Route of the Maya (2009)

14 days from only $2045 (plus government taxes and fees)

El Salvador • Honduras • Guatemala • Belize

Including roundtrip airfare from Miami

Small Groups: Never more than 10-16 passengers — guaranteed!

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Panama: Passageway to the World — Pre-trip: 4 nights from only $745

Belize's Glittering Cays — Post-trip: 3 nights from only $645

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Single Travelers: If requested and available, single supplement is ~~$495~~ FREE when you reserve by January 31, 2009. Applies to new bookings and base trip bookings only.

Save $600 per couple on select JAN-JUN departures. Applies to new bookings only. Prices shown reflect savings. You must reserve by 12/5/08.

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More than 3,000 years ago, a civilization emerged from the humid forests of Central America, flourished for nearly 600 years, and then vanished. In that time, they created a complex writing system, devised a calendar equivalent to our own, introduced the concept of zero in mathematics, predicted lunar and solar eclipses, and built the tallest structures in the Western Hemisphere—and all while Paris was just a sleepy village. Their ghostly remnants are scattered across five countries in an ancient, 1,500-mile trade ring known as La Ruta Maya. From ruins to rituals to rural villages, we'll trace the footsteps of this enigmatic culture as only OAT can—in our trademark small groups. Along the way, we'll meet modern-day descendants preserving the Maya legacy in their jade carvings, colorful weavings, and warm hospitality. Join us as we travel back in time to explore the Route of the Maya.

Summary Itinerary

Itinerary subject to change. Alternate itineraries may be available.

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Day

1 Fly from U.S.to San Salvador : Sheraton Presidente San Salvador or similar
2 San Salvador, El Salvador/Copán, Honduras : Hotel Posada Real de Copán or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
3 Copán : Hotel Posada Real de Copán or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L
4 Guatemala City : Hotel Stofella or similar
Meals: 1B
5 Guatemala City/Antigua : Porta Hotel Antigua or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
6-7 Antigua : Porta Hotel Antigua or similar
Meals: 2B
8-9 Antigua/Panajachel : Porta Hotel del Lago or similar
Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D
10 Panajachel/Flores : Villa Maya Lodge or similar
Meals: 1B
11 Flores/Tikal : Villa Maya Lodge or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
12 Flores/Belize City, Belize : Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
13 Belize : Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
14 Belize /Return to U.S
Meals: 1B