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Volcanoes in the Land of the Maya - 14-days study trip and expedition to Guatemala's volcanoes -  
               
Tour code: GUA_SVM
Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 15 days / 14 nights Dates:22 Dec 13 - 4 Jan 144-17 Jan 14 Price (p.p.): $ 3290 ?Show in other currencies
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Guatemala: a country with spectacular volcanic activity, wonderful landscapes, colorful villages and towns, friendly people.
With its 3 active and very distinctly different volcanoes Pacaya, Fuego and Santiaguito on a stretch of little more than 200 km, and many impressive conical peaks between them, Guatemala has the highest density of active volcanoes anywhere on the planet. Accompanied by a trained volcanologist, you watch active volcanoes from up close and get an in-depth understanding of the powerful and turbulent natural processes at work. With its colonial heritage, the lively and colorful town of Antigua is the perfect place to start and end our tour. There is time to explore the Mayan markets, listen and dance to the sounds of Salsa and Merengue, practice your Spanish and get in touch with the friendly and warm Guatemalan people.
15 ditë itinerarin
Day 1:
Arrival in Guatemala City - transfer to Antigua
Individual private transfers from the airport to Antigua. Meeting with guide and welcome dinner. Acc.: : upscale hotel in the historic center of Antigua (D)
Day 2:
Pacaya volcano - observation of active lava flows
Transfer to Pacaya, set up tents and explore its activity in the afternoon-evening-night. Acc.: : camping (B, L, D)
Day 3:
Transfer back to Antigua
Morning observations at Pacaya - transfer back to Antigua - lunch - free afternoon / evening Acc.: : hotel in Antigua as on D1 (B, L)
Day 4:
Transfer to Lake Atitlán - giant ash & pumice deposits
Observation of spectacular pumice outcrops - viewpoint over Lake Atitlán, Toliman, Atitlán and San Pedro volcanoes. Acc.: : comfortable hotel in Panajachel (B, L)
Day 5:
Lake Atitlán - sunrise viewpoint - lakeshore hike & boat tour
Option for sunrise excursion to viewpoint. Hike along the stunning lakeshore, boat tour on the lake, visit of a lively Mayan market town. Acc.: : as before (Panajachel) (B, L)
Day 6:
Transfer to Quetzaltenango town – Cerro Quemado volcano
Option for another sunrise excursion to enjoy the beauty of the lake. After breakfast, transfer to Quetztaltenango town, free afternoon. Option to visit the historic lava flows of Cerro Quemado volcano. Acc.: : comfortable hotel in the historic centre of Quetzaltenango (B, L, D)
Day 7:
Climb to Santa Maria volcano – observation of Santiaguito volcano
Ca. 1000 m climb to the peak of Santa Maria volcano (ca. 3660 m elevation), camp near the top at a great viewpoint over active Santiaguito volcano. Acc.: : camp on Santa Maria volcano (B, L, D)
Day 8:
Descend – hot springs – relax – Santiaguito volcano from the south
After morning observations, descend followed by a short transfer to a relaxing natural spring, then on to the tropical coastal plain south of Santa Maria volcano. Stay in a wonderful hotel with a perfect view onto the volcanoes. Acc.: : hotel south of Santiaguito volcano (B, L, D)
Day 9:
Approach to the active lava dome of Santiaguito volcano
4x4 pickup (we leave the main luggage in the hotel) and transfer to the a campsite on a hill near the active lava dome. Spectacular viewing opportunities in the breathtaking setting of our camp. Acc.: : camp near Santiaguito lava dome (B, L, D)
Day 10:
Transfer to the Fuego volcano observatory - observation camp
Morning observations at Santiaguito. After returning to the hotel, lunch and then transfer to the volcano observatory of Fuego volcano. Observation camp at the feet of the mighty active volcano rising almost 3000m above us. Acc.: : camp at the base of Fuego volcano (B, L, D)
Day 11:
Morning observations of Fuego volcano - return to Antigua - free afternoon / evening
After breakfast and breaking down camp, we return to Antigua passing through around the flanks of Fuego and the impressive Agua volcano. After lunch, the rest of the day in Antigua is free to relax, explore the city, its markets, the colonial ruin, art galleries, coffee houses, etc. Acc.: : hotel in Antigua as on D1 (B, L)
Day 12:
Fuego volcano from Acatenango volcano
Transfer to Acatenango volcano - climb 1200 m to a great viewpoint at 3600 m elevation facing active Fuego volcano - optional climb to the summit - evening & night-time observation of Fuego's fireworks. Acc.: : camp on Acatenango volcano (B, L, D)
Day 13:
Morning observations of Fuego volcano - transfer back to Antigua
Optional approach to Fuego volcano & observation of its activity. At lunchtime, descend and return to Antigua. Free afternoon, farewell dinner in a selected restaurant in historic Antigua. Acc.: : hotel in Antigua as before (B, L, D)
Day 14:
Transfer to airport - departure or extension
Individual private transfers to the airport. Extension tours e.g. to Tikal can be offered at request. Acc.: : none (B)
Arrival info:The tour starts and ends in Guatemala. Participants will be picked up and dropped off individually from and at the airport and transferred directly to the colorful and charming city of Antigua, where the first and last night of the tour is. Accommodation:The hotels on this trip are in the upper range of what is available and we selected them by location and superior quality of service and ambiance.
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