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Real Guatemala to Costa Rica

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

17 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $1,935.00 /Person
From the Guatemalan highlands to the cloud forests of Costa Rica (and all the surf spots in between), this 17-day trip will see you …
Real Guatemala to Costa Rica

From the Guatemalan highlands to the cloud forests of Costa Rica (and all the surf spots in between), this 17-day trip will see you rolling through four Central American countries – all with a new group of soon-to-be friends and a knowledgeable local leader by your side. Discover tropical forests alive with jungle melodies, vast freshwater lakes and active volcanoes – this wildlife-rich pocket of Central America is ready for you to explore. Set your eyes on a volcanic crater in Cerro Verde, spot colourful birds on the facades of Granada, stand in the shadow of the mighty Arenal Volcano and search for sloths among the canopy of Monteverde Cloud Forest. This trip through Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica is perfect for those who like their adventures 'de forma natural'.

Itinerary

Day 1: Antigua

Day 2: Cerro Verde

Day 3: Cerro Verde

Day 4: San Miguel

Day 5: San Miguel to Leon via Honduras

Day 6: Granada

Day 7: Granada

Day 8: Ometepe Island

Day 9: Ometepe Island

Day 10: San Juan del Sur

Day 11: San Juan del Sur

Day 12: Monteverde

Day 13: Monteverde

Day 14: La Fortuna

Day 15: La Fortuna

Day 16: San Jose

Day 17: San Jose

Trip Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry

Accomodation

Hotel (12 nights), Camping (2 nights), Multishare Hostel (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
  • Cerro Verde - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
  • Leon - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Granada - Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas
  • Los Ramos Community - Cooking Class
  • Monteverde - Leader-led orientation walk
  • La Fortuna - Leader-led orientation walk
  • San Jose - Leader-led orientation walk
Trip Highlights
  • Take a cooking class in Los Ramos – an indigenous community in the middle of Ometepe Island’s volcanos – and learn the traditional techniques used to make Nicaraguan dishes like nacatamales.
  • Enjoy a full day at leisure in one of El Salvador’s most beautiful national parks – Cerro Verde. Get up close and personal to a volcanic crater or take the plunge into a pristine lake. The choice is yours!
  • Have breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas – a local café run entirely by deaf people. The café's owner is aiming to bridge the gap and inspire other business owners to employ local people living with disabilities.
  • Dive into island life on Ometepe – volcanoes, wildlife-rich rainforests, volcanic black sand beaches, ancient rock carvings and a massive lake are all at your disposal.
  • Get a taste of four different countries in Central America on an epic Latin adventure that takes in the sights and offers a whole heap of optional activities too! You’ll choose your own adventure – from hiking and kayaking to swimming and dancing, there’s something for every kind of traveller.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: QBYJ
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Antigua, Guatemala
Trip Ends: San Jose, Costa Rica
Countries Visited: Costa Rica

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Destination Details

Costa Rica
| 17 Days
| 1 - 16 People