Amazing Central America
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Adventure from volcanic highland to island paradise
Get ready for a 27-day adventure through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. From oceans teeming with marine life to tropical forests alive with jungle melodies, this pocket of Central America is truly a natural paradise. You’ll explore the intricately carved structures at Copan, the cloud forests of Monteverde and spend three nights in the island paradise of Bocas del Toro. Sample varied cuisines along the way during cooking lessons with locals, giving you a real insight into the heart and soul of Central America.
4.4
14 reviewsStart: Antigua, Guatemala
End: Panama City, Panama
- Duration
- 27 days
- Group size
- 1 to 16
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders
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Why you'll love this trip
- Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and see unique Central American wildlife.
- Try out your Nicaragua sign language skills when you order breakfast at an atmospheric cafe housed in a historic building that is managed and staffed by members of the local deaf community.
- Put your chef hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
- Clear sea perfect for swimming, shacks serving cold cerveza and sandy shores covered in starfish are waiting in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
- Spend a morning with the Ngabe-Bugle indigenous community on Isla Popa, learning about local lifestyles as you get to experience a slice of village life.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 03 February 2026
Itinerary
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Guatemala. With crumbling churches, vibrant markets and bohemian cafes set against a monumental volcano, Antigua is the perfect place to begin your adventure. Speaking of adventure, yours officially kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight at your hotel. If you decide to arrive in the city a little early (smart move!), there's plenty to do. Maybe satisfy your cravings and learn the art of old-world chocolate production at the ChocoMuseo or sit by the fountain and people-watch in Central Park. After the meeting, the night is yours – maybe head out with some of your fellow travellers for a tamale (a classic staple of Mesoamerica that sees dough, meat and sauces steamed and served in a corn husk).
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Antigua - Salsa-dance Lesson (per hour) - GTQ150
- Antigua - Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo - USD30
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Rise and shine early this morning to beat the rush-hour traffic around Antigua. Departing at around 7 am, you’ll drive towards Copan. Along the way, watch the passing scenery and learn about local life in Guatemala as you head towards the border. Cross into Honduras, arriving in the charming town of Copan in the early afternoon. While most people use Copan as a base to explore the nearby ruins, there are plenty of other points of interest, both along the cobblestone streets and set into the lush surroundings. Maybe get started in the Central Plaza and follow your nose to a cafe for the afternoon.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
Your travel time today will be approximately 8 hours.
This morning, meet up with a local guide and explore the World Heritage-listed ruins of Copan – the southernmost of the great Maya sites. It's unique because of the numerous elaborate stelae (carved columns) still intact among temples, excavated vaults and walls inscribed with ancient faces. After your exploration (don’t forget your camera today!) the rest of the afternoon is free to choose your own adventure. Maybe check out some fine feathered friends at the Macaw Mountain Park or visit the Temple of Rosalila. You could also head to the nearby natural hot springs - this optional tour gives you hours of soaking in mud, steaming natural baths and refreshing pools in the lush jungle, with an included dinner.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Copan - Guided visit to Archaeological site
- Copan - Natural Hot Springs & Dinner - USD50
You’ll wave goodbye to Copan this morning and head across the border to Guatemala and then into El Salvador. It’s a long travel day, so make sure you’ve got a good book or your favourite road trip games handy. When you arrive in Suchitoto, you’ll head out on a leader-led orientation walk of the town – widely considered the cultural capital of El Salvador. Admire the elaborate building facades, get your bearings and enjoy the surroundings. Then, get your chef’s hat on with a pupusa-making demonstration. Pupusa (cornmeal flatbreads) is a classic Salvadorian recipe from the Pipil culture and is usually stuffed with some delicious ingredients, like cheese or chicharron (fried pork).
