Mayas, Highland & the Islands

• Round trip economy class airfare from Houston to Belize (other US gateways available)
• Domestic airfare within Belize and Guatemala as specified by itinerary
• 7 nights hotel accommodation (Cayo Area 2, Flores Area 2, Ambergris Caye 3) with breakfast daily
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling
• One way land transfer from Belize City to Flores (Guatemala)
• Escorted sightseeing as per itinerary
• Land transportation and sightseeing via air-conditioned vehicles and English speaking professional tour guides
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing
• Meals as per itinerary B = breakfast (7), L = lunch (2)
• FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio

Day 1 : USA-BELIZE CITY-CAYO
Depart USA to Belize City. Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Belize City and transfer to Cayo area for overnight. Balance of day at leisure.

Day 2 : CAYO-MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE FOREST RESERVE (B,L)
Today's full day tour visits the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. Here you will have a opportunity to see the natural beauty of the reserve including the Rio Frio caves, 1,000 ft. Hidden Valley Falls and a chance for swimming in the cool waters of Rio On Pools. Head southwest to the famous Maya site of Caracol (Mayan for snail). Picnic lunch while in Caracol. Walk the path of the Maya and discover some of their well kept secrets. After the tour, return to Cayo area for overnight.

Day 3 : CAYO-FLORES (B)
Morning pick up and transfer overland to the border towns of Belize's Benque Viejo and Guatemala's Melchor Village where you will pass through customs formalities and continue to your hotel in Flores, in the Peten region of Guatemala .Afternoon at leisure to relax or explore the area. Overnight at your Flores hotel.

Day 4 : FLORES-TIKAL MAYAN RUINS (B,L)
Following an early breakfast, enjoy a full day tour of majestic Tikal (Mayan for Places of Voices) nestled in the dense jungles of Peten. This site has been extensively excavated and restored and is the most recognizable of all the Mayan ruins. Picnic lunch is included. Early evening return to your hotel for overnight.

Day 5 : FLORES-BELIZE CITY- AMBERGRIS CAYE (B)
This morning, you will be transferred to the Flores Airport for your short flight to Belize City International Airport with connecting service to San Pedro (Ambergris Caye). Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy optional water sports or simply relax in the sun.

Day 6 : AMBERGRIS CAYE (B)
Morning snorkeling tour to Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley. You will snorkel in incredible clear waters and have a personal encounter with nurse sharks and graceful stingrays. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodations in San Pedro.

Day 7 : AMBERGRIS CAYE (B)
Day at leisure.

Day 8 : AMBERGRIS CAYE-BELIZE CITY-USA (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the short flight to Belize City International Airport with connecting service for your flight home.

Accommodations	Option A	Option B
CAYO	Windy Hills	Duplooy's
FLORES	Hotel de Patio	Camino Real Tikal
AMBERGRIS CAYE	Mata Rocks/ Coconuts	Ramon's Village

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Departure Dates & Prices

NOTES: Rates are person in US Dollars, valid through March 31 2008, except for Christmas/ New Years and Easter periods (hotel supplements apply - please inquire). Round trip airfare from Houston is included in the rates; departures from other US cities are also available. Not included in the rates are US and foreign airport departure taxes, as well as airline fuel surcharges.

SUPPLEMENTS/ ADDITIONAL COSTS:
AIRFARE: Holiday Season (Dec. 10 - Jan 2): $150

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets please deduct $495 from the above prices

DEPARTURES FROM OTHER US CITIES: Please add the add-on fares listed below to the tour price:

BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): Available on request