8-day/7-night hotel and train journey for two through the Canadian Rockies with
Rocky Mountaineer. Prize contributed by
. Additional
prizes: One Nikon D-90 Digital SLR Kit with lens (or equivalent), a
portfolio for one
year, and a $250 certificate for Canson Infinity media.
where you will explore the Maya ruins and charming cobblestone streets of Copán Ruinas. Provided by
.
5 night vacation to Honduras for 2 people
valued at $3,110
Airfare: Roundtrip coach class airfare for a US international airport nearest to the winner's home to San Pedro Sula (SAP) Honduras.
Ground Itinerary provided my Mesoamerica Travel:
Day 1: San Pedro Sula
Arrival in San Pedro Sula. Transfer to hotel, overnight in San Pedro Sula.
Day 2: Cerro Azul Meambar National Park
Early morning transfer to the visitor's centre of the Cerro Azul Meambar
National Park. After a short introduction, explore the magnificent tropical
forest of the Azul Meambar National Park. Your walk will take you to the
interchange zone between the rain and cloud forest. This national park is
one of the main protected areas around Lake Yojoa and feeds the lake by many
small rivers of the surrounding mountains. Return to San Pedro Sula in the
later afternoon.
Day 3: San Pedro Sula - Copán
Travel through scenic landscapes until reaching Copán Ruinas. After settling
in, you will tour the Copán Village Museum located in the town square.
Afternoon visit to Las Sepulturas, a residential and burial site of the
Mayan nobles.
Day 4: Copan
Upon viewing the stunning art and architecture of Copán, archaeologist
Sylvanus Morley proclaimed it the Athens of the New World. This UNESCO World
Heritage Site represents one of the most spectacular cultural achievements
of antiquity. Recent work has helped restore the magnificent hieroglyphic
stairway to its former grandeur, and art historians are presently
reconstructing the elaborate facades on the buildings. Throughout the site,
finely chiseled writing tells us the story of the powerful kings of the
Copán lineage, from Yax K'uk Mo', the founder, to Waxaklajuun Ubaah K'awill,
one of the greatest rulers.
Day 5: Copan - San Pedro Sula
Morning left free to enjoy the charming village of Copán Ruinas. At
indicated time return to San Pedro Sula on time to visit the Guamilito
market. Farewell dinner.
Day 6: San Pedro Sula - Depart
Morning transfer to San Pedro Sula airport in time to connect with your
international departure flight.
Services Included:
- 5 night lodging in standard room with daily breakfast
- Transfers in air conditioned private vehicle according to itinerary
- Bilingual guide
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Entrance fee to Azulmeambar and Copan Archeological Park
- Airport transfers in San Pedro Sula / 12% VAT and 4% tourism tax
Prize Package expires August 31, 2011
Not Included:
- Ground transfers within the US to the departure airport city
- Any outside activities, meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, service taxes or airport departure taxes ($37 per
person)
One Nikon D5000 DSLR kit (with lens), a PDN PhotoPlus Expo Gold
Pass, and a $100 certificate for Canson Infinity media.
A $100 B&H Gift Card.
Winning images will be featured in a special winner's gallery in PDN's February
2011 issue and online at
. Select winners will be displayed at the World in Focus
Gallery exhibit at the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York October 28-30, 2010. Additionally, winners will receive a one-year subscription to
