of the most fascinating Mayan ruin sites. You will be allowed to explore and marvel at the beautiful stellae and majestic temples, including a complete ball court. Overnight Posada Real de Copan or Hotel Marina. (AB)
Day 3	Guatemala City	Wed. COPAN-QUIRIGUA-GUATEMALA CITY : After breakfast you will return to Guatemalan territory to visit the archaeological site of Quirigua. Some of the most interesting and beautiful Mayan stellae are found at Quirigua in the state of Izabal. In the afternoon you will return to Guatemala City. Hotel Biltmore Express (AB)
Day 4	Chichicastenango	Thu. GUATEMALA-CHICHICASTENANGO : Early in the morning depart for Chichicastenango. On arrival you will visit the colorful open air market and the Church of Santo Thomas .Afternoon at leisure for some shopping. Overnight at famous Mayan Inn. (AB)
Day 5	Atitlan	Fri. CHICHICASTENANGO-ATITLAN : AM Depart for Lake Atitlan to join the boat excursion to the picturesque village of Santiago de Atitlan. Afternoon to walk and shop in this quaint town. Overnight at hotel Porta Del Lago. (AB)
Day 6	Antigua	Sat. ATITLAN -ANTIGUA : AM Depart for Antigua where you will visit the most intersting sites; churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. Overnight at hotel Casa Santo Domingo or hotel Porta Antigua. (AB)
Day 7	Guatemala	Sun. ANTIGUA-GUATEMALA : Morning at leisure to enjoy Antigua on your own. In the afternoon return to Guatemala city. Overnight at hotel Biltmore Express. (AB)
Day 8	Tikal	Mon. GUATEMALA-TIKAL : Early morning transfer to the airport for flight to Flores. Arrive and continue to the Mayan ceremonial site of Tikal. Here, your tour guide will take you through Temples, Palaces, Piramyds and explain the advanced world of this civilization nestled in the jungles of Guatemala. Overnight at hotel Camino Real overlooking Lake Peten. (AB,L)
Day 9	Belize	Tue. TIKAL-BELIZE : Transfer to the airport for flight to Belize City and the hotel Biltmore. Balance of day at leisure.
Day 10	Lamanai	Wed. BELIZE-LAMANAI : Full day excursion by car and by boat to explore the remote Mayan site of Lamanai (3,500 years old). Along the way you encounter some howler monkeys. Mid-afternoon return to Belize City. Hotel Biltmore. (L)
Day 11	Xunantuninch	Thu. BELIZE-XUNANTUNINCH : Full day excursion where you will cross the Mopan River by a hand operated cable ferry to visit the tallest Mayan site in Belize (130 feet). Return to Belize City. Hotel Biltmore. (L)
Day 12	Ambergris Caye	Fri. BELIZE-AMBERGRIS CAYE : Morning flight to the-picturesque town of San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) with transfer to hotel Sunbreeze. Balance of day at leisure.
Day 13	Ambergris Caye	Sat. AMBERGRIS CAYE : Time to relax and enjoy the beaches or the atmosphere of Ambergris which is very diferent from other Caribbean destinations. Fishing and diving packages available upon request along the worlds second largest barrier reef.
Day 14	Return USA	Sun. AMBERGRIS-BELIZE-MIAMI : Transfer to the airport for flight to Belize to connect with flight to Miami.

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Disclaimer

SEASONS: Rates valid all year, except from Dec.10 to 31 -Please add $250 per person

ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES:
Add $198 from: ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $230 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI,SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insure America has designed a policy for Tara Tour's clients. Cost for this program starts from US$194.00 p.p. (see inclusions on back page).

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