17 days tour

Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways

$ 1,259 .10 USD

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Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways

This tour includes:

Transport

Local bus, boat, ferry, private vehicle, taxi, walking.

Guide

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.

Accommodation

Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), homestay (2 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay, Isla de Ometepe Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Granada Your Discover Moment: Granada Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna. Beach time in El Tunco. Orientation walk around Leรณn and Granada. Free time in Granada, Ometepe, Monteverde, and La Fortuna. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Others

1. As this trip crosses national borders, please be prepared to pay some border fees for certain countries totalling approx $22 USD for the entire trip. Please check with your local embassy or consulate for up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. 2. Please note that you will be required to fill out the form found at the link below at least two days prior to crossing into Honduras. Itโ€™s encouraged that you have the form filled out and with you at Welcome Meeting on Day 1. Your CEO will go over the details and make sure everyone has the correct information. The group will travel into Honduras on Day 2. The correct form can be found at this link . 3. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 4. This tour departs Antigua in the morning on Day 2. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights. 5. Please note the use of drones is banned in Nicaragua.Copรกn - Copรกn Ruins Guided Tour (25USD per person) - Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (50USD per person) Playa El Tunco - Surfing Lesson (60USD per person) Granada - Masaya Volcano Day Excursion (40USD per person) - Mi Museo Cultural Museum (5USD per person) - Hiking - Laguna de Apoyo Visit (35USD per person) Masaya - Market Exploration Isla de Ometepe - Swimming (Free) - Hike Concepcรญon Volcano (45USD per person) - Ometepe Island Cultural and Pre-Columbian Petroglyphs Tour (45USD per person) - Ojo de Agua (Swimming Hole) (10-15USD per person) Monteverde - Sky Walk (55USD per person) - Monteverde Horseback Riding (45USD per person) - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20USD per person) - Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (25-50USD per person) - Ziplining (60USD per person) La Fortuna - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle (149USD per person) - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person) - Horseback Riding (59USD per person) - Birdwatching - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90USD per group) - Venado Caves Exploration (78USD per person) Arenal - Baldi Hot Springs (64USD per person) - Mountain Biking (79USD per person) - Caรฑo Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (65USD per person) Sarapiquรญ - Sarapiqui River Rafting (99USD per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways

  • Day 1 Day 1: Antigua Guatemala
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Antigua Guatemala

      Arrive at any time. Tonight, explore El Barrio, a vibrant marketplace of many small bars and pubs. Get to know your fellow travellers over a few drinks, and cheers to the adventures to come.
      Arrive at any time. Antigua is approximately one hourโ€™s drive from the international airport in Guatemala City.

      Explore the museums, colonial buildings and soak up the atmosphere in this delightful city, one of the best-restored Spanish colonial cities in the world. The entire city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding volcanoes can be seen from everywhere in the city and the colorful markets attract indigenous artisans from all over the country.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
      - Connect With New Friends

      Additional Notes: This tour departs Antigua early on Day 2. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.

      *Please note that Antiguaโ€™s nearest airport is Guatemala City, Guatemala. Donโ€™t get caught flying into the Caribbean island nation of Antigua; itโ€™s nowhere near the start of this tour!
  • Day 2 Day 2: Antigua Guatemala/Copรกn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Antigua Guatemala/Copรกn

      Set off today on a full day of travel from Antigua across the border to neighboring Honduras, arriving to the town of Copรกn Ruinas in the evening.
      The colonial highland town of Copรกn Ruinas is a charming and relaxing place, set along a river in the coffee growing region close to the Guatemalan border.

      The Mayan ruins of Copรกn are fascinating, beautiful and unique among Mayan cities. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980, Copรกn contains some of the most important Mayan ruins found to date, and many unusual artistic features, including some of the most detailed carving in the Mayan world.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Guatemala-Honduras)
  • Day 3 Day 3: Copรกn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Copรกn

      Free time in Copรกn. Opt to visit the ruins of Copรกn or soak in hot springs.
      Free time in Copan. Opt to visit the impressive Copan ruins and check out some lesser known Mayan sites along the way. Knowledgable local guides can interpret the many Mayan carvings left here over 1,000 years ago. You can also journey through the countryside to some hidden jungle hot springs for a relaxing soak.
  • Day 4 Day 4: Copรกn/Suchitoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Copรกn/Suchitoto

      Cross the border into El Salvador and stay in the colonial town of Suchitoto. Donโ€™t forget to try the delicious pupusas, a local Salvadorian specialty.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Guatemala - El Salvador)

      Additional Notes: Prepare for the long travel day with snacks.
  • Day 5 Day 5: Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Suchitoto/La Libertad Region

      Enjoy a free morning in Suchitoto before heading to the coast in the La Libertad region. The sunsets in these small surfing towns are stunning. Grab a cold drink and enjoy!


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 6 Day 6: La Libertad Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: La Libertad Region

      Enjoy a free day in the laidback beach towns of the area to take a surf lesson, eat fresh ceviche at the fish market in nearby La Libertad, visit the Tamanique waterfalls, or chill out with a beer in hand.
  • Day 7 Day 7: La Libertad Region/Leรณn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: La Libertad Region/Leรณn

      Set off early for a full day of travel by land and sea to Nicaragua, finishing up in colonial Leรณn with a brief orientation walk.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Potosรญ to Leรณn 03:00 Hr(s)
      - Boat: La Uniรณn to Potosรญ 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (El Salvador - Nicaragua)
      - Orientation Walk
  • Day 8 Day 8: Leรณn/Granada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Leรณn/Granada

      Journey to Granada and see its colourful colonial buildings on an orientation walk. Enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.
      Granadaโ€™s colonial charm is complemented by the active volcanoes and lakes that surround it, and there are many fun easy day trips available. Hike, cruise, or just explore the cityโ€™s markets and museums.

