Destination:
Costa Rica,
El Salvador,
Guatemala,
Honduras,
Nicaragua,
Duration:
22 days
Travel Period:
February 2026 - December 2028
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Overview
Tropical cloud forests alive with jungle melodies and native wildlife, vast freshwater lakes and active volcanoes, historic cities and shared moments with locals – this pocket of Central America is a slice of paradise. On this 22-day Central American journey, take in all the must-visit spots like Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. From gorgeous Antigua, journey to the Guatemalan Highlands, away from the tourist crowds of Central America and experience authentic modern Mayan culture. Depart the highlands and head for Lake Atitlan, surrounded by mountainous volcanoes. Then make your way to Honduras to explore the World Heritage-listed ruins of Copan before continuing to El Salvador and see how indigo dyeing works in Suchitoto. Cross into Nicaragua, land of lakes and the colonial cities of Leon and Granada. In Costa Rica, stand in the shadow of mighty Arenal Volcano and spot sloths among the canopy of Monteverde. This adventure is perfect for those who like to experience a destination 'la forma natural' (the natural way).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please be careful when booking flights to Antigua; make sure you fly into Guatemala City Airport [GUA]. Guatemala City Airport is the closest airport to Antigua. Please do not book flights to Antigua & Barbuda Airport [ANU] as this is an island in the Caribbean.
3. Please be careful when booking flights from San Jose; make sure you fly out of Juan Santamaría International Airport [SJO]. Please do not book flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport [SJC] as this is located in California, United States.
4.As per updated Nicaragua entry requirements, customers are currently required to supply a copy of their passport front page to their booking agent no later than 15 days prior to departure.
5. Should you have any questions or need assistance with the Honduras pre-registration, your leader will be able to assist on Day 1 of your tour. For more information, visit the ‘Passports, visas and entry requirements’ section of the ‘Essential Trip Information.
6. IMPORTANT FOR UK PASSPORT HOLDERS: You must obtain a multiple entry visa to Honduras before traveling on this trip. Due to reported delays in securing embassy appointments, we recommend checking appointment availability with the Honduran Embassy before confirming your travel plans. See the Passports, visas and entry requirements section in your Essential Trip Information for details.
7. Under Honduran law, travelers under age 21 who are traveling unaccompanied or with only one parent must have written, notarized permission to travel (in Spanish) from the non-traveling parent(s) or guardian(s). Please check with your local embassy or consulate for specific requirements.
8. If you plan to travel with high-quality cameras or binoculars, please reference the packing section of your Essential Trip Information for details about Nicaragua's restrictions and regulations on these items.
2. Please be careful when booking flights to Antigua; make sure you fly into Guatemala City Airport [GUA]. Guatemala City Airport is the closest airport to Antigua. Please do not book flights to Antigua & Barbuda Airport [ANU] as this is an island in the Caribbean.
3. Please be careful when booking flights from San Jose; make sure you fly out of Juan Santamaría International Airport [SJO]. Please do not book flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport [SJC] as this is located in California, United States.
4.As per updated Nicaragua entry requirements, customers are currently required to supply a copy of their passport front page to their booking agent no later than 15 days prior to departure.
5. Should you have any questions or need assistance with the Honduras pre-registration, your leader will be able to assist on Day 1 of your tour. For more information, visit the ‘Passports, visas and entry requirements’ section of the ‘Essential Trip Information.
6. IMPORTANT FOR UK PASSPORT HOLDERS: You must obtain a multiple entry visa to Honduras before traveling on this trip. Due to reported delays in securing embassy appointments, we recommend checking appointment availability with the Honduran Embassy before confirming your travel plans. See the Passports, visas and entry requirements section in your Essential Trip Information for details.
7. Under Honduran law, travelers under age 21 who are traveling unaccompanied or with only one parent must have written, notarized permission to travel (in Spanish) from the non-traveling parent(s) or guardian(s). Please check with your local embassy or consulate for specific requirements.
8. If you plan to travel with high-quality cameras or binoculars, please reference the packing section of your Essential Trip Information for details about Nicaragua's restrictions and regulations on these items.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.
- Transport: Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Chicken bus.
- Accommodation: Hotel (21 nights).
- San Andres Itzapa - San Simon shamanic ceremonies.
- Western Highlands - Almolonga vegetable market.
- Quetzaltenango - Chicken Bus Experience.
- Chichicastenango market visit.
- Lake Atitlan - Boat to Santiago Atitlan.
- Santiago Atitlan - Shamanic Keepers of the Shrine of Maximon.
- Antigua - Leader-led Orientation Walk.
- Copan - Guided visit to Archaeological site.
- Suchitoto - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration.
- Suchitoto - Leader led orientation walk.
- Suchitoto - Indigo Dyeing Demonstration.
- Leon - Leader led orientation walk.
- Masaya - Town & Market Visit.
- Granada - La Laguna de Apoyo Viewpoint.
- Granada - Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas.
- Monteverde - Leader-led orientation walk.
- Monteverde - Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe.
- La Fortuna - Leader led orientation walk.
- Monteverde - Cloud Forest Reserve with a local guide.
- San Jose - Leader-led orientation walk.
- La Fortuna - Tortilla Making Class and lunch.
Start:Antigua, Guatemala
Finish:San Jose, Costa Rica
Finish:San Jose, Costa Rica
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
QBSBC
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Antigua
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Day 2: Quetzaltenango
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Day 3: Quetzaltenango
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Day 4: Panajachel
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Day 5: Panajachel
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Day 6: Antigua
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Day 7: Antigua
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Day 8: Copan
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Day 9: Copan
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Day 10: Suchitoto
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Day 11: Suchitoto
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Day 12: La Libertad
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Day 13: Leon
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Day 14: Leon
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Day 15: Granada
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Day 16: Granada
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Day 17: Monteverde
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Day 18: Monteverde
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Day 19: La Fortuna
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Day 20: La Fortuna
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Day 21: San Jose
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Day 22: San Jose
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$4,072*
per person*
Tripcode: QBSBC
Start:Antigua, Guatemala
Finish:San Jose, Costa Rica
Finish:San Jose, Costa Rica
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
134019
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