45 days tour

Epic Central America: Seven Countries & The Softest Sand Eve

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Epic Central America: Seven Countries & The Softest Sand Eve

This tour includes:

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Womenโ€™s Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio Your G for Good Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar", Lรญvingston Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna Your G for Good Moment: Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay, Isla de Ometepe Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO, Oaxaca Your Discover Moment: San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time, San Cristรณbal de Las Casas Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala Your Big Night Out Moment: Antigua Guatemala Your Big Night Out Moment: Granada Your Discover Moment: Granada Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna. Mexico City street food crawl. Alebrijes Artisan Community visit. Boat trip to Sumidero Canyon. Stop at Roberto Barrios Waterfall for a swim. Tour the Mayan ruins in Palenque. A catamaran adventure into a gorgeous lagoon in Bacalar. Chichen Itzรก ruins guided tour. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walk in Antigua, Leon, and Granada. Beach time in Playa del Carmen and Caye Caulker, and El Tunco. Free time in Mexico City, Oaxaca, Palenque, San Cristรณbal de las Casas, Playa del Carmen, Caye Caulker, and Antigua, Granada, Ometepe, Monteverde, and La Fortuna. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals

3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

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

Guide

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Simple hotels/hostels (40 nts, most multi-share), overnight bus (1 nt), local homestay (3 nts).

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Please note the use of drones is banned in Nicaragua.Teotihuacรกn - Teotihuacรกn Pyramids Visit (40USD per person) Oaxaca - Hierve el Agua Day Trip - Cooking Class (65USD per person) San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (950MXN per person) Monte Albรกn - Monte Albรกn Tour (900MXN per person) San Cristรณbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) Bacalar - Kayaking (10-12USD per person) - Fortress Exploration (10MXN per person) Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (40-60USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (90USD per person) Akumal - Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person) Caye Caulker - ***Bike with Purpose Rental*** (1-30USD per person) - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (60USD per person) - Fishing (250-450USD per person) Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (50USD per person) Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (90USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (115USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (110USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (75USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (110USD per person) Antigua Guatemala - Salsa Lesson (10USD per person) - Cycling (30-50USD per person) - ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person) - Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person) - Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person) - Acatenango Volcano Climb (50-89USD per person) - Massage (30-60USD per person) - Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (25USD per person) - Pacaya Volcano Hike Escuintla - Pacaya Volcano Hike (59-79USD per person) Panajachel - Massage Lago de Atitlรกn - Kayaking - Swimming San Juan La Laguna - Shopping 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)

Optional

Teotihuacรกn - Teotihuacรกn Pyramids Visit (40USD per person) Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (80MXN per person) Monte Albรกn - Monte Albรกn Tour (500MXN per person) San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (500MXN per person) Oaxaca - Cooking Class (60USD per person) San Cristรณbal de Las Casas - Lagunas de Montebello Visit (30USD per person) - Indigenous Villages Tour (30USD per person) Palenque - Jungle Trail Hike (25USD per person) - BBQ Lunch (30USD per person) Bacalar - Kayaking (10-12USD per person) - Fortress Exploration (10MXN per person) Tulum - Tulum Ruins Visit Playa del Carmen - Cenote Visit (10-30USD per person) - Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN per person) - Coco Bongo Disco and Show (70-75USD per person) Akumal - Akumal Beach Visit (20USD per person) Caye Caulker - ***Bike with Purpose Rental*** (7-30USD per person) - Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour (90USD per person) - Sunset Sailing Boat Tour (55USD per person) - Fishing (100-500USD per person) Xunantunich - Xunantunich Visit (5USD per person) Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit (90USD per person) Caves Branch - Cave Tubing (75USD per person) Caracol - Caracol Ruins Tour (115USD per person) Barton Creek - Barton Creek Cave Canoeing (110USD per person) San Ignacio - Horseback Riding (75USD per person) Rio Dulce - Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston (30USD per person) - Natural Hot Waterfall Visit (35USD per person) - Sunrise Monkey Kayak (20USD per person) - Horseback Riding (30USD per person) Antigua Guatemala - Salsa Lesson (9USD per person) - Cycling (30-50USD per person) - ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person) - Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person) - Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person) - Acatenango Volcano Climb (50-85USD per person) - Massage (30-60USD per person) - Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (20USD per person) - Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos Escuintla - Pacaya Volcano Hike (59-79USD per person) Panajachel - Massage Lago de Atitlรกn - Kayaking - Swimming San Juan La Laguna - Shopping Copรกn - Copรกn Ruins Guided Tour (25USD per person) - Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (50USD per person) - Horseback Riding (25USD per person) Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - 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 - Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40USD per person) - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (15USD per person) - Ziplining (50USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (25-50USD per person) - Monteverde Horseback Riding (50USD per person) Arenal - ***Baldi*** (64USD per person) - Mountain Biking (79USD per person) - Caรฑo Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (60USD per person) La Fortuna - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person) - Horseback Riding (59USD per person) - Birdwatching - Venado Caves Exploration (78USD per person) Sarapiquรญ - Sarapiqui River Rafting (99USD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Epic Central America: Seven Countries & The Softest Sand Eve

