Discover Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador

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Dive into the world of Maya ruins, coffee trails and colourful vistas

Journey through Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador on this nine-day adventure combining ancient ruins, old towns and coastal beauty. Begin by exploring Antigua's cobbled streets and hidden corners by tuk-tuk, join a local guide at the UNESCO-protected Maya ruins of Copán in Honduras before discovering El Salvador's charming Ruta de las Flores (Flower Route) towns with their lively art and cuisine. End your adventure along the Pacific coast at Costa del Sol, where mangrove forests meet pristine beaches. With authentic local experiences like traditional tortilla-making, this perfectly balanced itinerary reveals the cultural richness and natural beauty of Central America's most compelling destinations.

Map of Discover Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador including El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras
Trip code: QBSD
Start
Antigua, Guatemala
End
La Libertad, El Salvador
Destinations
Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transport
Private transport, tuk tuk
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights)
Days
9
Group size
Min 1 - Max 16
Ages
Min 15
Theme
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Why you'll love this trip

  • Tick off the world-famous UNESCO sites alongside days spent learning about the heart of culture found across these three Central American countries.
  • Uncover Antigua's hidden corners on a tuk-tuk tour with a local guide before learning the traditional way of making tortillas at a comal (tortilla oven).
  • Join a local expert as you explore the hidden details and unknown stories of the UNESCO-listed Maya site of Copan in Honduras.
  • Learn about the local coffee culture – complete with taste tests – at a coffee plantation along El Salvador's famous Ruta de las Flores (Flower Route), followed by a scenic picnic in the hills.
  • Kick back and relax on the famous beaches of the Costa del Sol region, ending your trip on the warm sands buy the bright waters of the coast.

Itinerary

Map of Discover Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador including El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras

Inclusions and activities

Meals

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Transport

Private transport, tuk tuk

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights)

Included activities
  • Antigua - Land, Corn and Comal workshop with lunch
  • Antigua - City tour by tuk tuk
  • Copan - Guided visit to Archaeological site
  • Concepcion de Ataco - Coffee plantation tour and tastings with picnic lunch
  • El Salvador - Ruta de las Flores
  • San Salvador - El Rosario Church Entrance
  • San Salvador - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Joya de Ceren - Guided visit to archaeological site

Optional activities
  • Copan - Natural Hot Springs & Dinner - USD50
  • Jaltepec estuary mangrove boat tour - USD75

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Is this trip right for you?

  • The tropical climate of Central America can be hot and humid. Always carry plenty of water with you, especially on walking tours.
  • As this trip covers destinations in three countries, you'll need to cross an international border. While this is usually straightforward, please prepare to be patient.
  • While your leaders on this trip will bridge any language gaps you have along the way, you'll find meeting locals easier the more Spanish words you know. Attempting to communicate in Spanish is a great way of showing you care.
  • The tropical climate of Central America can be hot and humid. Always carry plenty of water with you, especially on walking tours.
  • As this trip covers destinations in three countries, you'll need to cross an international border. While this is usually straightforward, please prepare to be patient.
  • While your leaders on this trip will bridge any language gaps you have along the way, you'll find meeting locals easier the more Spanish words you know. Attempting to communicate in Spanish is a great way of showing you care.

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Important notes

1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 in Antigua.

2. There are no activities planned for the final day so you may depart at any time. Your accommodation in Costa del Sol is approximately a one hour journey from the San Salvador International Airport (SAL).

3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

4. Please be careful when booking flights to and from Antigua; make sure you fly into Guatemala City Airport [GUA]. Guatemala City Airport is the closest airport to Antigua. Please do not book flights to Antigua & Barbuda Airport [ANU] as this is an island in the Caribbean.

5. IMPORTANT FOR UK PASSPORT HOLDERS: You must obtain a multiple entry visa to Honduras before traveling on this trip. Due to reported delays in securing embassy appointments, we recommend checking appointment availability with the Honduran Embassy before confirming your travel plans. See the Passports, visas and entry requirements section in your Essential Trip Information for details.

6. Under Honduran law, travelers under age 21 who are traveling unaccompanied or with only one parent must have written, notarized permission to travel (in Spanish) from the non-traveling parent(s) or guardian(s). Please check with your local embassy or consulate for specific requirements.

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Discover Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador
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