Cultural Heart of Central America

Transcription

1 Cultural Heart of Central America Guatemala Honduras El Salvador With a culture that spans the last 4,000 years, the Maya are considered the greatest pre-columbian civilization. Take time on your vacation to visit the impressive Maya ruins of in Guatemala, or the famous ruins of Copán in Honduras. Stroll along the cobblestone streets of and visit the colorful markets of. Relax on the white sands beaches of Roatan, or hike a volcano in El Salvador. Central America has something for everyone! Planning tips for Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador: Language: Spanish. Time Zone: Same as US Central Standard Time. Currency: Guatemala: Quetzal; Honduras: Lempira; El Salvador: U.S. Dollar. Entry Requirements for US Citizens: Passport. 26 I

2 Recommended Independent Vacations to Guatemala & Beyond Guatemala City Guatemala Short & Sweet, & - The beautiful colonial town of pairs well with the awe-inspiring mystery of one of the most important Maya sites. 5 nights Includes Min. 2 persons Departs daily from Highland Wonderland,, & - Travel to Maya villages on the shores of a majestic lake and browse a famous market before ending in historic. 5 nights Includes Min. 2 persons Departs Wed. & Sun. from 1 night 1 night ruins tour + lunch 6 days/5 nights from $1,929pp Yaxha & Topoxte ruins tour + lunch 3 nights Private tour 1 night 1 night market tour 6 days/5 nights from $1,329pp 1 night Tour by boat to village of Santiago Sololá Market 1 night city tour 1 night ; Camino Real, ; Casa Santo Domingo,. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. ; Mayan Inn, ; Hotel Atitlan, ; Casa Santa Domingo,. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Cobán Rio Dulce Copán Ultimate Guatemala,, Lake Atitlan,, Cobán, Copán, Rio Dulce & - From colorful markets to mighty ruins and more, this truly is the ultimate vacation, combining all the highlights of Mayan Guatemala. 10 days/9 nights from $2,345pp 9 nights Includes 1 night 1 night market tour 1 night 1 night City tour 1 night Cobán Min. 2 persons Departs Wed. from 1 night Copán, Honduras Copán ruins tour 1 night Rio Dulce Quiriguá ruins tour 1 night ruins tour + lunch 1 night ; Mayan Inn, ; Hotel Atitlan, ; Casa Santa Domingo, ; Hotel Catamaran, Cobán; Marina Hotel, Copán; La Posada, Rio Dulce; Camino Real,. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. For in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at I 27

3 Guatemala Recommended Independent Vacations to Guatemala & Beyond Luxury Guatemala,, & - Sit back, relax, and let your knowledgeable guides take care of everything as you visit the most iconic destinations in Guatemala. Highlights of Guatemala,, & - Learn why Guatemala remains one of the best travel values and gain an understanding of deep beauty and rich culture. 8 nights Includes Min. 2 persons Departs Tues. from 6 nights Includes Min. 2 persons Departs Wed. & Sat. from 2 nights Private and La Azotea Tour 2 nights Private Chichicastenago Market & tour Private Sololá Market Tour 1 night 2 nights Private ruins tour + lunch 1 night tour + lunch 1 night market tour 9 days/8 nights from $3,655pp 7 days/6 nights from $1,855pp Includes international air from MIA. Pricing based on the following properties: El Convento, ; Casa Palopo, ; Las Lagunas,. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Tour by boat to the village of Santiago 1 night 1 night 1 night Yaxha & Topoxte ruins tour + lunch ruins tour + lunch 1 night ; Mayan Inn, ; Hotel Atitlan, ; Camino Real,. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Ambergris Caye Belize City Cobán Rio Dulce Puerto Barrios Ambergris Caye, Belize Guatemala & Belize,,,, & Ambergris Caye - Take in the colorful markets, quaint towns, and ancient ruins of Guatemala before relaxing on the sunny beaches of Ambergris Caye in Belize. 9 nights Includes Min. 2 persons Departs Wed. & Sat. from Olmec head in Copán, Honduras Mysterious Ancient Cities, Cobán, Copán, Rio Dulce & - Step back in time and explore some of the most important sites of the ancient Mayan world. 7 nights Includes Copán Departs Sun. from 1 night 2 nights 1 night City tour 1 night 1 night 1 night 1 night Cobán market tour ruins tour + lunch 1 night Copán, Honduras 3 nights Ambergris Caye 10 days/9 nights from $2,629pp in Guatemala 8 days/7 nights from $1,859pp Copán ruins tour Quiriguá ruins tour 1 night Rio Dulce 1 night 2 nights ruins tour + lunch ; Mayan Inn, ; Hotel Atitlan, ; Casa Santa Domingo, ; Camino Real, ; Ramons Village, Ambergris Caye. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. 28 I Extras ; Marina Hotel, Cobán; Catamaran Hotel, Copán; Park Hotel, Rio Dulce; Camino Real,. Hotel upgrades available. Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Regional Highlights Recommended Vacations

