Rafting from Oxec, 4 Days

Class III - IV , Min. Age: 12 years

ITINERARY:
DAY 01:     GUATEMALA CITY / EL ESTOR
Meet at Maya Expeditions office, at 6:30 a.m., for a 7:00 a.m. departure. Board bus for land transfer to El Estor, where dinner and hotel will be awaiting. On the way, a short visit to the archaeological site of Quirigua, famous for its beautifully carved stelae; box lunch.

DAY 02:     EL ESTOR / OXEC / RIO cahabon
Early breakfast and transfer to the put-in site on the Rio Cahabon, near where the Rio Oxec, a tributary, joins the Cahabon. After a safety orientation, board rafts and begin the descent of the river. This day is filled with exciting rapids, placid pools perfect for swimming, inviting pristine tributary creeks, and colorful bird life set amongst the beautiful scenery of this very remote and seldom seen region. Delicious campfire cuisine and camping just upstream of the spectacular cataract of Chulac.

DAY 03:     RIO cahabon / cahabonCITO / EL ESTOR
While preparing breakfast and breakdown campsite, transport rafts and equipment around the unrunnable class VI rapid known as Chulac Falls. After a short walk around the falls, board rafts at the base of the last drops. Continue down through the Lower Gorge, where the river enters a rugged canyon of unspoiled natural beauty, sprinkled with a liberal dose of exhilarating rapids, tranquil pools and natural hot springs, we've dubbed "The Little Paraiso".  By mid-afternoon reach the take-out point at the small village of Cahaboncito. Switching from the rafts to an awaiting vehicle, transfer overland a short distance to El Estor. Dinner and hotel lodging in El Estor.

DAY 04:     EL ESTOR / FINCA PARAISO / RIO DULCE / GUATEMALA
Breakfast and board vehicle for a short visit to Finca El Paraiso (Paradise), where you can take a swim in either cold, lukewarm or hot waters in pools that form as the fresh stream that flows from the cave meet a thermal spring.  Continue to Rio Dulce, where you may practice "Bungee jumping" from the bridge or make a short visit to the "Castillo San Felipe" (a spanish fort built to guard the zone from pirate attacks). Lunch (on your own) and return to Guatemala City. Arrive to Guatemala City in the evening.

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INCLUSIONS:
All domestic land and river transportation, all hotel accommodations (base DBL or TRPL occupancy), all meals as described in itinerary, all river and community camping equipment, including tents and sleeping pads, entrance fee to Finca Paraiso, services of professional river guides and all personnel.

NOT INCLUDED:
Personal clothing and equipment, meals designated as (on your own) in itinerary, beers, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, all personal expenses, extras in hotels, tips to guides, drivers and hotel personnel.

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Suggested Options:
Post Tours:
1 to 2 Days Rio Dulce/Livingston
3 to 4 Days Belize Keys Diving
1 to 2 Days Copan Ruins

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WHAT TO BRING:
CLOTHING:
- 2 or 3 T-shirts
- 1 Long sleeve shirt
- Shorts or bermudas
- Swimming suits
- 1 Pair of long pants
- 1 Pair of light shoes for camp
- 1 Pair of tennis shoes to get wet, or river sandals
- Sweater or a light weight jacket
- Rain gear or synthetic pants suit
- 1 Pair of sleeping pants (optional)
- Blanket or light sleeping bag
- 2 or 3 pairs of socks
- Cap or hat
- Personal identification (legalized photocopy)
- Personal toiletry articles
-1 Towel
- flashlight (extra batteries)
-1 or 2 liter canteen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen (strong), lip protection and lotion
- Sun glasses (with safety cord)
- Extra pair of glasses /contacts, extra solutions
- Small knapsack or small waterproof bag
- Several garbage and Ziploc bags
- Medications you need
- Personal cup with handle for clipping
- Small pillow (optional)
- Binoculars (optional)
- Camera and films (optional)
- Earplugs (optional)

A HUGE SMILE AND GOOD ATTITUDE

SLEEPING: Spacious tents and comfortable sleeping pads are provided. You will need to provide either a light sleeping bag or a light sheet and blanket.

NOTE: Personal clothing and equipment should not exceed 25 pounds. Bulky and heavy loads are difficult to transport. If the boats are overloaded, it affects their stability and safety.
Large waterproof duffels will be provided for your personal clothing and sleeping items. These are quite large and are normally shared between two persons.
Waterproof boxes are provided as well for cameras, binoculars and all-day use items. If you are planning on bringing an unusual amount of camera equipment, please advise us in advance. We cannot 100% guarantee your equipment staying dry, although we have not had any problems in the past. If you have a special waterproof system for your equipment we can assure its safety on the rafts.
Since it is not possible to bring additional personnel in the boats to help with luggage and with the set up of tents, the collaboration of all the group will be needed. Instructions will be given beforehand.

Participants should be in good physical conditions and be able to judge wisely their abilities.

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