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GUATEMALA: Adventures in Guatemala New Trip! There’s a little something for everyone on this great new multi-activity adventure in Guatemala! Whether you’re hiking to ancient pyramid-temples rising mysteriously out of the dark canopy of the jungle, visiting lively markets brimming with vivid color, enjoying a scenery of tranquil lakes and brooding volcanoes, discovering fabulous birdlife, relaxing at hot springs, swimming in waterfall pools, exploring caves filled with artifacts, or running a Class III-IV river through a tropical rainforest—this trip has it all! You’ll start with a visit to colonial Antigua, explore Lake Atitlán and the Quiche Indian mountain village of Chichicastenango, raft the Río Cahabon (the best way to view Guatemala’s jungle), visit local Quiche villages and help with literacy projects, and end with an inspiring visit to the soaring stone ruins of Tikal, with its fascinating archaeological remains—an extraordinary multi-faceted adventure for everyone who’s been waiting for the best way to explore this fascinating country! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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| Itinerary: Adventures in Guatemala
Day 1 - Meet in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Transfer to Antigua, the peaceful old colonial capital. Day 2 - Drive to the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlán, encircled by three major volcanoes. Take a boat tour on the lake, ending at Panajachel . Day 3 - Explore Chichicastenango, the most amazing marketplace in Guatemala, then fly (or drive) to Coban, where you’ll visit an orchid farm and Mayan museum. Day 4 - Drive to Semuc Champey, the headwaters of the Río Cahabon, and explore its magical travertine pools. Overnight in Lanquin, where you can visit a nearby cave and watch some 20,000 bats surface at dusk! Day 5 - Put in on the Río Lanquin and push off in paddle rafts or oar boats (your choice) into the lively rapids, which become larger as we meet the confluence of the Río Cahabon (two Class IV rapids test our newly acquired paddling skills!). Days 6-7 - Encounter continuous Class III rapids as we continue downstream past several waterfalls. Along the way we try to spot various birds (oropéndolas, green parrots, kingfishers, and night hawks) and stop at a Quiche community to provide school supplies. After a great hike to a waterfall and swimming hole, continue down the river, surging through the Class IV “Corkscrew,” exploring a large cave that we swim into, and relaxing at some hot springs overlooking the river. Take out and drive to Río Dulce. Day 8 - Search for wildlife and the elusive manatee on an early morning boat cruise. Drive to Tikal and visit the ruins; watch the sunset from the Pyramid! Day 9 - Hike to Temple IV for a beautiful sunrise and to listen to howler monkeys make their morning wake-up calls! Afternoon flight from Flores to Guatemala City, then transfer to Antigua. Day 10 - Transfer to Guatemala City and depart. Detailed Itinerary - GUATEMALA: Adventures in Guatemala 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2007 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |