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Best buy for Guatemala US$970 incl. airfare, hotels, tours and more..!!
GUATEMALA A very colorful country, fill with Mayan Archaeological sites, incredible Come join us to explore Antigua, Chichicastenango, Atitlan, Solola, Huehuetenango, Tikal, Ceibal, Livingston and much, much more !
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GUATEMALA
SPECIAL
6 days
Guatemala Native Markets 9 days... visiting the most colorful indigenous markets in the Americas.!
Especial Private Tour of Guatemala.....Visiting Guatemala with private tour guides & transportation
On the Mayan Path 8 days....Guatemala, Antigua, Chichicastenango, Atitlan,Tikal (also extension available to Copan & Quirigua for 3 more days..)
Absolutely Guatemala..14 days! Explore all Guatemala from Antigua, Chichicastango, Huehuetenango to Copan, Tikal, Quirigua and Puerto Barrios.. air via American.
Best of the Mayas 14 days...Combination of Guatemala, Honduras & Belize
The Archaeology of Guatemala....Visiting the most important archaeological sites of Guatemala.
The
New Mayan Express 7 days NEW!
Guatemala and
El Salvador NEW!
PLEASE BE ADVISED - The USA airport departure taxes, security and fuel surcharges change daily. Some airlines are charging $100 to $200 per person. We will advise you of the exact cost at the time of placing reservations. This amount will be added to your final bill.
Visiting Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan, Antigua, the Native Market of Chichicastenango and Solola and the Capital of the Mayan Empire "Tikal"
8 days/7 nights Departs from Miami (see add-ons from 100 other USA cities below). Day 01 SAT or WED. U.S.A-GUATEMALA: Depart USA via American Airlines for Guatemala City Arrive and transfer to 5 star Hotel Barcelo Guatemala. Day02 SUN or THU. GUATEMALA-CHICHICASTENANGO: In the morning you will depart for the picturesque town of Chichicastenango. One of the main reasons for a trip to Chichicastenango is to participate in the market, which is held only twice a week and deserves its fame. You will also see the Church of Santo Tomas where the Mayan Quiche indigenous observe unique religious and spiritual customs and experience their 9 sacred sites. Overnight at Hotel Maya Inn. (AB)
Morning depart for Solola to visit one of the major market centers. The market is filled with indigenous people -with very colorful and distinctive dresses-who have journeyed from all over the area to sell and buy produce. In the afternoon continue to Panajachel for overnight at Hotel Del Lago, located on the shores of Lake Atitlan.(AB) Day 4 TUE or SAT. ATITLAN-ANTIGUA: Morning motor-launch trip on Lake Atitlan - "one of the most beautiful lakes in the world". with its 3 volcanoes in the background -San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlan. You will visit one of the twelve interesting indigenous lake shore villages. Their inhabitants are for the most part descendants of the Cakchiquel and Tzutil Indians. Mid-day continue to the old Capital of Guatemala "Antigua". Overnight at Hotel Casa Santo Domingo or Las Faraolas.(AB) Day 05 WED or SUN. –ANTIGUA-GUATEMALA: Morning guided tour of Antigua, which is a national monument of the Americas. A very pleasant city of cobble stones streets, houses and mansions with colonial-style facades and tile roofs. Your tour guide will take you to visit churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. Afternoon return to Guatemala City for overnight at Hotel Barcelo. (AB) Day 06 THU or MON. GUATEMALA-TIKAL: Today you will go back more than 2,000 years in time when you visit the Tikal National Park. Early morning you will be picked up at your hotel for transfer to the airport to board the flight to Flores, Petén . On arrival, our representative will take you to the Mayan City of Tikal which is located in the center of the National Park that bears its name, and has an extension of 222 square miles. Tikal was inhabited from 600 BC., till 869 AD. Its highlight was between 690 till 850 AD., a time period known by archaeologists as the Late Classic. Visit the Twin-Pyramid Complexes “Q” and “R”, Lost World Complex where the Great Pyramid and Temple 5C-49 are the most important. Also, visit