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Quetzal Refuge Tour and Overnight in Mayan Village - Two Days

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

A unique two-day adventure that combines a captivating bird watching excursion with Mayan culture, perfect for the whole family.

Day One: Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Mam Maya people via a walking tour of the local village; visit with a family. Relax during Happy Hour, then dinner and overnight at our top-rated Eco-Guest House

Day Two: Get an early morning start (4:00am) for the best chance of sighting Guatemala’s national treasure, the Resplendent Quetzal, in the renowned El Refugio del Quetzal. Explore misty trails, discover vibrant birds, amphibians, and lush rainforest plants. While spotting the Quetzal is a highlight, even if it remains elusive, you’ll still experience incredible bird sightings, wildlife and natural beauty.

Return to the Eco-Guest House for a traditional Guatemalan meal, followed by a demonstration of backstrap weaving -- an ancestral art passed down from generation to generation. A $10 gift card is included toward purchase from the weavers’ shop.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Welcome at Eco-Guest House, Explore the Local Village and Meet the Mam-Maya People -- [Feb 1 - May 15 only]⌄

    • 2:00pm – Arrival at the Eco-Guest House in San Martín Chiquito, check-in and welcome. • 3:00pm – Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Mam Mayan people via a walking tour of the local village and a visit with a family in their home. • 5:00pm – Happy Hour, followed by a three-course Welcome Dinner featuring traditional Guatemalan food • Overnight at the top-rated Eco-Guest House, with all the comforts of home, including ensuite bathroom, hot showers, Wi-Fi and comfy beds. • The facility includes an elevator and is fully accessible.

    Meals: Dinner: Happy Hour at Eco-Guest House, followed by a traditional three-course Guatemalan dinner made from from local ingredients

    Overnight: Overnight at the top-rated Eco-Guest House, with all the comforts of home, inc ensuite bathrooms, hot showers and Wi-Fi

  2. 2Quetzal Birdwatching Excursion to Renowned El Refugio del Quetzal⌄

    For the best bird sightings, your day will begin early morning. • 4:00am – Begin 2-1/2 hour scenic ride to the QUETZAL REFUGE thru the Guatemalan Highlands. En route, you’ll view the Tacana Volcano and the Tajumulco Volcano, (the highest in Central America), lush coffee plantations and colorful local markets, amidst beautiful nature and cloud forests. • 6:30am -- Arrive at the QUETZAL REFUGE for a 2-hour guided tour, full of information about the prized Quetzals, as well as some of the 350+ other bird species and resident wildlife. Itinerary includes time for exploration. • 9:00am – Begin return to the Eco-Guest House, stopping at a colorful local market along the way. • 1:00pm – Arrive back at the Eco-Guest House for a traditional Guatemalan meal • 2:00pm -- Demonstration of traditional backstrap weaving, an ancestral art that tells our story, passed down from generation to generation. $10 gift card included toward purchases from the weavers’ shop. • 3:00pm -- End of the experience

    Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast-on-the-go to accommodate our early morning departure to the Quetzal refuge · Lunch: Upon return to the Eco-Guest House in mid-afternoon, a traditional Guatemalan meal featuring local ingredients

What's included

  • ✓All tour prices based on double-occupancy
  • ✓Binoculars for birdwatching
  • ✓Overnight Accommodations at Top-Rated Hotel
  • ✓Includes Entrance Fee to the El Refugio del Quetzal park
  • ✓78% of your fee supports XELA AID to empower local families to be healthy, educated and self-reliant
  • ✓Happy Hour, Welcome Dinner, Breakfast, Traditional Guatemalan Afternoon Meal, Snacks, Bottled Water
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities

Good to know

Starts: Meet at the Eco-Guest House, next door to the Xela AID Clinic in San Martín Chiquito - about one hour from Quetzaltenango in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. An option we offer is to pick you up/drop-off at Central Park in Quetzaltenango. Select "2 Day Quetzal Birdwatching" when signing up.

Ends: Meet at the Eco-Guest House, next door to the Xela AID Clinic in San Martín Chiquito - about one hour from Quetzaltenango in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. An option we offer is to pick you up/drop-off at Central Park in Quetzaltenango. Select "2 Day Quetzal Birdwatching" when signing up.

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Elevator in Guest House

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