THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM 13 DAYS

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• Days 1 - Antigua
  
• Welcome to Guatemala! You will be met upon arrival into La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City and transferred to your hotel in Antigua. The rest of the day  is free to explore this picturesque colonial city which cannot fail to enchant with its cobbled streets, parks and plazas, ornate churches and colourful street markets, all set against a spectacular backdrop of awe inspiring volcanoes.
  
• Overnight in  Antigua 
•  Breakfast included

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•  Breakfast at the hotel
• Day  free to explore this picturesque colonial city which cannot fail to enchant with its cobbled streets, parks and plazas, ornate churches and colourful street markets, all set against a spectacular backdrop of awe inspiring volcanoes.
• Overnight at  Antigua  |
• Breakfast included

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• Days 3-Antigua - Rio Dulce
• This morning after breakfast at the hotel. We bid farewell to Antigua and travel to the town of Rio Dulce on day 3. Rio Dulce (“Sweet River”) is located in the northeast region of Izabel and it's part of the much larger Izabal lake. Upon arrival we take a short, scenic boat ride to our lodge, where we spend the next two nights in cabins on the water.
• Overnight stay at Rio Dulce  
• Breakfast included

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• DAY 4 - RIO DULCE
• Breakfast at the hotel
• This day is free to participate in optional excursions such as a visit to the impressive citadel Castillo San Felipe, the ancient Mayan Ruins of Quirigua, the beautiful Finca Paraiso Hot spring- Waterfall or Rio Dulce National Park.
• Overnight stay in Rio Dulce
• Breakfast included

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• DAY 5 -RIO DULCE - FLORES
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Later we travel on to Flores, a beautiful island-town which is located in the centre of Lake Peten Itza. The afternoon is free to participate in optional excursions such as a visit to the Las Guacamayas Biological Station, the Mayan Ruins of Uaxactun, Ixpanpajul Nature Park or a trip to Tzimin Chac to see the sunset. Or just relax with a walk around the enchanting town.
• Overnight stay in Flores  |
•  Breakfast included

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• DAY 6- FLORES-SAN IGNACIO(BELIZE)
• This morning after breakfast we enjoy a guided tour of the incredible Tikal Ruins. Located deep in the rainforest, the Tikal complex is one of the largest Maya sites to be discovered. It was excavated in 1956 and 1969 and much of the site is yet to be unearthed. Tikal was once the capital of a conquest state and one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya. The temples, residences and religious monuments decorated in hieroglyphic inscriptions provide a long list of ruling dynasties with many tombs of the once-ruling kings

• This afternoon we cross the border into beautiful Belize, where we spend the next two nights in San Ignacio. Nestled between Guatemala, Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, Belize is blessed with beautiful beaches and lush rainforests as well as a fascinating colonial history.

  Overnight stay in San Ignacio  |  Breakfast included

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• DAY 7- SAN IGNACIO
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• This afternoon we cross the border into beautiful Belize, where we spend the next two nights in San Ignacio. Nestled between Guatemala, Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, Belize is blessed with beautiful beaches and lush rainforests as well as a fascinating colonial history.

• Overnight stay in San Ignacio  |  Breakfast included
  

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• DAY 8 -SAN IGNACIO - CAYE CAULKER 
•  On day 8 we travel to Belize's capital where we take a water taxi to the small island of Caye Caulker. Belize is renowned for its laid back and relaxed pace of life and on the beautiful island of Caye Caulker, where their motto is "Go Slow", we kick off our shoes and enjoy some R&R.
• Make the most of the following day on the island, there are many things to do. You could visit one of the other Cayes or take a snorkelling trip to the stunning corals where you can see tropical fish, nurse sharks and manta rays to name a few. Another recommended excursion is to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve where you will find the incredible world famous Blue Hole and the world's second longest barrier reef. Caye Caulker is excellent for manatee spotting, a popular activity seeing these passive creatures. If exploring is not your thing you can just relax by the beautiful turquoise waters. Snorkel tours and dive boats leave daily for full or half day tours to the reef. There are also plenty of places to shop and to try the local food.
• Overnight: Caye Caulker  |  Breakfast included

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• DAY 9 - CAYE CAULKER
• Today after breakfast make the most of the following day on the island, there are many things to do. You could visit one of the other Cayes or take a snorkelling trip to the stunning corals where you can see tropical fish, nurse sharks and manta rays to name a few. Another recommended excursion is to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve where you will find the incredible world famous Blue Hole and the world's second longest barrier reef. Caye Caulker is excellent for manatee spotting, a popular activity seeing these passive creatures. If exploring is not your thing you can just relax by the beautiful turquoise waters. Snorkel tours and dive boats leave daily for full or half day tours to the reef. There are also plenty of places to shop and to try the local food.
• Overnight stay at Caye Caulker  |  Breakfast included

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• DAY 10 -CAYE CAULKER - LAGUNA BACALAR
• Today  after breakfast we take a scenic boat ride to the Mexican Chetumal before continuing by bus to the beautiful Laguna Bacalar, the second largest lake in Mexico. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and explore the 7 cenotes that feed into the lake.
• Overnight stay at Laguna Bacalar  |  Breakfast included

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• DAY 11- LAGUNA BACALAR - TULUM - PLAYA DEL CARMEN
•  After breakfast on day 11 we make our way to Playa del Carmen stopping off at the beautiful Cliffside Mayan city of Tulum where we have a chance to visit the famous ruins and immerse ourselves in the archaeological and colonial importance this city has to offer. We then continue our journey to Playa del Carmen, where you can spend some time at the beach or exploring the local area.
• Overnight stay in Playa del Carmen  |  Breakfast included

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• DAY 12 - PLAYA DEL CARMEN    
• Breakfast at the hotel

• The day is free to enjoy the white sand beach of Playa del Carmen, take a day tour, or just go shopping on 5th avenue. Enjoy your last full day, soaking up the vibrant Mexican atmosphere!

  Overnight stay in Playa del Carmen  |  Breakfast included

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• DAY 13- PLAYA DEL CARMEN
• Our tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out today. We can book a transfer to Cancun Airport upon request