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Private 3-Day Tour in the Caribbean area of Guatemala

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Duration

clock3 days

Overview

    We'll visit the Caribbean area of Guatemala, hidden in between Banana Plantations we'll discover the great and imposing Archaeological site of Quiriguá filled with its unique monuments and the amazing 10 meters high Carved Mayan Stelae. Moving east, we'll arrive at Río Dulce. Visit what used to be a Pirate Fortress dated from the 1600s. Then, we'll discover a different face of Guatemala: Livingston, with its unique Garífuna culture thanks to an Afro-descendant heritage, decorated with beautiful white sand beaches and natural pools. On our way back and to finish our adventurous experience, we'll introduce into the green tropical jungle to get to a sacred place for the Mayan-Qeqchi communities, feel welcomed with a Mayan Ceremony that will intervene for us to give us permission to access The Tiger Caves where a beautiful mountain river passes through.

What's Included

  • 3x Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • Entry/Admission - Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua
  • 3x Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Restaurante El Rancho
  • Accommodation included: 2 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
  • 2x Dinner
  • Entrance Fees to the places described in the itinerary
  • Entry/Admission - Ak' Tenamit
  • Boat Rides Described on the Itinerary
  • Entry/Admission - Siete Altares
  • Certified Tour Guide

What to Expect

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Mayan Archeology

    Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
    We´ll pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at 5 am in the morning, so we have enough time to visit all the places we planned for today. Don´t worry, you can take a nap on the bus until we make our first stop to take breakfast.
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Stop At: Restaurante El Rancho, WXGP+74V, El Progreso, Guatemala
    We will make a stop here to take breakfast. You´ll get the energy you need to enjoy this day of adventure.
    Duration: 40 minutes

    Stop At: Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua, Quirigua Guatemala
    At this point, we'll arrive at the department of Izabal, our first stop will be at Quiriguá, a Mayan Caribbean site that dates back 400 years before Christ which was known by its big stelae with impressive carved glyphs and Mayan governors.
    Duration: 2 hours

    Stop At: Rio Dulce, Rio Dulce, Izabal Department
    After our visit to the Archeological Site of Quiriguá, we´ll go to the east and visit Río Dulce, one of the biggest lakes of Guatemala. You´ll be impressed with its beautifulness and wildlife. It will take us an hour and a half to get there, enjoy the road! Once we get to Río Dulce, we´ll take lunch prior to continuing. Bon appetite
    Duration: 3 hours

    Stop At: Castillo de San Felipe de Lara, Rio Dulce Guatemala
    Visit the riverside “San Felipe Castle” and enjoy the breeze of the Caribbean Lake. This castle was built in the middle of the 17th century during the Spanish colonial era. It served as a defense against pirates. You´ll enjoy this lovely castle.
    Duration: 1 hour

    Stop At: Izabal, Izabal, Rio Dulce, Izabal Department
    At the end of our tour, we´ll move to the hotel. You´ll have free time to enjoy the hotel amenities and relax. At night we´ll enjoy dinner and get ready for the second day.
    Duration: 4 hours

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    Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Mansión del Río or similar on a double room accomodation.

    Day 2: Boat Ride to the Caribbean

    Stop At: Izabal, Izabal, Rio Dulce, Izabal Department
    We´ll start the day with a delicious breakfast. It will be served at 8 am and then, we´ll do the check out from the hotel and go to the boat deck to start our adventurous day.
    Duration: 2 hours

    Stop At: Livingston, Livingston, Rio Dulce, Izabal Department
    This day will be full of wild fauna and flora, we'll take a boat ride through a great canyon, visit the Island of birds and an aquatic garden of Lily Pads, lotus flowers, and more. Continuing our boat ride we'll arrive at Livingston where the local Garífuna Culture is located, which’s the shore of the Atlantic Ocean with beautiful white sand beaches and natural pools. After the aquatic tour and the visit to Livingston Town, we´ll take a tasteful lunch.
    Duration: 4 hours

    Stop At: Siete Altares, Aldea Quehueche, Lívingston, 18002, Guatemala
    Have a lovely time in this paradisiacal place of natural pools with turquoise colors. Breath fresh air, enjoy the breeze and the weather, and create great memories here!
    Duration: 2 hours

    Stop At: Livingston, Livingston, Rio Dulce, Izabal Department
    At the end of the day, we´ll move to the hotel. Take a break, relax and enjoy. After your free time, we´ll have dinner and appreciate a Garifuna dance show.
    Duration: 4 hours

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    Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Villa Caribe or similar on a double room accomodation.

    Day 3: Natural and Sacred Caves

    Stop At: Livingston, Livingston, Rio Dulce, Izabal Department
    Waking up at Livingston gives you calm and refreshing sunrises. We´ll take a delicious breakfast and after that, we´ll check out from the hotel and start our day.
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Stop At: Ak' Tenamit, Q5VX+RHJ, Guatemala
    After breakfast, we'll take a boat ride through the green forest creeks to get to the Tiger Cave and discover the practices of the Mayan Qeqchi community, and we’ll walk inside this impressing cave with a precious river passes through. Then enjoy a local lunch at a Floating Restaurant at the Canyon with fun slides for you to swim at the lake. After lunch, we’ll return to the bus and to Guatemala City.
    Duration: 7 hours

    Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
    Enjoy your way back to the City. You can either take a nap, appreciate the landscapes or just enjoy the road. We´ll take you safe and sound back to your hotel in Guatemala City.
    Duration: 5 hours

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    No accommodation included on this day.

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