Can I also add/book the optional activities at a later time?

Of all of the tour's optional itinerary activities, the only pre-bookable ones are as follows. The remaining can only be purchased in-destination through the CEO (tour leader) or be independently pre-booked. You can add any of the following pre-bookable optional itinerary activities at a later time after the initial confirmation of a booking.

1. How is luggage transported on public buses during the tour? 2. Is it okay to use a suitcase instead of a backpack at age 69? 3. How is security ensured in Central America, especially Honduras? 4. Can electricity be guaranteed for a sleep apnea device in accommodations? 5. What meal options are available beyond included meals? 6. Can I book pre-tour accommodation and airport transfer? 7. What's the best way to handle payments across seven countries? 8. Are there recommended gifts for local families? 9. Will language be a barrier if I don't speak Spanish? 10. Can optional activities be decided at short notice? 11. What is the probability of the tour taking place?

1. Luggage can be stored on bus racks or in allocated spaces. We recommend a backpack. 2. A medium-sized soft shell suitcase is acceptable, but a backpack is advisable. 3. We have local offices and guides who ensure traveler safety. 4. Accommodations include simple hotels/hostels and homestays with electricity, but it can be intermittent. 5. Your CEO can help purchase group meals in restaurants. 6. Pre-tour accommodation available for 75 EUR/night, airport transfer for 95 EUR. 7. USD is commonly accepted, and ATMs are accessible with CEO guidance. 8. No specific gift recommendations, but donations to Planeterra foundation are welcome. 9. CEO is fluent in Spanish and English, minimal language barriers expected. 10. Optional activities can be decided on-site. 11. Guaranteed departure with confirmed booking.

Just wanted to check that this tour doesn't go into Honduras as just need to know if I need to get a visa or not

This tour does visit Honduras, entering on Day 17, and then departs on Day 19.

how many people are already booked on this trip

This trip, departing 15 May 2025, currently has 7 people booked on

All flights are not included but are all borders crossings will be either by car or by ferry. Am I right the only flights that are needed are the international ones to get to Mexico and then back flight from Costa Rica?

Yes, that is correct flights to and from the start/end point are not included. You will need to meet the group in Playa Del Carmen Mexico and the tour will end in San Jose Costa Rica.

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Basic Central America: Mexico to Costa Rica

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Highlights

Explore Mayan ruins in Tulum
Snorkel in Cozumel's coral waters
Discover Tikal's ancient city
Experience a homestay on Ometepe Island
Zip-line through Monteverde's cloud forest

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Introduction

Day 1 Playa del Carmen
Day 2 Playa del Carmen
Day 3 Playa del Carmen/Caye Caulker
Day 4 Caye Caulker
Day 5 Caye Caulker
Day 6 Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)
Day 7 San Ignacio
Day 8 San Ignacio/Flores
Day 9 Flores/Rio Dulce
Day 10 Rio Dulce (1L)
Day 11 Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
Day 12 Antigua Guatemala
Day 13 Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
Day 14 Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)
Day 15 San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
Day 16 Antigua Guatemala
Day 17 Antigua Guatemala/Copán
Day 18 Copán
Day 19 Copán/Suchitoto
Day 20 Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
Day 21 La Libertad Region
Day 22 La Libertad Region/León
Day 23 León/Granada
Day 24 Granada
Day 25 Granada/Isla de Ometepe (1D)
Day 26 Isla de Ometepe (1B, 1D)
Day 27 Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)
Day 28 Monteverde
Day 29 Monteverde/La Fortuna
Day 30 La Fortuna
Day 31 La Fortuna/San José
Day 32 San José

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Hotel 12 bees
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Peten Express Hotel
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Rupalaj Kistalin Posada Homestay
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day 14
La Quinta Santa Lucia
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Hotel Brisas de Copan
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Posada Alta Vista
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day 19
Atami Escape Resort
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day 22
Hotel Posada del Sol
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Quetzal Inn Monteverde
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Poshpacker Arenal
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Arenal Backpackers Resort
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Hotel Lluvia de Oro
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4.7

Murielle
· July 13th, 2025
The tour was great! The tour guide (JC) is a kind-hearted person with a great sense of humor. He always took care of everything and I could totally let myself go! Guatemala is beautiful and I wouldn't have been able to see so much of the country without the tour.
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Georgia
· July 6th, 2025
We had an amazing time on this tour. We went to so many incredible locations and had heaps of fun. Carlos is a really lovely tour guide who put his heart into showing us Mexico, he is a very genuine and cool guy who helped make our trip special.
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Gary
· June 4th, 2025
Excellent guide. !!!!
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Judy
Asked on June 16th, 2025
Can I also add/book the optional activities at a later time?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
  Of all of the tour's optional itinerary activities, the only pre-bookable ones are as follows. The remaining can only be purchased in-destination through the CEO (tour leader) or be independently pre-booked. You can add any of the following pre-bookable optional itinerary activities at a later time after the initial confirmation of a booking.
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Cathy
Asked on May 22nd, 2025
1. How is luggage transported on public buses during the tour? 2. Is it okay to use a suitcase instead of a backpack at age 69? 3. How is security ensured in Central America, especially Honduras? 4. Can electricity be guaranteed for a sleep apnea device in accommodations? 5. What meal options are available beyond included meals? 6. Can I book pre-tour accommodation and airport transfer? 7. What's the best way to handle payments across seven countries? 8. Are there recommended gifts for local families? 9. Will language be a barrier if I don't speak Spanish? 10. Can optional activities be decided at short notice? 11. What is the probability of the tour taking place?
Accommodation
Group size
Meals
Payments
Tour Details
Transport
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
  1. Luggage can be stored on bus racks or in allocated spaces. We recommend a backpack. 2. A medium-sized soft shell suitcase is acceptable, but a backpack is advisable. 3. We have local offices and guides who ensure traveler safety. 4. Accommodations include simple hotels/hostels and homestays with electricity, but it can be intermittent. 5. Your CEO can help purchase group meals in restaurants. 6. Pre-tour accommodation available for 75 EUR/night, airport transfer for 95 EUR. 7. USD is commonly accepted, and ATMs are accessible with CEO guidance. 8. No specific gift recommendations, but donations to Planeterra foundation are welcome. 9. CEO is fluent in Spanish and English, minimal language barriers expected. 10. Optional activities can be decided on-site. 11. Guaranteed departure with confirmed booking.
K
Kerry
Asked on March 12th, 2025
Just wanted to check that this tour doesn't go into Honduras as just need to know if I need to get a visa or not
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  This tour does visit Honduras, entering on Day 17, and then departs on Day 19.
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Vanessa
Asked on January 15th, 2025
how many people are already booked on this trip
Group size
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  This trip, departing 15 May 2025, currently has 7 people booked on
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Ben
Asked on January 3rd, 2025
All flights are not included but are all borders crossings will be either by car or by ferry. Am I right the only flights that are needed are the international ones to get to Mexico and then back flight from Costa Rica?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, that is correct flights to and from the start/end point are not included. You will need to meet the group in Playa Del Carmen Mexico and the tour will end in San Jose Costa Rica.

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Tour ID: 286239

Currencies
BZ$
Belize Dollar
Belize
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Costa Rican Colon
Costa Rica
SVC
El Salvador Colon
El Salvador
Q
Quetzal
Guatemala
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Mexican Peso
Mexico
C$
Cordoba Oro
Nicaragua
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G.
Type A
Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua
Type B
Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua
Type G
Belize and Guatemala
Type I
Guatemala
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Belize. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days 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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