Itinerary
- Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Stroll along white sand beaches
- Reef dive on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with travel group
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Cenote Azul visit - swimming, diving or snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Underwater activities in coral reefs (spotting rays, moray eels, turtles)
- Local bus trip to Tulum (1.5 hours) for beaches and Maya ruins
- Sunset watching
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 3
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch in Bacalar
- Lake of Seven Colours relaxation time
Optional Activities
- Early morning beach stroll or local cafe visit
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Bacalar Lake of Seven Colours Chichen Itza - Day 4
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Free relaxation or island exploration
Landmarks Belize City Caye Caulker 
- Day 5
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling in coral reef
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve visit (world's second-longest coral reef)
- Manatee spotting
- Beach relaxation with hammock and reading
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 6
Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean meal preparation
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental for island exploration
- Belizean seafood dinner at outdoor restaurants
- Roadside grilled shrimp and rum and coke
- Day 7
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Classic Maya dish dinner (cochinita pibil)
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 8
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site with hand-cranked ferry crossing
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave exploration - Maya relics and crystallized skeletons
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave visit
- Barbecue dinner at Santa Elena stalls
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 9
San Ignacio to Tikal
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit - entrance fee, guide & transport included
Optional Activities
- Lunch purchase before site visit
- Temple climbing for canopy views and bird spotting
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 10
Tikal to Rio Dulce
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local restaurant breakfast in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at local restaurant in Flores
- Orientation walk on Flores island
- Boat transfer to Rio Dulce hotel
Optional Activities
- Boat trip back to town from hotel
- 40-minute jungle walk to town
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
- Hotel restaurant meals and drinks
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce 
- Day 11
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Livingston
- Orientation walk through Livingston
- Garifuna dance class
Optional Activities
- Lunch and free time for exploration in Livingston
Landmarks Livingston - Day 12
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Optional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Antigua - Day 13
Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in historic center
Optional Activities
- Self-paced exploration of Antigua
- Spanish colonial building walking tour
- Post-meeting dinner and socializing
Landmarks Antigua - Day 14
San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch)
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Optional Activities
- Rum or tobacco offering at liquor store near temple
Landmarks San Andres Itzapa Temple of San Simon Quetzaltenango 
- Day 15
Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chicken bus ride to Almolonga market
- Almolonga vegetable market visit
Optional Activities
- Purchase vegetables or souvenirs at Almolonga market
Landmarks Almolonga Market - Day 16
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs at market including huipils, handmade jewelry, pottery, incense, tablecloths, ceremonial masks, or leather goods
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market Panajachel 
- Day 17
Lake Atitlan - Santiago Atitlan
Included Activities
- Lancha (boat) ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit to the shrine of Maximon (San Simon) with shamanic keepers
- Cultural discussion with local shamans about the shrine and local life
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon (San Simon) - Day 18
Panajachel to Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Group dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Antigua - Day 19
Antigua
