2 days Private Tour to Copan and Quirigua

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2 days Private Tour to Copan and Quirigua

2 Days Starting and ending in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Visiting: Guatemala City, Guastatoya, San Agustín Acasaguastlán, Rio Hondo, Chiquimula, Copan Ruinas, Quirigua

Tour operator:

GTM Tour Guide & Travel Services

Tour code:

736335

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 10

Physical rating:

Low, EASY

Age range:

Min age:15

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology

From: $600 $581 Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$19

NB: Prices correct on 10-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Copán Ruinas is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán. The town, located close to the Guatemalan border, is a major gateway for tourists traveling to the Pre-Columbian ruins of Copán. The Copán Ruins house a UNESCO World Heritage site and are renowned for the hieroglyphic staircase, stellae, and museum.

Highlights

Copán Ruinas is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán
The town, located close to the Guatemalan border, is a major gateway for tourists traveling to the Pre-Columbian ruins of Copán
The Copán Ruins house a UNESCO World Heritage site and are renowned for the hieroglyphic staircase, stellae, and museum

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Guatemala City/Copan

Location: Guatemala City, Guastatoya, San Agustín Acasaguastlán, Rio Hondo, Chiquimula, Copan Ruinas

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Camino Maya

Guatemala-Copan Ruinas Departure Guatemala on setting time El Progreso is a department that is located in the northeastern region of the Republic of Guatemala, its departmental head is Guastatoya, it limits the North with the department of Alta Verapaz and Baja Verapaz; to the South with Guatemala and Jalapa; to the East with Zacapa and Jalapa; and to the west with Baja Verapaz and Guatemala.

The departmental capital of El Progreso is located at a distance of 74 kilometers from the Capital City of Guatemala. El Rancho is the intersection on the road that leads to northern Guatemala, just to the departments of Baja and Altaverapaz; and Peten. Stop to use the bathroom, have a coffee or eat something before continuing to Copan Honduras. In this intersection we will take to the right towards the department of Chiquimula; on the left continue to Quirigua, Rio Dulce, Puerto Barrios and Peten. Again we will go to the left to reach this road to the border between Honduras and Guatemala.
We will arrive at the border of Guatemala with Honduras for the necessary border procedures. From there we will move to the archaeological site of Copán Ruinas declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.

The period of greatest splendor was during the sixth and seventh centuries. It came to have a population of about 20,000 people, in an area of about 250 square kilometers.
The site is composed of several architectural sets:

The Main Ensemble: it was the nerve center of the Mayan city of Copan.

The Ball Game: it is very small compared to other ball games. Chichen Itza's is much bigger, for example. But it has great importance for Hondurans. So much so that it appears on the 1 lempira ticket. Its construction finished in the year 738.
The Hieroglyphic Staircase: this large staircase is covered to prevent deterioration and preserve its beauty, it is ten meters wide, with 62 steps. It has the longest known Mayan inscription, with 220 glyphs. But these glyphs are messy, since the staircase collapsed, and when it was rebuilt, they did not take into account the possible correct placement of the stones. So they are very misplaced, and the inscription could not be translated.

Day 2 : Quirigua

Location: Quirigua

Meals Included: Breakfast

Copan - Quirigua - Guatemala city
Quiriguá is an archaeological site belonging to the ancient Mayan civilization, located in the department of Izabal in the north-east of Guatemala. It is a medium-sized site, with an area of approximately 3 km², located along the lower course of the Motagua River, with its ceremonial center located 1 km from the north bank of the river.
During the Classic Period of the Mayan civilization (200-900 AD), Quiriguá was at the confluence of several important trade routes. The site was occupied from 200 d. C. and the construction of the acropolis began around 550 AD. C. An impressive construction boom began in the eighteenth century, until all construction activity was halted around 850 AD. C., with the exception of a brief period of reoccupation in the Early Postclassic period (c. 900 - c. 1200). Quiriguá shares its architectural and sculptural style with the nearby city of Copán, whose history is closely intertwined with that of Quirigua.
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What's Included

Breakfast
Hotel pickup
Local taxes
Overnight accommodation

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Lunch
Personal Expensives

Know Before You Go

Infant Seats AvailableStroller Or Pram AccessiblePublic Transportation NearbyPassport Required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessibleA current valid passport is required on the day of travelChildren must be accompanied by an adultInfant meals not includedPassport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participantsPlease advise any specific dietary requirements at time of bookingVegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if requiredNot suitable for petsInfants must not sit on laps• Dress code is smart casual • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • PLEASE IF YOUR NOT US/ CANADIAN CITIZEN You MUST confirm and obtain any Honduras visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the travelerWe will pick every tourist on its hotel lobby for share tours and Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala city hotels

Accommodation

Marina Copan or similar

Mode of Transport

Sedan/Mini bus

Check out our Q&As

Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, we do included Quirigua and Copan Ruinas site. Also, local guide in Copan is covered in this tour.
What currencies are required for this tour?

You can use American dollars or credit card for your own expensive.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes, you will.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

No, transfer in & out is not covered.

Do you require a visa for this holiday?

If you are from European countries, USA or Canada, not need visa.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Changes are accepted as long as they are notified well in advance. Otherwise, you may be subject to a penalty.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Most reservations are made in advance, especially hotels, so it is not possible to make a reservation with the company.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Over 20 years in the travel industry.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

We have received thousands of clients in all these years, being a company registered in the tourism bureau and members of the tourism chamber.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Syusuf

Great 8 day trip in Guatemala

08-Feb-2023

Hector and his team set up a great 8-day tour of Guatemala for us. Tikal, Antigua and Atitlan were a great itinerary. We had two children with us and the guide/drivers were very patient and even had car seats for them at all times. Would highly recommend this company for a trip to Guatemala.

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Alfacleopatra@gmail.com

Inolvidable viaje , Guatemala es un país de gente cálida, culturalmente rica y sorprendente.

18-Aug-2023

La facilidad de conocer , experimentar lugares diferentes , con la garantia de viajar seguras, comodas así cómo de tener la guía de Felix quién con todo profesionalismo y conocimiento nos introdujo en la cultura, costumbres, poblados y gente .Atento pendiente de cada detalle siempre .

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Octavio César L

Una experiencia Fascinante.

21-Nov-2022

Los lugares indicados en los momentos indicados hicieron que este viaje fuera excepcional. El equipo de GTM fue muy servicial y dispuestos a ayudarnos en todas nuestras inquietudes.

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