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Suchitoto - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
- Suchitoto - Leader led orientation walk
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
Today is a free day in Suchitoto. The town overlooks the Embalse Cerron Grande – also known as Lago Suchitlan, this freshwater lake is a haven for migrating birds, particularly falcons and hawks. Maybe grab a historically-minded quartet for a guided walk through Cinquera Forest, where guerrilla fighters used the forest as cover during the Civil War. Or just relax around town, in a local café or at your accommodation.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Suchitoto - Indigo Dyeing Demonstration
- Suchitoto - Town tour (requires a minimum of 4 travellers to operate) - USD35
- Suchitoto - War historic hike (Moderate hike - 2km) at Cinquera Forest (requires a minimum of 5 travellers to operate) - USD55
- Suchitoto - Sunrise Kayaking on Lake Suchitlan (requires a minimum of 4 travelers to operate) - USD50
This morning, head to a local designer’s home for an indigo-dying demonstration – Suchitoto is one of the best places in the world to produce indigo (used to dye clothing or other items blue). You’ll visit a local designer transforming colonial tradition into modern design and learn the history of the indigo trade. This small enterprise supports single mothers by providing them with an income for their children’s education, food and independence. Watch the demonstration, then get hands-on and try it for yourself! To decide who gets to take the creation home, the group will hold a raffle (are you feeling lucky?). After, you’ll drive to the Pacific Coast of El Salvador, home to some amazing dark-sand beaches and some of the best surf spots in the country.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Rise nice and early for a full day of travel as we cross the Gulf of Fonseca to reach Nicaragua by boat. In the afternoon you'll reach Leon – the second-largest city in Nicaragua. When you arrive, join your leader on an orientation walk through the charming city streets to get your bearings. Leon is a relatively quiet city, which makes strolling the murals and contemporary architecture a real treat! Tonight, maybe head out to dinner with your group – as always, your leader will have the best recommendations.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Leon - Leader led orientation walk
Your total travel time today is approximately 6 hours. However, in the rare instance of poor weather in the Gulf of Fonseca we will travel from El Salvador to Nicaragua overland through Honduras. In this case, your total travel time will be approximately 8.5 hours and will require two border crossings.
Please check the Money Matters section of your Essential Trip Information for entry and exit fees which can be paid in cash in US dollars.
Today is a free day to make the most of Leon. Maybe visit the street food area behind the Lady of Grace Cathedral and try a Nica taco (made with maize, the taco is rolled, deep fried and then served with shredded cabbage smothered in cream). You could also take on a thrilling volcano sandboarding adventure on the black slopes of Cerro Negro Volcano. Maybe you’d just like to explore the city’s contemporary art or wander the Leon Cathedral.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Leon - Volcano Sand Boarding (requires a minimum of 3 travellers to operate) - USD55
- Leon - Leon Art Center - USD4
This morning, you’ll drive to the oldest city in the 'New World' – Granada. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs and admire the view at Laguna Apoyo, a volcanic crater lake formed around 23,000 years ago. Take some free time for lunch near the viewpoint. Then, stop in at the lakeside town of Masaya, where you’ll go on an orientation walk with your leader and get the chance to browse the stalls at the town’s famous artisan market before continuing to Granada. Featuring Moorish and Andalusian architecture, Granada is set on the banks of Lake Nicaragua and is surrounded by active volcanoes. When you arrive, your leader will take you on an orientation walk through the leafy Parque Central and 'La Calzada' – a busy pedestrian street with plenty of bars and restaurants. The afternoon is yours to explore the city at your own pace.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Masaya - Town & Market Visit
- Granada - La Laguna de Apoyo Viewpoint
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
This morning you’ll have breakfast with your group at Cafe de las Sonrisas – a café run entirely by deaf people. The owner is aiming to bridge the gap and inspire other business owners to employ local people living with disabilities. After, the rest of the day is yours. Maybe hit the Convento y Museo San Francisco and view the collection of Indigenous stone statues. Hundreds of evergreen islets dot the waters of vast Lake Nicaragua and you can spend a few hours exploring them by boat, or hire a kayak and find your own way around, waving at the fisherman who live in wooden huts along the way. Just remember not to swim, as freshwater sharks live in the water!
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Granada - Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas
- Granada - Mombacho Volcano hike (requires a minimum of 4 travellers to operate) - USD60
- Granada - Granada islets boat tour (requires a minimum of 3 travellers to operate) - USD25
Today is another early start as you get ready for a full day of travel. Journey to Monteverde, where you can begin exploring this afternoon on an orientation walk with your leader. Monteverde was founded as an agricultural community in 1951 by a group of North American Quakers. These environmentally aware settlers also established a small wildlife sanctuary, which has since grown into the internationally renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve. Cloud forests are like rainforests, but instead, draw their water from a semi-permanent cloud covering the region. This is truly a nature lover's paradise! More than 2000 plant species, 320 bird species and 100 mammal species call Monteverde home.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Monteverde - Leader-led orientation walk
Your travel time today will be approximately 8 hours.
