Included
Features
• Round trip economy class airfare Miami-Guatemala City-Miami.
• 6 night hotel accommodation (Guatemala City 3, Panajachel 1, Antigua
2) with breakfast daily.
• Economy class air fare Guatemala City-Flores-Guatemala City.
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance & baggage handling.
• Half day guided tour of Guatemala City.
• Half day guided tour of Antigua
• Full day guided tour by air to Tikal.
• Full day escorted tour to Lake Atitlan & Chichicastenango.
• Sightseeing as per itinerary with air-conditioned vehicles &
English speaking professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges & taxes.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 6).
Day
1 USA-GUATEMALA CITY |
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Depart
USA to Guatemala City. Upon your arrival you will be met assisted
& transferred to your hotel. Guatemala de Asuncion, the official
name of Guatemala City is a metropolis of over 3 million inhabitants.
A mixture of neoclassical & modern architecture was founded after
the earthquakes of 1773 which destroyed the original capital city
set 30 miles away, today called Antigua. The remainder of the day
is at leisure. |
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Day
2 GUATEMALA CITY
A morning tour of the city takes you to the Minerva Park to see the giant relief map of Guatemala, then to the central Plaza to visit the national Palace, the Cathedral & the central market with a huge variety of handicrafts. Proceed to the civic center to visit the “Miguel Angel Asturias” cultural center & continue to the southern end of the city along Avenida de Las Americas to observe modern residential areas. The afternoon is free for your own activities. B Day 3 GUATEMALA CITY (FLORES-TIKAL) Early in the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your short flight to Flores in the region of El Peten in the north part of the country. You will be met at the local airport & proceed to Tikal, the great Mayan city, located in a tropical forest. Contains Mayan ruins among the most impressive in the world with over 3000 structures. It was constructed in the period of 200 BC to 900 AD & was discovered again in the beginning of the 20th century & it’s an UNESCO “Humanity Heritage” site. Visit the main plaza surrounded by the famous Grand Jaguar Temple, the Temple of the Masks, Altars, Palaces & more. Proceed to the museum to admire the Mayan findings of pottery & jade jewels. You will be transferred to the local airport for your flight Guatemala City & transferred to your hotel. B  |
Day
4 GUATEMALA (LAKE ATITLAN-CHICHICASTENANGO) ANTIGUA |
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Today
you will drive through the country’s highlands along the Pan-American
Highway to Lake Atitlan. Considered by many as one of the most beautiful
lakes of the world it is located in an altitude of 1580 meters &
covers an area of 90 square miles, surrounded by three enchanting
volcanoes & by 12 Indian towns. You will proceed to the town of
Chichicastenango located between two towering volcanoes to visit
the impressive open-air market where natives gather to barter their
handicrafts & agricultural products. You will also visit the church
of Santo Tomas built on the remains of a Mayan Temple. Return to
Antigua. B |
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Day
5 ANTIGUA
 Antigua Guatemala was the third capital city of the country founded by the Spaniards in 1541. The city was destroyed by a series of earthquakes in 1773 & the capital was moved to where Guatemala City is today. Still contains some of the region’s finest examples of 16th, 17th & 18th century Spanish colonial architecture most of which has been restored & it is an UNESCO “World Heritage” site. A morning tour visits the Capucinas Convent, the central plaza, the Cathedral, San Carlos University (today a museum), Ciudad Vieja & more. The remainder of the day is free. Perhaps stroll in the streets of the city with its numerous stores, charming cafes & restaurants. B |
Day
6 ANTIGUA |
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The
day is at leisure in this lovely town. Walk the cobblestone streets
of the city. Enjoy the Charming cafes & pastry shops, shop for local
handicrafts & more. B |
Day
7 ANTIGUA-USA |
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After
breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for
your flight home. (B) |
Dates & Rates:
USA Departure: Daily
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Hotels: |
Guatemala: | ||||||
| Antigua: | |||||||
| Apr, May-Jun 2008 |
$899
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$965
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$989
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$1,025
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$1,069
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$1,385
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| Jul 1-Aug15 2008 |
$949
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$1,019
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$1,045
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$1,079
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$1,129
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$1,229
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| Aug 16-Dec 11 2008 |
$899
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$965
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$989
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$1,025
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$1,069
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$1,175
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| Dec 12-24 2008 |
$1,125
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$1,175
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$1,199
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$1,235
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$1,279
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$1,229
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| Dec 25- 2007-Mar 31 2008 |
$949
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$1,019
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$1,045
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$1,079
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$1,129
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$1,175
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| Single Supplement: |
$285
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$335
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$380
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$415
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$455
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$445
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Notes:
• Rates are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from
Miami.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees of $76 are not included.
Guatemala taxes of $25 are to be paid locally on departure.
• Airfares are based on midweek departures Tue, Wed, Thu. For departures
on Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun please add $25 each way on above rates.
• Fares are based on a special class of service. If not available
by the time of booking supplement to above rates of $50-$240 for a higher
class of service will apply.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 1-Jun 30 & Aug 16-Dec 11 $395
• Jul 1-Aug 15 & Dec 25-Mar 31 $450
• Dec 12-24 $590
• Rates for hotels Antigua, Casa Azul & Casa Santo Domingo are
not valid Dec 21-Jan 3 & Easter week. Please inquire
