GUATEMALA, HONDURAS & BELIZE

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1 GUATEMALA, HONDURAS & BELIZE PYRAMIDS, TEMPLES & TOMBS NOVEMBER 13-28, 2019 TOUR LEADER: DR CHRIS CARTER

2 GUATEMALA, HONDURAS & BELIZE PYRAMIDS, TEMPLES & TOMBS Tour dates: November 13-28, 2019 Tour leader: Dr Chris Carter Tour Price: $9,250 per person, twin share Single Supplement: $1,565 for sole use of double room Booking deposit: $500 per person Recommended airline: Qantas or United Maximum places: 20 Itinerary: Antigua (3 nights), Panajachel (1 night), Flores (2 nights), San Ignacio (2 nights), Belize City (3 nights), Livingston (1 night), Copán (2 nights), Guatemala City (1 night) Date published: January 18, 2019 Overview Formed from a loosely connected cultural group, the people who we now know as the Mayans have inhabited Central America for over 3000 years, influencing future empires and even the world as we know it today. The legacy of these prehistoric populations is evidenced in the ruins of residential and ceremonial complexes of towering pyramids, elaborate palaces and decorated tombs found throughout the region. The Spanish colonised this region during the 16th century and despite their best efforts to convert or eradicate the Indigenous populations, several million who identify as Mayan live in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras today. This tour will travel through the range of landscapes that were initially occupied by the Indigenous groups - from the Guatemalan highlands, along jungle clad rivers to the Caribbean coast - and explore the ruins of some of the vast city complexes that were abandoned during the 10th century. We will also and walk the streets of the Colonial towns and villages that remain bustling cultural centres today. The tour commences in Antigua, the colonial capital of Guatemala and from there we visit spectacular Lake Atitlan and the colourful markets of Chichicastenango. We fly from the Guatemalan highlands to Flores in the Peter region and visit the magnificent ruins of Tikal before we head east to the former British colony of Belize. We spend some time relaxing on the Caribbean before returning to Guatemala via the jungle fringed Rio Dulce to visit Quirigua and finally heading into Honduras to visit the easternmost Mayan city of Copan. Your tour leader Dr Chris Carter is an archaeologist with over 20 years experience leading tours to Central and South America, Spain and Ireland as well as within Australia. He is particularly interested in human interaction within landscapes and the formative period of cultural development. Chris has a BA(Hons), MA and PhD from the Australian National University (ANU). He has worked as a tutor at the ANU and lectured at both the ANU and University of Sydney Centres for Continuing Education. When not leading tours, Chris works as an archaeological consultant and heritage advisor. Enquiries and bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Jamal Fairbrother at Academy Travel on or (outside Sydney) or jamal@academytravel.com.au Chris research interests cover both Indigenous and Australian historical archaeology. He is also actively involved in research in the Atacama region of northern Chile and involved in a number of studies investigating the early settlement of this region. He has had a number of academic papers published in international journals. As a teacher, Chris has always declared that archaeology cannot be learned in the classroom. Such statements resulted in him taking a group to South America in He has continued to lead several tours a year ever since. Chris was a fantastic tour leader. Always pleasant, very knowledgeable and funny just a delight! Tour participant on Chile, Argentina & Peru, September 2017

3 Tour Highlights COLONIAL ANTIGUA Explore cobblestone streets lined with brightly coloured Spanish baroque-influenced architecture and 16th-century colonial churches in Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed site since Founded in 1543 as the seat of Spanish power in the region it served as the cultural, religious and economic centre of Guatemala for over 200 years. TIKAL Admire the grand architecture of Tikal s many temples, palaces and plazas, one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centres of the pre-colombian civilisation. As one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Mayan world, archaeologists believe that Tikal may have been home to a thriving metropolis of 100,000 inhabitants. ANCIENT CIVILISATION & CULTURE Immerse yourself in thousands of years of Mayan civilisation and culture through the legacy of grand cities and imposing temples rising from the jungle. Uncover a highly sophisticated society conversant in a complex system of hieroglyphics and language and skilled astronomers who interpreted the sky,devising complex but accurate astronomical calendars. LANDSCAPE & NATURE Discover a world of great biodiversity set amongst lush tropical jungles. Admire the scenic backdrop of Antigua s volcanoes and sail across the crater that forms Lake Atitlán. Encounter abundant birdlife and exotic plants cruising the Rio Dulce, snorkel in crystal clear blue-green waters at Caye Caulker and explore Mayan ceremonial caves by canoe. MAYAN MONUMENTS Uncover monumental cities ranging across the vast Mayan Kingdom of Mesoamerica. See the expert craftmanship and brilliant engineering involved in the construction of temple pyramids, palace complexes, alters and stone carvings at the ancient cities of Yaxha, Caracal, Lamanai, Copan and Quiriguá, each different and diverse in their own way.

