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You can now relax. You will be met on arrival and taken to your hotel
in the old colonial city of Antigua.
After breakfast we waste no time in familiarizing
ourselves with the motorcycles. We shall take a 2
hour ride to volcano Pacaya. This is a good introduction to the motos but also it’s a great excursion that lets you climb one of the
world most active volcanoes.
Preparation done with bags loaded, we are
now ready for our first part of the journey. After passing through
Guatemala City we find the north bound highway for Rio Dulce.
Soon after arrival we visit la Castillo de San Felipe.
Riding on great roads we continue towards Flores. We are now in the
Peten, this northern part of Guatemala occupies a third of the country
but has less than three percent of the population. We will take a
short rest at Ixpanpajul nature reserve this will give you a good
opportunity to view the rain forest from high above the forest floor.
An early start today - 6.00am! Today the bikes will
rest as you will be driven to the great Tikal by minibus after breakfast.
Towering above much of the forest the Tikal is possibly the most magnificent
of the Mayan ruins. Some 285 species of bird have been sighted in
the Tikal alone. This is the heartland of the Mayan civilization which
reached here from the highlands 2500 years ago. Mayan culture reached
the height of its architectural, scientific, and artistic achievements
during the "classic period" (300-900AD), when great cities
rose from the forest.
Back on the road for another early start as we have another full day
of activities in front of us. On leaving Flores we have a short ride
to Sayaxche. On arrival we check into our hotel and promptly get back
out for a ride to la Ciebal, a surreal Mayan site. After lunch in Sayaxche
our lancha is waiting to take us down the Rio de Pasion ringed by
dense rain forest and maybe a few alligators. We arrive at the dirt
shores of Aguateca, this is truly a magical place.
Today we have some exceptional roads, with many of them being isolated
mountainous back roads this day will be a blast. On our arrival at
Lanquin you will have no doubt this is a overland bike tour.
Today
is about having some fun, relaxing a little and if its adventure you
want, cave diving is an option well worth considering. The pools of
Semuc Champey are one of Guatemala's top sights. Swimming trunks and sunscreen are
a must!
This is now a new road with some amazing views. We shall arrive in
Coban for early afternoon which will give you time to explore this
misty alpine capital.
Today is probably one of the longest days as we cut through the heart
of Guatemala. This road is usually in ongoing construction so the pace may
be slow at times.
Chichcastenango is one the top tourist attractions in Guatemala. This is market day at its best,
thousand of stores spread out for as far as the eye can see. A paradise
for any bargain hunter. At late morning we regroup and ride to Panajachel
on the shores of Lake Atitlan.
There are many things to do here at this lake from paragliding to
horse riding, or you can take a boat that will take you to many of
the villages that surround the shores of this awesome lake.
Today we are heading for the coast of Monterrico. After several hours
we arrive at one of the great beaches on the Pacific coast. Just
have another drink and watch the sun sink, the bars and restaurants
here serve excellent seafood… Buen provecho!
After a morning swim and breakfast we say goodbye to Monterrico. A
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Motorcycle, gas, quality crash helmets, knee and shin protectors, gloves, and guide.
Good, Clean, Secure Accomodation
Our bikes are 2009/2010
Yamaha 175DT and Honda 200CTX.
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