Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico City and head to a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you get in early, there's time to walk around the Zócalo to see the Aztec ruins and colonial architecture, or you could relax in one of the city's parks instead.
Optional Activities
- Visit Zócalo central square
- Explore Aztec ruins near Zócalo
- Discover museums and galleries
- Experience nightlife
- Explore parks and gardens
Landmarks/POIs Zócalo - Day 2
Mexico City
Your leader takes you on an orientation walk past the Metropolitan Cathedral, Zócalo, National Palace, Bellas Artes, and Paseo de la Reforma. Then you'll join a taco crawl for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to explore freely, with options like Plaza Garibaldi or trendy bars in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl with local leader - tacos al pastor and local street food)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Taco crawl with local leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Explore trendy bars
Landmarks/POIs Metropolitan Cathedral National Palace Bellas Artes Paseo de la Reforma Plaza Garibaldi - Day 3
Mexico City - Puebla
You'll visit San Pedro Tlahuac for a cultural exchange with a local family, taking a trajinera ride and learning about chinampa agriculture before sharing a traditional meal. After that, you'll travel to Puebla for an orientation walk and stop at La Pasita bar to taste the region's sweet pasita liqueur.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local meal prepared with ingredients from the chinampas)
Included Activities
- Community visit to San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride and chinampa agriculture learning
- Traditional local meal prepared with chinampa ingredients
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
- Visit to La Pasita bar - pasita liqueur tasting
Landmarks/POIs San Pedro Tlahuac La Pasita Bar - Day 4
Puebla
This is your free day in Puebla. You can check out colonial-era churches like Santa Domingo Church and the Rosary Chapel, climb the Great Pyramid of Cholula with its 8 kilometres of tunnels, or browse local markets for handicrafts at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Visit Santa Domingo Church
- Visit Rosary Chapel
- Explore Great Pyramid of Cholula
- Shop at local markets for handicrafts
- View Popocatépetl Volcano backdrop
Landmarks/POIs Santa Domingo Church Rosary Chapel Great Pyramid of Cholula Popocatépetl Volcano - Day 5
Puebla to Oaxaca
You'll take a local bus to Oaxaca, a colonial town with Zapotec and Mixtec influences. After an orientation walk, you'll head to Mercado 20 de Noviembre to shop for fresh ingredients and grab a classic Oaxacan lunch at the communal long tables. Later, wander the cobblestone streets, sip mezcal, or check out the vibrant arts and street art scenes.
- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre with guacamole, salsa, and fresh tortillas)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Oaxaca
- Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre fresh food market
- Classic Oaxacan lunch at market
Optional Activities
- Explore arts and folk art scene
- Discover street art
- Sit in squares and sip mezcal
Landmarks/POIs Mercado 20 de Noviembre - Day 6
Oaxaca
You have the full day free to explore Oaxaca. Optional activities include visiting Monte Albán archaeological site, trying a cooking class, learning traditional weaving arts in a local town, or touring a mezcal distillery. There's also an optional group dinner with other travellers in the evening.
Optional Activities
- Visit Monte Albán World Heritage site
- Join cooking class for local dishes
- Visit traditional weaving arts town
- Stop by local mezcal distillery
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks/POIs Monte Albán - Day 7
Oaxaca to Tehuantepec
You'll depart by private transfer and stop at Árbol del Tule, known for having the stoutest tree trunk in the world. Next, you'll visit Teotitlán del Valle to see artisan handcrafted wares, tour a mezcal distillery to sample the smoky liquor, and arrive in Tehuantepec by evening.
Included Activities
- Stop at Árbol del Tule
- Visit Teotitlán del Valle weaving town
- Mezcal distillery visit with tasting
Landmarks/POIs Árbol del Tule Teotitlán del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec to San Cristóbal de las Casas
You'll travel by private transfer to San Cristóbal de las Casas early in the afternoon. After dropping your luggage at the hotel, you'll start exploring this highland town nestled in a green Chiapas valley surrounded by pine trees, with an orientation walk from your leader.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around San Cristóbal de las Casas
Optional Activities
- Explore the highland town
- Day 9
San Cristóbal de las Casas
You'll visit San Juan Chamula to explore the Iglesia de San Juan, where shamans perform cleansings, and check out the colourful markets outside selling local handicrafts. The rest of the day is free. An optional boat trip to Sumidero Canyon is available at your own expense.
Included Activities
- Visit Iglesia de San Juan in San Juan Chamula
Optional Activities
- Explore village markets for local handicrafts
- Optional boating trip in Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Iglesia de San Juan San Juan Chamula Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque
You'll travel to Palenque by private transfer. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore the town, which sits in a steamy jungle near the Maya ruins you'll visit tomorrow.
