On December 21th, 2012 the ancient Maya Long Count Calendar will complete a 5,125 year cycle. Will it be the end of the world, or spiritual enlightenment? Find out on this cultural exploration of the Mayan sites.
Highlights:
- Learn about the mysteries surrounding the end of the Mayan Calendar
- Explore the ancient Maya sites of Copan, Quiriga, Uaxactun and Tikal
- Spend a night camping in the jungles of Guatemala
Departure dates:
12-23 February, 8-19 July, 4-15 November and 2-13 December 2012
Days 1 & 2 - Antigua
Arrive in Antigua where you will spend two nights to explore the city.
Day 3 - Antigua/Lake Atitlan
Learn about the significance of jade to the Mayan Culture. Transfer to Lake Atitlan for 2 nights.
Day 4 - Lake Atitlan
Take a scenic boat ride across Lake Atitlan to the village of San Juan La Laguna where you can visit the women's textile cooperative and see the naïf painters. From here, tour the village of Santiago visiting the Maya God Maximon to learn about the spiritualism and beliefs of the T'zutujil Maya.
Day 5 - Chichi Market
Explore the famous market at Chichi where you will see the Maya rituals being performed in the Catholic Church before transferring on to Antigua.
Days 6 & 7 - Copan (Honduras)
Transfer across Guatemala and into Honduras where you will stay the colonial village of Copan Ruinas for 2 nights. The next day explore the Maya Site of Copan. Enjoy a private guided tour of Copan Ruins site with its famous hieroglyphic staircase.
Day 8 - Rio Dulce
Transfer across the central desert region of Guatemala to the tropical area at Rio Dulce where you will visit the UNESCO Mayan Temple site at Quirigua. Cruise down the river to Livingston where you will spend the night.
Day 9 - Yaxha National Park
Transfer to Yaxha National Park to explore this lakeside site.
Day 10 - Uaxactun
Transfer to Uaxactun. This site is famous for the oldest complete Maya astronomical complex found and is one of the longest-occupied Maya sites. Spend the night camping in the middle of the jungle.
Day 11 - Tikal
Transfer to Tikal National park to explore the amazing UNESCO protected Mayan Temple site of Tikal where huge Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy. After lunch fly back to Guatemala City where you will spend your final night.
Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide, this 12 day suggested journey in Guatemala & Honduras will cost from £1,995 per person (excl. international flights). Single supplement from £329.
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