Belize: Reefs, Rain Forests, and Ruins
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- Kayak, snorkel, and swim at Lighthouse Reef and snorkel the legendary Blue Hole.
- By special arrangement, gain private access to a subterranean Mayan cave and explore its cathedral-like chambers.
- Paddle through the jungle on a Sibun River kayaking excursion and spot tropical birdlife along the way.
- Discover the temples and pyramids of incredible Tikal, an ancient Maya city nestled in the jungles of Guatemala.
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