Realm of the Maya

Our Easter departure accommodates the sensational
celebrations and pageants of holy week in Antigua. The
streets are carpeted with intricate patterns of flowers and
coloured sawdust. You’ll also experience the procession
and re-enactment of the progress of Christ to the cross. An
unmissable sight.
Merida - the white city - and Antigua with its vibrant colours,
cobbled streets and imposing volcano backdrop offer you two
beautiful and contrasting colonial towns. Explore the Guatemalan
highlands around Lake Atitlan and hone your bargaining skills at the
Chichicastenango market, alive with brightly-clothed Mayan Indians.
Travelling by boat to Livingston, you can relax on the Caribbean
coast and experience the unique Garifuna culture.
Marvel at the remains of the fascinating Mayan civilisation as
you explore imposing Chichen Itza and delicate Palenque. A river
journey through the jungle takes you to see the stunning frescoes
of Bonampak before reaching the soaring jungle-clad pyramids of
Tikal. Monkeys and colourful toucans abound in the surrounding
rainforest. Crossing into Honduras, you reach the impressive Copan,
famed for its intricately carved pillars.

Price

From: GBP1049 per person (16)

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Departure Dates

20 Dec 2008 1099.00
20 Dec 2008 1939.00
31 Jan 2009 1049.00
31 Jan 2009 1799.00
14 Feb 2009 1099.00
14 Feb 2009 1799.00
28 Feb 2009 1099.00
28 Feb 2009 1799.00
14 Mar 2009 1629.00
15 Mar 2009 1049.00
28 Mar 2009 1629.00
29 Mar 2009 1049.00
08 Aug 2009 1099.00
08 Aug 2009 1899.00

1 - Fly to Merida
2 - Chichen Itza & colonial Merida
3/4 - Drive to Palenque; visit ruins
5 - Bonampak, Yachilan & jungle river journey;
Flores
7 - Bus & boat to Livingston, Garifuna culture
9/10 - Boat & drive to Copan via Quirigua,
visit ruins
11/12 - Lake Atitlan
13 - Chichicastenango Market; Colonial Antigua
14 - Antigua
15/16 - Overnight flight to London
6 - Tikal ruins
8 - Livingston; free day