Temple III and the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza, squared off with the pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the Masks, the Palace of the Nobles, and Pyramid IV. This one is the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from its top a complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle can be enjoyed. In the afternoon transfer to Santa Elena’s Airport to board the flight to Guatemala City. On arrival, our representative will transfer you to Hotel Barcelo Guatemala. (AB,L) Day 07 FRI or TUE. GUATEMALA: Morning sightseeing tour of the Capital city, visiting the most important sites of old and new Guatemala City. Afternoon at leisure for some shopping. Guatemala has beautiful handicrafts, textiles and souvenirs. Hotel Barcelo Guatemala (ex-Marriot) (AB) Day 08 SAT or WED. GUATEMALA-U.S.A: Morning transfer to the airport for return flight to U.S.A (AB)
INCLUDING: Round trip airfare from Miami via American or TACA Airlines · Hotel accommodations for 7 nights with room taxes and services charges · Motor coach tours with English speaking tour guides as per itinerary with entrance fees when necessary. · Ground transportation from Guatemala-Antigua-Atitlan-Chichicastenango. · Air transportation from Guatemala to Flores (Tikal).
NOT INCLUDED: USA-GUATEMALA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes of $233; Insurance, meals, tip to hotel porters, tour guides or bus drivers, passports, entry forms or visas, and services not mentioned in itinerary.
*Air/land tour cost from Miami
SEASONS: Rates valid from Apr.01 to Dec.09 -From Jan.01 to Mar.31 and July -please add $100 per person. Also from Dec.10 to 31 add $250. NOTE: If you have your own air, please deduct US$400 from the air/land tour cost.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $200 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.
AMERICAN ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$200 per person FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $180 from Washington, Chicago & New York and $300 from Toronto.
ALL AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
OPTIONAL TO COPAN & QUIRIGUA MAYAN SITES
Day 08 SAT or WED: Guatemala-Copan: Early morning depart for Copan, Honduras . Here you will visit the archaeological site which contains the greatest collection of Mayan sculptures anywhere in Central America. After lunch, return to Guatemala territory and transfer to Rio Hondo, Zacapa, for overnight accommodations at the Hotel Longarone. (AB) Day 09 SUN or THU: Quirigua-Guatemala: After breakfast depart to the Mayan site of Quirigua, where you will visit the most beautiful steles' of the Mayan civilization with its tales and prophesies. Mid-afternoon return to Guatemala City and to your hotel. (AB) Day 10 MON or FRI: Guatemala-USA: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Miami or home town. (AB)
INCLUDING: All the ground transportation, private English speaking tour guide, entrance fees and 2 nights hotel accommodations with American breakfast – COST PER PERSON: Sharing double $499; Sharing triple 466; Single $682 (Min.2 passengers)
Visiting Guatemala City, Antigua, The native market of Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan
*From US$ 1060 incl. airfare from Miami (See add-ons from another 100 USA cities below)
7 Day/6 night itinerary Departs Sundays or Wednesdays DAY 01 SUN MIAMI- GUATEMALA-ANTIGUA Depart U.S.A for Guatemala. Upon arrival transfer to hotel Las Faraolas or Porta Antigua. DAY 02-03 MON-TUE. ANTIGUA Days at leisure to explore Antigua's cobblestone streets and its preserved churches, convents and mansions built in the 1600s and 1700s. Antigua is a very unique colonial town and it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. (AB) DAY 04 WED. ANTIGUA- CHICHICASTENANGO Morning city tour of Antigua, the former Spanish Colonial Capital of the country and today a national monument of the Americas. You will see and visit houses and mansions, churches, convents, monasteries and other important colonial buildings. Afternoon departure for one of the most famous indigenous markets in all the Americas - Chichicastenango - Overnight at hotel MAYA INN. (AB) DAY 05 THU. CHICHICASTENANGO-ATITLAN- GUATEMALA One of the main reasons for a trip to Chichicastenango is to participate in the market, which is held only twice a week and deserves its fame. You will also see the church of Santo Tomas where the Mayan Quiche natives observe unique religious customs. Afternoon depart for Guatemala City via Lake Atitlan for a brief stop at the lake-side village of Panajachel. Overnight in Guatemala at five star Hotel Barcelo Guatemala. (AB)
