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Central America Experience

14 days
From Antigua to San Jose
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 15 to 75
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Highlights

  • Trek the slopes of Volcano Pacaya
  • Explore Lake Atitlan by shared boat
  • Sandboard down Cerro Negro Volcano
  • Relax in La Fortuna's natural springs
  • Discover San Juan del Sur's best waves

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Pacaya Volcano Trek and to Panajachel Lake Atitlan
  2. Day 2 Boat Trip Lake Atitlan to visit Mayan Communities and Antigua
  3. Day 3 Antigua to El Tunco Beach
  4. Day 4 Free day in El Tunco beach
  5. Day 5 Transport El Tunco Beach to Leon
  6. Day 6 Volcano Boarding
  7. Day 7 Leon City to Granada
  8. Day 8 Isletas tour - San Juan del sur
  9. Day 9 San Juan del Sur free day
  10. Day 10 San Juan del Sur to Liberia Monteverde
  11. Day 11 Canopy Tour in Monteverde
  12. Day 12 Monteverde to La Fortuna
  13. Day 13 Arenal Volcano Tour in La Fortuna
  14. Day 14 La Fortuna to San Jose
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Marvelus Travel

Number of tours

32

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

95%

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  • Central America Experience reviewer 1
    · January 21st, 2020
    Although our bus didn’t turn up the first day...
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    Trip date: January 2020

Dates & Availability

14 days
Central America Experience
From Antigua to San Jose

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    Liz

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    Can you describe what a self-guided tour entails?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      A self-guided tour means we will arrange accommodation, transportation, and local activities. However, you will need to manage transportation to and from hotels and bus stations at several points yourself.

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    Joshua

    Asked on November 10th, 2024

    Is there an option for a private tour?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Unfortunately, at this moment, we are not able to provide private tours. Our current offerings are primarily self-guided tours where you navigate part of the tour yourself.

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    Erika

    Asked on October 29th, 2024

    We are experienced travellers aged 72. Very fit & agile. Interested in Central America experience in Nov 2025 We would require accom in private room (with bathroom if possible) Would your company be suitable for us??

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    Age Range
    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      yes, we can add 1 private room with private bathroom but the price will be changed. do you need hostel category or high level of hotels?

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on October 20th, 2024

    Are you conducting this central America tour still

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      We are still checking if this tour is available because some destinations are not running as normal, so we have to check the itinerary.

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      Elizabeth

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Is your tour ID # 50592 operative. I am interested in January 25 slot. Please quote price.

    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      We require 2 people as minimum for this trip and at this time we dont have more people yet.

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    Martin

    Asked on September 3rd, 2024

    Interested in tour ID no.50592. Please explain self guided. How much budget I am looking at?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      This is a selfguided tour it means that you will travel by shared vans, first class public buses, you will have shared guided local tours, no guide with you along the trip, you need to get a bus stations and hotels by yourself for some of routes.

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    Charlotte

    Asked on July 21st, 2024

    Is single accommodation available and if so, how much more is the cost?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Our prices are based on shared dorms or a double room. For a single room, there is a single supplement fee of $450 USD additional.

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    Terry

    Asked on July 1st, 2024

    Our family is beginning a 10 month travel starting in Mexico City. We'd love to use the Hop on Hop Off Bus Pass Mexico City to Costa Rica (D). It says that the age requirement is 15 but our daughter is 12. Is this possible for her? She will be with us at all times. How do the accommodations work? If we add the $300 for hostels per ticket are our accommodations then booked for us? If we decide to stay extra time at a location does our accommodation fee increase?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, your daughter can join this bus pass with you. The accommodation is included but this is shared dorm in hostels if you pay a difference we can do it for private room. If you stay more time at each destination of course you have to pay the extra for accommodation.

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    Anita

    Asked on June 25th, 2024

    Do you have any trips from Mexico City to Antigua (Guatemala and Belize and then to Cancun?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      This is a self guided tour not group tour.

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    Carmen

    Asked on April 3rd, 2024

    Would that be ok? Is there a list of all the accommodation names?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten April 2024

      Dorms included, I have to make list and do it soon

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    Louise

    Asked on April 2nd, 2024

    Weather wise will it be OK? Does rainy season likely to hamper travel?

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    • Marvelus TravelOperatorWritten April 2024

      This adventure tour we offer, hosstel category shared dorms, private rooms hostel, let uss know what do you like?

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 50592

  • Currencies
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
    SVC
    El Salvador Colon
    El Salvador
    Q
    Quetzal
    Guatemala
    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 and Nicaragua
    Type B
    El Salvador, Guatemala 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 and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala 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 and Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala 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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Marvelus Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Marvelus Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Marvelus Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.