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Santo Tomas, Guatemala

Overview

Overview

Your portal to the fascinating Mayan ruins of Guatemala and Honduras: the mighty Acropolis of Quirigua National Park and Cop n, Paris of the ancient Mayan world. Each an enigma waiting to be solved. Sample shore excursions: Archaeological Copán & Honduras Countryside; Amatique Bay Resort; Quirigua Archaeological Ruins; Hacienda Tijax; Eco-adventure Hike; Tikal Mayan Ruins by Air.

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Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


A Tale of Two Towns



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $

   

Your journey begins at the pier where you will be greeted by your guide. Leaving the port, you will travel through the main streets of Santo Tomás de Castilla. Enjoy a short ride along the seashore, passing the Naval Base as well as the Belgian Cemetery where Belgium pioneers of the 19th century are buried. Then you will continue to Puerto Barrios, capital of the Izabal County.  With ... more info




Ak-Tenamit People, Cultural Exchange and Eco-Adventure



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$$

   

Your cultural journey begins when your friendly guide greets you at the pier and assists you to board the boat for the trip to the Ak-Tenamit Community. You will then depart towards the Rio Dulce, continue into the impressive canyons and then onto the Tatin River where the Ak-Tenamit community is located. Once there you will be welcomed by the local community members and taken into their property ... more info




Amitique BBQ and Beach Break



Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
Price : $$

 

Travel roundtrip from the ship to the Amitique Bay Resort by either water taxi or taxi cab (rates indicated below). Activities include use of the pool with a large pool bar, water slides, private beach, a butterfly and turtle garden, the Jade Museum, and a souvenir shop. Included is a delicious barbeque buffet lunch. For an additional fee payable at the resort you can participate in the following:... more info




Amitique Beach Escape



Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
Price : $

 

Travel roundtrip from the ship to the Amitique Bay Resort by either water taxi or taxi cab (rates indicated below). Activities include use of the pool with a large pool bar, water slides, private beach, a butterfly and turtle garden, the Jade Museum, and a souvenir shop. For an additional fee payable at the resort you can also participate in the following: fishing, bicycles, jet skis, diving le... more info




Banana Plantation, Palm Oil Processing Plant & Iguana Nursery *CANCELLED*



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Join us for a highly educative day where you will learn about the banana and palm oil plantations in the area, and visit an Iguana nursery.  Your day of discovery begins at the port when you are greeted by your friendly guide. You will then board your air conditioned bus for the scenic drive through the beautiful Motagua Valley to the area of the plantations. Along the way, your knowledgea... more info




Horseback Riding Adventure



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Enjoy this great outdoor experience while riding horseback and learning about the local flora and fauna. The one-hour ride will take you along the backroads of a resort property, then you will have more than two hours to relax at the resort. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to use Amatique Bay Resort's facilities, such as the waterslides, huge pools, children's dry and wet playgrounds, and a... more info




Maya Ruins of Copan



Duration: Approximately 9 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Travel into Honduras by chartered small aircraft to visit Copan--the Paris of the ancient Mayan world. A short drive leads you over a dirt road to the ruins of Copan. Enjoy a 2½-hour, 1¼-mile stroll to see the pyramids, temples, and stelae. Marvel at the wellpreserved Ball Court, ponder the peculiar inscriptions on the magnificent stelae, and admire the famed Hieroglyphic Stairway.&nb... more info




Nature & Culture Bay Cruise



Duration: Approximately 1½ Hours
Price : $

 

Join us for a day of cultural and natural discovery on our Culture and Nature Bay Cruise. Your friendly guide will greet you at the pier and our staff will assist you in boarding our boat. Once on board, we will depart for a 90-minute journey where your knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating information regarding the area's local flora and fauna as well as the history and culture of its peop... more info




Quirigua Archaeological Ruins



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$

 

Visit Quirigua National Park--a Mayan city that once ruled the region. Disembark the motor coach and walk the stone pathway onto the grounds. View the monuments lining the central plaza and study the intricate carvings on the stelae, altars and zoomorphs which reveal vivid portraits and bizarre glyphs. Your guide will explain the engineering techniques used to construct Quirigua. After concludi... more info




San Felipe Fortress and Rio Dulce



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$

 

Your day of discovery begins when your friendly guide greets you at the pier. You will then board an air-conditioned bus for the scenic drive through the Motagua River Valley en route to the Rio Dulce. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating information about the country, the region and its people. Once at the Rio Dulce you will make a photo stop at the top of the Rio Dulce ... more info




Tikal, Maya City of Voices



Duration: Approximately 9½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Journey to the savannahs and rain forest of northern Guatemala to visit the famed Maya ruins of Tikal. Transfer to a nearby airport for flight by chartered airplane to the vast northern region of El Peten. Depending on the size of the airplane, the flight will take from 40 minutes to one hour. Upon arrival at the Mundo Maya International Airport, board a bus and enjoy a fifty-minute drive while... more info




Trolley Town Tour



Duration: Approximately 45 Minutes
Price : $

 

Join us for a whimsical tour around town on a Trolley Bus. Enjoy the sights Puerto Barrios and Santo Tomas de Castilla as your friendly and knowledgeable guide provides interesting information throughout the tour. Originally a commercial area due to the port, the area has a fascinating history. You will make a short stop at the colorful local graveyard for pictures before continuing on through the... more info




Waterfall Discovery



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

This tour takes you to the Las Escobas site for a nature walk and visit to the waterfalls and pools. The site is located within the protected Natural Reserve of the San Gil Hill and run by a nonprofit organization called FUNDAECO. Their main goal is the sustainable development of the site and the local communities.  The site has several trails that lead to the different pools and waterfall... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 74.3 81.1 67.4 5.4
Feb 75.5 82.1 69.0 2.4
Mar 77.6 84.0 71.1 1.5
Apr 79.8 85.9 73.8 2.2
May 80.9 86.9 74.9 4.3
Jun 81.0 87.0 75.0 7.7
Jul 81.1 87.1 75.0 6.4
Aug 81.3 87.7 74.9 6.7
Sep 80.4 87.0 73.9 9.6
Oct 78.7 85.7 71.7 12.0
Nov 75.8 83.1 68.5 8.9
Dec 74.6 81.2 67.9 7.3

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