Optional Activities
- Explore Palenque town
- Relax at accommodation
- Day 11
Palenque
You'll head to the archaeological zone to explore the Maya ruins of Palenque dating back to AD 600. Your guided walk takes you among temples while you listen for howler monkeys and screeching parrots, with many unexcavated ruins still visible in the forest. This afternoon, you'll visit Misol-Ha waterfall for a refreshing natural escape.
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Palenque ruins archaeological site
- Visit to Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Palenque Misol-Ha - Day 12
Palenque to Merida
You'll travel by private vehicle to Mérida and stop en route in Campeche, a harbour town with colonial remnants. Your leader takes you on a walk through its fortified centre with an included lunch. Then you'll continue to Mérida, founded in 1542 on an ancient Maya city site, for an orientation walk and free time.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal in Campeche)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Campeche's fortified centre
- Leader-led orientation walk in Mérida
Landmarks/POIs Campeche - Day 13
Mérida
You have the day free to explore Mérida. Optional guided tours include visiting the Uxmal Maya ruins (1 hour drive away) or heading to Las Coloradas pink lagoon to see flamingos, so you can choose between archaeology and wildlife.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour to Uxmal Maya ruins with transport and local guide
- Guided tour to Las Coloradas pink lagoon with flamingos
Landmarks/POIs Uxmal Las Coloradas - Day 14
Mérida to Playa del Carmen
You'll travel by private vehicle to Playa del Carmen with an included stop at Chichén Itzá Maya ruins. Your guided tour covers the famous El Castillo pyramid, ball court, and Well of Sacrifice. You'll enjoy lunch in the nearby community of Pisté with Yucatecan specialties, then arrive in Playa del Carmen for an orientation walk and evening relaxation.
- Meals
- Lunch (Yucatecan specialties at community of Pisté)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichén Itzá archaeological site
- Lunch stop at community of Pisté with local interaction
Optional Activities
- Chat with locals in Pisté
Landmarks/POIs Chichén Itzá - Day 15
Playa del Carmen
You have a free day for beachside activities or relaxation. Optional snorkelling in cenotes or reef diving on Cozumel is available. There's a group meeting at 6 pm, and evening options include cocktails and tacos with fellow travellers.
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in freshwater cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with fellow travellers
Landmarks/POIs Cozumel - Day 16
Playa del Carmen
You'll take a local bus to Cenote Azul for swimming, diving, or snorkelling in a natural open-air pool. After returning to Playa del Carmen, you have a free afternoon to explore the beach or travel south to Tulum (1.5 hours) to see white-sand beaches and Maya ruins, with a sunset viewing opportunity in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit to Cenote Azul with swim, dive, or snorkel opportunity
Optional Activities
- Continue underwater activities at coral reefs
- Spot rays, moray eels, and turtles
- Travel to Tulum for beaches and Maya ruins
- Watch sunset on the beach
Landmarks/POIs Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
You'll start with an early beach stroll and coffee at a local café, then travel to Bacalar with an included lunch. You'll have free time to relax at Lake of Seven Colours, famous for its varying shades of blue. An optional boat tour of the lake is available before you continue to Chetumal, a quiet city near the Belize border.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Bacalar)
Included Activities
- Included lunch in Bacalar
- Relaxation time at Lake of Seven Colours
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks/POIs Lake of Seven Colours - Day 18
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
You'll depart Mexico early and head south to Belize. After completing border formalities in Belize City, you'll take a water taxi to Caye Caulker island. Your leader gives you a guided orientation walk to get acquainted with the island and chat with locals, then the evening is free.
Included Activities
- Leader-led guided walk on Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Explore the island
- Chat with locals
Landmarks/POIs Caye Caulker - Day 19
Caye Caulker
You have the day free to explore the island or relax. Snorkelling at the nearby colourful coral reef is available by arrangement, including a visit to Hol Chan Marine Reserve for the world's second-longest coral reef. You can also try manatee spotting or just relax under palm trees on the beach.
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling at coral reef
- Visit Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
After a free morning, you'll join a cooking class with a local family to learn how to make Belizean chicken, rice and beans. In the afternoon, you can swim at the beach or explore by bicycle. The evening is yours to enjoy fresh Belizean seafood at outdoor 'floor free' restaurants with feet in the sand.
