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'Independent Journeys' and 'Central America'
Your discover of the highlands with the spanish-colonial splendor of Antigua and the Mayan market villages. The adventure is extended with a visit to Copan and into the Peten jungle with explorations to seldom visited Mayan ruins. Stay in rainforest lodges, on the shores of Lake Petexbatunas, and in the Tikal region.
Quirigua The largest block […]
Independent Journeys, Central America, Archaeology, Guatemala, Honduras, Educational, Shopping, Cultural, Nature / Ecology, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Rain Forest, Hosted Tours, Photography, Private Escorted Journey
Guatemala treasures its colonial past. Primarily Spanish, its strutures can be found in most major cities and villages throughout the country. The folklore of Guatemala is possibly the most interesting and varied in the world; a natural result of the country’s rich pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial past. One of the best expressions of traditional Guatemala […]
Independent Journeys, Central America, Guatemala, Shopping, Cultural, Join-In Tour, Hosted Tours, Private Escorted Journey
Guatemala treasures its colonial past. Primarily Spanish, its strutures can be found in most major cities and villages throughout the country. But nowhere can they be seen better than in Antigua. Guatemala City is a contrasting counterpart to the country’s ancient beginnings and the colonial heritage whihc offers such allure to visitors. Modern and cosmopolitan, […]
Independent Journeys, Central America, Archaeology, Guatemala, Honduras, Educational, Shopping, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Hosted Tours, Photography, Private Escorted Journey
The birthplace of the Maya! Where even today jaguars roar and roam and crocodiles lurk! Where you can zip through the jungle canopy while howler monkeys howl! It’s all there in the Peten, Guatemala’s largest and northernmost department. Guatemala is fast becoming one of the hottest “undiscovered” regions of the world. Few places around the […]
Independent Journeys, Exclusive Properties, Central America, Archaeology, Guatemala, Special Destinations, Mundo Maya, Deluxe Travel, Educational, Cultural, Nature / Ecology, Bird Watching, Special Interest, Art / Architecture, Culinary / Wine Discoveries, Customized Programs, Private Tour, Photography, Intriguing Getaway
A wonderful short introduction to the diverse attractions of Guatemala from the Spanish colonial splendor of Antigua to the volcano encircled Lake Atitlan, from the colorful local Maya Market at Chichicastenango to the lush rainforest and famous ancient Maya Temple site of Tikal. Since this is a private program (you do not join another group […]
Independent Journeys, Central America, Archaeology, Jungle, Guatemala, Special Destinations, Mundo Maya, Educational, Shopping, Cultural, Nature / Ecology, Bird Watching, Special Interest, Classic Visit, Rain Forest, Hosted Tours
Experience the rainforest from a platform 100 feet above the forest floor, hike in a tropical rainforest and raft the world-class rapids of the Pacuare River. This is an adventure-packed Costa Rica tour with whitewater rafting, horseback riding, jungle hikes, and tree climbs into the rainforest canopy.
This program is available both as a “Self […]
Adventure Expeditions, Independent Journeys, Central America, Self Drive, Jungle, Costa Rica, Hiking, Active Travel, Nature / Ecology, Special Interest, White-Water Rafting, Multi-Sport
This tour has something for everyone, lush rainforest, Mayan ruins, rivers & pine forests, white sand beaches on paradise islands and a myriad of wildlife from birds to sharks and rays! A wonderful mix of adventure and luxurious relaxation.
Cayo - Located in the western interior of Belize, Cayo is a 1500 square mile district that […]
Independent Journeys, Central America, Archaeology, Belize, Mundo Maya, Hiking, Active Travel, Ecological Travel, Educational, Cultural, Nature / Ecology, Bird Watching, Special Interest, Art / Architecture, Multi-Sport, Classic Visit, Spelunking, Hosted Tours, Snorkeling
Because of Belize’s small population and lack of industry, much of Belize has remained virtually undisturbed. Birders in particular will have the opportunity to observe hundreds of different species of birds. It is not uncommon to view 50 in a single outing. Belize has recorded over 500 species of birds within its borders. This […]
Independent Journeys, Central America, Archaeology, Belize, Mundo Maya, Hiking, Active Travel, Ecological Travel, Educational, Cultural, Nature / Ecology, Bird Watching, Special Interest, Art / Architecture, Multi-Sport, Classic Visit, Spelunking, Beach Relax, Hosted Tours, Snorkeling, Photography