4 & Guatemala Flores Airport Rio Dulce Cobán Quiriguá Copán Sololá An exciting cosmopolitan city, has fine restaurants, excellent shopping, and lively nightlife. Includes Private arrival transfer 2 nights accommodations Price is per person, double occupancy 4 Hotels from $129pp Extra night from $59pp Hotel Barceló 4 This modern hotel in the Embassy District, near restaurants and shopping, features a gym, a full-service spa, and international fine dining restaurants. 395 rooms. Westin Camino Real 4 Classic resort-style hotel with European decor in the upscale Zona Viva district a mile from the airport boasts an outdoor heated pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 271 rooms. Extras Full-day Tour - $65 Prepared to be charmed by this colonial gem. Departs daily except Thu. & Sun., includes lunch. Want more extras? Market & Full-day Tour - $69 Be sure to buy special handicrafts at this famed market, known as the most colorful open-air market in the country. Departs Thu. & Sun., includes lunch. Copán, Honduras Full-day Tour - $295 Believed to have been the center of art and astronomy for the Maya, the ruins here boast the most intricately carved monuments of any known site. Includes lunch. We also offer: Tour Pacaya Volcano Hike Half-day Tour. Tour prices are per person. Based on two passengers. All tours above can depart from from. Visit our website or call us for more details. Home to one of the largest open-air markets in Central America, you ll find everything from textiles, colorful woolen blankets, and masks to fresh fruit and flowers for sale. 1 night Includes Min. 2 persons Departs Wed., Thu., Sat. & Sun. from Roundtrip ground transfers + sightseeing en route 1 night Mayan Inn + breakfast market tour + lunch 2 days/1 night from $155pp Requires pre-excursion overnight in. Mayan Inn 3 Each room at this Spanish colonial-inspired hotel is individually decorated with antiques and colorful fabrics. A working fireplace in each room adds to the ambience. 30 rooms. Nightly rates also available. avanti destinations - the leader for independent travel I 29

5 Guatemala Hotels & Extras Ruins Truly one of Guatemala s special treasures, is an enchanting city with beautifully restored Spanish colonial architecture and lovely parks. Includes Roundtrip ground transfers from Price is per person, double occupancy 2 nights accommodations 3 Hotels from $149pp Extra night from $59pp 4 Hotels from $229pp Extra night from $95pp Meson de Maria 3 Quaint hotel in the heart of with colonial décor and a rooftop terrace offering gorgeous views. 20 rooms. Camino Real 4 This full-service hotel has a lovely mix of colonial design and modern amenities. 100 rooms. Palacio de Doña Leonor 4 Individually designed rooms built around a lovely interior courtyard. 13 rooms. Porta 4 Colonial-style hotel in a charming garden setting, with rooms in duplex cottages with terracotta roofs. 100 rooms. Casa Santo Domingo 4 Built from the ruins of a 17th-century monastery, rooms are decorated with antiques and have a private balcony or patio. 129 rooms. El Convento 4 Superior Boutique historical property has unique and spacious suites specially designed for romance with an authentic gourmet restaurant. 24 rooms. Extras Half-day Tour* - $19 Marvel at colonial architecture and the nearby volcano that dominates the horizon. Private Textile + Folk Art Walking Tour - $79 Visit the Old Textile Museum where indigenous dress forms are on display. Full-day Tour** - $69 A visit to this famous market is an experience you ll never forget! Includes lunch Private & Azotea Coffee Farm Half-day Tour - $239 Stroll the streets of colonial and visit a local coffee farm. * Departs daily except Thursday & Sunday. ** Departs Thursday and Sunday only. Tour prices are per person. Based on two passengers. Visit our website or call us for more details. 30 I Restaurant Bar Pool Beach Access Family Friendly Air-Conditioning Romance Property