- Meals
- Lunch (Cooking class lunch - Belizean chicken, rice and beans prepared with local family)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean chicken, rice and beans
Optional Activities
- Beach swim
- Bicycle exploration
- Grilled seafood at outdoor restaurants
- Roadside rum and coke
- Day 21
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
You'll take a ferry to Belize City, then a bus to San Ignacio. Your leader takes you on a walking tour of San Ignacio and its twin sister Santa Elena to discover the vibrant local Garifuna and Maya communities. The evening is free to explore or dine.
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Dine on cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork)
Landmarks/POIs San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 22
San Ignacio
You have the full day free to discover San Ignacio and its surroundings of rivers, waterfalls and Maya ruins. Optional visits include Xunantunich (a Maya ceremonial site with a hand-cranked ferry crossing), Actun Tunichil Muknal cave (a living museum of Maya relics), or Mountain Pine Ridge cave. There's a barbecue at Santa Elena (15-minute walk) in the evening.
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site
- Hand-cranked ferry crossing to Xunantunich
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave visit with wade and hike
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave exploration
- Evening barbecue at Santa Elena
Landmarks/POIs Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio to Tikal
You'll cross the Belize-Guatemala border to Tikal National Park. After buying lunch, you'll explore the archaeological site with a local guide, taking in the five granite temples towering above the jungle and a maze of smaller structures. If you're up for it, you can climb to the top for canopy views and spot toucans and macaws.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Climb to top of ruins for canopy views
- Spot toucans and macaws
Landmarks/POIs Tikal National Park - Day 24
Tikal to Rio Dulce
You'll depart for Flores, starting with breakfast at a local restaurant and a leader-led orientation walk on the island. Then you'll travel by private minivan to Rio Dulce and transfer to your hotel by boat. The hotel provides water transport back to town, or you can do a 40-minute jungle walk. An optional informal Spanish lesson with your leader is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
- Guided nature walk at Rio Dulce accommodation
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
Landmarks/POIs Flores Rio Dulce - Day 25
Rio Dulce
You'll start with a guided nature walk along the accommodation trails. The rest of the day features plenty of free time with optional activities. You can take a scenic boat trip to Livingston to experience Creole-Caribbean culture, go lake boating, try manatee spotting, or explore nearby San Felipe Fort.
Included Activities
- Guided nature walk along accommodation trails with local guide
Optional Activities
- Scenic boat trip to Livingston
- Boating on the lake
- Manatee spotting tour
- Explore San Felipe Fort
Landmarks/POIs Livingston San Felipe Fort - Day 26
Rio Dulce to Antigua
You'll leave Rio Dulce and travel by private minibus to Antigua. The road can get busy with frequent traffic, road works, and slow trucks, so bring music and a good book. You'll have limited time in Antigua but the chance to reward yourself with traditional Salvadoran or Guatemalan cuisine.
Optional Activities
- Try tamale (meat and dough steamed in corn leaf)
- Try pepian (rich dark sauce with vegetables and meat)
Landmarks/POIs Antigua - Day 27
Antigua to Panajachel
You'll travel on winding roads to Chichicastenango for the colourful market where locals sell textiles and produce on Thursdays and Sundays. You'll visit a local Mayan Shaman and shop at the market. Later, you'll continue to Panajachel on Lake Atitlán with volcanoes looming in the background, then join a leader-led orientation walk with afternoon free time for swimming, wandering, or kayaking.
Included Activities
- Market visit in Chichicastenango
- Mayan Shaman visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Panajachel
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Chichicastenango market
- Swimming in Lake Atitlán
- Kayaking on Lake Atitlán
- Wandering Panajachel streets
Landmarks/POIs Chichicastenango Lake Atitlán Panajachel - Day 28
Panajachel to San Juan La Laguna
You'll boat to San Juan La Laguna, a small Maya village and the first community to ban single-use plastic. You'll watch a textile weaving demonstration using traditional dyeing techniques and local materials, then tour a medicinal garden learning about traditional plant medicine. You'll stay overnight with local families in small groups and enjoy homecooked dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Homecooked dinner with host family)
Included Activities
- Boat to San Juan La Laguna
- Textile weaving demonstration
- Medicinal garden tour with local guides
- Homecooked dinner with host family
- Overnight stay with host family
Landmarks/POIs San Juan La Laguna - Day 29
San Juan La Laguna to Antigua
You'll return to Antigua and stop at Santa Apolonia, one of the last communities making pottery with traditional Maya techniques without a potter's wheel. You'll watch a demonstration and try hand-made pottery yourself. Later, your leader takes you on an orientation walk in Antigua, with an optional dancing lesson at local schools in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Santa Apolonia with pottery demonstration
- Pottery demonstration and hands-on experience
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua
Optional Activities
- Attend dancing lesson at local school
Landmarks/POIs Santa Apolonia Antigua - Day 30
Antigua
You have a free day to explore photogenic Antigua. You can visit ChocoMuseo (two blocks from central park) to learn about chocolate's history and importance to Guatemalan Maya, grab coffee from central park shops, and soak in Antigua's chilled-out vibes.
