El Salvador: San Salvador | Honduras: Copán Ruinas | Guatemala: Guatemala City, Santa Catarina Palopó, Antigua, Petén | Belize: Belize City
Includes airfare
During your trip, you will have the opportunity to join optional tours to further your discoveries—all of which are noted below. Most of these tours can only be reserved onsite with your Trip Experience Leader, however due to limited space and other special requirements, some optional tours must be reserved before your departure from the U.S. If this trip has optional tours that need to be purchased in advance, they will be noted with a disclaimer below.
Day 9 | $62 per person
Day 9 | $62 per person
Our excursion begins at the Atitlán Nature Reserve, a 247-acre reserve located on the lakeshore, where we’ll hike into the region’s tropical forest, walking along hanging bridges suspended in the verdant canopy, while admiring the landscape’s volcanoes and waterfalls. Then, when we reach the top of the valley, we’ll enjoy a thrilling descent by zip-line (8 in total) that brings us back to solid ground.
Day 11 | $75 per person
Day 11 | $75 per person
Travel to the town of San Antonia Aguas Calientes, where we’ll meet two groups of women who are dedicated to preserving the ancient knowledge and cultural heritage of the Maya people in the modern age. Alongside the members of Mak'an Ya', a group of indigenous women who work as guides, you’ll learn about medicinal plants, and the importance of storytelling, ritual, and ceremony in Maya culture.
Next, meet the members of Chokojol Juyu, an association of women weavers who practice and preserve the ancient techniques used by the Maya people so that they may be passed on to future generations. Enjoy an immersive, hands-on demonstration as you get the opportunity to practice traditional craft techniques such as backstrap weaving, and learn about their importance in the community.
Finally, learn about the importance of food in Maya culture as you share a traditional Maya ceremonial dish with your fellow travelers.