6 Hotel & Extras Guatemala Cobán Sololá Considered by many to be one of the most enchanting lakes in the world, is a great addition to any visit to Guatemala. Includes Private roundtrip transfers from Price is per person, double occupancy 2 nights accommodations 3 Hotels from $579pp Extra night from $69pp 4 Hotels from $629pp Extra night from $85pp Regis Hotel & Spa 3 Pleasant and serene, this property s enchanting grounds offer a perfectly intimate setting in the center of Panajachel. Features the world's only natural thermal hot tub with volcanic mineral-enriched water. 24 rooms. Hotel Atitlan 4 Originally a coffee plantation, this comfortable hotel offers a botanical garden, outdoor pools, a hut tub, and views of that will surely inspire you. 61 rooms. Porta Hotel del Lago 4 Overlooking and surrounded by lush gardens, this modern hotel features stunning lake views. 100 rooms. Casa Palopo 4 Previously a private villa, now a small unique hilltop property overlooking with a glamorous candle lit restaurant and rooms boasting private patios. 7 rooms. Extras Shared Reserva Zipline Tour - $79 Enjoy the beautiful vistas on this adrenaline-filled canopy tour and nature reserve visit. Private Sololá Market & Lake Atitlan Full-day Tour* - $239 Learn about local customs in the town of Sololá where the people from the surrounding communities still dress in traditional clothes. Private Santiago Atitlan & San Juan by Boat Full-day Tour - $269 Enjoy panoramic views as you cross the blue waters of Lake Atitlan for Santiago Atitlan where weavers create colorful textiles. Surrounded by volcanoes, the highland area of Guatemala offers unique villages where Maya culture is alive and thriving in addition to a "lost world" ambience. *Departs Friday only. Tour prices are per person. Based on two passengers. Visit our website or call us for more details. avanti destinations - the leader for independent travel I 31

7 Guatemala Hotels & Extras Ruins Feel the power of this ancient Maya city as you walk among mystical temples built for star gazing and time telling. 1 night Includes Roundtrip air & ground transfers 1 night accommodation + breakfast Yaxha & Topoxte ruins tour ruins tour + lunch Departs daily from Guatamala City or Requires pre-excursion overnight in or 2 days/1 night from $629pp Del Patio Hotel 3 This colonial style hotel has a charming courtyard and is located 45 minutes from National Park. 21 rooms. Casona del Lago 3 A colonial style mansion perched alongside Lake Petén Itzá offering spacious rooms and spectacular views. 48 rooms. Las Lagunas 4 A lagoon-front boutique hotel located on a private reserve that blends a breeding facility for native species with ecoadventure activities such as trekking, bird watching, kayaking, and more. 18 rooms. Camino Real 4 Enjoy views of Lake Petén Itzá and the jungle from your private balcony at the closest hotel to the park. 72 rooms. Experiences Yaxha & Topoxte ruins Tourr See the largest of the few Post- Classic Mayan Sites in the Peten area of Guatemala. ruins Tour + lunch Scale the famous ruins that date back more than 2,000 years and be astonished by the views that they provide. 32 I Extras Regional Highlights Recommended Vacations

8 Honduras & El Salvador Honduras El Salvador Roatan San Salvador Copán Suchitoto Roatan, Honduras Adventure seekers and beach lovers find paradise on this magical island located off the coast of Honduras where everything from zip-lining to diving in crystal clear waters can be found. Includes Roundtrip transfers 3 nights accommodations 4 days/3 nights from $429pp Price is per person, double occupancy or All-inclusive if noted Anthony's Key Resort 3 Located in Sandy Bay, this familyrun all-inclusive resort has something for everyone. Great for divers and snorkelers. 56 rooms. All-Inclusive Mayan Princess Beach Resort 4 A paradise for divers, snorkelers, and beach lovers, this villa style property is located on West Bay Beach. 60 rooms. Copán, Honduras One of the most important sites of the Mayan Civilization outside a quaint town with cobblestone streets and white adobe buildings. 2 nights Includes Departs Daily from Roatan or San Salvador, El Salvador El Salvador, better known as "The Land of the Volcanoes", is the smallest country in Central America. 3 nights Includes Roundtrip air & ground transfers from Roatan 2 nights accommodations Copán ruins tour Macaw Mountain Bird Park tour All ground transfers 3 nights accommodations Volcanoes and Flower's Route tour Maya site and Suchitoto tour 3 days/2 nights from $679pp 4 days/3 nights from $739pp Marina Hotel 3 Located in the heart of Copán near the Ruins is a Colonial-style hotel with warm-hued rooms boasting natural wood ceilings plus well-groomed gardens and fountains. 49 rooms. Hotel Casa ILB Boutique 4 Quiet upscale home converted into a boutique hotel located in vibrant Zona Rosa just one mile from San Salvador Bicentennial Park. 5 rooms. avanti destinations - the leader for independent travel I 33