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INDEX Honduras Roatan Island, destination on the rise: Special programs:

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Guatemala-Roatan weekly direct charter flight: Caribbean Pearl: diving cruiser in Utila, Bay Islands:

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Spectacular diving in Roatan:

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Honduras Circuits:

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Flexi-circuits:

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Caribbean Relax, 7 days:

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Mayan-Caribbean basic circuit, 7 days:

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Lenca Trail, 6 days:

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Eco-Honduras, 9 days:

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The Bes of Honduras, 14 days:

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La Mosquitia Tour, 5 days:

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1 day tours in Honduras: Guatemala Guatemala Circuits:

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Basic Guatemala, 4 days:

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Essential Guatemala, 7 days:

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Markets of Guatemala, 8 days:

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1 day tours in Guatemala: El Salvador El Salvador Circuits:

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Impressive El Salvador, 5 days:

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All El Salvador, 8 days:

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Nicaragua Nicaragua Circuits:

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Colonial Nicaragua, 5 days:

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History, Culture y Nature, 8 days:

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All Nicaragua, 14 days:

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Multicountry tours: Maya Trail, 10 days:

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Essence of Guatemala+Caribbean extension, 11 days:

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Cultural trail, 3 countries 15 days:

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Important information, cancelation and reservation policies: Payment methods and contact details:

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EXTENSION: 112.492 squared kilometers

PHONE CODE: +504

POPULATION: Approximately 8.447.000 inhabitants

RELIGION:

CAPITAL: Tegucigalpa

• Official religion: Catholic (97%)

LANGUAGE:

• Other religions: Protestant (2%)

• Official language: Spanish

GOVERMENT:

• Other Languages: English and indigenous languages.

Republic.

CURRENCY

DOCUMENTS

Lempira

• In force passport for three months later, counted from

- 1 Euro = 25 lempiras.

his date of return and due sealed by migration of

- 1 USD = 20 lempiras

Honduras.

- Most of touristic businesses accept USD

• European and north American passengers are not

TIME ZONE: 6 GMT

required to have visa.

ELECTRICITY: 110 volts There is recommended an adapter of pegs of three connections to two

L I V I N G

C U L T U R E S

Heart of Centralamerica Eight indigenous and Afro-American groups live in Honduras with his customs, values and culture: Pech, Tawahka, misquitos, Tolupanes, Garífunas, Blacks Creoles, Chortíes and Lencas. In agreement with the last census, Honduras possesses more than 8 million inhabitants. Near 10 % of them they belong to the ethnic groups and 90 remaining % are half-caste or cunning.

Each of these peoples occupies a zone or certain region, The people Pech lives inside the biosphere of the Rio Through Banana in The Mosquitia, Cultural Heritage of the Humanity.

In the Alive Cultures of Honduras let's sense beforehand music folclórica, Creole dances and garífunas, traditional games, crafts with natural resources of the region, painters, draftsmen, a rich gastronomy and especially the happiness where one interacts with the visitors.

TOP DESTINATION RoatĂĄn, Islas de la BahĂ­a, Honduras.

Roatan is an island in the Caribbean of Honduras which compounds with Utila and Guanaja the Bay Islands. Roatan is the most developed tourist island, which has beautiful white sand beaches and calm waters. English is the predominant language, although Spanish is the official language.

Roatan is located on the second largest barrier reef in the world (the first is in Australia). It is a paradise for diving and snorkelers, because it has more than 100 dive sites around the island. This area is home to over 85% of the biodiversity of the entire Caribbean, and is undoubtedly one of the best spots on the planet for diving. The fact that the coral reef passes in front of the beaches, makes the travel time by boat to the dive site is max. 10 minutes.

Around Roatan are also interesting places such as Utila that is famous for the presence of whale sharks and Cayos Cochinos south. All these islands are very close to the mainland, and therefore safe from hurricanes.

Roatan has been listed on numerous lists as one of the most beautiful islands on the planet, which is why many tourists come from all over the world. In high season can reach more than 8 cruises in a week.

To come to Roatan you can do it with the following airlines connecting from any part of the world for the following routes : United Airlines-Direct to Roatan from Houston Delta Airlines-Direct to Roatan from Atlanta American Airlines-Direct to Roatan from Miami and Dallas Taca Airlines-Direct to Roatan from San Salvador TAG Airlines-Direct to Roatan from Guatemala (operated

by Televentur) Air Italy- Direct from Milan (makes 1 stop in La Habana going back from Roatan) From other 3 international airports in Honduras: Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba.

We invite you to come and enjoy this hidden paradise!

Extension Charter Flights Guatemala-Roatán Regular flights / set departures available

ADVANTAGES •Perfect extensions for circuits in Guatemala, combining archaeology and culture with amazing beaches or diving •Option with all hotels in Island •1:20 hours direct flight from Guatemala •2, 3, 4 or 5 stars hotels options •From European plan to All inclusive options.

•Al kind of island activities, from one simple island tour, to advanced diving courses

*We can also offer private charter flights for specific groups.

Diving

complement

Snorkel Swim with dolphins Canopy Diving lessons for beginners

Spectacular diving in Roatan 3, 4, 7 and 10 night packages *Roatan is considered in the top 5 of the best places to dive in the planet, with more than 160 diving spots around the island.

Every package includes: 3, 4, 7 and 10 nights of lodging in hotel of choice Included plan according to hotel: •BB: Bed and Breakfast plan •AI: All Inclusive Plan •EP: European Plan 6 to 15 single dives according package including: •Boat tour •Tank, weights, belt.

•Roundtrip airport transfers in Roatan •Hotel taxes *Night diving, shark diving, special courses and PADI certification is available.

CIRCUITS IN HONDURAS Flexi-Circuits / Economy Line

3 extensible days in Tegucigalpa

* This one is a very innovative option in which the passengers will be able to build à la carte their circuit for Honduras, choosing their destinations of interest without being tied to a rigid itinerary.

Includes: •Airport/Bus station roundtrip transfers •2 nights of lodging in hotel of choice •Daily breakfasts •Touristic towns tour: Valle de Angeles and Santa Lucía

Flexi Ticket by Hedman Alas:

•Taxes

•$99 per person for 15 days •Usable all the times that the passen-

3 extensible days in Roatan Includes: •Airport/bus station/hotel roundtrip transfers •Roundtrip ferry tickets to Roatan •Roundtrip transfers in Roatan •2 nights of lodging in hotel of choice •Daily breakfasts •Island tour •Taxes

ger wishes in 15 days.

•Luxury regular service between cities www.hedmanalas.com 3 extensible days in Copan Ruins

Includes:

Includes:

•Bus station roundtrip transfers

•Airport/Bus station roundtrip transfers

•2 nights of lodging in hotel of choice

•2 nights of lodging in hotel of choice

•Daily breakfasts

•Daily breakfasts •Archaeological tour+coffee tour •Taxes

3 extensible days in Tela

•Tour to Punta Sal or Los Micos Lagoon 3 extensible days in Utila

•Taxes

Includes: •Airport/Bus station roundtrip transfers •Roundtrip ferry ticket to Utila •Roundtrip transfers in Utila •2 nights of lodging in Utila

3 extensible days in La Ceiba

•Daily breakfasts

Includes:

•Taxes

3 extensible days in San Pedro Sula Includes:

•Airport/Bus station roundtrip transfers

•Airport/Bus station roundtrip transfers

•2 nights of lodging in hotel of choice

•2 nights of lodging in hotel of choice

•Daily breakfasts

•Daily breakfasts

•Cochinos Keys tour

•Yojoa Lake and Pulhapanzak tour

•Taxes

•Taxes

Caribbean Relax (7 days) Honduras, The Centralamerica you know-the Country you´ll love! *Bay Islands possess the 2nd largest reef barrier in the world after Australia.