      Walking is probably the easiest way to see all the sights of Granada.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation Walk โ€“ Granada
      - Big Night Out
  • Day 9 Day 9: Granada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Granada

      Free time to explore beautiful Granadaโ€™s markets, buildings and museums. Opt to kayak in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.
      Free time to explore beautiful Granadaโ€™s busy markets, colonial buildings and museums on foot or take a horse and carriage ride around town. Enjoy a meal on the "calzada", a pedestrian street that extends from the center of town down to Lake Nicaragua.

      There are many optional activities to do just outside of town as well. Walk in the forest at the top of Mombacho Volcano, kayak around the isletas in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.
  • Day 10 Day 10: Granada/Isla De Ometepe (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Granada/Isla De Ometepe (1D)

      Get to know local friends during a 2-night G Adventures-supported community homestay on Ometepe. Try the local cuisine and test out some language skills.
      From the town of San Jorge, we cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to arrive at Ometepe Island, formed from two volcanoes, one active and one dormant that rise out of the middle of the lake. The limited development and traditional communities create a welcoming relaxed atmosphere.

      The group will be split up amongst different local families who will host you in their homes for two nights in a small community on the island. Breakfast and dinner will be provided in the home. This experience give you a chance to see how rural Nicaraguans live.

      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 00:15 - 00:30 Hr(s)
      - Ferry 01:00 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle: Moyogalpa to Isla de Ometepe

      Included Activities:
      - Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
  • Day 11 Day 11: Isla De Ometepe (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Isla De Ometepe (1B, 1D)

      Enjoy free time to explore Ometepe. Opt to climb Volcano Concepciรณn or Volcano Maderas, take a cultural tour, visit the beach at Santo Domingo, or visit el Ojo de Agua for a refreshing swim and lunch. You can also view pre-Columbian petroglyphs or the small museum of indigenous artifacts in Altagracia.
      Today is a free day in Ometepe. We get to spend more time with the local host families and see more of the island. Opt to climb either of the two volcanoes on the island, view petroglyphs left by the islandโ€™s original inhabitants, walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, swim in clear spring water at Ojo de Agua, lay on the beach or explore the island on bicycle.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
  • Day 12 Day 12: Isla De Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Isla De Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)

      Take a ferry back to the mainland and cross the border into Costa Rica, finishing up in the cloudforest air of Monteverde.
      At 1,400 meters above sea level, Monteverde is literally in the clouds. The Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves are home to diverse and unique flora and fauna. Sloths, monkeys, kinkajous, tapirs and large cats inhabit the area. There are more species of orchids here than anywhere else in the world.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Peรฑas Blancas to Monteverde 04:00 Hr(s)
      - Ferry 01:30 Hr(s)
      - Local Bus 01:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Nicaragua - Costa Rica)

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
  • Day 13 Day 13: Monteverde
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Monteverde

      Free day in Monteverde. Opt to visit a cloud forest reserve, fly through the jungle canopy via zipline, or tour a coffee plantation.
      The day is free to choose from many optional activities. Fly hundreds of meters above the trees on a zip-lining tour, hike through one of the cloud forest reserves, ride a horse in the mountains, visit a coffee/sugar cane farm, tour the cheese factory or check out the orchid garden, serpentarium, or frog pond in town.

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle
  • Day 14 Day 14: Monteverde/La Fortuna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Monteverde/La Fortuna

      Transfer to La Fortuna along bumpy roads, then break up the journey with a peaceful boat ride on Lake Arenal before a short ride to the town.
      The trip from Monteverde to La Fortuna takes us down from the cloud forest and across Costa Ricaโ€™s largest lake The town of La Fortuna lies at the base of the Arenal Volcano, which dominates the landscape rising to 1670 meters high. The town has become famous as the adventure sports capital of Costa Rica.

      Choose your adventure! Canyoning, white water rafting, hiking, caving, rafting, horseback riding, paddlebording, kayaking, visiting a wildlife refuge, and even more activities are all possible options for you to choose from while weโ€™re here.

      Transport:
      - Shared van: Laguna de Arenal to La Fortuna 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)
      - Boat: Laguna de Arenal 00:45 Hr(s)
  • Day 15 Day 15: La Fortuna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: La Fortuna

      Free time to enjoy the La Fortuna and Arenal area.
      Choose your adventure! Canyoneering, hiking, caving, rafting, horseback riding, paddleboarding, kayaking, visiting a wildlife refuge, and even more activities are all possible options for you to choose from while weโ€™re here.
  • Day 16 Day 16: La Fortuna/San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: La Fortuna/San Josรฉ

      Journey through the mountains to the capital for a final night out.
      Return to San Josรฉ for our final night out.

      San Josรฉ has beautiful parks, museums and theatres. Enjoy the view of the surrounding lush mountains from the downtown streets.

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Sarapiqui River Rafting
  • Day 17 Day 17: San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: San Josรฉ

      Depart at any time.


      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 39

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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