Rafting & Pristine Pools II , 4 days

Class III - IV , Min. Age: 12 years

ITINERARY:
DAY 01:     GUATEMALA CITY / LANQUIN
Meet at Maya Expeditions office in Guatemala City by 7:00 a.m. for an overland transfer to Lanquin in the highlands of Alta Verapaz. En route visit of natural reserve "Biotopo Mario Dary". Lunch in Coban (on your own). Dinner and hotel in Lanquin.

Day 02:     LANQUIN / RIO cahabon
After breakfast, shuttle to put-in and a safety orientation, board rafts and begin descent of the Rio Lanquin to its confluence with the Rio Cahabon. Continue on the Cahabon, navigating some of the river's largest and most exciting rapids. Dinner and camp on an inviting beach, near the village of Tamax.

Day 03:     RIO cahabon
Breakfast and continue on through more challenging and exciting rapids, placid pools perfect for swimming, pristine side creeks, colorful bird life and beautiful scenery of remote and seldom seen regions of the Alta Verapaz.  By mid-afternoon reach the take-out point at Oxec. Switching from rafts to an awaiting vehicle, transfer overland to Lanquin. Dinner and overnight included.

Day 04:     LANQUIN / GUATEMALA CITY
Early breakfast, visit the pristine pools of Semuc Champey, and transfer back to Guatemala City. Lunch en route (on your own).

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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

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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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INCLUSIONS:
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, 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.