DAY 1 San Pedro Sula San Pedro Sula Arrival, reception and transfer to hotel DAY 2 San Pedro Sula-Tela Early in the morning they will come to the city of Tela, located in the beautiful bay of Tela, with white sand Caribbean beaches and also has one of the most important cultures still living in Honduras, the Garifuna, named World Cultural Heritage by the Unesco. Here we will departure to Punt Sal National park. Lodging at Tela.

DAY 3 Tela Early in the morning will be given a tour to Los Micos Lagoon, transporting you by boat from your hotel, it is the only way to get there, a guide will take you through the park to visit and enjoy the flora and dense virgin and fauna of the site. Lodging at Tela.

DAY 4 Tela-Roatán Early in the morning we will be transferred to La Ceiba, where we will take a boat to Cochinos Keys, where you will go around by one the most beautiful natural reserves in Honduras, then at the afternoon we will take a plane to Roatan. Lodging at Roatan.

DIA 5 Roatán We will go on an island tour, to see the most beautiful sights around, culture and customs in the Honduran Carib. Lodging in Roatan DIA 6 Roatán In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel to go to snorkel, learn of the second largest barrier reef in the world and its great diversity of marine life. Then we will have the rest of the afternoon to rest or do whatever activity they want.

DIA 7 Roatán-San Pedro Sula You will be transferred early in the morning to the airport for your flight to San Pedro Sula and make a connection to their country.

Mayan-Caribbean basic circuit (7 days) Honduras, The Central America you know-the country you´ll love! *Maya Ruins of Copan, also known as the Athen of their Civilization, was declared Human Heritage by the Unesco.

DAY 1 San Pedro Sula Arrival to San Pedro Sula and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2 San Pedro Sula-Copán Early departure to Copán, stoping by in archaeological park El Puente, then in the afternoon we will visit Bird Park Macaw Mountain. Lodging at Copan.

DAY 3 Copán We will go on an archaeological tour, visiting Copan Ruinas Maya City, tombs, museum and tunnels. At sunset we will visit famous Hacienda San Lucas to have a natural dinner with one of the best views of Copan Valley.

DAY 4 Copan-Tela Early departure from Copan, we will stop at Santa Isabel Estate to do a coffee tour.

We will departure to Tela. Lodging at Tela.

DAY 5 Tela-Cayos Cochinos-Roatan Early in the morning we will be transferred to La Ceiba, where we will take a boat to Cochinos Keys, where you will go around by one the most beautiful natural reserves in Honduras, then at the afternoon we will take a plane to Roatan. Lodging at Roatan.

DAY 6 Roatan We will go on an island tour, to see the most beautiful sights around, culture and customs in the Honduran Carib. Lodging at Roatan.

DAY 7 Roatán-San Pedro Sula You will be transferred early in the morning to the airport for your flight to San Pedro Sula and make a connection to their country.

Lenca Trail (6 days) Honduras, The Centralamerica you know-the Country you´ll love! *Bay Islands possess the 2nd largest reef barrier in the world after Australia.

DAY 1 Tegucigalpa Arrival to Tegucigalpa and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2 La Esperanza Early morning departure towards La Esperanza Village. We will stop by Comayagua, the first capital of Honduras and colonial city, where we will visit the cathedral that possesses the most ancient clock of America still working, its construction dates back to the 11th century. In the evening we will come to La Esperanza, where we will do a small tour afoot.

DAY 3 La Esperanza We will go out to do a tour for the surroundings of La Esperanza, where they will be able to see the cultures of the peasants in the mountains, beautiful landscapes, visiting Chiligatoro's lagoon, The Azacualpa, will visit the workshop of Lenca Looms. In the evening we will visit the hill of the holes, famous for the wealth in obsidian stone. We will sleep in La Esperanza.

DAY 4 La Esperanza-Gracias We will go out early in the morning towards Gracias, colonial city and of churches. In the evening we will visit San Cristobal Fort and the museum Casa Galeano, finishing the evening in a relaxing bath in the thermal waters of Gracias.

DAY 5 Gracias – La Campa We will visit La Campa, a picturesque people near Gracias, where we will be able to visit the workshop of Mrs. Desideria's pottery, where they will be able to estimate the production of red mud Lenca Crafts. At the return we will visit the national park Celaque, located in the highest mountain chain of Honduras, where they will be able to make something of trek for the paths or simply enjoy the nature. We will sleep in Gracias.

DAY 6 Gracias – Tegucigalpa Early departure to Tegucigalpa to get your flight back home or continue your journey. *Flight itinerary is needed to define if passengers will need an extra night in Tegucigalpa.

Eco-Honduras (9 days) Honduras, The Centralamerica you know, the country you´ll love! * Honduras is one of the countries that has more natural reserves and biodiversity.

DAY 1 Tegucigalpa rrival to Tegucigalpa and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 2 La Tigra-Yojoa Lake Early departure to La Tigra National Park, where you see one of the most important nature reserves in the country, walking through trails in the morning. Then exit the La Tigra National Park to the park on Picacho, where you can see the Christ who cares for and protects the city. Then youll get transferred to Yojoa Lake.

DAY 3 Yojoa Lake–Cerro Azul Meámbar-Copán After having breakfast you will be transferred to the national park Cerro Azul Meambar for a nice walk in the national reserve, perfect for bird watching and other wildlife which is abundant in the park. In the afternoon you will go to Copan Ruins.

DAY 4 Copán Ruins In the morning they will be taken to visit the National Park of Copan Ruinas in a guided tour, which in addition to being named World Heritage by UNESCO, is considered the Athens of the Mayan civilization, having been a city of Elite and science . In the afternoon visit the Macaw Mountain Bird Park, a special experience to see the diversity of birds and to take a coffee in the middle of nature.

DAY 5 Copán Ruins-La Ceiba In the morning, we will do a coffee tour to Finca Santa Isabel, where you will be able to see the cultivated fields of one of the best and most aromatic coffees in the world as well as to taste it. In the evening we will depart towards the city of La Ceiba where we will have our odging in the basin of the Rio Cangrejal or at the foot of the mountain Pico Bonito.

DAY 6 La Ceiba-Pico Bonito In the morning we will do a tour to the Pico Bonito national park, one of the best and most exclusive ecological zones in Honduras, called this way by his impressive peak that is known as the highest point opposite to the sea between Florida and Colombia.

DAY 7 La Ceiba – Cochinos Keys In the morning we will go out to the natural reservation of Cochinos Keys, where they will be able to visit some of 2 islands and 13 keys located in the Honduran Carib, constituting one of the most virgins natural reserves of the country. They will be able to go in search of the pink Boa, being the only place in the world where they will be able to observe and to visit the key Chachahuate, where there lives a Garifuna community for more than 300 years ago.

DAY 8 La Ceiba-Cuero y Salado-San Pedro Sula In the morning we will go out to visit the refuge of wild life Cuero y Salado, where we will be able to see a great variety of wild life and to visit some Garifuna communities of the zone. In the evening we will go out towards San Pedro Sula, where we will happen the night.