Optional Activities
- Visit ChocoMuseo
- Relax at central park
- Grab local coffee
Landmarks/POIs ChocoMuseo - Day 31
Antigua
Another free day to explore Antigua with nothing scheduled until a group meeting at 6 pm for new travellers. You can grab roasted beans from street vendors or take an optional visit to the 18th-century ruins of Monastery of Santa Clara.
Optional Activities
- Visit 18th-century Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
- Explore city at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 32
Antigua to Copán
You'll depart early at 7 am to beat rush-hour traffic and drive towards Copán, watching Guatemalan scenery pass by and learning about local life. You'll cross into Honduras and arrive in charming Copán early in the afternoon. Spend time exploring cobblestone streets and lush surroundings, starting with the Central Plaza and local cafés.
Optional Activities
- Explore Central Plaza
- Café break in afternoon
- Wander cobblestone streets
Landmarks/POIs Copán - Day 33
Copán
You'll meet a local guide to explore the World Heritage-listed Copán ruins, the southernmost great Maya site. You'll see elaborate stelae (carved columns), temples, excavated vaults, and walls inscribed with ancient faces. The afternoon is free for Macaw Mountain Park, Temple of Rosalila, or an optional natural hot springs tour with mud baths and a steaming jungle setting (includes dinner).
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Copán World Heritage ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit Macaw Mountain Park
- Visit Temple of Rosalila
- Natural hot springs optional tour with mud baths and included dinner
Landmarks/POIs Copán Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 34
Copán to Suchitoto
You'll wave goodbye to Copán and cross into Guatemala, then into El Salvador. This is a long travel day, so bring entertainment. You'll arrive in Suchitoto, considered the cultural capital of El Salvador. Your leader takes you on an orientation walk to see elaborate building facades, then you'll get a pupusa-making demonstration (Salvadoran cornmeal flatbread from Pipil culture).
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Suchitoto
- Pupusa-making demonstration
Landmarks/POIs Suchitoto - Day 35
Suchitoto
You have a free day in Suchitoto. Lake Embalse Cerron Grande (also Lago Suchitlan) is a freshwater haven for migrating birds like falcons and hawks. An optional guided walk through Cinquera Forest (used by guerrilla fighters during the Civil War) is available, or you can relax at local cafés or your accommodation.
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest
- Bird watching at Lake Embalse Cerron Grande
- Relax at local café or accommodation
Landmarks/POIs Embalse Cerron Grande Cinquera Forest - Day 36
Suchitoto to El Salvador Pacific Coast
You'll visit a local designer's home for an indigo-dyeing demonstration. Suchitoto is one of the world's best indigo producers, and you'll learn the history of the indigo trade and see colonial tradition transformed into modern design. You'll get hands-on and try dyeing yourself, with a group raffle deciding who takes their creation home. Later, you'll drive to the Pacific Coast with dark-sand beaches and top surf spots.
Included Activities
- Indigo-dyeing demonstration at local designer's home
- Hands-on indigo-dyeing activity
- Raffle for created pieces
Landmarks/POIs Suchitoto - Day 37
El Salvador Pacific Coast
You have a free day to explore the beautiful Pacific Coast at your own pace. You can relax in a hammock on the beach with a drink and enjoy the dark-sand beaches and some of the best surf spots in the country.
Optional Activities
- Explore Pacific Coast
- Relax on beach
- Surfing
- Day 38
El Salvador Pacific Coast to Leon
You'll spend the full day travelling by private vehicle. You'll cross the border at El Amatillo into Honduras and stop for lunch. After another border crossing at Guasaule, you'll reach León, the second-largest city in Nicaragua. Your leader takes you on an orientation walk through charming city streets with murals and contemporary architecture.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in León
Optional Activities
- Explore city murals and contemporary architecture
- Dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs León - Day 39
León
You have a free day in León. You can visit the street food area behind Lady of Grace Cathedral for Nica tacos (made with maize, rolled, deep fried, and served with shredded cabbage smothered in cream). An optional volcano sandboarding adventure on the black slopes of Cerro Negro Volcano is available, or you can explore the city's contemporary art or visit León Cathedral.
