Itinerary
- Day 1
Antigua
You'll arrive in Antigua, which is about an hour from Guatemala City airport. After you get there, you'll meet your CEO and the rest of the group at a Welcome Moment. Later, head to El Barrio to walk through the vibrant marketplace of small bars and pubs so you can get to know everyone.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Explore museums and colonial buildings
- Visit colorful indigenous markets
Landmarks/POIs Antigua - Day 2
Antigua to Copán Ruinas
This is a full day traveling from Antigua across the border into Honduras. You'll arrive in Copán Ruinas in the evening, a colonial highland town in a coffee-growing region that sits along a river close to Guatemala. The landscape here is really nice with all the coffee plantations around.
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Guatemala-Honduras)
Landmarks/POIs Copán Ruins - Day 3
Copán Ruinas
You have free time to explore Copán at your own pace. Option to visit the impressive Mayan ruins with local guides who explain the detailed carvings from over 1,000 years ago. Or trek through the countryside to find hidden jungle hot springs for a relaxing soak in the warm water.
Optional Activities
- Copán Ruins Guided Tour (25 USD per person)
- Visit lesser-known Mayan sites
- Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (50 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Copán Ruins - Day 4
Copán Ruinas to Suchitoto
Cross the border into El Salvador and travel to Suchitoto, a colonial town. Make sure to try pupusas, which is a local Salvadorian specialty and really the thing to eat when you're there. You'll have a chance to grab some during the day or at a meal.
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Honduras - El Salvador)
Landmarks/POIs Suchitoto - Day 5
Suchitoto to La Libertad
You have a free morning to walk around Suchitoto before heading to the coast in the La Libertad region. By evening you'll be in small surfing towns. The sunsets here are beautiful, so grab a cold drink and spend some time watching the sun go down over the water.
Landmarks/POIs La Libertad - Day 6
La Libertad
This is your free day in the laid-back beach towns. You could take a surf lesson, eat fresh ceviche at the fish market in nearby La Libertad, or visit the Tamanique waterfalls if you want something more active. Or just chill out with a beer and relax by the ocean.
Optional Activities
- Surfing Lesson (60 USD per person)
- Fish market visit in La Libertad
- Tamanique waterfalls visit
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Tamanique Waterfalls - Day 7
La Libertad to León
Set off early for a full day of travel by land and sea to Nicaragua. You'll go by private vehicle and boat, crossing the border before finishing up in colonial León with a brief orientation walk to get your bearings in the town.
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (El Salvador - Nicaragua)
- Orientation Walk
Landmarks/POIs León - Day 8
León to Granada
Travel to Granada and see its colorful colonial buildings on an orientation walk. The town is surrounded by active volcanoes and lakes with many fun easy day trips available from here. Later in the evening, the group heads out for a Big Night Out to celebrate and have some fun together.
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk – Granada
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Hiking in surrounding areas
- Cruise on lakes
- Explore markets and museums
Landmarks/POIs Granada - Day 9
Granada
You have free time to explore Granada's busy markets, colonial buildings and museums on foot or by horse and carriage. Enjoy a meal on the calzada, a pedestrian street that goes from the center of town down to Lake Nicaragua. Optional activities include walking in the forest or trying water sports.
Optional Activities
- Kayak in Lake Nicaragua around the isletas
- Swim in Laguna de Apoyo (35 USD per person)
- Walk in the forest at Mombacho Volcano
- Masaya Volcano Day Excursion (40 USD per person)
- Mi Museo Cultural Museum (5 USD per person)
- Market exploration
Landmarks/POIs Laguna de Apoyo Mombacho Volcano Lake Nicaragua - Day 10
Granada to Ometepe Island
Travel from Granada to San Jorge, then cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to reach Ometepe Island, which is formed from two volcanoes rising out of the middle of the lake. You'll be split into small groups and stay with local families for a two-night homestay experience. Breakfast and dinner are provided each day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner provided in your host family's home)
Included Activities
- Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Landmarks/POIs Ometepe Island - Day 11
Ometepe Island
You have a free day on Ometepe to spend more time with your host families. Climb either Volcano Concepción or Volcano Maderas, view pre-Columbian petroglyphs, walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, or swim in clear spring water at Ojo de Agua. You could also relax on the beach or explore by bicycle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast provided in your host family's home), Dinner (Dinner provided in your host family's home)
Included Activities
- Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Optional Activities
- Hike Volcano Concepción (45 USD per person)
- Hike Volcano Maderas
- Ometepe Island Cultural and Pre-Columbian Petroglyphs Tour (45 USD per person)
- Ojo de Agua swimming hole visit (10-15 USD per person)
- Charco Verde reserve walk or kayak
- Beach time
- Bicycle exploration
- Visit small museum of indigenous artifacts in Altagracia
- View pre-Columbian petroglyphs
Landmarks/POIs Volcano Concepción Volcano Maderas Charco Verde Reserve Ojo de Agua - Day 12
Ometepe Island to Monteverde
Take the ferry back to the mainland and cross into Costa Rica, traveling to Monteverde, a cloud forest region at 1,400 meters above sea level. This area is home to sloths, monkeys, jaguars, and has more species of orchids than anywhere else in the world. The landscape is lush and misty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Nicaragua - Costa Rica)
Optional Activities
- Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
Landmarks/POIs Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve - Day 13
Monteverde
You have a free day with lots of optional activities. Fly through the jungle canopy on a zip-lining tour, hike through one of the cloud forest reserves, or ride a horse in the mountains. You could also visit a coffee or sugar cane farm, tour the cheese factory, or check out the orchid garden or frog pond in town.
Optional Activities
- Ziplining (73 USD per person)
- Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20 USD per person)
- CASEM Coop Visit
- Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40 USD per person)
- Monteverde Horseback Riding (45 USD per person)
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (35-50 USD per person)
- Sky Walk (55 USD per person)
- Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle (149 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Day 14
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Transfer to La Fortuna along bumpy mountain roads, and the journey includes a peaceful boat ride on Lake Arenal to break things up. The town sits at the base of Arenal Volcano, which rises to 1,670 meters high and is known as the adventure sports capital of Costa Rica.
Optional Activities
- Canyoning
- White water rafting
- Hiking
- Caving
- Rafting
- Horseback riding
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Wildlife refuge visits
Landmarks/POIs Arenal Volcano Lake Arenal - Day 15
La Fortuna
You have free time to enjoy La Fortuna and the Arenal area. Pick from activities like canyoneering, hiking, caving, rafting, horseback riding, paddleboarding, kayaking, or visiting wildlife refuges. There's really a lot to do depending on how adventurous you're feeling.
Optional Activities
- Canyoneering
- Hiking
- Caving
- Rafting
- Horseback Riding (59 USD per person)
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Wildlife refuge visits
- Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle (149 USD per person)
- Ecotermales Hot Springs (64 USD per person)
- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20 USD per person)
- Mountain Biking (79 USD per person)
- Birdwatching
- Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90 USD per group)
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (65-133 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Arenal Volcano - Day 16
La Fortuna to San José
Journey through the mountains to San José, the capital, for your final night out. The city has beautiful parks, museums and theaters, and you'll get views of the surrounding lush mountains from the downtown streets.
Optional Activities
- Sarapiqui River Rafting (99 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs San José - Day 17
San José
Depart at any time today, bringing your Central American adventure to a close.
Included Activities
- Departure Day