DAY 9 San Pedro Sula Airport transfer, end of services. (or you can continue your journey).

The Best of Honduras (14 days) Honduras, The Centralamerica you know, the country you´ll love! *Blessed lands, with beautiful contrasts from the beautiful caribbean culture to the mythical Maya Civilization

DAY 1.Tegucigalpa Arrival to Tegucigalpa and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2. Tegucigalpa Early in the morning we will leave to visit El Picacho, then we will visit the historical hull of the capital. To the midday we will visit the towns of Valle de Angeles and Santa Lucia where we will have lunch and have a wak to visit the little craft markets and churches. Lodging in Tegucgigalpa.

DAY 3. Tegucigalpa-Comayagua-La Esperanza Early in the morning we will depart to Comayagua, named the colonial city of Honduras and its first capital, where we will visit the cathedral , which is home of the most ancient clock of America and the second most ancient of the world, then we will visit the colonial museum. By evening we will depart towards La Esperanza, a little town located in the heart of the Lenca Trail and a wonderful destination for its landscapes.

DAY 4. La Esperanza- Gracias We will do a tour for in La Esperanza to meet the towns culture, their markets and traditions, later we will go to the surroundings of La Esperanza to visit the Lenca Looms in the workshop of Mrs. Enemesia, a Lenca Woman, Chiligatoro's lagoon and other attractions of the zone and watching the places in which the aborigens do their embroideries, pottery and crops.

We will go out after lunch towards Gracias, where we will have the option to relax visiting a site with thermal waters.

The Best of Honduras (14 days)

DAY 5. Gracias-Santa Rosa de Copán Early in the morning wiewill go to La CAMPA, where we will be able to appreciate the making of the orange mud Lenca pottery and great views in the trail. A visit at the Museum Lenca is made and then continue the tour to the workshop of Mrs. Desideria, where she and her daughter produce some wonderful pieces of ceramic. It is possible to be part of the process of creation where the visitor can create and shape with their hands such creation that the Lencas for several years now have been developed. After our tour to La Campa we will go back to Gracias where it is possible to visit the Church of San Sebastian, which is considered one of the oldest in Latin America, and a view to Fort San Cristóbal built in the 19th century where the tomb of former Honduran President Juan Lindo is also located. In the afternoon departure to Santa Rosa de Copan.

DAY 6. Santa Rosa de Copan – Copán Ruinas In the Morning we will visit the colonial Santa Rosa and the places of greatest interest in Santa Rosa. Then we will make a tour in the Flor de Copán tobacco factory, one of the most important in the country. In the afternoon we will travel to the Mayan city of Copan ruins.

DAY 7. Copán Ruins In the morning we will visit the National Park of Copán ruins, in a guided tour, which in addition to being named world heritage by UNESCO, is considered the Athens of the Mayan civilization, after having been a city of science and elite. In the afternoon visit to the Macaw Mountain Bird Park, a special experience to see the diversity of birds and have a coffee in the middle of nature, ending the day with a dinner at the famous Hacienda San Lucas.

DAY 8. Copán Ruins-Tela In the morning we will check out from hotel going to do a coffe tour in Finca Santa Isabel, where we will enjoy a delicious coffee of height in the middle of the plantations at the foot of the mountain. After lunch we will go out towards Tela Bay where we will have our lodging.

The Best of Honduras (14 days)

DAY 9. Tela -La Ceiba Early in the morning we will go on a tour to national park Punta Sal, transfer will be in boat from hotel, being this the only way to get there, a guide will lead us through the park in order that they could meet and enjoy the virgin and dense flora and fauna of the site. In the evening after the tour we will departure to the city of La Ceiba, (better known as the girlfriend of Honduras for their famous carnival), Lodging at La Ceiba.

DAY 10. La Ceiba –Cayos Cochinos-La Ceiba Early in the morning s will do a tour towards Cochinos Keys, where we will be able to visit some of 2 islands and 13 keys located in the Honduran Carib, constituting one of the most virgins reservations of the country. We will be able to go in search of the pink Boa, being the only place in the world where they will be able to observe and to visit the key Chachahuate, where there lives a Garifuna Community for more than 300 years . Lodging at La Ceiba.

DAY 11. La Ceiba-Cuero y Salado- Roatán Early in the morning we will go on a tour to the national park of wild refuge Cuero y Salado, doing tour in boat we will visit the national park to see and to know part of the great flora and fauna that here lives in their own natural environment. At the end of the tour we will go back to La Ceiba to take our plane to Roatan, Bay Islands. Lodging at Roatan.

DAY 12. Roatán Free day to enjoy, relax, rest or do whatever extra activity you want to.

DAY 13. Roatán In the morning we will do an island tour, visiting the main communities and zones of the island, appreciating the most beautiful sights of Honduras Carib, finishing our visit in West End, which is the bar and restaurants zone of the island, where we will be able to choose some bar or restaurant to enjoy the evening.

DAY 14. Roatán Transfer to airport to take your flight to Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula to make connection to your country or continue your trip.

Tour La Mosquitia Rio Plátano Biosphere (5 days) Honduras, The Central America you know, the country you´ll love! *You will be able to meet Rio Plátano Biosphere, considered heritage of humanity by the Unesco.

Day 1: We travel from La Ceiba – Brus Laguna –Kuri Leaving at first morning light from hotel of your choice in La Ceiba to the airport, to board a flight towards Brus Laguna. Upon our arrival, we take our transfer by land up to Brus Lagoon to a “Tuc Tuc" (what the miskitos call a canoe with a motor engine), this mode of transport will carry us across the lagoon until we reach Kuri where we may rest perhaps even take a nap, on our journey we shall enjoy the scenary and birds that accompany us along our way.

Once we get Kuri we rest a while until the afternoon, when we ride a 4 x 4 vehicle that transits over the strip of land that divides the Ebans Lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean,passing through various communities such as: Playita, Kuri, Belen, Raista and others, here at these places it is possible to be able to have a cold beverage, later we head back towards Kuri to dine.

It is an optional activity to go crocodile watching during a nocturnal visit at the aquatic canals.

Day 2: This morning we board the "Tuc Tuc" that will take us upriver into the Rio Platano taking a few stops to enjoy the scenery and birds and others surprises that we'll find on our way until we reach Las Marias( a community composed of Pech + Miskito Indians )here we lodge this night.

At this part of our trip we hike our way through the lush jungle guided expertly by Miskito and Pech guides.

In the afternoon we will go around Las Marias community and continue to interact with the Miskito and Pech people. This is where we see how they live and their cultures, basking in their hospitality, listening to the myths and mysterious legends, as well as their unique beliefs, we dine and rest.

Day 3: We rise very early this morning and take a short hike upriver and then we board a "Pipante" (Indigenous Canoe looks like an open bark split in half) that carry us to the Petroglyphs (Primitive Carvings on the rocks) , our Pipante is rafted expertly throughout the rapids within the Rio Platano of our Miskito and Pech crew , as we travel deeper into the jungle , to take a break before we continue on our way by hiking the virgin jungle to then meet up with our "Pipante" to take a cold lunch while our crew rests . We move on to take photos and closely see the petroglyphs, going downriver toward "Las Marias" to dine and rest.

Day4: We exit Las Marias after our breakfast, we say farewell to these hospitable people that have a very important impact in our journey making this experience unforgettable. Meanwhile we board a "Tuc Tuc" once more bringing us downriver towards Kuri where we shall spend our last Nights, enjoying a cold beer and the afternoon off.

