The Maya World - Mexico, Guatemala & Honduras
Group tour dates:
13 to 28 December 2012
Why join this tour?
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Explore the Maya mega-cities of Tikal & Copan - towering temples, extravagant palaces, elaborate tombs and detailed stelae that tell the story of political power struggles within the Maya Empire
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Unusual and little visited Takalik Abaj and Izapa-meeting point of Olmec and Maya civilisations and probable birthplace of the Maya Calendar and hieroglyphic writing
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Behind the scenes privileged access at Copan-Your Maya expert will give a personal account of digs at Copan and guide you through the archaeological tunnels that run beneath the site
Tour Summary
On December 21st, 2012 the ancient Maya Long Count Calendar will complete a 5125 year cycle. Will this result in a new age of spiritual enlightenment, an apocalyptic end to the world or simply the start of a new Maya calendar count? To celebrate this auspicious event and a culture that was well ahead of its time, we’ve devised a tour that explores the world of the Maya in Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras. The tour will visit sites that chart the beginnings of Maya civilization and the early formation of their calendar and hieroglyphic writing. You will also visit some of their largest and most impressive settlements at Copan and Tikal, cities of huge temple complexes, now inhabited by coatis and howler monkeys, passing through some of Latin America’s most beautiful scenery to get there. So, where will you be on December 21st?
This tour is operated by our sister company The Traveller. For more details on our group tours to Mexico or the day-to-day itinerary, please contact The Traveller on 02072692770 or visit The Traveller website.
Tailor made option available – contact us for more details