  • Day 1 Day 1: Mexico City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Mexico City

      Arrive at any time.


      Included Activities:
      - Connect With New Friends
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Mexico City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mexico City

      Start the adventure off with a CEO-led walking tour through La Condesa and Roma neighborhoods. Stroll past bohemian cafes, bars, and restaurants. Your CEO will grab some street food snacks for the group ranging from street tacos to chilaquiles. Savour whatever you sample as you continue to get to know the area. Finish up the tour near the giant Bosque de Chapultepec. Then, spend the afternoon trying out the optional activities in the area like a visit to the ruins of Teotihuacรกn.


      Included Activities:
      - Mexico City Walking Tour
  • Day 3 Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mexico City/Oaxaca

      Hit the road and travel south to Oaxaca from Mexico City. Once the group arrives we will head out for an orientation walk to the main square and some of the nearby markets. Soak in your first experience of the vibrant culture in Oaxaca. Enjoy a free evening to do as you please. Perhaps, find a lively restaurant and give your tastebuds something to dance about.


      Transport:
      - Local Bus 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation Walk
  • Day 4 Day 4: Oaxaca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Oaxaca

      Today, enjoy a free day for optional activities in Oaxaca until late afternoon. Explore local taverns, discover the vibrant indigenous culture in the area, sample food from lively markets, try mole, and mezcal and fully experience the allure of this Mexican city. Later your CEO will accompany the group to the market where you can try a tlayuda, a toasted tortilla with tons of different toppings like refried beans, shredded cabbage, salsa, meat, and cheese. Cap off the day with a visit to a local chocolate-making shop and a free evening to keep the adventure going.


      Included Activities:
      - Oaxaca Market Visit With CEO

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Hierve el Agua Day Trip

      Additional Notes: You can pre-book the Hierve el Agua Day Trip during check-out and pay a visit to a petrified waterfall outside of Oaxaca.
  • Day 5 Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristรณbal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Oaxaca/San Cristรณbal

      The group will have additional free time today in Oaxaca for other optional activities. Afterwards, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how these handicrafts are made. In the evening board and overnight bus to San Cristobal.


      Transport:
      - Overnight Bus 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
  • Day 6 Day 6: San Cristรณbal (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: San Cristรณbal (1B)

      Arrive early to Tuxtla Gutierrez, which is a city in southern Mexico and the capital of Chiapas. The group will travel by private bus to Sumidero Canyon for an included boat ride down the river. The trip is a few hours long and will take you through the canyon with some of the walls towering 2,500 feet above you. Itโ€™s sure to make you feel small. Keep a lookout for the wildlife in the area and try to spot caves as you journey on. Afterwards, continue on to San Cristobal de las Casas where you will stop for the evening.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Sumidero Canyon
  • Day 7 Day 7: San Cristรณbal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: San Cristรณbal

      San Cristรณbal de Las Casas is located in a high mountain valley at 2110m (6921 ft). Enjoy a free day to experience this city known for its 16th-century architecture. Opt to visit nearby indigenous Mayan villages to see their unique day-to-day, or visit Lagunas de Montebello National Park and the group of beautiful lakes near the Guatemalan border. You have a full day to do as you please and there are plenty of activities to try out.


      Included Activities:
      - San Cristobal de Las Casas - Free Time
  • Day 8 Day 8: San Cristรณbal/Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: San Cristรณbal/Palenque

      Get ready for a full day of travel from San Cristรณbal de Las Casas to Palenque. Along the way the group will stop to swim in the pristine turquoise waters of Roberto Barrios waterfall. Arrive to Palenque in the evening.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
  • Day 9 Day 9: Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Palenque

      Enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Mayan ruins of Palenque followed by free time for an optional jungle trail hike, or just relax at the hotel keeping an eye out for nearby birds and wildlife.


