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Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica

17 days
From Antigua to San Jose
5.0
2 traveler reviews

Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica

17 days
From Antigua to San Jose
5.0
2 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 18 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore UNESCO-listed Antigua
  • Discover the Mayan ruins of Copán
  • Relax in El Salvador's Suchitoto
  • Experience a homestay on Ometepe Island
  • Zip-line through Monteverde's cloud forest

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Antigua Guatemala
  2. Day 2 Antigua Guatemala/Copán
  3. Day 3 Copán
  4. Day 4 Copán/Suchitoto
  5. Day 5 Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
  6. Day 6 La Libertad Region
  7. Day 7 La Libertad Region/León
  8. Day 8 León/Granada
  9. Day 9 Granada
  10. Day 10 Granada/Isla de Ometepe (1D)
  11. Day 11 Isla de Ometepe (1B, 1D)
  12. Day 12 Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)
  13. Day 13 Monteverde
  14. Day 14 Monteverde/La Fortuna
  15. Day 15 La Fortuna
  16. Day 16 La Fortuna/San José
  17. Day 17 San José
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What's Included

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  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.7
  • DS
    · May 25th, 2025
    Amazing trip. Great guide. Basic but exactly...
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your review, Duane! Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica reviewer 2
    · April 27th, 2025
    Great tour experiences, from volcanos to black...
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for this feedback, Mei-Fang! Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: March 2025

Dates & Availability

17 days
Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica
From Antigua to San Jose

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • J

    James

    Asked on May 10th, 2025

    Am I able to book for this date and is there a discount on the price please? What would the cost be?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2025

      There is no discount on this tour currently. The 16th October 2026 departure would be £1049 per person.

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    Benjamin

    Asked on May 9th, 2025

    Is this trip available for solo travellers please? I'm looking to go in November 2026

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2025

      Solo travellers do not have to pay more to travel. Group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. There is no option for a private room on this tour.

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      Benjamin

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Would I be part of a group? I didn't really want to travel on my own.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2025

      This tour is part of our small group tours. The group size is a maximum of 18 but usually average around 16 travelers.

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    Arthur

    Asked on April 15th, 2025

    Looking for this kinda trip, the Dates don't quite line up with when both me and my friend will be available, we would be looking to start a trip around 8-9th August, is there anything that you would have that suits. We would also be looking to stay in nice hotels along the route if thats something that would be available to? Or are there private tours available?

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      Unfortunately none of out Belize, Guatemala, Mexico tours start on the 8th or 9th. You can check out our tours and have filtered so not to suggest the 18-39 tours as these are all hostel stays. If you are ready to book please select the 'book now' button located on the left-hand side to secure your spot on Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica.

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    Lindsay

    Asked on April 13th, 2025

    Id like to know the average age group that goes on this trip and a list of the included activities

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      To see ages, we have to look at a specific departure, there's no average age, the group can be booked by anyone over 18. Here is a list of what's included: Your G for Good Moment: Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay, Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Your Discover Moment: Granada, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Beach time in El Tunco, Orientation walk around León and Granada, Free time in Granada, Ometepe, Monteverde, and La Fortuna, All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. Accommodations: Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), homestay (2 nts). Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners. Allow USD420-550 for meals not included. Transportation: Local bus, boat, ferry, private vehicle, taxi, walking. Staff & experts: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.

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    Sophie

    Asked on April 13th, 2025

    Is that a strict requirement or can be accommodated for someone who is 42?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      Yes, our 18-to-30s tour have a strict age policy that doesn't allow for exceptions. We can look at alternative tour options if you want.

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    Natasha

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    What is the single supplement cost?

    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      This tour does not have a My Own Room option as it is a Basic service level. The tour will have a mix of hotels and hostels, it will be 2 per room during hotel nights and then 4-6 per room on hostel nights separated by gender.

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    Jessica

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    What are the accommodation options for 3 people?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Our tours are based on double occupancy (two travellers per room). If you have an odd traveller out they will be roomed with another traveller of the same gender. We offer a 'My Own Room' option - a single room at a great price.

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    Karen

    Asked on February 12th, 2025

    Is there a possibility to join this tour from September 12 "Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica" for 7-8 days (without Nicaragua and Costa Rica)?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Unfortunately, there is not a shorter combination of that tour. We do have the Mayan Trail (11 days), Mayan Encounter (12 days), and the Explore Central America: Mexico and Guatemala (16 days).

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    Irene

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Do you have availability on the guatemala to Costa Rica 17 day trip on Oct 10th?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, we have 16 spaces left on the Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica tour departing Friday 10 October, 2025. If you'd like to reserve your space, just click Book Now, or let us know if you had any further questions.

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      I am trying to book the trip which said 10 percent off but when I go to book I don't get 10 percent off. Is there a promo code?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      The 10th October trip is not on sale, it is the June departures that are 10% off.

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    Don

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    Is that twin share or would we be in a dormitory? We are a married couple in our sixties.

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      Don

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      What is your cancellation policy?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Multi share would normally be in a 6-8 person share room/dorm. Cancelation T&C's: Anytime: Lifetime Deposit remains on file for future use. Up to 30th day prior to departure: 20% of travel fare becomes non-refundable. From 29th day to 3rd day prior to departure: 70% of travel fare becomes non-refundable. From 2nd day prior to departure up to departure day or in case of no show: 95% of travel fare becomes non-refundable.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 286229

  • Currencies
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
    SVC
    El Salvador Colon
    El Salvador
    Q
    Quetzal
    Guatemala
    L
    Lempira
    Honduras
    C$
    Cordoba Oro
    Nicaragua
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G.

    Type A
    El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
    Type B
    El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
    Type G
    Guatemala
    Type I
    Guatemala
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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