Fun 'n Thrills , 1 Day
Class: II - III , Min. Age: 8 years
Season: June to October
Meet at Maya Expedition's office at 6:30 am for
7:00 am departure* (No shows will not be refunded).
Board bus to Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Escuintla. Buffet breakfast in restaurant,
your choice between Guatemalan or continental cuisine.
After breakfast, short drive to small village on the river where we give
safety orientation and river instructions.
Board rafts for a full day of paddling through tropical
lowland environment, full of lush vegetation. Catch a glimpse of the regal Black Hawk, the majestic Blue
Heron or the rare Laughing Falcon, as we face the challenges through
teamwork and maneuvering through the class II-III rapids.
Enjoy the picturesque scenery with spectacular views of
many waterfalls cascading 150 feet into the Coyolate river below.
Cold buffet lunch on the river banks. Arrive at take-out approximately 4:30 pm for drive back
to Guatemala or Antigua.
Relive all the fun times and challenges as we recount each
experience, now ready to take on an even more challenging river.
*Note: If leaving from Antigua departure time is one hour later. Pick-up
is at central park.
INCLUDED: Transportation from Guatemala to the
river and back to Guatemala (or Antigua). Meals as described in itinerary, all
river equipment, services of professional river guides
and all personnel.
NOT INCLUDED: Personal Clothing and equipment, Meals
not mentioned in itinerary, Beers, Sodas or Alcoholic beverages,
All personal expenses, Hotels, tips to guides, drivers and hotel
personnel.
WHAT TO BRING:
You must consider that the environment is that of a tropical region. Sun may be bright at noon and mosquitoes, even though not overwhelming, are something to take into consideration. Space is limited in this type of expedition, to avoid inconvenience, your personal equipment must be only a small handbag with your personal belongings.
Suggested personal equipment:
1 pair shoes to get wet (tennis or river sandals)
Swimming suit
Shorts
1 T-Shirt
Hat or cap
Insect repellant
Sun block
Strong eye glass (or sun glass) holder (if necessary)
Light jacket or raincoat (for the rainy season)
Small duffel with a towel and change of clothes, for the take out when you get off the river
*Photographic camera (optional, we provide water proof boxes, but we can't guarantee 100% waterproof protection)
Small overnight bag with personal items for Hotel stays
A HUGE SMILE !
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