Optional Activities
- Visit street food area behind Lady of Grace Cathedral
- Nica tacos
- Volcano sandboarding at Cerro Negro
- Explore contemporary art
- Visit León Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Lady of Grace Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano León Cathedral - Day 40
León to Granada
You'll drive to Granada, the oldest city in the 'New World'. You'll stop at Laguna Apoyo, a volcanic crater lake formed approximately 23,000 years ago, for stretching and lunch. Next, you'll visit the lakeside town of Masaya for a leader-led orientation walk and browsing the artisan market. Then you'll continue to Granada with its Moorish and Andalusian architecture on Lake Nicaragua shores, surrounded by active volcanoes. Your leader walks you through Parque Central and 'La Calzada' pedestrian street, with afternoon free time.
Included Activities
- Laguna Apoyo viewpoint stop
- Masaya town and market visit with leader
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada
Optional Activities
- Browse Masaya artisan market
- Explore Parque Central
- Walk La Calzada street
Landmarks/POIs Laguna Apoyo Masaya Granada - Day 41
Granada
You'll have breakfast at Café de las Sonrisas, run entirely by deaf people and supporting local employment of people with disabilities. The rest of the day is free. You can visit Convento y Museo San Francisco for Indigenous stone statues, explore Lake Nicaragua's hundreds of evergreen islets by boat or kayak, or watch fishermen in wooden huts before evening relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Café de las Sonrisas, a café run entirely by deaf people)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Café de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Visit Convento y Museo San Francisco
- Boat exploration of Lake Nicaragua islets
- Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua
Landmarks/POIs Convento y Museo San Francisco Lake Nicaragua - Day 42
Granada to Monteverde
You'll start early for a full day of travel to Monteverde. Upon arrival, your leader takes you on an orientation walk. Monteverde was founded in 1951 by North American Quakers as an agricultural community. The settlers established a wildlife sanctuary, now the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, which draws water from semi-permanent cloud covering and offers a nature lover's paradise with 2,000+ plant species, 320 bird species, and 100 mammal species.
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Monteverde
Landmarks/POIs Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve - Day 43
Monteverde
You'll start with a special morning brew at a local family's home-based café for Café Chorreado breakfast (Costa Rican pour-over coffee). The rest of the day is free to explore. Optional activities include ziplining through treetops or a coffee and chocolate tour for learning about agricultural heritage. A night walk through the cloud forest to spot nocturnal creatures is also available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Café Chorreado - Costa Rican pour-over coffee breakfast at local family home-based café)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at local family home-based café with Café Chorreado pour-over coffee
Optional Activities
- Ziplining through treetops
- Coffee and chocolate tour
- Night walk through cloud forest
Landmarks/POIs Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 44
Monteverde to La Fortuna
You'll join a local guide on a walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve trails to learn about the fascinating biodiversity and spot resplendent quetzal, while listening for howler monkeys and three-wattled bellbird calls. Then you'll take a shared minibus transfer to Lake Arenal shores for a boat crossing to La Fortuna, enjoying fantastic views with Arenal Volcano looming larger. After reaching your hotel, your leader gives you an orientation walk in this picturesque town in the volcano's shadow.
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Boat crossing Lake Arenal to La Fortuna
- Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
Landmarks/POIs Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano La Fortuna - Day 45
La Fortuna
You'll start with a smoothie and plan your exploration. A guided nature hike takes you through lush forest around Arenal Volcano to spot rare plants and animals. Hanging bridges offer vantage points for sloths and rainbow-coloured birds. You can relax at thermal hot springs mid-nature, visit the 70-metre-high La Fortuna waterfall in the rainforest, try stand-up paddleboarding on the lake, or take a boat safari in Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge for lizards, crocodiles, and tropical birds.
Optional Activities
- Guided nature hike through Arenal forest
- Hanging bridges wildlife viewing
- Thermal hot springs
- La Fortuna waterfall visit
- Stand-up paddleboarding on lake
- Boat safari in Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Landmarks/POIs Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 46
La Fortuna to San José
Your final morning includes learning Costa Rican tortilla-making from a local family and enjoying lunch results. Then you'll travel by private transfer to San José, Costa Rica's capital, for a leader-led orientation walk to see main highlights. Optional visits include the Gold Museum (pre-Spanish gold art collection), the outdoor market in Plaza de la Cultura, or Central Market (handicrafts to seafood). An optional farewell dinner with fellow travellers is available.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with results from tortilla-making class with local family)
Included Activities
- Tortilla-making class and lunch with local family
- Leader-led orientation walk in San José
Optional Activities
- Visit Gold Museum
- Shop at outdoor market in Plaza de la Cultura
- Explore Central Market
- Optional farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market - Day 47
San José
Your trip ends this morning with no further activities planned. You'll have plenty to see and do in and around San José if you're staying longer. Contact your booking agent to arrange an extended stay.
