This journey will take you up-close to the best of the Maya Biosphere Reserve! Venture into the lush jungle to explore the cultural and archeological history of the region. Through storytelling and shared knowledge, you will learn about Mayan spirituality and cosmovision, Maya traditions, history and biodiversity in some of the most emblematic sites in Mesoamerica and will trekk to the largest pyramid in volume in the world-La Danta. The heart of the Maya world is awaiting!

Try all the guatemalan local delights in the venues we visit. Veggie  and Gluten-free options are available prior notification. All meals provided during Mirador Trekk. 

Prepare for an expedition in the jungle for 5 days and 4 nights with other travelers and the community local guides of the Carmelita Community. El Mirador is home to the largest pyramid in volume in the world-La Danta. The adventure will begin in Flores Island at 5AM. A breakdown of the days is as follows:

Day 1- Hike to El Tintal Archaeological Site, stopping at Carmelita and El Guacute Campsite.

Day 2- Hike to La Muerta Archaeological Site and sunset (if conditions allow) in El Mirador. 

Day 3-El Mirador exploration and sunset (if conditions allow) . 

Day 4-Hike back to El Tintal.

Day 5-Hike back to Carmelita by noon and Flores by 4:00PM. 

The average temperature for the hike will be between 36° and 42° Celsius and the humidity will be around 85%. It's a challenging adventure and will require you to trekk for 20 to 25 kms (5 to 6 hours) everyday. You must be able to ride a horse and are only allowed to bring a small luggage item with only the essentials (toiletries, refillable water bottle, insect repellent, rain poncho, enough clothes, sandals for the showers and trekking shoes, among other things you may need). If you're joining a group, the size of the group you will join will be no more than 15 travelers and you will have assistance from the guides in carrying your luggage. They will provide all the meals and camping gear you will need. 

We advise you leave your larger luggage stored at your hotel and only bring with you what's necessary and travel light. as well as don't carry any unnecessary valuables. 

-Trekking trousers and a thin fleece

-Warm fleece or wool sweater

-Windproof and rain jacket

-watershoes

-fast drying towel

-boardshorts

-Swimwear

-Comfortable trekking shoes 

-UV filter sunglasses

-Sun hat

-Sunscreen

-Electrolytes

-Personal medication and toiletries

-Insect repellent

-flashlight or head torch

-Daypack

-Refillable water bottle.

-Anything you need for your comfort. 

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ONE DAY TOURS AND EXPERIENCES

If you need to cancel your day trip package, please email us with “Cancellation” in the email title. Cancellations will only be effective when we receive a written confirmation of your decision to cancel the package.

If you cancel your package at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time, you may be eligible for a refund. However, if you cancel less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, no refunds will be available. We reserve the right to assess other refund possibilities based on the circumstances of the cancellation. Please note that an email stating your desire to cancel your package is an irrevocable notice, and you will not be able to change your mind once you have sent this notice, even if we have not yet acknowledged the cancellation in writing. We understand that sometimes unforeseen circumstances can arise, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs within our cancellation policy guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns about our cancellation policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.

BOOKING AGREEMENT FOR MULTI-DAY TOURS AND PACKAGES

A booking is only effective and confirmed once a deposit has been paid by the customer/traveler. Once we collect your deposit or initial payment, we will proceed to confirm all offered services with our local partners and suppliers. 

For group bookings we will make an initial temporary hold on hotels if necessary, this reservation will have a deadline to confirm room blocks with an initial down payment, respecting the dates defined by the hotels. In the case of FIT bookings will only make room blocks and proceed to reserving hotels once we collect a deposit or full installment payment as guarantee. All hotels mentioned in trip proposals are subject to dates and availability. If by any chance we are in the need to change hotels, we will notify you in advance and will choose an accommodation option that is the same category and pricing. 

Be advised we do not operate overnight transfers or do long transfers during nighttime. 

High risk activities such as active volcano hikes, paragliding, and other active adventures may require you to sign a liability waiver. If this is not signed we cannot be responsible for your participation in such activities and it will be your responsibility to book them.

The hotels and accommodation services used during your trip, manage their own internal rules regarding the use of their facilities and amenities. Damage to the room, linens, furniture and equipment may incur an extra charge by the lodging establishments. Covering any damage costs is the sole responsibility of the traveler.

Once we confirm your booking with the deposit or installment payment, we proceed to securing all offered services. In the case of FIT travelers (Foreign Independent Travel), all payment installments must be completed 15 days prior to the arrival date in Guatemala or Mexico. In the case of groups, all payment installments must be completed 30 days prior to the arrival date in Guatemala or Mexico.10 days prior to  arrival we will share the detailed travel program and pre-departure recommendations. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Each traveler / customer is responsible for acquiring a valid travel insurance that will provide coverage during their time traveling. We are not responsible for international travel delays, missing luggage or cancellations. 

ENTRY TO GUATEMALA

Check the validity of your personal travel documents and if you require a visa for visiting Guatemala. If this is the case, each traveler/customer is responsible for acquiring a valid travel visa before booking a trip and payment. We do not provide invitation letters or any documentation for such procedures. 

Guatemalan authorities may require upon entry:

-a copy of your itinerary (printed or digital)

-the trip payment receipt (itinerary or digital). 

CANCELLATIONS

In order to cancel a package for which you have made a booking, please email us stating your order reference and “Cancellation” in the title of the email. You may telephone us to discuss your desire to cancel the package but cancellation will only be effective when we have received from the person who purchased the package a written confirmation of his or her decision to cancel the package. An email to us stating that you desire to cancel a package is an irrevocable notice and you cannot subsequently change your mind even if we have not yet acknowledged the cancellation in writing.

If you cancel your tour:

We will apply the airline’s cancellation policy to any flights in your package and reimburse your ground arrangements in accordance with the penalty timeline

For cancellation of ground-only arrangements:

(a) 90 days or more prior to the stated departure date, we will retain an administrative fee of $100 per traveler and reimburse the remaining amount;

(b) Between 30 and 89 days prior to the stated departure date, we will retain 50% of the total booking cost and reimburse the remaining amount;

(c) Less than 30 days prior to departure, we will retain 100% of the price paid by you for the package.

We may cancel a package at any time prior to departure by giving you notice by email, letter or (if very close to departure) by telephoning you, if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable or safe for our local partner to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel a package prior to departure, in your sole and absolute discretion you may choose between (i) us applying the amounts paid towards an alternative trip, or (ii) receiving a full refund. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.

AMENDMENTS TO BOOKED PACKAGES

If you wish to change the date, route, services or itinerary there is a fee of

(a) $100 per traveler if done at least 90 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, subject to availability; and

(b) $300 per traveler if done between 30 and 89 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, subject to availability.

If you wish to change the name of one or several travelers of the trip, there is a fee of $100 per passenger if done at least 90 days prior to the scheduled date of departure. No name changes. are permitted within 89 days prior to the scheduled date of departure. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 29 days of departure. 

If changes are necessary while you are traveling they will be assessed by us and our suppliers beforehand and communicated to the customer. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has started, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.  Changes requested while the trip is in progress that incur in additional expenses are the responsibility of the client exclusively.

ALL CUSTOMERS ARE REQUIRED TO AGREE WITH THESE POLICIES UPON BOOKING. 

Updated January 2023.