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Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya

Tour Dates: February 14-27, 2025 in the planning stages (14 days)

Tour Leader(s): Ben Thomas ,

This tour is in the planning stages for a February 2025 departure. For more information and to be among the first notified when the tour brochure is ready, contact us at 800-748-6262 or aia@studytours.org.

This tropical adventure provides the best-paced itinerary available to thoroughly explore ancient Maya sites in the lush jungles of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. Maya art and architecture will “come alive” as you encounter enormous stelae (carved monoliths), painted frescoes, stucco friezes, carved lintels, and huge temple-pyramids that soar above the rainforest. Explore, in-depth, the sites of Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilán, Tikal, Yaxhá, Copán, and Quiriguá (four are UNESCO World Heritage sites); with free time to go bird watching or simply relax, reflect, and enjoy our comfortable hotels and remote jungle lodges. Maximum of just 12 guests.

“I enjoyed this trip and learned more than any other archaeological experience I have had. Our tour manager was excellent with every detail of the tour executed perfectly and with charm and friendship.” – Dee, Florida


Tour Prices per person:

$TBA (10-12 participants) double occupancy
$TBA (7-9 participants) double occupancy
$TBA Single Supplement

With fewer than 7 participants, a small group surcharge may be added. Single room supplement will be charged when requested or required.

To reserve your space using the online form, click here.

For reservations or questions, please email us at aia@studytours.org (and include your full name) or call us toll-free at (800) 748-6262 (toll: 603-756-2884).

Palenque, Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya - Travel with AIA Tours and Mayanist Ben Thomas

The Courtyard of the Warrior Chiefs at Palenque, Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya - Travel with AIA Tours and Mayanist Ben Thomas

Yaxchilán, Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya - Travel with AIA Tours and Mayanist Ben Thomas

Tikal’s Grand Plaza, Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya - Travel with AIA Tours and Mayanist Ben Thomas

AIA travelers on a river boat ride down the Usumacinta River to Yaxchilán. © A. Enyedy.

Ballcourt at Copán, Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya - Travel with AIA Tours and Mayanist Ben Thomas

Temple XI at Copán - Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya - Travel with AIA Tours and Mayanist Ben Thomas

Itinerary


This tour is in the planning stages for a February 2025 departure. For more information and to be among the first notified when the tour brochure is ready, contact us at 800-748-6262 or aia@studytours.org.

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This tour is in the planning stages for a February 2025 departure. For more information and to be among the first notified when the tour brochure is ready, contact us at 800-748-6262 or aia@studytours.org.


For reservations or questions, please email us at aia@studytours.org (and include your full name) or call us toll-free at (800) 748-6262 (toll: 603-756-2884). To reserve your space using the online form, click here.

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