Package
11: The
Scarlet Macaw Trail
& Tikal Adventure
5 days/
4 nights
Degree
of difficulty: moderately hard/ Type
of accommodations: camping, ecolodges
and hotels/ Focus: Scarlet Macaw (Ara
macao) Observation, Maya Archaeology
and Nature Trekking and birdwatching/
See
the Archaeological site of El Peru
within the Maya Biosphere Reserve
and explore the San Pedro River. Swim
in Lake Peten Itza and see the impressive
site of Tikal.
DAY
1
Flight to Santa Elena International Airport
Transfer to island city of Flores
Visit the eco-exhibit in town
Transfer to Centro Campesino
Transfer from Centro Campesino to Sacluc
River
Boat down the San Pedro River to El Peru
Archaeological site
Set up camp
No pollution: man and woman powered canoe
on the San Pedro River in the Maya Biosphere
Reserve close to El Peru archaeological
site, Guatemala
DAY
2
Early morning rise for birdwatching
Morning spent in the lookout for scarlet
macaws
Visit some nests and explore El Peru archaeological
site
Wildlife watch around the main water reservoir
DAY
3
Early departure to San Pedro River, continue
on to Sacluc River
Reach Centro Campesino and departure to
Lake Peten Itza
Overnight at Ecolodge
DAY
4
Shuttle to Tikal National Park
Guided tour of the archaeological site
of Tikal
Wander around this impressive city at
your own pace
DAY
5
Bird watching at its best in the Tikal
National Park
Free morning to explore Tikal and visit
the Sylvannus G. Morley Museum
Transfer to Santa Elena International
Airport and fly back to Guatemala City
What’s
included?
Domestic airfare, hotel-airport transfers,
camping, all meals while camping, lodge
on Lake Peten Itza and hotel in Tikal,
permanent availability of purified water,
snacks and first aid kit permanently at
your disposal.
What’s
not included?
Personal expenses, park fees, alcoholic
beverages, tips to porters and drivers,
meals in lodges of hotels.