Day at leisure or you may take an optional tour to Tikal ( For those going to Tikal they will depart early morning for the city of Flores where you will be motored over jungle trails to the 2,000 year old Capital of the Mayan Empire -Tikal - here, your tour guide will take you to visit the many pyramids, temples, palaces and buildings left by this great society. Mid-afternoon return to Guatemala and to Hotel Marriott. COST FOR THE OPTIONAL ONE DAY TO TIKAL INCLUDING AIRFARE IS $286 PER PERSON (AB) DAY 07 SAT. GUATEMALA-MIAMI Transfer to the airport for return flight. (AB)
INCLUDING:
NOT INCLUDED: USA-GUATEMALA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes of $232; insurance, meals (unless specified certain days). Tips to hotel porters-tour guides or bus drivers. Passports, entry forms or visas.
*Tour Cost Including airfare from Miami
SEASONS: Rates valid all year (except from Jan.01 to Mar.31 and Jul.01 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person due to high season airfares). Air portion is subject to air availability, please call Tara Tours or your prefer travel agent. Also from Dec.10 to Dec.31 -please add $250 per person.
NOTE:
If you have your own air,
please deduct US$400 from the air/land tour cost. ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $198 from: ATL, BOS, DFW,EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $250 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI,SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$200 per person FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $180 from Washington, Chicago & New York and $300 from Toronto.
ALL AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Explore the best of Guatemala, Antigua, Atitlan, Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango, Chichicastenango, Copan, Puerto Barrios, Rio Dulce, Ceibal,Yaxha and the mighty Capital of the Mayan Empire Tikal
15 days/14 nights DAY
01 MON. USA-GUATEMALA
In
the morning join the launch excursion to the picturesque lake-side village of
Santiago Atitlan. In the afternoon, continue to Quetzaltenango for overnight
accommodations at PENSION BONIFAZ. (B)
Today you will go back more than 2,000 years in time when you
visit the Tikal National Park. Early morning you will be picked up at your hotel
for transfer to the airport to board the flight to Flores, Petén . On arrival,
our representative will take you to the Mayan City of Tikal which is located in
the center of the National Park that bears its name, and has an extension of 222
square miles. Tikal was inhabited from 600 BC., till 869 AD. Its highlight was
between 690 till 850 AD., a time period known by archaeologists as the Late
Classic. Visit the Twin-Pyramid Complexes “Q” and “R”, Lost World Complex where
the Great Pyramid and Temple 5C-49 are the most important. Also, visit Temple
III and the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza, squared off with the
pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the Masks, the Palace of the Nobles, and
Pyramid IV. This one is the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from its top a
complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle can be enjoyed. In the
afternoon transfer to Santa Elena’s Airport to board the flight to Guatemala
City. On arrival, our representative will transfer you Hotel WESTIN CAMINO REAL.
(AB,L)
INCLUDING: Round trip airfare from Miami via American or TACA Airlines · Hotel accommodations for 14 nights with room taxes and services charges · Motor coach tours with English speaking tour guides as per itinerary with entrance fees when necessary. · Ground transportation from Guatemala-Antigua-Atitlan-Chichicastenango-Huehuetenango-Quetzaltenango and Puerto Barrios-Rio Dulce-Flores (Tikal). · Air transportation from Flores to Guatemala .
NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, meals, tip to hotel porters, tour guides or bus drivers, passports, entry forms or visas, and services not mentioned in itinerary. USA-GUATEMALA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes of $232
*Tour Cost Including airfare from Miami
SEASONS: Rates valid all year, except from Dec.10 to 31 -Please add $300 per person NOTE: If you have your own air, please deduct US$400 from the air/land tour cost.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN
AIRLINES: Add $200 from: ATL, BOS, DFW,EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $250 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI,SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$200 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $180 from Washington, Chicago & New York and $300 from Toronto.
ESPECIAL PRIVATE TOUR OF GUATEMALA
Visiting Guatemala with private tour guides & transportation Staying in Boutique Hotels (where available) Antigua, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan
7 Day/6 night itinerary Suggest Departure days: Sundays or Wednesdays DAY 01 SUNDAY or WEDNESDAY MIAMI- GUATEMALA-ANTIGUA Depart U.S.A for Guatemala. Upon arrival transfer to boutique hotel Casa Encantada or Casa de Los Sueños. DAY 02 MONDAY or THURSDAY- ANTIGUA At leisure to explore Antigua on your own or just relaxing. (B) DAY 03 TUESDAY or FRIDAY- ANTIGUA Days at leisure to explore Antigua's cobblestone streets and its preserved churches, convents and mansions built in the 1600s and 1700s. Antigua is a very unique colonial town and it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Overnight boutique hotel Casa Encantada or Casa de Los Sueños. (AB) DAY 04 WEDNESDAY or SATURDAY ANTIGUA- CHICHICASTENANGO Morning private tour of Antigua, the former Spanish Colonial Capital of the country and today a national monument of the Americas. You will see and visit houses and mansions, churches, convents, monasteries and other important colonial buildings. Afternoon departure for one of the most famous indigenous markets in all the Americas - Chichicastenango - Overnight at hotel Maya Inn. (AB) DAY 05 THURSDAY or SUNDAY- CHICHICASTENANGO-ATITLAN One of the main reasons for a trip to Chichicastenango is to participate in the market, which is held only twice a week and deserves its fame. You will also see the church of Santo Tomas where the Mayan Quiche natives observe unique religious customs. Afternoon depart to Lake Atitlan with a visit to village of Panajachel. Overnight at boutique hotel Casa Palopo (AB). DAY 06 FRIDAY or MONDAY ATITLAN- GUATEMALA Morning motor-launch trip on Lake Atitlan - "one of the most beautiful lakes in the world". with its 3 volcanoes in the background -San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlan. You will visit one of the twelve interesting indigenous lake shore villages. Their inhabitants are for the most part descendants of the Cakchiquel and Tzutil Indians. Mid-day continue to Guatemala for overnight at the beautiful hotel Quinta Real. DAY 07 SATURDAY or TUESDAY GUATEMALA-MIAMI Transfer to the airport for return flight. (AB)
INCLUDING:
NOT INCLUDED: USA-GUATEMALA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes of $233; insurance, meals (unless specified certain days).Tips to hotel porters-tour guides or bus drivers. Passports, entry forms or visas.