Day 5: Very early we take our "Tuc Tuc" that will transport us trough the Lagoon until we arrive at the airstrip to board our plane back to La Ceiba.

1 day tours, Honduras *All tours includes: transfer from hotel, bilingual guide (spanish/english), visits and entrance to interest sites.

From Tegucigalpa Half day city tour Tour to La Tigra national park Yojoa Lake and Pulhapanzak + Joya Grande Zoo Touristic villages: Valle de Ă ngeles and Santa LucĂ­a

From San Pedro Sula Half day city tour Lago de Yojoa y Pulhapanzak + Zoo Joya Grande Omoa Fortress Punta Sal, Tela Los Micos Lagoon, Tela Archaeological tour, Copan Ruins

From La Ceiba Pico Bonito national park tour Wild life refuge Cuero y Salado tour Garifuna community tour Canopy tour + thermal water Cangrejal river Basin tour Cochinos Keys tour Rafting at Cangrejal river

*Diving packages includes: boat, tank, weights and belt. Other equipment should be rented at place.

From Tela Punta Sal national park tour Punta Izopo national park tour Los Micos Lagoon & Miami tour

From Roatรกn 3 days/6 tank dives package 4 days/8 tank dives package 5 days/10 tank dives package Learn to dive/PADI Certification Dolphins show and snorkel tour Dolphins encounter Dolphins swim Island tour Canopy tour + Gumbalimba Park

From Copรกn Archaeological tour+Bird park Macaw Mountain Coffee tour Tour parque de aves+Spa Luna Jaguar Tour parque de aves+Spa Luna Jaguar

EXTENSION: 108.894 squared kilometers

RELIGION:

POPULATION: Approximately 14.084.000 inhabitants

• Official religion: Catholic

CAPITAL: Guatemala City

• Other religions

LANGUAGE:

GOVERNMENT:

• Official Language: Spanish

-Republic

• Other Languages: 23 indigenous languages

DOCUMENTS

CURRENCY:

• If it comes from someone of the countries from the

- Quetzal

European Community, The United States, Mexico or South

- 1 Euro = 10.174 Quetzales; 1$= 7.80 quetzales

America (with exception of Colombia), it will have to present

TIME ZONE: -6 GMT

passport with minimal force of 6 months, with which it will be

ELECTRICITY:

allowed to him remain in the country as tourist, in a maximum

110 -120 volts Plugs with two slides. Adapters are needed

period of 90 days.

for European devices.

• European citizens are not required for Visas..

PHONE CODE: +502

L I V I N G

C U L T U R E S

Heart of the Maya World Only in Guatemala there was created the world of twenty-three different forms, in twenty-three languages and with twenty-three words God was called. Here the women, spin, weave and embroider with magic threads of all the colors of the rainbow. From the golden altarpieces of the small churches, from the pyramids embraced by the green, wrapped thing in the smoke and the aromatic to sigh of the flowers, the prayers rise to meeting the divine thing. In the looms of waist or in those of pedal, the women spin the history between knots of wool and cotton to create huipiles and precious fabrics. One of the elements that makes Guatemala unique is the alive culture of the indigenous population, represented in the cultures Maya, Garínagu and Xinca. Specially in the westernaltiplane, the colors, traditions, languages, rituals and customs make the visitor go back to remote times and imagine the Yesterday Maya. In Guatemala descendants of the Maya live together 23 ethnic groups, each of them becomes attached to his ancient roots and they differ between them across his showy and colouring autochthonous suits. For his side the garífunas, on the Atlantic coast, Afro-American descendants principally in Livingston, Izabal.

Basic Guatemala (4 days) Guatemala, heart of the Mayan World

DAY 1 Guatemala Arrival in Guatemala, reception and transfer to accommodation at the hotel selected DAY 2 Guatemala - Antigua This day visit Antigua Guatemala, with a walking tour that includes visits to the Cathedral, the Cabildo, the University of San Carlos, La Merced and San Francisco Church. Return to Guatemala City Hotel Accommodation Selected.

DAY 3 Antigua –Chichicastenango – Atitlán Early in the morning will make a trip to visit Chichicastenango. The church of Santo Tomás and the largest colorful market in Guatemala. Afternoon transfer to Atitlán to admire one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Return to Guatemala City to Selected or similar accommodation DAY 4 Guatemala Transfer to the airport to return home or continue your journey

Essential Guatemala + Tikal (7 days) Guatemala, heart of the Mayan World

DAY 1 Antigua Guatemala Arrival to Guatemala City and transfer to your hotel in Antigua.

DAY 2 Antigua This day we will visit Antigua, Guatemala, with a walking tour that includes visits to the Cathedral, the Cabildo, the University of San Carlos, La Merced and San Francisco Church, afternoon will be free. Lodging in Antigua.

DAY 3 Antigua –Chichicastenango – Panajachel Early in the morning we will make a trip to visit Chichicastenango, the church of Santo Tomas and the largest colorful market in Guatemala. Arfternoon t transfer to Atitlán where it is located one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Lodging in Panajachel.

DAY 4 Panajachel–Santiago Atitlán –Santa Catarina Palopo -San Antonio Palopo -Guatemala Breakfast and departure for a tour through the towns of Santiago Atitlán, Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó. Lunch (not included). In afternoon return to Guatemala city.

DAY 5 Guatemala – Flores (Tikal) Early in the morning transfer to airport to board the flight that will take you to Flores. On arrival transfer to Tikal to visit places of interest, afeter visiting the ruins, museum and lunch.

Lodging in Flores.

DIA 6 Flores-Guatemala Passengers will have a free day to visit the picturesque island of Flores. We suggest passengers to take one of our additional tours. In the afternoon will be transferred to Flores airport to board your flight back to Guatemala City.

DIA 7 Guatemala Transfer to airport, end of services. (Or you can continue your journey)

Markets of Guatemala (8 days) Guatemala, heart of the Mayan World

DAY 1 Guatemala Arrival to Guatemala City and transfer to your hotel DAY 2 Guatemala-Antigua Departure from Guatemala City to Antigua where you will visit the most important places: churches, convents, monasteries and other colonial sites. Accommodation will be in Antigua.

DAY 3 Antigua-Iximché-Atitlán In the morning , visit the Iximche archeological site and then continue towards Lake Atitlan.

Accommodation will be in Panajachel.

DAY 4 Panajachel–Santiago Atitlán –Santa Catarina Palopo -San Antonio Palopo - Quetzaltenango Morning we will have excursion in boat to the town of Santiago, one of the twelve villages that surround the Lake. In the afternoon, departure to Quetzaltenango to accommodation.

DAY 5 Quetzaltenango-Huehuetenango Visit of the colorful market of animals outside of San Francisco El Alto, then visit the Church of San Andrés Xecul. In the afternoon, departure to Huehuetenango for accommodation.

DAY 6 Huehuetengango-Chichicastenango In the morning, visit the colorful market of Todos Los Santos Cuchumatanes. By the afternoon transfer to Chichicastenango to accommodation.

DAY 7 Chichicastenango-Guatemala Visit the colorful outdoor market of Chichicastenango and the Church of Santo Tomas.

After lunch, transfer back to the city of Guatemala.

DAY 8 Guatemala Transfer to airport, end of services. Or you can continue your journey.

1 day tours, Guatemala *All tours includes: transfer from hotel, bilingual guide (spanish/english), visits and entrance to interest sites.

