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Itinerary
Discovery of Guatemala & Costa Rica
Date:
November 06, 2022 - November 13, 2022
Meeting point:
Palm Beach, FL (KPBI)
Length:
8 days / 7 nights
Mileage:
2,265 NM
Day 1 - Sunday, November 6: West Palm Beach, FL (KPBI) → Tikal, Guatemala (MGMM) 800NM
Air Journey will greet you this morning at West Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) for our Journey launch to Tikal, Guatemala.
Upon arrival into Tikal, we will transfer to our quaint boutique hotel, Las Lagunas - an all-in-one hotel, museum and spa - surrounded by the richness of the jungle. Located within a private reserve, we will find ourselves in the heart of Maya world.
The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and settle into our new home.
This evening we will meet for a welcome cocktail prior to dinner at the hotel.
Hotel : Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel
Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 2 - Monday, November 07: Tikal, Guatemala
Wake up to the sounds of the surrounding lush jungle. After breakfast, we will head out for a day of discovery. Tikal translates to "City of Echoes". It is one of the largest archealogical sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. Situated in the department of El Peten, the site is part of Guatemala's Tikal National Park, which in 1979 was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tikal is the best understood of any of the large lowland Maya cities, with a long list of dynasty rulers, the discovery of many of their tombs, monuments, temples, and palaces.
Once our time at the Tikal Ruins comes to an end, you are free to explore on your own or enjoy more of what the hotel has to offer. With five lagoons and Monkey Island located within one of those, there's a lot to take in.
Hotel : Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 3 - Tuesday, November 09: Tikal, Guatemala
Today we set out to explore Peten Itza. Our tour takes us by boat, on Lake Peten Itza, to visit the Biological Park Petencito, a sanctuary where one can find many local animals that have been confiscated from poachers. In the park you can see jaguars, crocodiles, deer, parrots, macaws, coatis, to name a few of the wildlife.
We continue to El Mirador del Rey Canek, located on the top of an archaeological site called "Tayasal" to see the best view of Peten Itza Lake from above, its islands, and provide the best photography spot for the island of Flores.
After taking in the site of the island of Flores from our vantage point, we will land on Flores Island to visit the area. The state capital of Peten, Flores island is now a very colorful city with colonial and Caribbean architecture, but before the arrival of the Spanish, it was the capital for the Maya Itza group and also the last Maya capital conquered.
This evening we will gather for our pilot briefing to review tomorrow's flight prior to dinner at the hotel.
Hotel : Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 4 - Wednesday, November 09: Tikal, Guatemala (MGMM) → Liberia, Costa Rica (MRLB) 385NM
After breakfast, we will take our transfer to the airport and take
off to Liberia, our next destination.
Upon arrival we will transfer to Casa Chameleon. Located on Costa Rica’s pristine and exotic Guanacaste peninsula, Casa Chameleon Hotel at Las Catalinas is perched high on the hill-top above the new walkable town of Las Catalinas.
If you look to the sea from Las Catalinas, the Pacific stretches in every direction and beckons with countless activities. Beaches, swells, and warm waters make for great swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and more. Turning your gaze toward land, you’ll find over 1,000 acres of tropical forest, hills, and valleys. Experience the landscape on foot, on bike, or on horseback.
Hotel : Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 5 - Thursday, November 10: Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
Today we’ll set out for a day of new sights as you enjoy a completely private catamaran tour of the Guanacaste Coast, experiencing the beaches of Portero, Prieta, Sugar Beach and Catalinas.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Hotel : Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 6 - Friday, November 11: Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
Today is at leisure to relax and explore the beautiful wildlife around Casa Chameleon. Optional activities available at the resort are scuba diving,
surfing, ocean discovery, deep-sea fishing.
Chameleon also has a fitness club. The wellness spa offers herbal treatments, natural scrubs and wide range of massage therapies. Yoga classes are available for those interested.
Hotel : Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 7 - Saturday, November 12: Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
Today is at leisure to relax and explore the beautiful wildlife around Casa Chameleon.
We will meet in the evening for a pilot’s briefing for tomorrow’s flight.
Hotel : Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 8 - Sunday, November 13: Liberia, Costa Rica (MRLB) → West Palm Beach, FL (KPBI) 1,015NM
After breakfast, we will transfer back to Liberia International Airport for our flight home. For our west or central United States friends, a return through Brownesville, TX, instead of West Palm Beach, is possible.
Breakfast included