Nature's Lush Paradises and a Colourful

Nature’s lush paradises and a colourful underwater world; age-old Maya culture and Havana’s new rhythm.

Costa Rica’s national parks – Maya cities in Mexico and Belize a green paradise The sophisticated culture of the Maya in Central As more than a quarter of Costa Rica’s surface area is America, which began roughly 5,000 years ago and protected in the form of nature reserves, it provides a safe ended around the time of the Spanish conquest, is still home for a truly unbelievable variety of flora and fauna. a mystery. Their ceremonies seem to have been gory, There seems to be no end to the natural highlights that their step pyramids imposing, and their stone carvings await you in this peaceful little country, which has had no required a great deal of skill. On our trip you will disco- armed forces since 1948. The numerous national parks ver three mystical Maya strongholds: Tulum, in Mexico, boast majestic volcanic craters and mysterious cloud is the only Maya city situated on the coast; Altun Ha forests alongside picturesque beaches and evergreen and Lamanai are located in Belize. Constructed on the rainforests. The Tortuguero National Park can only be banks of an inland lagoon, Lamanai remained populated reached by sea or air because its landscape of canals for roughly 3,000 years. Excavations have revealed that and lagoons is so impenetrable. over 20,000 people lived there around 700 AD.

Several relaxing days at sea Havana: a lively myth among rum, Besides crossing worlds and discovering new lands, we rhythm and revolution let relaxation take a front seat on our yacht for four whole Fat cigars, American vintage cars, baroque churches days. Plenty of time to enjoy life under the white sails and and facades of faded magnificence – Havana truly is a be spoilt in every way. myth in itself. With the rapprochement of Cuba and the U.S., the heart of this diverse capital is now beating even The world’s second largest coral reef faster. Whether on the Malecón seafront promenade, The Belize Barrier Reef is a 256-kilometre-long (159 miles) or in the little streets of the old town – an optimistic reef system which contains countless small coral islands. vibrancy permeates the warm summer air. The Lighthouse Reef Atoll features a particularly special natural wonder: the Great Blue Hole. This circular sub- A lecturer accompanies the trip marine sinkhole, with a diameter of over 300 metres Knowledge, entertainment and facts – our expert is on (0.19 miles), was formed during the last ice age and is a hand to give talks on a wide variety of specialist sub- UNESCO World Heritage Site. Donning your snorkel and jects. He will also be on board to answer any questions getting an underwater view is obviously another great that you may have. way to discover the impressive beauty of the reef.

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