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Central American Adventure

Trip Type: Explorer

34 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $8,550.00 /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. 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: Panajachel

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 lancha (boat) ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan, with 95% of the population of Maya descent, and share a drink of local spirits with the shamanic keepers of Maximon.
  • Spend three days exploring the island paradise of Caye Caulker – take part in a local cooking class, feast on barbecued lobster, snorkel around a coral reef, go kayaking or just kick back on the beach.
  • 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 native bird species.
  • Take a night walk through the Monteverde cloud forest or zip-line through its steamy canopy, looking out for the diverse 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