Itinerary
- Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Stroll along white sand beaches
- Reef dive on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with travel group
- Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Cenote Azul visit - swimming, diving or snorkelling
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling and spotting rays, moray eels and turtles among coral reefs
- Local bus to Tulum - white-sand beaches and Maya ruins (approximately 1.5 hours away)
- Sunset watching
Landmarks Cenote Azul - Day 3
Playa del Carmen to Bacalar to Chetumal
Playa del Carmen to Bacalar to Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lunch in Bacalar
- Lake of Seven Colours relaxation time
Optional Activities
- Early morning beach stroll
- Coffee at local café
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Lake of Seven Colours - Day 4
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Chetumal to Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Exploring the island
- Relaxing on the beach
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling trip to nearby coral reef
- Visit to Hol Chan Marine Reserve - world's second-longest coral reef
- Manatee spotting
- Beach relaxation and island exploration
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 6
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean meal (chicken, rice and beans)
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental and exploration
- Belizean seafood dinner at outdoor restaurants
- Lobster meal (available 15 June - 15 February)
- Grilled shrimp and rum and coke at roadside stalls
- Day 7
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Caye Caulker to San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Traditional Maya dinner - cochinita pibil or other local dishes
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 8
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich - Maya ceremonial site with hand-cranked ferry crossing
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave visit - wade and hike through cave with ceramic pots and crystallised skeletons
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave exploration
- Barbecue dinner at Santa Elena stalls (15-minute walk away)
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge Santa Elena - Day 9
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch available for purchase before archaeological site visit)
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit (entrance fee, guide & transport included)
Optional Activities
- Climbing to the top of ruins for canopy views and bird watching
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 10
Tikal National Park to Rio Dulce
Tikal National Park to Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores at local restaurant
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
Optional Activities
- Hotel boat transfer (if preferred to jungle walk)
- 40-minute jungle walk to town
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce 
- Day 11
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Rio Dulce to LivingstonIncluded Activities
- Boat ride from Rio Dulce to Livingston
- Orientation walk around Livingston
- Garifuna dance class with locals
- Boat ride back to Rio Dulce
Optional Activities
- Exploring the colourful town
- Watching fishermen at the docks
- Lunch and further exploration during free time
Landmarks Livingston - Day 12
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to AntiguaOptional Activities
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Antigua - Day 13
Antigua
AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Self-paced exploration of Antigua
- Wandering Spanish colonial buildings
- Dinner with new group members
Landmarks Antigua - Day 14
Antigua to San Andres Itzapa to Quetzaltenango
Antigua to San Andres Itzapa to Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa)
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa
- Leader-led orientation walk through Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Optional Activities
- Purchasing rum or tobacco offering at on-site liquor store
Landmarks Temple of San Simon Quetzaltenango 
- Day 15
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel after market visit)
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to local market
- Almolonga vegetable market visit
Optional Activities
- Purchasing giant vegetables at the market
Landmarks Almolonga Market - Day 16
Quetzaltenango to Chichicastenango to Panajachel
Quetzaltenango to Chichicastenango to Panajachel- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Purchasing textiles, handicrafts and jade jewellery
- Buying huipils (traditional garments) for women and girls
- Shopping for handmade jewellery, pottery, incense, tablecloths, ceremonial masks or leather goods
- Dinner with fellow travellers at local restaurant
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market Panajachel 
- Day 17
Panajachel to Santiago Atitlan
Panajachel to Santiago AtitlanIncluded Activities
- Lancha (boat) ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Santiago Atitlan orientation walk
- Visit to Maximon (San Simon) shrine with shamans
- Spiritual discussion and sharing of local spirits with shamans
- Boat return to Panajachel
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration along Lake Atitlan shores in Panajachel
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon - Day 18
Panajachel to Antigua
Panajachel to AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Sleeping in/free morning in Panajachel
- Cooking class with cultural significance focus (teaches local flavours and community food sharing)
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Antigua - Day 19
Antigua
Antigua
