Las Guacamayas & Waca 3 Day, 2 Night Tour
Las Guacamayas Biological Station is a primary rainforest that has an area of 5,050 hectares, which means it is biologically feasible for conservation with a variety of forest wildlife.
- Duration:
- 48 hrs
- Available Days:
- Every day
- Schedule:
- 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM
- Hotel Transport Included
- Mobile Ticket Included
- Offered in English, Spanish
Las Guacamayas Biological Station is located on the southern boundary of the Laguna del Tigre National Park Reserve within the Maya Biosphere, in the region of Petén, Guatemala.
It develops programs focused on the conservation of natural and cultural heritage by creating economic alternatives local communities and collaborate strategically in rural development and human well-being through education, health, food security and nutrition programs.
The itinerary for this tour is:
Day 1:
Transfer from hotel or Airport in Flores, Petén to Paso de Caballos that lasts two hours because of the distance of 85 kms.In Paso de Caballos, you'll takes the boat to get to the Las Guacamayas Biological Station, which lasts 20 minutes.
It includes accommodation and dinner.
Day 2-3:
There are three options for these days:
1) Visit the archaeological site of Waca-Perú, transfer by boat 15 minutes and then from the dock hike for 7 Kms, lunch at the site and get back.
2) Make two walks to explore the nature of the tropical forest of the Macaws
3) Make the tour "El Peñón de Buena Vista", where you'll take the boat to go to Paso de Caballos and hike for three hours or ride for one hour in an off-the-road vehicle to reach El Peñón de Buena Vista which is 15 kms away.
It includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation.
Day 3:
In the morning there will be a boat ride along the river SacLuc and San Pedro. At the proper time, transfer to airport for flight to Guatemala.
It includes breakfast, lunch and transportation.
Attraction Visited
The Maya Biosphere Reserve is the largest protected tropical forest in North America. Spreading across 4.3 million acres (1.7 million hectares) in Guatemala’s Petén department, this reserve protects huge expanses of forests and the Mayan ruins that lie within them.
Read more:Maya Biosphere Reserve
What to Bring
Comfy clothes, sunblock, hats, walking shoes, binoculars, camera, Money for extras and Tips.
What's included
Lodging for the nights requested, All meals at the Lodge (breakfasts-Lunch-Dinner), Tours and Transportation to/from Flores, Peten. Local Guides with minimum English Skills.
Transportation
Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.
Traveler Comments
An amazing experience if the untouched jungle and its inhabitants. We saw many animals and insects in their natural habitat. Definitely a must! Food and service was great. Many things to do and explore.
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