The Maya and More: History and Culture of Honduras, Guatemala and Belize
15 days
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Learn the complex story of the Maya and their enduring legacy as you visit ancient monuments, traditional markets and indigenous villages where Mayan culture remains strong.
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Discover the extraordinary Maya ruins at Copan, Tikal, Cahal Pech, Iximche and Lamanai
- In Honduras, examine traditional chocolate production and visit a local school for insights into the educational system
- Embrace the old world charm of Antigua and learn about local handicraft traditions at the famous colorful indigenous market of Chichicastenango, filled with textiles, handicrafts and food
What's this trip about?
Learn the complex story of the Maya and their enduring legacy as you visit ancient monuments, traditional markets and indigenous villages where Mayan culture remains strong.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySan Pedro Sula
End CityBelize City
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- 14 nights of accommodations
- 36 meals (14B, 13L, 9D)
- 8 expert-led lectures
- 20 expert-led field trips
- 1 flight during the program
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive to San Pedro Sula, Orientation
Location: San Pedro Sula Meal: D Hotel: Hotel Copantl Activity note: Participants must book flights that arrive into San Pedro Sula no later than 4 p.m. on this day if they plan on attending the program orientation at 6 p.m. From the airport to the hotel is about 10 mil...
Day 2
Guamilito Market, Copan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location: Copan Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Marina Copan Activity note: From San Pedro Sula to Copan is about 100 miles; approximately 3-3.5 hours. Breakfast: Early at the hotel, enjoy a buffet breakfast with a selection of hot dishes, fruit and breads, plus juice, coffee, te...
Day 3
Copan Ruins, Sculpture Museum
Location: Copan Meal: B,L Hotel: Marina Copan Activity note: Walking along paths of dirt and grass at archaeological sites for over 1 hour - wear sturdy walking shoes with lug soles. Ascending and descending steps without railings. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning...
Day 4
Chocolate & the Maya, School Visit
Location: Copan Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Marina Copan Activity note: It is not mandatory to bring anything to donate to the school and/or the children. However, anyone wishing to do so might consider bringing a few basic school supplies such as pencils and erasers, pens, colo...
Day 5
Transfer to Antigua, Border Crossing
Location: Antigua Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua Activity note: From Copan to Antigua is about 150 miles, approximately 5 hours. The driving will be broken up with pit stops and a break for lunch. Breakfast: At the hotel with juice, coffee, te...
Day 6
Maya Textiles, Textile Cooperative, Jade Museum
Location: Antigua Meal: B,L Hotel: Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua Activity note: Walking on irregular cobbled stone streets and standing. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: We'll ride to a community just outside Antigua in preparation for a field trip to the S...
Day 7
Casa K’ojom Music Museum, Maya Spirituality
Location: Antigua Meal: B,L Hotel: Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Our field trip this morning is to the Casa K’ojom Music Museum, where we'll learn about the evolution of Mayan music during an expert presentation. Casa K’ojom is...
Day 8
Chichicastenango, Santo Tomas Church
Location: Lake Atitlan Meal: B,L Hotel: Posada de Don Rodrigo - Atitlan Activity note: Driving on winding mountain roads; bring medication if you are prone to motion sickness. From Antigua to Chichicastenango is about 61 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. From Chichicasten...
Day 9
Local Villages, Cultural Traditions & Customs
Location: Lake Atitlan Meal: B,L Hotel: Posada de Don Rodrigo - Atitlan Activity note: Boat transfers on Lake Atitlan can become bumpy depending on weather conditions; bring medication if you are prone to motion sickness. Walking on paved and unpaved village streets. ...
Day 10
Transfer to Guatemala City, Iximche Ruins, Sumpango
Location: Guatemala City Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Radisson Hotel & Suites Guatemala City Activity note: From Atitlan to Iximche is about 30 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. From Iximce to Sumpago is about 40 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. From Sumpango to Guatemala City i...
Day 11
Anthropology Museum, Downtown Guatemala City, Fly to Flores
Location: Tikal Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Villa Maya Activity note: Slow paced city walking and intermittent standing. Flight to Flores takes approximately 1 hour. Breakfast: At the hotel with juice, coffee, tea, water. Morning: The bus will drop us off at the Nati...
Day 12
Tikal National Park and Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location: Tikal Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Villa Maya Activity note: From the hotel to Tikal is about 38 miles, just over 1 hour. Walking and standing for over 1 hour at Tikal site over paths of dirt and grass with some elevation. Anticipate hot and very humid weather and...
Day 13
Transfer to Belize City, Cahal Pech Ruins & Museum
Location: Belize City Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina Activity note: From the hotel to the Guatemala/Belize border is about 55 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. From the border to Cahal Pech is about 10 miles, approximately ½ hour. Immigration pro...
Day 14
Lamanai Ruins
Location: Belize City Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina Activity note: This is a very full day. Activities include boat and bus transfers and considerable walking in potentially hot/humid conditions. From the hotel to the boat dock is about 52 mil...
Day 15
Program Concludes
Location: In Flight Meal: B Activity note: Hotel check out from 11:00 a.m. Participants with independent travel arrangements and/or scheduled on later flights can keep their hotel rooms until check-out time on this day. Except for breakfast, all other meals are on your ...
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Last Updated: 9/12/2021
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Meals Included
- 36 Meals
- 14 Breakfasts
- 13 Lunches
- 9 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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