Western Highlands Maya Trek
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Overview
Highlights
- Walk from Lake Atitlan to Xela, passing through indigenous villages and farmlands
- Take in views of the lake, as well as 15 different volcanoes
- Hike through historic trade routes of the ancient Maya
- Cross the ‘Siete Cruces’ ridge of Zunil on the way to the summit
- Reward yourself with a long soak in thermal hot springs after a 3 day trek
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Trip includes
- - 8 Freshly prepared picnic lunches, dinners, and breakfasts as detailed- Fresh camp dinner
- Camping
- - Private round trip transportation from Old Town Outfitters office in Antigua - All park entrance and admission fees - 8 Freshly prepared picnic lunches, dinners, and breakfasts as detailed above - Sleeping bags, sleeping pads and comfortable tents for cool-weather camping - Fully guided tour from Lake Atitlan to Xela by a local, bilingual guide with certified 1st aid training
Itinerary
Our group leaves from the Old Town Outfitters Shop at 5:00 a.m., where you can fill up your water bottles and purchase any additional gear you might need. Our early morning departure takes us out to our starting-point, located off the Pan-American Highway above Lake ...
Breakfast and coffee are served to the group at sun up.Hiking at Zunil Volcano. We break down camp and set off for the day’s objective - the “Siete Cruces” (Seven Crosses) trail. These seven crosses traverse the top of the spectacular ridgeline leading out to “Pico Z...
Another sunrise breakfast and coffee.Hiking at Zunil Volcano. Prepares us for our last push across the ridge, summiting Pico Zunil after a 1½-hour hike.Hot Springs. Our group will then move down the long and winding 1800-meter descent through thick tropical cloud for...
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Additional Porter Service:
- US$30 per day
May cancel within 3 days.
Recommendations:- Hiking boots or trekking shoes (no sandals) - Large-capacity backpack (35L+) with rain cover - One warm layer and/or windbreaker - Rain jacket (May thru October) - Cold-weather clothing for night-time temperatures - Personal toiletries and/or medications - Camera, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen - 2 liters of water (minimum) - Flashlight - TIP for great service from your Old Town guide!
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