*Tour Cost Including airfare from Miami
SEASONS: Rates valid all year, except from Dec.10 to 31 -Please add $250 per person NOTE: If you have your own air, please deduct US$400 from the air/land tour cost.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $200 from: ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $250 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI,SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$200 per personFINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $180 from Washington, Chicago & New York and $300 from Toronto. AIRFARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
Visiting the most important Mayan sites of Belize, Guatemala & Honduras
DEPARTS EVERY MONDAY Day 01 Mon. MIAMI-GUATEMALA: Upon arrival you will be accompanied to the Hotel Barcelo Guatemala. (Departures also available from 100 other USA cities -see add-ons below). Day
02 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 03 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 Barcelo Guatemala (AB) Day 04 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 05 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 06 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 or new hotel Las Faraolas. (AB)
Morning at leisure to enjoy Antigua on your own. In the afternoon return to Guatemala city. Overnight at Hotel Barcelo Guatemala. (AB) Day 08 Mon. GUATEMALA-TIKAL: Today you will go back more than 2,000 years in time when you visit the Tikal National Park. Early morning you will be picked up at your hotel for transfer to the airport to board the flight to Flores, Petén . On arrival, our representative will take you to the Mayan City of Tikal which is located in the center of the National Park that bears its name, and has an extension of 222 square miles. Tikal was inhabited from 600 BC., till 869 AD. Its highlight was between 690 till 850 AD., a time period known by archaeologists as the Late Classic. Visit the Twin-Pyramid Complexes “Q” and “R”, Lost World Complex where the Great Pyramid and Temple 5C-49 are the most important. Also, visit Temple III and the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza, squared off with the pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the Masks, the Palace of the Nobles, and Pyramid IV. This one is the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from its top a complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle can be enjoyed. Overnight at hotel Camino Real overlooking Lake Peten. (AB,L) Day 09 Tue. TIKAL-BELIZE: Transfer to the airport for flight to Belize City and the hotel Biltmore. Balance of day at leisure. Day 10 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 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 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 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 Sun. AMBERGRIS-BELIZE-MIAMI: Transfer to the airport for flight to Belize to connect with flight to Miami.
INCLUDING: Round trip air transportation via American or TACA 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.
*Tour Cost Including airfare from Miami
SEASONS: Rates valid all year, except from Dec.10 to 31 -Please add $250 per person
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $200 from: ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $250 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI,SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$300 per person FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
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).
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $180 from Washington, Chicago & New York and $300 from Toronto.
AIRFARES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Visiting the best of Archeological sites of the area such as Copan, Quirigua, Puerto Barrios, Ceibal, Yaxha and the mighty Capital of the Mayan Empire Tikal
09 days/08 nights Departs every Saturday
DAY
01 SAT. USA-GUATEMALA DAY 02 SUN. GUATEMALA-FLORES Transfer to the airport for flight to Flores . Transfer to a hotel in Flores for overnight accommodations at Villa Maya. (B)
DAY 03 MON. FLORES-CEIBAL Today you will go back more than 2,000 years in time when you visit the Tikal National Park. Early morning you will be picked up at your hotel for transfer to the airport to board the flight to Flores, Petén . On arrival, our representative will take you to the Mayan City of Tikal which is located in the center of the National Park that bears its name, and has an extension of 222 square miles. Tikal was inhabited from 600 BC., till 869 AD. Its highlight was between 690 till 850 AD., a time period known by archaeologists as the Late Classic. Visit the Twin-Pyramid Complexes “Q” and “R”, Lost World Complex where the Great Pyramid and Temple 5C-49 are the most important. Also, visit Temple III and the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza, squared off with the pyramids of the Grand Jaguar and the Masks, the Palace of the Nobles, and Pyramid IV. This one is the highest of the Mayan pyramids, from its top a complete view of Tikal and its surrounding jungle can be enjoyed. Afternoon transfer back to your hotel Villa Maya or Camino Real. (B) DAY 06 THU. FLORES-RIO DULCE-PUERTO BARRIOS Transfer to Rio Dulce, upon arrival joins the launch excursion to the San Felipe Castle, and then continue to Livingston . In the afternoon, continue to Puerto Barrios for overnight accommodations. Hotel Amatique Bay. (B)
DAY 07 FRI. PUERTO BARRIOS-QUIRIGUA- DAY 08 SAT. COPAN-GUATEMALA After breakfast you will visit the magnificent archaeological site of Copan .Here you will find one of the greatest collection of Mayan sculptures anywhere in Central America. Time to visit the main Plaza, its Temples and the complete Ball Court. In the afternoon return to Guatemala City for overnight accommodations at the Hotel Barcelo Guatemala. (B) DAY 09 SUN. GUATEMALA-USA Transfer to the airport for flight back to USA.
Round trip airfare from Miami via American or TACA Airlines · Hotel accommodations for 08 nights with room taxes and services charges · Motorcoach tours with English speaking tour guides as per itinerary with entrance fees when necessary. · Ground transportation from Guatemala to Copan-Quirigua-Puerto Barrios-Rio Dulce-Flores (Tikal). · Air transportation from Guatemala to Flores .
NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, meals, tip to hotel porters, tour guides or bus drivers, passports, entry forms or visas, and services not mentioned in itinerary. USA-GUATEMALA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes of $232
*Tour Cost Including airfare from Miami
SEASONS: Rates valid all year, except from Dec.10 to 31 -Please add $250 per person
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $200 from: ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $250 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI,SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$250 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $180 from Washington, Chicago & New York and $300 from Toronto.
Visiting the native markets in the highlands of Guatemala as well as Antigua, Atitlan, Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango and Chichicastenango
9 days/8 nights Departs from Miami (see add-ons from 100 other USA cities below).
Day 01 Mon. USA-GUATEMALA Depart USA for Guatemala (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities). Arrive and overnight at hotel Camino Real. Day 02 Tue. GUATEMALA-ANTIGUA In the morning depart Guatemala City in direction of Antigua for a Sightseeing tour of this colonial style city, visiting the most interesting sites: churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings. Overnight accommodations in Antigua at hotel Porta Antigua or Las Faraolas (Casa Santo Domingo upon request). (AB) DAY 03 WED. ANTIGUA-LAKE ATITLAN In the morning depart for Lake Atitlan, with a brief stop at the Archaeological Site of Iximche for a visit. Overnight accommodations will be provided in Panajachel at hotel Del Lago. (AB) DAY 04 THU. ATITLAN-QUETZALTENANGO In the morning join the launch excursion to the picturesque lake-side village of Santiago Atitlan. In the afternoon, continue to Quetzaltenango for overnight accommodations at hotel Bonifaz. (AB) DAY 05 FRI. QUETZALTENANGO-HUEHUETENANGO Visit the colorful open-air animal market of San Francisco El Alto, the Church of San Andres Xecul and beautiful Valley of Almolonga. Overnight accommodations in Huehuetenango at hotel Cuchumatanes. (AB) DAY
06 SAT. HUEHUETENANGO-CHICHICASTENANGO In the morning visit the colorful open-air market of Todos Santos Cuchumatanes. In the afternoon continue to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations at hotel Maya Inn.(AB) DAY 07 SUN. CHICHICASTENANGO-GUATEMALA In the morning visit the colorful open-air market of Chichicastenango and the Church of Santo Tomas. After lunch continue back to Guatemala City and to hotel Camino Real. (AB) DAY 08 MON. GUATEMALA Morning sightseeing tour of the Capital City. You will visit La Merced Church, the Presidential Palace, the main market, the National Theater, Modern Civic Center, the residential areas and many other places of interest in old and new Guatemala, then stop at the local market for last minute buys. (AB) - OPTIONAL TO TIKAL: COST PER PERSON FOR THE FULL DAY TO TIKAL INCLUDING AIRFARE $286.00 DAY 09 TUE. GUATEMALA-USA Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami and homeward bound or you can take an extension to Copan and Quirigua for a 2 day/1 night with transfers and tours for US$358 pp/dbl -This rate is valid only on Tuesdays. (AB)
INCLUDING: · Round trip airfare from Miami via American or TACA Airlines · Hotel accommodations for 8 nights with room taxes and services charges · Motor coach tours with English speaking tour guides as per itinerary with entrance fees when necessary. · Ground transportation from Guatemala-Antigua-Atitlan-Quetzaltenango-Huehuetenango & Chichicastenango
NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, meals, tip to hotel porters, tour guides or bus drivers, passports, entry forms or visas, and services not mentioned in itinerary. USA-Guatemala airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes of $232
Tour Cost Including airfare from Miami
SEASONS: Rates valid all year (except from Jan.01 to Mar.31 and Jul.01 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person due to high season airfares). Also from Dec.10 to Dec.31 -please add $250 per person.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $200 from: ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $250 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI, SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$250 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $180 from Washington, Chicago & New York and $300 from Toronto.
