Geology And Nature Adventure In Guatemala

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...