Day 2: Trip orientation, and a full-day visit to explore and photograph the vast Mayan site of Palenque. The museum is chock full of fascinating artifacts and details about Palenque’s intriguing history. A visit to the Queen's Bath is always a cool escape after strolling around the ruins. Overnight and dinner in the La Canada region of Palenque.

Day 3: Early morning departure to Frontera Corozal on the banks of the Usumacinta river. Travel downstream to spend the day at Yaxchilan. Overnight at the Escudo Jaguar Lodge.

Day 4: Travel upstream to Bethel, Guatemala and meet our shuttle to Tikal National Park. Spend the remainder of the afternoon visiting Tikal. Overnight in the park.

Day 5: All day to visit the vast site of Tikal. Observe the abundant flora and fauna, bird watch, walk through the tropical rainforest and learn about Mayan history. Hotel in the Park..

Day 6: Travel 2 hrs to Sayaxche, lunch and an afternoon visit to El Seibal National Park. Late afternoon transfer by boat up the Rio Petexbatun to our lodge. Dinner and overnight

Day 7: A morning boat ride through the Lagoon of the Petexbatun to the fortified city of Aguateca. Return for a relaxing afternoon at our lodge

Day 8: Travel downstream on the Rio Pasion, visiting Altar De Sacrificios, and camping along the Usumacinta river on one of its large beach expanses.

Day 9: Arrive at Frontera Corozal and visit the site of Bonampak, famous for its murals, on the return to Palenque. Late afternoon arrival back in Palenque for a farewell dinner. Overnight in the La Canada region of Palenque.

Day 10: Transfer to Villahermosa for early morning flights home.