So, you have tried all the "normal" vacations and are looking to add a little history into your trip. Well you are in luck. There are vacations in which you can incorporate an actual dig with some free time to explore. Some of the sites are done during the early morning and day time hours and then you are able to explore and play at night.
There are several organizations, and even tour companies, around that offer this type of hands-on tour. Some are for the more experienced, but quite a few are available for beginners and families. If it is a beginner tour, you usually spend the first part of your trip learning how to dig correctly. The best thing to do is to decide where you want to travel or a historical area you wish to explore and then look up what digs are taking place in that location. Many of the tours are in the summer months, but a few are year round.
Programs:
Maya Research Program
Volunteer Guide
Archeology.about
There are several organizations, and even tour companies, around that offer this type of hands-on tour. Some are for the more experienced, but quite a few are available for beginners and families. If it is a beginner tour, you usually spend the first part of your trip learning how to dig correctly. The best thing to do is to decide where you want to travel or a historical area you wish to explore and then look up what digs are taking place in that location. Many of the tours are in the summer months, but a few are year round.
Programs:
Maya Research Program
Volunteer Guide
Archeology.about
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