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Belize and Guatemala Combo All hotel stays and mentioned tours included as well as all domestic ground, boat and air transfers. Prices Vary by Season Day 1 Location: Antigua, Guatemala - Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo (2 nights, 3 days) Includes: Breakfast Description: A ‘museum’ unto its own, Casa Santo Domingo is an amazing piece of religious and architectural history of this beautiful, cobble-stone lined colonial town. Day 2 Tour: Privately guided day trip of the old city of Antigua Day 3 Tour : En route to your next destination (Lake Atitlan) tour the Iximche archeological site Hotel : Casa Palopo (2 nights, 3 days) Includes: Breakfast Description: The unbroken view of Lake Atitlan and the three volcanoes overlooking it is stunning. Built on a hillside, Casa Palopo has preserved a unique intimate atmosphere. King beds in each room, adults only. Day 4 Tour : Lake Atitlan kayaking, Tzununa hike and volcano viewing, Suan Juan village visit Day 5 Transfer : domestic flights with private ground transfers to Tikal Hotel - La Lancha (2 nights, 3 days) Includes: Breakfast Description: Part of the Francis Ford Coppola series of hotels, this hidden gem allows visitors an incredibly unique stay close to nearby Tikal National Park. The Mayan ruins await! Day 6 Tour : Explore the incredible history of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal Day 7 Transfer : Private ground transfer to San Ignacio Belize Hotel : Chaa Creek Luxury Resort (2 nights, 3 days) Includes: Breakfast Description: Chaa Creek, one of Belize’s first eco-lodges, has evolved from its humble beginnings as a working farm to become a premier luxury retreat. Day 8 Tour: Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Full Day. Top 10 Caves in the world by National Geographic Magazine Day 9 Transfer : Ground transfer to Placencia, Belize Tour: Rappel & Zipline Hotel : Itz'ana Belize Resort (2 nights, 3 days) Includes: Breakfast Description: Itz’ana is the perfect base camp for everything wild and wonderful in Belize. Day 10 Description: Free Day relaxing at the beach Day 11 : Enjoy your private ground transfer to the Belize International Airport for your return flight home .

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