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Central American Adventure

Trip Type: Explorer

34 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $6,870.00 /Person
Explore colourful worlds – both on land and underwater – on a vibrant adventure from the sunny beaches of Mexico through jungle and Caribbean …
Central American Adventure

Explore colourful worlds – both on land and underwater – on a vibrant adventure from the sunny beaches of Mexico through jungle and Caribbean coastline to the volcanic mountains of Costa Rica. This 34-day adventure hits Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, snaking through all the best spots and introducing you to local haunts as well as traveller hotspots. Discover a diverse marine playground in Caye Caulker, walk through the steamy cloud forests in Monteverde and visit the famous Tikal pyramids, arguably the most stunning of Guatemala’s ruins. Learn ancient Maya secrets and pass through jaw-dropping scenery on this Central American adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Playa del Carmen

Day 2: Playa del Carmen

Day 3: Chetumal

Day 4: Caye Caulker

Day 5: Caye Caulker

Day 6: Caye Caulker

Day 7: San Ignacio

Day 8: San Ignacio

Day 9: Tikal National Park

Day 10: Rio Dulce

Day 11: Rio Dulce

Day 12: Antigua

Day 13: Antigua

Day 14: San Andres Itzapa / Quetzaltenango

Day 15: Quetzaltenango

Day 16: Chichicastenango Market / Panajachel

Day 17: Santiago Atitlan

Day 18: Antigua

Day 19: Antigua

Day 20: Copan, Honduras

Day 21: Copan, Honduras

Day 22: Copan to Suchitoto via Guatemala

Day 23: Suchitoto

Day 24: Pacific Coast

Day 25: Leon

Day 26: Leon

Day 27: Granada

Day 28: Granada

Day 29: Monteverde

Day 30: Monteverde

Day 31: La Fortuna

Day 32: La Fortuna

Day 33: San Jose

Day 34: San Jose

Trip Inclusions

Meals

17 breakfasts and 1 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Local bus, Taxi, Private boat, Ferry, Chicken bus

Accomodation

Hotel (31 nights), Lodge (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Playa del Carmen - Cenote Azul visit
  • Bacalar - Beach club entry
  • Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Caye Caulker - Cooking Class
  • San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
  • Livingston - River boat trip to Garifuna town
  • Livingston - Garifuna dance class
  • 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
Trip Highlights
  • Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan, with 95% of the population of Maya descent, and meet the shamanic keepers of Maximon.
  • Spend three days in the dreamy Caribbean Caye Caulker. Munch barbecue lobster? Snorkel in coral reef? Nap under a palm tree? It’s up to you.
  • Cruise up the Rio Dulce to your waterfront jungle lodge, then maybe grab a beer and relax while the sounds of nature fill the air.
  • Explore Suchitoto’s flower-studded balconies, galleries housed in 19th-century buildings and a lake teeming with thousands of local birds.
  • Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and unique Central American wildlife.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: QVRXC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Ends: San Jose, Costa Rica
Countries Visited: Belize

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Destination Details

Belize
| 34 Days
| 1 - 16 People