Package
7: Geology
and Nature Adventure
in Guatemala
7 days/ 6
nights
Degree
of difficulty: medium/ Type of accommodations:
ecolodges and hotels/ Focus: Archaeology,
Caving, Spectacular Geology and Nature/
See
Ceibal archaeological site, the Candelaria
Grotto, the Semuc Champey Natural Monument
and the Lankin Cave. Visit the city of
Coban and explore the Quetzal Bird Sanctuary
or biotope! This tour starts in Tikal
or at the Flores airport.
DAY
1
Depart from the Tikal National Park to our
Ecolodge on Lake Peten Itza for overnight
stay and relaxation
DAY
2
Depart to Ceibal National Park on the Pasion
river
Explore the site with its unique structures
Our geology experts will take over and lead
you to the land of the Queq’chi, full
of impressive geologic formations
Overnight at an ecolodge surrounded by an
impressive jungle and managed by the indigenous
local community in the vecinity of the Candelaria
Grotto
DAY
3
Full day exploration of the Ancient Maya caves
and discover the chambers of the "Cueva
del Mico" and the Ceremonial Center
Swim in the river at the mouth of the grottos
and explore the beautiful grounds of Candelaria
DAY
4
Drive to Semuc Champey
Appreciate the cascading waterfalls that fill
the myriad emerald, green and blue lagoons
in this unique geologic formation
Transfer to Lanquin
Visit the impressive Lanquin cave and see
millions of bats as they exit to go on their
nightly hunt
DAY
5
Drive past coffee, cardamom, and cacao farms
to Cobán
Explore the city and the Vivero Verapaz, a
botanical wonderland
DAY
6
Visit the village of Tactic and the strange
geologic formation of the Pozo Vivo
Hike in the subtropical cloud forest at the
Biotopo del Quetzal, dedicated to preserve
the habitat of the elusive national bird,
the quetzal
Birdwatching
Transfer to Guatemala City
DAY
7
Transfer to airport for international flight
back home...
