A 10 day trip, travelling to Tikal Natl Park, Antigua Guatemala, Atitlan …
No tour/travel agents, plan a budget trip and support the … More
No tour/travel agents, plan a budget trip and support the children in Guatemala at the same time. Teach your family about people in third world countries who have nothing. It changed my life! I have been to Guatemala 26 times, and can provide more info. Visit http://www.HotelVSE.com God Bless the children. I have photos on Flickr under cobbguyatl.
Visit the pyramids in Tikal!! dating to approx 2,000 B.C. these are stone temples built by the ancient Mayan indians. Take a short flight from Guatemala City only one hour, approx. $174 round trip.
After Arriving in Guatemala City, Old Antigua is only 40 minutes by Taxi. Spend at least one full day in Antigua. This is the most beautiful spanish colonial city in the world. Recommend hotel Quinta de las Flores. For photos visit http://www.hotelvse.com
After returning from Hotel Villa Santa Elena, visit the most beautiful lake in the world. The lake was formed by the caldron of an old Volcano, is surrounded by volcanoes. Take a boat ride, visit the local communities and indigenous Mayan Indians.
From Tikal, take a bus south to Las Conchas, see the natural waterfalls, caves at Se'Tzol. Stay at Hotel Villa Santa Elena. Ask for Marvin or Carlos, only $20 per night. Hear the history of the Mayan people. Visit Coban, taste the chocolate, pick coffee and roast it on the open fire. Explore the nearby jungle. For photos visit http://www.hotelvse.com/
Ideas for Budget Guatemala Family Adventure, Per person around $750 +/-, including all airfare, hotel and food. For details on this trip or for more information contact me at www.hotelvse.com. Hotel Villa Santa Elena is a charity project to support the Mayan Families in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.