What to do and see in Izabal Department, Izabal Department: The Best Tours

Take an overnight trip to Copan and Quirigua from Antigua and discover the beauty of these ancient ruins. After a scenic drive in a comfortable vehicle, spend your first day at Copan in Honduras, where you'll explore the archaeological Mayan site. Then, venture out to Quirigua, known for the tallest stela in the Mayan world. Your expert guide will be with you to teach you about the significance and importance of these UNESCO World Heritage-listed archeological sites. Hotel accommodation, breakfast and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included!

Inclusions: Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Standard overnight accommodation

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner, Gratuities

Your 11-day journey begins in Guatemala City. Continuing to the Western Highlands of Guatemala you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Santo Tomas Church where the famous Popol Vuh was founded. Visit the first capital of Guatemala, Iximche, the open market of Chichicastenango and one of the most beautiful lakes in the World: Atitlán. We will continue to the Guatemala border to visit two important UNESCO Heritage sites that historically where involved together, Quiriguá and Copán in Honduras. Then visit the Caribbean Coast and two of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan civilization: Tikal and Yaxhá. You´ll have the chance to appreciate the differences of architecture, art and majesty of the Mayan constructions and monuments. This journey has unequal diversity to explore all the beauties of Guatemala, “The land of the eternal spring” named like that because of its perfect climate.

Inclusions: 10 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All Fees and Taxes, One way local flight from Flores to Guatemala City

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips

At the entrance of lake Izabal Spaniards built a fortress to protect the silver mint factory from the Pirates. The remains have a history of gun, bottles and romance, the pirates loved to destroy the fortress and steal the silver. To reach the lake you will go trough the " Del Monte" pineapple plantation and the "Chiquita Banana" Plantation. The boat ride to the fortress trough the mangroves and marines is very relaxing.

Inclusions: Lunch, Blue Badge guide, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Discover the beauty of the ancient ruins of Copan and Quirigua on this overnight trip from Guatemala City! After a scenic drive in a comfortable vehicle, spend your first day at Copan in Honduras to explore its archaeological Mayan site. On your second day, venture to Quirigua, known for the tallest stela in the Mayan world. Learn from your expert guide about the significance and importance of these UNESCO World Heritage-listed archeological sites. Hotel accommodation, breakfast and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Standard overnight accommodation, Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch and dinner

Copán Ruinas is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán. The town, located close to the Guatemalan border, is a major gateway for tourists traveling to the Pre-Columbian ruins of Copán. The Copán Ruins house a UNESCO World Heritage site and are renowned for the hieroglyphic staircase, stellae, and museum.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Hotel pickup, Local taxes, Overnight accommodation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Lunch, Personal Expensives

OVERVIEW One of the most colorful countries in Central America, the center of the Mayan civilization covered by tropical rain forests - all this is amazing Guatemala. In this 9-day "Guatemala: All-Around Tour", you can enjoy the beauty of local nature and ancient monuments, see by yourself the villages in which the descendants of legendary Mayans still live nowadays, dive headlong into local customs and visit amazing architectural structures, the likes of which cannot be found on the entire planet. Highlights Visit UNESCO-listed Quirigua, one of the most ancient Mayan cities that contain some outstanding 8th-century monuments and impressive series of carved stelae and sculpted calendars. Relax in unique natural hot waterfalls of Finca el Paraiso. Enjoy the quietness and beauty of Flores - a picturesque town on the island on Lago Petén Itzá. Swim in Semuc Champey - a magnificently beautiful stepped series of limestone pools with cool, flowing river water.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation: private vehicle, Accommodation: 7x nights in hotels/B&Bs/guest houses; 1x night in Mayan homestay, Walking tours/orientation walks: 5x (as per itinerary), Activities/guided visits: 7x (as per itinerary), Service of Tour Leader , Food & Drinks: 1x dinner in Mayan home-stay

Exclusions: Flights; airport pick-up & drop-off; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips

COPÁN and QUIRIGUA were in the past Cities that shared a common History. That History is beautifully carved in Stone monuments that survived until our days, and is amazing the intrincacy and sophistication of Maya Society at the Time.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, COPÁN Archeological Park & Tunnels Entrance Fee., Taxes at the Guatemala - Honduras Border., Quiriguá Archaelogical Park Entrance Fee, Private transportation

Exclusions: drinks and Other Meals not mentioned are Not Included., Other Activities and visits Not listed., Gratuities

Enjoy a 5-day tour of the most emblematic places in Guatemala. You will get to know Semuc Champey and its crystalline waters, the archaeological splendor of Copán, the imposing Mayan stelae of Quiriguá, and enjoy nature in Río Dulce !.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport Guatemala - Semuc Champey / Copán / Quiriguá / Río Dulce - Guatemala, Lodging in *** Hotels, Casa Duranta, Plaza Copán, Catamarán., Park entrances and Tour, Professional Guide, Park entrance and tour

Exclusions: Breakfast Day 1, Lunch, Dinners, Beverages and Alcoholic drinks 5 days