Finca Paraiso Tour
Your private "lanchero" (boat driver) will take you to visit incredible Lake Izabal (largest lake in Guatemala), the famous Castillo de San Felipe (built by the Spanish in 1652 to ward off the mainly British pirates) and the magical volcanic hot springs, caves & waterfall at Finca Paraiso. A tractor will take you through a private farm for about 15 minutes, till you arrive at a river crossing. There you will walk about 5 minutes through tropical flora until you arrive at a natural volcanic waterfall that falls onto a beautiful river causing a steam bath effect.
Price: $169 (1-4 pers.), $176 (5-7 pers.), $208 (8-9 pers.)
Price Includes: Private boat & driver, fuel, cooler with ice & water & tractor ride
Caribbean Tour
After a hearty breakfast, your private "lanchero" (boat driver) will pick you up at 9h00 (TBC) to take you on a cruise through the Rio Dulce canals and lagoons for a closer view or this region's amazing water flora and fauna. Closer to the Caribbean coast, you will go through the amazing Rio Dulce canyons, a truly awe inspiring experience. Later arrive at the Caribbean coast of Guatemala and its celebrated town of Livingston, a lively Afro-Caribbean town populated by mostly Garifuna blacks whose origin and culture stems from escaped West African slaves. This town feels more like Jamaica than any town in Guatemala, where brightly colored houses are common and reggae melodies mixed with Latin sounds are heard throughout. Tour this charming town, have lunch at the one of the many side walk cafes & restaurants. Weather permitting, for an extra $70 to cover added fuel expenses (approx. 1 hr boat ride each way) ask our boat driver to take you to Playa Blanca for some white sand Caribbean styled beaches and a lovely beach front bar and restaurant called Salvador Gaviota; a truly unique Caribbean experience! And should you have the energy on the way back, stop for a swim at the hot springs. Return in the late afternoon.
Price: $169 (1-4 pers.), $176 (5-7 pers.), $208 (8-9 pers.)
Price Includes: Private boat & driver, fuel, cooler with ice & water
Please note: Despite the warm temperatures in the region we recommend bringing a jacket or sweater along to protect you against the chilly wind blowing while on board.
Cerro San Gil
Cerros San Gil is a large tropical rainforest reserve that starts at the river and meets with the Caribbean Sea, ideal for hiking and bird watching. Over 300 species of birds exist in this region, making it one of the richest in terms of biodiversity on the continent. Its abundant natural ecology will dazzle you. Mountain biking trips may also be organized upon request.
Price: Please inquire for details
Tikal Tour
Be picked up at your hotel at your hotel in the morning (TBC) in private air conditioned mini van for transportation to the awesome
Peten Region (3 hr drive). Arrive in Flores around 10 am and be transported to Tikal where you can hire a private guide to tour the mystical ruins of Tikal, one of the largest and most magnificent Mayan cities in existence. Your expert guide will share many insights on this Mayan city and provide a feel for the mysteries of this ancient culture. Return to Rio Dulce in the late afternoon.
Price: $395 total (1-2 pers.), $410 total (3-4 pers.)
Price Includes: Private driver & fuel
Price Excludes: Optional guide hired at entrance, park entrance fees
Quirigua Ruins
Just a short distance from Rio Dulce, the Quirigua Ruins are located in the lower valley of the Río Motagua. Founded around 250-550 AD by people who came from the Tikal area, it is today the most impressive archaeological reminder of the Maya Early Classic Period. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1979. It possesses the highest stele in the Maya World and has a central plaza, a ball court, an acropolis, and many zoomorphic figures. A true marvel and definitely worth a visit.
Price: $60 (1-2 pers.), $75 (3-4 pers.)
Price Includes: Private driver & fuel
Price Excludes: Entrance fees