Some tours have option to include tour guide in Italian, French, German or Russian.

From Guatemala City and Antigua Half day city tour Half day tour Antigua Full day tour Antigua Tour Chichicastenango/Atitlán Tour Mercado Sololá 1 day tour to Tikal

From Flores, Petén Tour Tikal Tour Uaxactún Tour Lago Petén Itzá y Cuevas Actún Can Tour Ceibal Tour Yaxhá Natural park Ixpanpajul

From Rio Dulce 1 day tour to Livingston Izabal Lake, San Felipe Castle

EXTENSION: 21.041 squared kilometers

POLITICAL DIVISION:

POPULATION: 6.108.000 inhabitants

Territory divided in 14 Departments and in three geographi-

CAPITAL: San Salvador

cal regions (Oriental, Central and Western).

LANGUAGE:

RELIGION:

• Official Language: Spanish�• Other languages:

• Catholic ( 65 % )

Náhuatl in certain indigenous areas, english in hotels

• Protestant ( 30 % )

and tourist relevant destinations (archaeological sites,

• Other 5 %

national parks, museums).

GOBIERNO:

CURRENCY:

• Republican, Democratic and representative

• USD

DOCUMENTACION The Spanish tourists who visit El Salvador, only need the passport, with a minimal force of 6 months. They do not need a visa. For tourists with another nationality please to consult.

L I V I N G C U L T U R E S L I V I N G C U L T U R E S

Living Towns The diverse municipalities of El Salvador are characterized because to cross them is an adventure full of color, amusement and warmth. We invite him to that it knows the diverse alive towns of El Salvador, their customs and traditions and the diverse attractions that it possesses. El Salvador is a destination of the Sun and beach, culture, history and of mountain, where in addition it is possible to taste of a variety of typical distinctive food of every municipality, as well as the gastronomy, crafts, folklore and Products of this one beautiful land. Also you can enjoy the Festival of Palms and the Flowers Panchimalco, the Holiday of the Farolitos, Holy Week Chalchuapa (Intangible Heritage). El Salvador has a great handcrafted attraction. It stands out for his night market illuminated with candles and where articles of wicker can be bought.

Circuits in El Salvador Impressive El Salvador (5 days) El Salvador, Impresionante!

DAY 1 San Salvador Reception at airport, transfer to the city of San Salvador, approximately 39 km of distance and 35 minutes. Arriving at the hotel, a representative from our company will welcome.

Accommodation in San Salvador. Optional: Disco Tour - visit to the main areas of bars and restaurants of San Salvador (5 hrs) DAY 2 San Salvador-City Tour Visit to the main streets and monuments of San Salvador, the historical centre: the Cathedral of San Salvador, the National Palace and the national theatre and the Museum of anthropology. Then, visit to pak Los Planes de Renderos (20 kms, here the famous Salvadoran PUPUSAS can be tested), the Puerta del Diablo and the town of Panchimalco. Accommodation in San Salvador.

DAY 3 San Salvador-Maya route-San Salvador Visit the Pompeii of America, the archaeological site "Joya de CerĂŠn" (35 kms) declared heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 1,993, "Ruins of San AndrĂŠs", Santa Ana (panoramic Tour of the city centre, where you can glimpse Gothic style Cathedral and the Theatre of Santa Ana, a real architectural jewel), "Casablanca" and "Ruins of Tazumal". Accommodation in San Salvador.

DAY 4 San Salvador-Colonial and volcanoes route Visit the volcanoes National Park (70 kms): Cerro Verde, Izalco volcano and Ilamatepec, panoramic view of Lake Coatepeque. Then visit the Church of the town Izalco, transfer to the coffee-growing mountains of El Salvador, visit to the artisan villages Apaneca and Ataco Nahuizalco. Accommodation in San Salvador.

DAY 5 San Salvador Transfer to airport, end of services. Or you can continue your journey.

Full El Salvador (8 days) El Salvador, Impresionante!

DAY 1 San Salvador Reception at airport, transfer to the city of San Salvador, approximately 39 km of distance and 35 minutes. Arriving at the hotel, a representative from our company will welcome.

Accommodation in San Salvador. Optional: Disco Tour - visit to the main areas of bars and restaurants of San Salvador (5 hrs) DAY 2 San Salvador-City Tour Visit to the main streets and monuments of San Salvador, the historical centre: the Cathedral of San Salvador, the National Palace and the national theatre and the Museum of anthropology. Then, visit to park Los Planes de Renderos (20 kms, here the famous Salvadoran PUPUSAS can be tested), the Puerta del Diablo and the town of Panchimalco. Accommodation in San Salvador.

DAY 3 San Salvador-Maya route-San Salvador Visit the Pompeii of America, the archaeological site "Joya de CerĂŠn" (35 kms) declared heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 1,993, "Ruins of San AndrĂŠs", Santa Ana (panoramic Tour of the city centre, where you can glimpse Gothic style Cathedral and the Teatro de Santa Ana, a real architectural jewel), "Casablanca" and "Ruins of Tazumal". Lodging in San Salvador.

DAY 4 San Salvador-Colonial and volcanoes route Visit the volcanoes National Park (t70 kms): Cerro Verde, Izalco volcano and Ilamatepec, panoramic view of Lake Coatepeque. Then visit the Church of the town Izalco, transfer to the coffee-growing mountains of El Salvador, visit to the artisan villages Apaneca and Ataco Nahuizalco. Accommodation in San Salvador.

DAY 5 San Salvador-Cihuatan and eco-tourism La Palma The largest of El Salvador archaeological site and has remained the least known and most spectacular Central American treasure. Then, visit the artisan town of La Palma, where can see artisans painting handmade typical craftsmanship of the area with designs of the famous Salvadoran painter Fernando Llort (91 KMS. aprox). Accommodation in Hotel between pine trees.

Full El Salvador (8 days) El Salvador, Impresionante!

DAY 6 La Paz route Recognized as a national heritage and considered the main cave art of El Salvador precious treasure: the cave of Corinth or better known as La Cueva del EspĂ­ritu Santo, the "Museum of the revolution" that keeps the part of the history of the war in our country and natural landscapes in the Sapo River (250 kms approx.). Accommodation in Lenca Hotel Perkin DAY 7 La Bermuda and Suchitoto Transfer to "La Bermuda" (approx. 150 kms), an archaeological site that represents the first settlement in the Salvadoran capital San Salvador. It is the best preserved site at the time of the Spanish conquest in the hemisphere. Then visit the colonial town "Suchitoto", beautiful traditional village with cobblestone streets, visit to the Church, art galleries and home crafts.

Boat ride on Lake SuchitlĂĄn. Accommodation in Hotel Los Almendros in San Lorenzo.

DAY 8 San Salvador Three hours before international flight, transfer to the market of crafts of San Salvador where will be the last shopping trip (depending on the time of travel). Then, transfer the Comalapa international airport of El Salvador or continue with his trip through Central America.

EXTENSION: 129.494 km2 POPULATION: Approximately 6.028.000 inhabitants CAPITAL: Managua LENGUA: Spanish, On the Caribbean Coast speaks english, the misquito and other native languages.

CURRENCY: Córdoba (C$) Type of change: C$19.40 = 1US$ ELECTRICITY: 110 volts with plugs with two slides and 220 volts, 60 cycles.

Adapters are needed for European devices.