      Included Activities:
      - Palenque Ruins Guided Tour
  • Day 10 Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Palenque/Bacalar

      Spend the day travelling to Bacalar in the eastern part of Mexico from Palenque. Sit back as the scenery changes outside your window and rest up for the next part of the trip.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 11 Day 11: Bacalar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Bacalar

      Spend a full free day enjoying optional activities in the area, or just relax and keep the good vibes going.
  • Day 12 Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Bacalar/Valladolid

      The group is in for a treat this morning with an included boating adventure in the lagoon. In the afternoon itโ€™s onward to Valladolid. Travel north and inland from Bacalar to a city on Mexicoโ€™s Yucatรกn Peninsula. Upon arrival your CEO will lead you on an orientation walk of the small Mayan town filled with quaint taverns, vibrant indigenous culture, and loads of street food vendors. Smell the delicious aromas as you walk and sample a few snacks along the way.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Boat Trip Laguna Bacalar
      - CEO-led Orientation Walk
  • Day 13 Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Valladolid/Tulum

      After a short, but sweet visit in Valladolid the group will travel to the Chichen Itzรก ruins for a guided tour. These ruins hold the history, beliefs, and rituals that defined ancient Mayan civilization. See the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the famous Castillo, the cenote, and the Nunnery. Afterwards, travel to Tulum for a free evening. Tulum is filled with trendy beach clubs where you can dance the night away, or stretch out on white sand beaches to admire the colors at sunset.


      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Chichen Itzรก Guided Tour
  • Day 14 Day 14: Tulum/Playa Del Carmen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Tulum/Playa Del Carmen

      Travel from Tulum to Playa del Carmen where you can enjoy time to explore on your own. Tonight, head out with your fellow travellers to 12th Street, where thereโ€™s tons of bars and clubs to choose from.
  • Day 15 Day 15: Playa Del Carmen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Playa Del Carmen

      Enjoy free time to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulรบm or take a ferry to nearby Cozumel. Or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach.
      Start your holiday off with some hardcore relaxation. Enjoy a full day of free time to fill as you wish. Get your ruin on with a visit to Tulum perched atop the sea, explore the fish- and coral-filled seas around Cozumel on a scuba dive, go swimming in a cenote or at the beach, and save some energy for a night out on the town.
  • Day 16 Day 16: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Playa Del Carmen/Caye Caulker

      Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.
      Mention Belize and you may conjure up visions of unbelievably clear blue waters, diving and snorkelling along the barrier reef and remarkable marine life. Belize also boasts huge swaths of jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and above all, friendly, easygoing people. Belize is all this and much more!

      Transport:
      - First-class Bus 04:00 Hr(s)
      - Local bus: Santa Elena to Belize City 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
      - Water Taxi 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Mexico - Belize)
  • Day 17 Day 17-18: Caye Caulker
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17-18: Caye Caulker

      Opt to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, go diving or just chill out, Belizean style.
  • Day 18 Day 19: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)

      Travel by boat and bus from Caye Caulker to San Ignacio. Enjoy an included pottery demonstration and local lunch at a G Adventures-supported womenโ€™s pottery cooperative.
      From the town of San Ignacio, opportunities abound for exploring Belizeโ€™s little known inland scenic beauty. With free time here, choose to explore the area by foot, canoe or horse, take a caving trip, or visit the Mountain Pine Ridge Area and swim in its inviting pools and rivers.

      Meals Included:
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Water taxi: Caye Caulker to Belize City 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)
      - Local Bus 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - San Antonio Womenโ€™s Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch
  • Day 19 Day 20: San Ignacio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: San Ignacio

      Opt to visit the sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal or check out the seldom-visited Mayan ruins of Xunantunich.
  • Day 20 Day 21: San Ignacio/Flores
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: San Ignacio/Flores

      Learn about Mayan culture and history on a guided tour of the ruins of Tikal.
      Cross the border into Guatemala and you immediately notice the difference in culture, with its heavy Mayan influence and Spanish language. Here we have entered Guatemalaโ€™s northeast jungle Petรฉn region. The descendants of the Maya of Chichรฉn Itzรก migrated to the Petรฉn area several centuries after the collapse of the great Mayan cities in the Yucatรกn.

      En route to Flores, stop for a guided tour of the ancient city of Tikal. Arrive in Flores, the capital of the department of Petรฉn, a small island located on the second largest lake of Guatemala, Lake Petรฉn Itzรก.

