Quetzal Refuge Tour and Overnight in Mayan Village - Two Days

Day 1 · Welcome at Eco-Guest House, Explore the Local Village and Meet the Mam-Maya People -- [Feb 1 - May 15 only]

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   Stop 1

   16 hours

   • 2:00pm – Arrival at the Eco-Guest House in San Martín Chiquito, check-in and welcome.
   • 3:00pm – Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Mam Mayan people via a walking tour of the local village and a visit with a family in their home.
   • 5:00pm – Happy Hour, followed by a three-course Welcome Dinner featuring traditional Guatemalan food
   • Overnight at the top-rated Eco-Guest House, with all the comforts of home, including ensuite bathroom, hot showers, Wi-Fi and comfy beds.
   • The facility includes an elevator and is fully accessible.

Happy Hour at Eco-Guest House, followed by a traditional three-course Guatemalan dinner made from from local ingredients

Overnight at the top-rated Eco-Guest House, with all the comforts of home, inc ensuite bathrooms, hot showers and Wi-Fi

Day 2 · Quetzal Birdwatching Excursion to Renowned El Refugio del Quetzal

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   Refugio del Quetzal

   4 hours Admission included

   For the best bird sightings, your day will begin early morning.

   • 4:00am – Begin 2-1/2 hour scenic ride to the QUETZAL REFUGE thru the Guatemalan Highlands. En route, you’ll view the Tacana Volcano and the Tajumulco Volcano, (the highest in Central America), lush coffee plantations and colorful local markets, amidst beautiful nature and cloud forests.
   • 6:30am -- Arrive at the QUETZAL REFUGE for a 2-hour guided tour, full of information about the prized Quetzals, as well as some of the 350+ other bird species and resident wildlife. Itinerary includes time for exploration.
   • 9:00am – Begin return to the Eco-Guest House, stopping at a colorful local market along the way.
   • 1:00pm – Arrive back at the Eco-Guest House for a traditional Guatemalan meal
   • 2:00pm -- Demonstration of traditional backstrap weaving, an ancestral art that tells our story, passed down from generation to generation. $10 gift card included toward purchases from the weavers’ shop.
   • 3:00pm -- End of the experience

Breakfast-on-the-go to accommodate our early morning departure to the Quetzal refuge · Upon return to the Eco-Guest House in mid-afternoon, a traditional Guatemalan meal featuring local ingredients