POLITICAL DIVISION: Nicaragua is divided in 15 departments and two autonomous regions. The departments gather in crowds in agreement to three geographical regions: Region of the Atlantic Ocean, Central Region and Region of the Pacífico. Every region groups in if to a group of departments or autonomous regions: Atlantic Region: Región Autónoma Atlántico Norte (RAAN), Región Autónoma Atlántico Sur (RAAS), Río San Juan.

Central Region: Nueva Segovia, Madriz, Estelí, Jinotega, Matagalpa, Boaco y Chontales.

Pacific Region: Chinandega, León, Managua, Masaya, Carazo, Granada y Rivas.

L I V I N G

C U L T U R E S

RELIGION: Catholic: 72.9%, Evangelical 15.1%, Moravia 1.5%, Episcopal 0.1%, Others 1.9%, None8.5% GOVERNMENT: Nicaragua is a republic constituted by 4 power: Executive, Legislative, Judicial and Electoral. The executive power is exercised by the president who is chosen for a period of 5 years.

The legislative power is taken root in the National (unicameral) Assembly formed by 92 elect deputies for 5 years. One supreme court of Justice integrated by 16 justices, which takes charge monitoring the judicial system. The electoral contests are a responsibility of the Supreme Electoral Advice. Administratively, Nicaragua is divide in 153 municipalities circumscribed in 15 departments and 2 autonomous regions.

DOCUMENTS: Passport with a minimal validity of 6 months, counted from the date of revenue to the country. It is not required visa for the visitors of the majority of countries of the world, only a tourist's card of USD$5.00 that is acquired on having deposited Nicaragua in the Airport. If it wants to prolong his demurrage in our country, there of that the tourist's card is allowed, request an extension to the office of Alienate in Managua.

Colorful experience The ethnic tourism of Nicaragua gives the pleasure of the discovery and to the adventure. Nicaragua, it is of fact, a place for the travelers who gasps to know the country by a direct contact with his inhabitants. The Nicaraguans, as people and culture, are multiply and interesting ethnic and racial mixture; and in the territory this has been like that since pre-Columbian times. Nowadays, it can be "nicas" of brown, white or black skin; dark eyes, color honey, green or blue; very curled, wavy or smooth hairs, in dark or clear colors. In October the Columbus Day is celebrated, and in special this one we will say to the races and etnias that they agree and they shaped the village of Nicaragua. Certainly, like etnia, the Nicaraguan tends to be considered to be the "half-caste one", a mixture between Spanish and aborigens. And this owes to that the population majority belongs to this group (more than 80 % according to official estimations).

Nowadays, after more than 500 years of mixture, the half-caste ones they are the population majority in almost the whole territory. In the Carib, nevertheless, still communities exist of Supreme or Mayangnas, Branches, Misquitos and clearly identifiable Garífunas thanks to his culture and language, which, it is worth indicating, are endangered due to the population, cultural invasion and to the half-caste government. To defend his rights, the coast population fought politically and gained their autonomy less than 30 years ago. Nowadays, some international organizations identify that almost 3 % of the Nicaraguan population still speaks indigenous languages (Misquitos, Sumos and Rama).

Nicaragua Circuits

Colonial Nicaragua (5 days) Unique, Original!

DAY 1 Managua-León Arrival to airport of Managua and transfer to city of León.

DAY 2 León-City tour León in his new locality is a cozy and pacific city. With León's declared Cathedral heritage of the humanity and more than one dozen of colonial churches, the museum of the Great Poet Rubén Darío, Gallery of Art Ortíz-guardian and other cultural places do of this city the intellectual capital of the country. Lodging in León.

DAY 3 León-Granada Transfer to colonial city of Granada DAY 4 Granada City tour Granada is the best option to explore the traditional life of the first Spanish in Nicaragua. It was also here that the filibuster William Walker declared himself a president of Nicaragua, who then on having been defeated ordered to burn the city. We will do a tour in boat to admire the charming islets in the Lake of Nicaragua, daughters of the Volcano Mombacho.

Housing in Granada.

DAY 5 Granada-Aeropuerto Managua Transfer to airport from Granada or continue your journey.

Nicaragua Circuits

History, Culture y Nature (8 days) Unique, Original!

DAY 1 Managua Reception in the airport and transfer to the hotel. Managua, the capital of Nicaragua is the most important city of the country. Strategic point to begin our tour for this beautiful country. Lodging in Managua.

DAY 2 Managua-Leรณn Our first step to know Nicaragua, the vibrant city of Managua which offers us a wide trip to the past and a tour for the present exploring places as The Old Managua with its Central Park and the nearby buildings that survived the terrible earthquake that destroyed Managua. Lodging in Leรณn.

DAY 3 Leรณn-Cerro Negro This day we will take a 4x4 transport that will take us to the bottom of Cerro Negro volcano, one of the most active volcanoes. Cimb up one of the youngest cones of Central America, and go down in a table in ten minutes. Big panoramic in the middle of the belt of fire. Lodging in Leรณn.

DAY 4 Leรณn-Masaya-Granada This day we have the opportunity to walk along the amazing National Park Masaya Volcano. The first national park of Nicaragua declared like that in 1979 and home of a giant volcanic boiler of 54km squares. Visit two volcanoes in the same day, one in slept status and another one still active that was known by the first Spanish conquerors as the Entry to the Hell. After this adventure, relax buying on the Domestic market of Crafts, we will visit one of the most popular viewing-points of Nicaragua and then we will head to Granada. Lodging in Granada.

DAY 5 Mombacho Volcano-Granada Mombacho volcano, possesses an exuberant vegetation and its nice climate make this site an excellent home for varied species of plants and animals, some of them are endemic. We will use a 4x4 vehicle to enter the reservation and will visit a path to learn of its natural reservation. In the evening, tour by the principal sites of interest of one of the most ancient cities in the New Continent and one of the most beautiful colonial cities of the world; tour on a boat to visit the charming islets in the Lake of Nicaragua.

Lodging in Granada DAY 6 Granada-San Juan del Sur Our transportation will take us to San Juan del sur, where the beaches are the perfect place to spend excellent vacations at the shore of the Ocean Pacific Ocean. Loved by thousands who visit here to swim, to practice surf or simply to enjoy relaxing on the beach. Lodging in San Juan del sur.

DAY 7 San Juan del Sur Free day to enjoy the beach or whatever activity you are willing to do. Lodging in San Juan del Sur. DAY 8 San Juan del Sur-Airport Transfer to Managua airport to go back to your country. Or you can continue your journey.

Nicaragua Circuits

Full Nicaragua (14 days) Unique, Original!

DAY 1 Managua Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 2 Managua-Selva Negra The excursion of this day leads us from the pacific region to the Central region of the Country. Matagalpa waits for us with extensive plantations of coffee and forests where we will be able to enjoy a different climate in the high of the mountains of Nicaragua. After visiting this northern city, with his National museum of Coffee and panoramic sight of the city, we will move to Black Jungle for a tour for the paths and for the history of Nicaragua of the German settlers who came to these lands in the 19th century but who before it was opposite between the Spanish Nicaragua and the British Nicaragua. Housing in the hotel Black Jungle - Matagalpa.

DAY 3 Selva Negra-Estelí Transfer to Estelí's City to visit some of the plantations in the north of Nicaragua. We will learn about the history of this product and the form of life of his inhabitants. Lodging in hotel Los Arcos– Estelí DAY 4 Estelí-León León is a cozy and pacific city. With León's declared Cathedral heritage of the humanity and more than one dozen of colonial churches, the museum of the Great Poet Rubén Darío, Gallery of Art Ortíz-Gurdian and other cultural places do of this city the intellectual capital of the country. In the evening tour to Poneloya's beautiful beach, about 15 minutes away from the city. Lodging in León.

