9 Days Guatemala, Copan Honduras, El Salvador
Day 1 – Arrive Guatemala - Antigua
Arrive at Guatemala and transfer to Antigua, once the capital of all Central America. This is one of the best preserved colonial towns in the American Continent and declared by UNESCO world heritage site.
Day 2 – Antigua
Enjoy a full day at leisure to pursue independent activities and explore this colonial city; do not forget to visit the first University, the Cathedral, Las Capucinas Convent and The Jade Museum. (B)
Optional: Tour to Tikal National Park available upon request
Day 3 – Chichicastenango & Lake Atitlan
We visit the Chichicastenango Market, the most important and impressive open air market in Central America and its church Santo Tomás, then continue on your tour to Lake ATITLAN, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world according to the experts. We will take a glimpse of the spectacular beauty of the lake and walk through the streets of Panajachel and its lakeside market. (B)
Day 4 – Copan Ruins
Early Morning depart to the ancient city of COPAN, Copan's sprawling ruins provide insight into how this fascinating culture once lived. Its massive structures and skillfully carved stonework are impressive reminders of the remarkable and advanced Maya civilization. Today you will visit the ruins to discover Copan's enormous temples, plazas and monuments. Ornate stalaes divulge the astronomical and mathematical wisdom of the Maya. Enjoy the peaceful nature trails and wildlife that inhabit the area. (B)
Day 5 – Copan Ruins / San Salvador Joya de Ceren
After breakfast, depart to El Salvador, on route we will stop at Santa Ana City, with its impressive theater built during the gold era of coffee exports, also see Joya de Cerén a world heritage site, that show Us the daily life of the Mayas interrupted by the explosion of a nearby volcano. (B)
Day 6 – Ruta de Las Flores
Today we will visit The Coffee Process Plantation and The Flowers route, where some of the best coffee of El Salvador is produced, also the colorful towns of Ataco, Juayua and Izalco.
On the route we will stop at the impressive LOS CHORROS national park, named like this because of the large amount of water coming out from the mountain and has created a swimming pool. (B)
Day 7 – San Salvador City tour
Start the day with a city Tour of San Salvador, Our visit will include The Devil’s Door, National Palace, Residential Neighborhoods and more. After lunch we will stop at the handcraft market. Boqueron National Park is also included, there you will have a spectacular view of the inside crater of San Salvador’s volcano. At night, transfer to the new entertainment districts of Multiplaza and La Gran via, where you can eat, go shopping or dance. Overnight at San Salvador. (B)
Day 8 – Costa del Sol
No visit to Central America will be completed without swimming at some of the best beach in the region. Today we will take you to Costa del Sol ,one of the most beautiful beaches in El Salvador. (B)
Day 9 – Depart San Salvador
Transfer to airport for your flight to your onward destination. (B)