4 Detailed itinerary Included meals are shown with the symbols B, L and D. Tour start & finish time The tour begins at 9.00pm on13 November, at Guatemala Int l Airport with a group transfer to the hotel in Antigua. The tour ends after breakfast in Guatemala City on Thursday 28 November Wednesday 13 November Arrival and Orientation Chris Carter will meet the group at La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, about one hour s drive from our hotel in Antigua. Overnight Antigua Thursday 14 November Touring Antigua This morning we embark on a walking tour of Antigua, the original colonial capital of Guatemala until the Spanish Crown ordered Guatemala City become the new capital following a devastating earthquake. In 1979 UNESCO declared the colonial city of La Antigua as a World Cultural Heritage Site recognising it as a location of exceptional value. We explore the cobblestone streets and monumental buildings including the Municipal Palace, the Convent of Las Capuchinas, the Cathedral and the Escuela de Cristo. Overnight Antigua (B, D) Friday 15 November Coffee and music Today we travel a short distance through the beautiful Guatemalan countryside to visit some of the local villages and visit one of the oldest and most established coffee estates in Guatemala. Coffee production began to develop in Guatemala in the 1850 s and forms a vitally important part of the economy in the form of export revenue. The Antigua region s rich volcanic soils and cool nights result in the best coffee in the country. We visit a plantation and follow the path of the coffee bean from the nursery to the cup including an educational tasting session. We return to Antigua after lunch and visit one of the most unique and interesting museums in Guatemala, Casa K ojom (K ojom is the Mayan word for music.) The private museum and education centre is dedicated to the research, preservation and dissemination of the traditional music and instruments of the Mayan people of Guatemala. Overnight Antigua (B, L, D) Images left: Volcán de Fuego looms over the Spanish colonial town of Antigua; coffee production is an integral part of the Guatemalan economy; Antigua Cathedral is decorated for Holy Week

5 Saturday 16 November Lake Atitlán We depart by coach for Panajachel on the spectacular Lago Atitlán, one of the world s most beautiful settings, in the Guatemalan Highlands and spend several hours touring around the lake. After lunch in one of the many well regraded local restaurants, we board a boat and cross the lake to visit the village of Santiago de Atitlán. Santiago Atitlán was the site of considerable violence during the civil war - two of the most notable incidents during the war were the assassination of a Roman Catholic priest by right-wing death squads in July 1981, and the massacre of 14 people (and wounding of 21 others) when the army opened fire on a crowd of unarmed civilians on 2 December On arrival at our hotel, surrounded by Botanical gardens, there is time to relax and take in the stunning views of the Lake and surrounding volcanoes. Overnight Panajachel (B, L) Sunday 17 November Chichicastenango Today we travel further into the countryside to Chichicastenango. Surrounded by valleys and mountains, it remains one of the most traditional places in Guatemala. The town s isolation has helped to conserve its indigenous authenticity. The people of Chichicastenango, known as Masheños, are known for their adherence to pre-christian beliefs and ceremonies and still practise religious rituals and hold processions in observance of their saints around the church of Santo Tomás almost on a daily basis. The markets, where you can find every type of handicrafts, fruits and vegetables, flowers, pottery and many other goods are held on Thursdays and Sundays and are famous throughout Central America. This afternoon we return to Guatemala City and fly to Flores where we spend the next two nights. Overnight Flores (B, D) Monday 18 November Tikal We spend today exploring Tikal. An important ceremonial, cultural, and commercial centre during the 8th century the city became the greatest in the Mayan world. The central part of the ancient city has around 3,000 structures including temples, terraces, ceremonial platforms, tombs and plazas. All of these structures were connected with an aqueduct system that filtered the water and fed a city of at least 90,000 people. Recent investigations have suggested that the surrounding area contains the remains of over 60,000 structures and more are being discovered all the time. The site s location in a vast national park surrounded by jungle and rainforest provides an opportunity to see local wildlife including howler monkeys, peccary and caiman and perhaps the elusive Jaguar. Overnight Flores (B, L) Images right: Spectacular Lake Atitlán ringed by steep verdant hills in the Guatemalan Highlands; colourful textiles and handicrafts keep indigenous traditions alive at the Chichicastenango markets; Tikal s imposing temples rise skywards, reaching for the gods above the jungle canopy