AIRFARES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Guatemala Best tour package for $880
Visiting Guatemala City, Antigua, The native market of Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan
*From US$ 970 incl. airfare from Miami
6 Day/5 night itinerary DAY 01 THU. MIAMI- GUATEMALA *(See add-ons from another 100 USA cities below) Depart U.S.A for Guatemala. Upon arrival transfer to five star hotel Guatemala Barcelo . DAY 02 FRI. GUATEMALA-ANTIGUA In morning you will depart for a full day of Antigua, the former Spanish Colonial Capital of the country and today a national monument of the Americas. Sightseeing tour of this charming town. A very pleasant city of cobble stones streets, houses and mansions with colonial-style facades and tile roofs. Your tour guide will take you to visit churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial buildings and explain the history of all these places. After lunch (included)return to Guatemala city and to hotel Guatemala Barcelo. (AB,L) DAY 03 SAT. GUATEMALA Day at leisure for some optional sightseeing or visit the local museums. Optional tours available upon request. Overnight hotel Guatemala Barcelo. (AB) DAY 04. SUN. CHICHICASTENANGO-ATITLAN Early morning departure for one of the most famous indigenous markets in all the Americas – Chichicastenango. Get ready to participate in the market…. This market is held only twice a week and deserves its fame. You will also see the 400 year old church of Santo Tomas, where your tour guide will be able to explain why the Mayan Quiche natives observe unique religious customs and spiritual beliefs. After lunch depart for Guatemala City via Lake Atitlan with beautiful views of its 3 volcanoes in the background -San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlan -. Brief stop at the lake-side village of Panajachel. Continue to Guatemala for late afternoon arrival at hotel Guatemala Barcelo. (AB,L) DAY 05 MON. GUATEMALA Day at leisure or you may take an optional tour to Tikal ( For those going to Tikal they will depart early morning for the city of Flores where you will be motored over jungle trails to the 2,000 year old Capital of the Mayan Empire -Tikal - here, your tour guide will take you to visit the many pyramids, temples, palaces and buildings left by this great society. Mid-afternoon return to Guatemala. COST PER PERSON FOR THE FULL DAY TO TIKAL INCLUDING AIRFARE $286.00). Overnight hotel Guatemala Barcelo. (AB) DAY 06 TUE. GUATEMALA-MIAMI Transfer to the airport for return flight. (AB)
INCLUDING:
NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, meals (unless specified certain days). · Tips to hotel porters-tour guides or bus drivers, · Passports, entry forms or visas. USA-GUATEMALA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes of $150- 190 (call for updates...) Cost per person including air from Miami (see add-ons from other USA cities)
SEASONS: Rates are subject to air availability. This tour departs on Wednesday or Thursdays, if you want to depart any other day, please add $60 per person. BLOCK DATES 2010: Apr.01 to 07 due to Holly week.
DEPOSIT: US$200 per person FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $200 from: ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $250 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI, SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$250 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $180 from Washington, Chicago & New York and $300 from Toronto. AIRFARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Visiting native Markets, colonial cities, volcanoes and enjoy the beaches of El Salvador
10 days/09 nights
DAY 01 WED or SAT: MIAMI- GUATEMALA About
Hotel Beach Resort Royal Decameron
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Cost per person including air from Miami
SEASONS: Rates valid all year (except from Jan.01 to Mar.31 and Jul.01 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person due to high season airfares). Also from Dec.10 to Dec.31 -please add $250 per person.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $200 from: ATL, BOS, DFW,EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $250 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI,SJU & Zone 4; Add $340 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
AMERICAN AIRLINES ZONE CHART: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSIT: US$300 per person FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA TACA AIRLINES FOR ALL PROGRAMS TO GUATEMALA: Add $250 from Los Angeles & San Francisco; $200 from Washington, Chicago & New York AND $300 from Toronto. AIRFARES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
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