      Transport:
      - Taxicab: San Ignacio to Benque Viejo del Carmen 00:15 - 00:30 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle: Tikal to Flores 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Belize - Guatemala)
      - Tikal Ruins Guided Tour
  • Day 21 Day 22: Flores/Rio Dulce
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Flores/Rio Dulce

      Travel across the country towards the coast to Rio Dulce, on the shores of Lake Izabal.
      A travel day from Flores to Rio Dulce which is located in the department of Izabal, home of the largest lake in Guatemala, Lake Izabal was one of the most important water ways of the Spanish crown during colonial times.

      We take the road past areas of dense jungle and arrive at Rรญo Dulce, a small town on Lake Izabal and a port stop for boaters around the globe, on their way to/from Livingston and the Caribbean coast.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 22 Day 23: Rio Dulce (1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Rio Dulce (1L)

      Travel to the Caribbean town of Livingston by scenic boat ride from Rio Dulce. Enjoy a visit to the G Adventuresโ€“supported El Manglar Restaurant for an explanation of the women-led community initiative project here. Then, walk around the grounds before a sit-down lunch of delicious local flavours.


      Meals Included:
      - Lunch

      Included Activities:
      - Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston
      - Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar"
  • Day 23 Day 24: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 24: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala

      Enjoy an orientation walk of Antiguaโ€™s cobblestone streets, then opt to take a salsa lesson and practice new moves out at night.
      Today is a travel day from Rio Dulce to Antigua, followed by an orientation walk once you arrive. Plan your activities for the next day and enjoy some of the nightlife this beautiful colonial city has to offer.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 06:00 - 07:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation Walk โ€“ Antigua
  • Day 24 Day 25: Antigua Guatemala
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 25: Antigua Guatemala

      Enjoy a free day in Antigua. Opt to relax with a massage, climb a volcano, soak up the culture in one of the cityโ€™s many cafรฉs, or explore the nearby hills and towns by bike.
      Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
  • Day 25 Day 26: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 26: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel

      Travel to beautiful Lake Atitlรกn and enjoy the views.
      Travel through the hills and fertile fields of the Guatemalan highlands to the shores of Lake Atitlรกn, one of the most beautiful spots in Guatemala. Twelve native villages, blue/grey mountains and three volcanoes line the shores of this lake resulting in a wonderful combination of unusual natural beauty and traditional culture.

      The area is also ideal for outdoor pursuits like swimming, fishing, wind surfing, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, and horseback riding.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

      Additional Notes: Note: Please dress conservatively when visiting the villages and refrain from photographing religious ceremonies, or individuals who do not wish to be photographed.
  • Day 26 Day 27: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 27: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)

      Embark on a boat ride across the lake before participating in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family. This area is known for stunning scenery and great shopping for Mayan handicrafts. Opt to bargain for colourful textiles and paintings at the lakeโ€™s markets.


      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Boat 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Posadas Mayas Homestay
  • Day 27 Day 28: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 28: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala

      Return to Antigua, and enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.
      We return to Antigua to spend more time to explore the city, shop, and check out optional activities in the area.

      Optional activities include visiting a macadamia nut farm, checking out a coffee plantation, biking around Antiguaโ€™s surrounding hills or taking a salsa lesson.

      Transport:
      - Boat 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Big Night Out
  • Day 28 Day 29: Antigua Guatemala
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 29: Antigua Guatemala

      Enjoy free time to relax with a massage, explore the nearby hills by bicycle, or visit a local macadamia nut farm.
      Get adventurous and pre-book the Pacaya Volcano Hike on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
  • Day 29 Day 30: Antigua Guatemala/Copรกn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 30: 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 30 Day 31: Copรกn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 31: 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 31 Day 32: Copรกn/Suchitoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 32: 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 32 Day 33: Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 33: 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 33 Day 34: La Libertad Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 34: 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 34 Day 35: La Libertad Region/Leรณn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 35: 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 35 Day 36: Leรณn/Granada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 36: 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 36 Day 37: Granada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 37: 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 37 Day 38: Granada/Isla De Ometepe (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 38: 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 38 Day 39: Isla De Ometepe (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 39: 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 39 Day 40: Isla De Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 40: 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)
  • Day 40 Day 41: Monteverde
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 41: 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.
  • Day 41 Day 42: Monteverde/La Fortuna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 42: 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 42 Day 43: La Fortuna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 43: 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 43 Day 44: La Fortuna/San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 44: 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)
  • Day 44 Day 45: San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 45: 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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