6 Tuesday 19 November Yaxha On our way to Belize we visit Yaxha, one of the few Mayan cities to retain its traditional Mayan name, which translates as green waters. A large city located on a ridge overlooking Lake Yaxha, the ruins include the remains of more than 500 structures consisting of numerous stelae, altars and nine temple pyramids including a twin pyramid complex similar to the one in Tikal. This afternoon we cross the border into Belize and onto our accommodation in San Ignacio. Overnight San Ignacio (B, L) Above: travel into the stalactite and stalagmite filled limestone caves by canoe at Barton Creek Below: A stylised carving depicts a man in a crocodile headdress at the Mask Temple, Lamanai Wednesday 20 November Caracol We depart early for our visit to Caracol, an expansive Mayan city whose ruins lie deep in the jungle. It is a densely populated city, known for its military prowess recorded on monuments documenting its victory over Tikal in 562CE and stelae, alter and facades inscribed with hieroglyphic texts. Caracol s most impressive and largest structure is the main pyramid called Caana or "sky-palace, comprising of four palaces and three temples originally decorated with white stucco and red paint. (Note: this is a difficult site to visit it is a long ride into a remote area in small vans but it is one of the largest known Mayan cities and the largest in Belize although tourist visitation is limited.) Overnight San Ignacio (B, L) Thursday 21 November Barton Creek This morning we travel to Barton Creek. The creek actually flows out of a natural cave that is also an archaeological site with at least 6.5kms of passages of limestone formations throughout the cave complex. Evidence of the Mayan inhabitants is visible in the first kilometre of the cave who used this region for burials and ritual activities, although most of the artefacts have been removed for security reasons or taken by looters. We explore a section of the caves only accessible by canoe, venturing deep into the caverns not recommended for those with an aversion to confined spaces. We continue on to Belize City after lunch. Overnight Belize City (B, L) Friday 22 November Lamanai We depart by bus to the town of Orange Walk where we board a boat for our trip down the New River to the extensive ruins at Lamanai. The river voyage takes us through some of the most beautiful jungle and lagoons in Northern Belize where we may encounter a range of colourful and unusual birds, plants and other wildlife. Apart from its impressive architecture and beautiful jungle setting, Lamanai is renowned for its exceptionally long occupation spanning three millennia from the Early Preclassical Maya Period through to the Spanish and British Colonial periods, into the 20th century. Many of the site s structures and artefacts represent the crocodile which thrive in the river and give the site its name. Overnight Belize City (B, PL)

7 Saturday 23 November Caulker Caye A relaxed day as we take a water taxi to Caye Caulker, a small sand island located near the outer edge of the Belize Barrier Reef the second longest in the world. There is plenty of time to explore the village where no cars are allowed. There is also the opportunity for a swim in the Cut (a constructed channel dividing the island), to go snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters toward the reef or to simply enjoy the local seafood with a drink and watch the locals at play. Overnight Belize City (B, D) Sunday 24 November Rio Dulce We travel by coach from Belize City this morning to Punta Gorda where we cross into Guatemala by boat to Livingston. Once we have cleared Customs, we will join a cruise up the Rio Dulce, past the Castillo San Felipe, a Spanish fort built in 1652 to keep pirates from looting the villages. It was subsequently turned into a prison until the fortress was abandoned and rebuilt in We visit the town of Agua Caliente before returning to Livingston. Overnight Livingston (B, D) Monday 25 November Quiriguá This morning we depart by boat to Puerto Barrios where we then board a coach to Copan in Honduras. En route, we visit Quiriguá, home to some of the most outstanding 8th century artistic stone monuments and an impressive series of carved stelae and sculpted calendars. The skilled craftsmanship seen in the carving of the hieroglyphs in the monuments Quiriguá led to a breakthrough in deciphering Mayan writing, providing an essential source for the ongoing study of Mayan civilisation. Overnight Copán (B, D) Tuesday 26 November Copán Located a short distance from town, we visit the World Heritage Listed ruins of Copán, once the major city of a Classic period kingdom from the 5th to 9th centuries AD. It functioned as the political, civil and religious centre of the Copán Valley. The ruins were discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio and feature two large overlapping pyramids, a processional boulevard lined with stelae, an acropolis and a court for playing tlatchli, a Mayan ball game with similarities to basketball. Overnight Copán (B) Above: the cut carves a channel through the blue waters at Caye Caulker; Castillo San Felipe on the Rio Dulce Below: stone carvings at Copán a major city of the Mayan Classical period Wednesday 27 November To Guatemala City Today we travel back into Guatemala on our way to Guatemala City, a journey that will take approximately five hours plus stops to stretch our legs along the way. This evening we gather for a farewell meal in a local restaurant. Overnight Guatemala City (B, D)