DAY 5 León-Cerro Negro Today we will take our 4x4 transport to the bottom of the Black Volcano, where you will be able to appreciate one of the most active volcanoes. Climb up one of the youngest cones of Central America, and go down in a table in ten minutes if you ike the adrenaline. Big panoramic in the middle of the belt of fire. Lodging in León.

DAY 6 León-Masaya-Granada This day we have the opportunity to walk along the amazing National Park Masaya Volcano. The first national park of Nicaragua declared like that in 1979 and home of a giant volcanic boiler of 54km squares. Visit two volcanoes in the same day, one in slept status and another active that was known by the first Spanish conquerors as the Entry to the Hell. After this adventure, enjoy shopping souvenirs on the Domestic market of Crafts, later transfer to Granada. Lodging in Granada.

Nicaragua Circuits

Full Nicaragua (14 days) Unique, Original!

DAY 7 Granada-Volcรกn Mombacho The Mombacho Volcano possesses an exuberant vegetation and its nice climate makes this site an excellent home for varied species of plants and animals, some of them are endemic.

We will use a 4x4 vehicle to enter the reserve and will visit a path to learn of it. In the evening, tour to the principal sites of interest of one of the most ancient cities in the New Continent and one of the most beautiful colonial cities of the world; boat tour to visit the charming islets in the Lake of Nicaragua. Lodging in Granada.

DAY 8 Granada-Ometepe Explore the biggest island of the world in a non-salt water lake. Formed by two impressive volcanoes and with a wide archaeological wealth; beaches, landscapes and nice people.

Declared a Reservation of Biosphere for the UNESCO in 2010, the island is one of the destinations preferred by the tourists nations and foreigners. Lodging in Ometepe.

DAY 9 Ometepe-San Juan del Sur Transfer to the local port to take our ferry that will take us on returning to the port in San Jorge, where our driver will take us in a calm trip to one of the most visited beaches of Nicaragua. Lodging in San Juan del sur.

DAY 10 San Juan del Sur Free day to enjoy the beach or any extra activity. Lodging in San Juan del Sur. DAY 11 San Juan del Sur-Managua-Corn Island Transportation to our local airport to tale our domestic flight towards one of the paradisiac islands of the Carib: Corn Island. Corn Island is a lost paradise in the Nicaraguan Carib, with an exceptional beauty and an environment even not explored: water of turquoise crystalline color, white sands, ships plunged to give life to impressive reefs and a great variety of marine life. Lodging in Corn Island.

DAY 12 Corn Island Free day to enjoy the island at your will. Lodging at Corn Island.

DAY 13 Corn Island-Managua Transfer to airport in Corn island, domestic flight to Managua. Lodging in Managua.

DAY 14 Managua-Aeropuerto Outbound transfer to airport or continuation of your journey.

Multi-country tours Maya Trail (10 days)

*Travel back to the past and discover this amazing Maya Path.

DAY 1 Guatemala City Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 2 Guatemala-Kaminaljuyú-Copán In the morning we will go out to the archaeological park Kaminaljuyú located in Guatemala City, one of the most ancient sites of the Mayan civilization. Then we will go out towards Honduras, to Copán Ruins. We will visit at evening the famous Hacienda San Lucas, where we will have a dinner with one of the best views of Copán valley.

DAY 3 Copán In the morning we will visit the archaeological park of Copán Ruins, where we will be able to observe one of most preserved Mayan cities and also known as the Athens of this civilization. We will be able to visit the museum, the graves and the tunnels. In the evening we will visit the Bird park, Macaw Mountain and they will have the free night to enjoy the typical bars and restaurants of the town.

DAY 4 Copán-Quiriguá-Rio Dulce We will go out in the morning on returning to Guatemalan territory, towards Quiriguá, archaeological park where we will contemplate the tall stone sculpted stelas and big figures with forms of animal. Then we will continue towards Rio Dulce, in the Guatemalan Atlantic Ocean. Lodging in Rio Dulce.

DAY 5 Rio Dulce-Livingston-Flores In the morning we will take a boat to cross the beautiful Río Dulce that ends in the lake Izabal, the biggest of Guatemala. We will appreciate the beautiful vegetation, big cannons until finally arrive to Livingston, a small Garifuna community in the Guatemalan Carib. At coming back from Livingston, we will go out towards Flores, Petén. Lodging in Flores.

Multi-country tours Maya Trail (10 days)

*Travel back to the past and discover this amazing Maya Path.

DAY 6 Flores-Tikal-Flores In the morning we will go out towards the national park Tikal, located in Peten, it is one of the biggest cities of the Mayan World and it is known as the New York of the civilization, due to its high Pyramids, measuring the highest more than 75 meters of height, equivalent to a 25 floors building. At the end of the tour we will have a typical lunch and will return to Flores.

They will have the free evening - night to enjoy the picturesque island, its bars and restaurants.

DAY 7 Flores-Uaxactún-Yaxhá-Flores Early in the morning we will go out to Uaxactún a few kilometers away from Tikal, which is an archaeological famous park for its observatory and ball games field. In the evening we will visit Yaxhá, another archaeological site, which was used as ceremonial center by the Maya. At the end of the evening we will return to Flores to our hotel.

DAY 8 Flores- Antigua Guatemala We will have the free morning to rest or any additional activity you wish. In the evening we will be transferred to the airport to take our flight back to Guatemala city, where we will be transferred to Antigua Guatemala. Lodging in Antigua.

DAY 9 Antigua We will have a walking tour through Antigua, visiting the principal sites, the central park, the cathedral, the ruins and to enjoy the colonial history that embellishes it. Free afternoon to enjoy Antigua.

DAY 10 Antigua-Guatemala City Transfer to airport to take your flight back home or continue your journey.

*We suggest tour to El Mirador in Petén, it can be done in 1 day by helicopter or 5 days by horseback ridding.

Essence of Guatemala + Caribbean Extension (11 days)

*Discover the magic in the Guatemalan past and culture and finish your program with fabulous Honduras Carib.

DAY 1 Antigua Guatemala Reception at Guatemala airport and departure to your hotel in Antigua Guatemala.

DAY 2 Antigua This day we will visit Antigua Guatemala, with a walking tour that includes visit to The Cathedral, The Chapter, San Carlos' University, The Mercy and San Francisco Church. Free afternoon. Lodging in Antigua.

DAY 3 Antigua –Chichicastenango – Panajachel Early in the morning we will do a trip to know Chichicastenango. The church of Saint Thomas and the biggest and colorful market of Guatemala. In the evening transportation towards Atitlán where there is located one of the most beautiful lakes of the world. Lodging at Panajachel.

DAY 4 Panajachel–Santiago Atitlán –Santa Catarina Palopo -San Antonio Palopo -Guatemala After breakfast we will go on a boat tour through Atitlan lake and visit the little towns of Santiafo, Santa Catarina Palopo, san Antonio Palopo and go back to Panajachel to take our transportation back to Guatemala City. Lodging in Guatemala City.

DAY 5 Guatemala – Flores (Tikal) Early in the morning you will be transferred to airport to take your flight to Flores, Peten. At your arrival we will have our Tikal archaeological park tour, where you will be able to appreciate one of the most amazing cities of Maya civilization, visit the museum. Afternoon we will go back to hotel and free to visit Flores Island. Lodging at Flores.

Essence of Guatemala + Caribbean Extension (11 days)

*Discover the magic in the Guatemalan past and culture and finish your program with fabulous Honduras Carib.

DAY 6 Flores-Guatemala The passengers will have the day off to cross and to know the beautiful island of Flowers and its surroundings. We suggest you to take someone of our optional tours. In the evening transfer to the airport in Peten to return to Guatemala City. Lodging at Guatemala City.

DAY 7 Guatemala-Roatรกn Transfer to airport to take your flight to Roatรกn. Free afternoon to relax and enjoy the beach.

DAY 8 Roatรกn After the breakfast we will take a half day island tour, to visit the principal places, culture and way of life of the local people in the island, returning to the hotel for the lunch. The island tour can be switched by a single dive in the morning (you Must have certification). We will have free evening, we suggest to take some of our tours. Also you can reserve diving beginners classes to get PADI certification.

DAY 9 Roatรกn Free day to enjoy the beach and island. You can take some of our optional tours.

DAY 10 Roatรกn-Guatemala Free morning. Transfer to airport to take your flight back to Guatemala.

Lodging at Guatemala City.

DAY 11 Guatemala Transfer to airport, end of services. Or you can continue your journey.

Cultural trail, North triangle, 3 countries (15 days)

Centralamerica…so small….so big!�Discover the magic of our ancesters and live a once in a lifetime experience.

Day 1 Antigua Guatemala Arrival to Guatemala City and transfer to your hotel in Antigua Day 2 Antigua This day will visit Antigua Guatemala, with a walking tour that includes visit to the Cathedral, the Cabildo, The University of San Carlos, La Merced and San Francisco Church. Afternoon at leisure. Selected or similar accommodation Day 3 Antigua –Chichicastenango – Panajachel Early in the morning we will journey to meet Chichicastenango. The church of Santo Tomas, the biggest and most colorful market in Guatemala. In the afternoon transfer to Atitlán where it is located one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Selected or similar accommodation Day 4 Panajachel–Santiago Atitlán –Santa Catarina Palopo -San Antonio Palopo -Guatemala Breakfast. Departure for a tour through the towns of Santiago Atitlan, Santa Catarina and San Antonio Palopó Palopó. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon return to Guatemala.

Day 5 Guatemala – San Salvador Early morning you will be transferred to San Salvador by regular bus. Reception will be given at bus station and transfer to hotel in San Salvador. At night you will have option to get a night tour to appreciate San Salvador night life with its bars and restaurants. (Air supplement fro Guatemala to San Salvador available on request)

Cultural trail, North triangle, 3 countries (15 days)

Centralamerica…so small….so big!�Discover the magic of our ancesters and live a once in a lifetime experience.

Day 6- San Salvador - City Tour Visit San Salvador´s Historic Center: the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, both great historical prominences. Finally visit the National Theater of neoclassical architectural style which is reminiscent of the great European theatre. In the afternoon, visit Panchimalco, a UNESCO protected site, just below the rock formation known as ¨La Puerta del Diablo¨ (The Devil’s Door). Enjoy the beautiful view of the San Vicente volcano and Lake Ilopango. Visit Los Planes de Renderos, the colonial Church of the Holy Cross, the art Gallery of Miguel Ángel, a Salvadorean Artist that captured on canvas the features of innocence of the locals.

Day 7 San Salvador- Archeological Route Visit the Pompeii of America, the archaeological site "Joya de Cerén”, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1993, visit the Ruins of “San Andres”. Lunch at the city of Santa Ana and scenic tour through the city: Santa Ana´s Gothic Cathedral and the Santa Ana´s Theater. In the afternoon, visit the archaeological site "Casablanca" and "Tazumal Ruins”. Return to the city.

Day 8- San Salvador“Colonial, Volcanoes & Coffee Route” Transfer to the Volcanoes National Park and visit Cerro Verde. Sightseeing of the Izalco Volcano, Ilamatepec Volcano and the Coatepeque Lake, amongst the ten most beautiful in the world. Visit the town of Izalco, the coffee mountains of El Salvador, and the artisan towns of Nahuizalco and Ataco. Back to the City.

Day 9 – San Salvador- Tegucigalpa You will be transferred to Tegucigalpa by regular bus, reception will be given at bus station and transfer to hotel. Lodging in Tegucigalpa.

Day 10 Tegucigalpa-Comayagua-La Esperanza Very early departure from Tegucigalpa so we can start discovering part of The Lenca Trail, beginning our journey in the first capital of Honduras which is Comayagua, visiting its colonial historic center and the cathedral “La Merced”, built on the XVIII century, which has the most ancient clock in America, built in the XII century and it amazingly still works. Finally you will be arriving to La Esperanza town, where you can chose your lodging between a mountain hotel or colonial hotel.

Day 11 La Esperanza-Gracias We will have a typical breakfast, then departure to La Azacualpa where you will be able to see the Lenca women fabricating colorful tissues to sell in the town market, and you will also be able to see the most beatiful landscaping in Honduras, then in the afternoon after having lunch in La Esperanza town, we will departure to Gracias, visiting “El Fuerte San Cristobal” and the colonial historic center of Gracias.

Day 12 Gracias – La Campa-Copan Ruinas In the morning we will go out to La Campa, a small and pretty little town near Gracias, where we will be able to observe pretty landscaping and we will be able to visit Dona Desideria's Lenca red mud crafts workshop. We will go out towards Copán Ruins, making a quick stop by San Cristobal fort. We will make a walking tour in the town of Copán. Lodging at Copán Ruins.

Day 13 Copan Ruinas-Omoa-La Ceiba After breakfast early in the morning, we will go to the archaeological park in Copan Ruinas, considered The Athenas of Maya Civilization, and human heritage by the Unesco, then we will depart to La Ceiba, making a stop to visit the beautiful Fortress of San Fernando de Omoa built between 1,759 and 1,775 by spanish conquerors..

Day 14 La Ceiba-Cayos cochinos-San Pedro Sula Early in the morning after breakfast, we will take a tour to Cayos cochinos, to meet this virgin paradise as well as it Garifuna community and have some garifuna lunch. You will be also take the pink boa tour, being Cayos cochinos the only place in the planet where you can find it. We will depart to San Pedro Sula in the afternoon.

Day 15 San Pedro Sula Transfer to airport or continue your trip.

IMPORTANT Every program is designed with suggested lodgings, nevertheless, passengers can require change of hotels at their will.

Prices are subject to change and availability without previous notice.

Regular departures apply for some programs starting with a minimum of 2 passengers. Every program can be required in private.

For most programs we have options of tour guides in: Spanish, English, French, German, Russian, Italian.

Reservations will be taken only written by e-mail.

To be able to offer the best service to your clients is necessary the itineraries of arrival and departure, passengers' ages, nationality, tastes, observations and / or special requests.

RESERVATION AND CANCELATION POLITICS 45 days or more previous the travel date you can make reservation with 25% of program price to guarantee services.

All services most be 100% payed 30 days before travel date.

Reservations made within 30 days before travel date most be 100% payed to guarantee services.

Payed reservations with more than 30 days of anticipation, will have 25% of penalty.

Payed reservations with less than 30 days of anticipation, will have 50% of penalty.

Payed reservations with less than 15 days of anticipation or no show, will have 100% of penalty.

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