Mayan Riviera white sand beaches, Mayan ruins of Copán and Tikal, exploring coral reefs off Belize and the Bay Islands, bargaining at local markets, colourful colonial Antigua and Granada, Guatemala overnight homestay, local interaction on chicken buses, breathtaking Ometepe Island, experiencing the misty Monteverde cloud forest, opportunity to try whitewater rafting and hike volcanoes.
Departures
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Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JSC.
Escape the resorts and discover something extraordinary in Central America. Visit six countries on this classic adventure and experience mighty ruins, clear Caribbean waters, rainforests and breathtaking scenery along the way. Explore indigenous Mayan villages and meet locals for an immersive experience that few travellers get to know. While you're free to choose your own adventure, your accommodation and transportation are included and our expert CEOs will help you make the most of your time. Take a trip that's packed with all the things you need and nothing you don't—32 days of maximum adventure at minimum cost.
What's Included
- Orientation walk around Antigua and Granada, Homestay with a Guatemalan family.
- 1 dinner. (Allow USD710-900 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotels (30 nts), local homestay (1 nt).
- Public bus, boat, van, taxi, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
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Places Visited
- Belize
- Costa Rica
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
Day 1 Playa del Carmen
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Playa del Carmen
Enjoy the beach. Optional excursions to Mayan ruins of Tulúm or the diving mecca of Cozumel.
Day 3-7 Belize
Option to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, visit sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, or just sit back and relax, mon.
Day 8-16 Guatemala (D)
Orientation walk in Antigua, visit to Chichicastenango market and homestay with Guatemalan family. Options to visit the Mayan ruins of Tikal, take a boat trip down to the Caribbean coastal town of Livingston or visit local villages around Lake Atitlán.
Day 17-22 Honduras
Options to visit the Mayan ruins of Copán, snorkel, scuba dive or relax on the beach in the Bay Islands.
Day 23-26 Nicaragua
Orientation walk in Granada. Options to visit Masaya volcano and market, kayak the isletas in Lake Nicaragua or climb one of the two volcanoes that make up the island of Ometepe.
Day 27-31 Costa Rica
Options to go rafting, waterfall rappelling, ziplining through the cloud forest, visit a coffee plantation, see the Arenal Volcano, or soak in hot springs.
Day 32 San José
Depart at any time.
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