8 Thursday 28 November Depart The tour concludes after breakfast in the hotel. Passengers who have booked their international flights through Academy Travel will be provided with a transfer to the airport. (B) Hotels Hotels on this tour have been chosen for their comfort and location and range from three to five stars, with some resort style accommodation in regional areas close to the ruins. Antigua, Casa Santo Domingo (3 nights) Panajachel, Hotel Atitlán (1 night) Flores, Villa Maya (2 nights) villasdeguatemala.com/en/villa-maya San Ignacio, San Ignacio Resort (2 nights) Belize City, Biltmore Plaza (3 nights) Livingston, Villa Caribe (1 night) villasdeguatemala.com/en/villa-caribe Copán, Marina Copán (2 nights) Above: Quiriguá is famed for its intricately carved Stelae monoliths with some rising over 10 metres. Below: Some of Copán s monuments are mysteriously carved with elephants which have never been known to exist in the Americas Guatemala City, Hyatt Centric (1 night) hyatt-centric.guatemalacity-hotels.com Hotels may be subject to change (to another hotel of equivalent quality). Any changes will be advised to all clients booked on the tour.

9 Tour Price The tour price is $9,250 per person, twin share (land content only). The supplement for a single room is $1,565 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure a place on the tour. Tour Inclusions Included in the tour price 15 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels All breakfasts, plus lunches and dinners as noted Economy class flight Guatemala City to Flores Extensive background notes Services of an Australian tour leader throughout the tour Local site guides where appropriate All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary Porterage of one piece of luggage at all hotels Tips for all included services Not included International air fares, taxes and surcharges (see below) Travel insurance Meals not mentioned in itinerary Expenses of a personal nature Air travel OPTIONS The tour price quoted is for land content only. For this tour we recommend Qantas and American Airlines which offers flights into and out of Guatemala City from most Australian cities. Please contact us for further information on competitive Economy and Business Class airfares. Enquiries & bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Jamal Fairbrother at Academy Travel on or (outside Sydney) or jamal@academytravel.com.au Weather on Tour Central America s tropical climate offers a range of weather types. November is the dry season and is considered the best time to visit Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. The heat and humidity have dissipated and temperatures are moderate averaging around 25 degrees Celsius during the day. Severe weather and hurricanes are very unlikely at this time. Fitness Requirements of THIS tour GRADE THREE It is important both for you and for your fellow travellers that you are fit enough to be able to enjoy all the activities on this tour. To give you an indication of the level of physical fitness required to participate on our tours, we have given them a star grading. Academy Travel s tours tend to feature extended walking tours and site visits, which require greater fitness than coach touring. We ask you to carefully consider your ability to meet the physical demands of the tour. Participation criteria for this tour This Grade Three tour is among our most physically demanding. To participate on this tour, you should be able to comfortably undertake up to seven hours per day, over several days. Activities include travelling long distances, walking on difficult terrain at archaeological sites, large amounts of time exposed to the elements, climbing stairs, embarking and disembarking boats and canoes long days of touring. This tour includes three one-night stops and early starts. To join this tour, you MUST be able to: be able to participate in all the scheduled activities walk for 5-7 kilometres at a moderate pace have a good level of physical and respiratory fitness negotiate steps and slopes on archaeological sites or mountain paths, which are often uneven and unstable get on and off boats and paddle a canoe endure long periods on coaches getting to and from sites You should be able to: keep up with the group at all times stand for a reasonable length of time at sites tolerate a tropical climate and feel comfortable in a jungle environment with little infrastructure and limited facilities and public conveniences walk comfortably on cobblestone streets tolerate a diet that can be significantly different from a typical Australian diet, and where some dietary requirements cannot be met walk up and down slopes get on and off a coach or boat unassisted, possibly with luggage move your luggage a short distance if required A note for older travellers We regret that we are not able to accept bookings on a Grade Three tour from people more than 80 years old, or with restricted mobility.

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