A USD 3 fee is required when exiting Nicaragua. Reaching the Costa Rican border also requires a 1 km walk, where you must carry your luggage. Proof of onward travel is usually required to enter Costa Rica, so if you're flying out of San Jose, bring a printed copy of your flight details in case the border officials ask to see them.
Begin the day with a special morning brew, as you're welcomed into a local family's home-based cafe for breakfast and the chance to sample some local Costa Rican pour-over coffee, known as Cafe Chorreado. The rest of your day is free to explore Monteverde at your own pace. You might like to zoom through the treetops on a ziplining adventure, or for a more relaxed experience, discover Costa Rica's agricultural heritage on a coffee and chocolate tour. Tonight, you’ll have the option to end your day on a magical note with a night walk through the cloud forest to spot nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Monteverde - Hands-on breakfast
- Monteverde - Suspension bridges tour - USD55
- Monteverde - Canopy Zip Lining (Entrance, Equipment & Transport) - USD101
- Monteverde - Coffee & Chocolate tour - USD47
- Monteverde - Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm (entrance fee) - USD22
- Monteverde - Frog pond - USD20
- Monteverde - Orchid gardens - USD18
- Monteverde - Cloud Forest Night Walk - USD45
- Monteverde - Children's Forest - USD25
Some of the above optional activity prices include an entrance fee only. Transportation will need to be paid in addition to the entrance fee and is subject to change depending on the number of participants.
This morning, head out to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, where you’ll join a local guide to walk the reserve’s trails. They’ll share information on the fascinating biodiversity of the region and lend their expert eye (and spotting scope) to searching for the wonderful wildlife. Look out for the resplendent quetzal and listen for the sounds of howler monkeys and the unmistakable call of the three-wattled bellbird. This afternoon, take a shared minibus transfer to the shores of Lake Arenal, where you’ll take a boat across the lake to the little town of La Fortuna. On a clear day, you'll have fantastic views of the surrounding area. Watching the massive Arenal Volcano loom larger and larger as you approach is a spectacular sight. Once you reach La Fortuna, take another vehicle to the hotel, then freshen up and head out on a leader-led orientation walk. La Fortuna is a favourite among travel writers for a reason – words like picturesque and breathtaking spring to mind when trying to describe this town in the shadow of the volcano.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- La Fortuna - Leader led orientation walk
- Monteverde - Cloud Forest Reserve with a local guide
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Why not start today with a smoothie and plan how you want to explore? Perhaps take a guided nature hike through the lush forest surrounding Arenal Volcano, keeping an eye out for rare plants and animals, or see the forest from a series of hanging bridges that offer a great vantage point for spotting wildlife like sloths and rainbow-coloured birds. The volcano’s inner workings also mean that the area is home to several thermal hot springs – an ideal way to relax in the middle of nature. Or maybe check out the 70-m-high La Fortuna waterfall set in the middle of the rainforest and hit the lake on a stand-up paddleboard. A boat safari in Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge offers the opportunity to see lizards, crocodiles and tropical birds in their natural habitat, so if you’re craving more wildlife, this option is perfect.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- La Fortuna - Arenal hanging bridges (inc entrance fee, guide and shared transport) - USD75
- La Fortuna - La Fortuna Waterfall (Entrance only) - USD25
- La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano Base Hike - USD97
- La Fortuna- Caño Negro boat tour - USD94
- La Fortuna - Stand up paddle board - USD75
- La Fortuna - Baldi Hot Springs (entrance fee) - USD66
Some of the above optional activity prices include an entrance fee only. Transportation will need to be paid in addition to the entrance fee and is subject to change depending on the number of participants.
Spend you final morning in La Fortuna learning the art of Costa Rican cuisine. A local family will guide you through a cooking class, and you’ll enjoy the results of your efforts for lunch. Then, watch the volcano fade into the distance on your private transfer to Costa Rica's capital – San Jose. When you arrive, head out on an orientation walk with your leader to see the main highlights. When you’ve got your bearings, you may like to visit the Gold Museum, which has a fantastic collection of pre-Spanish gold art. If you're in the mood for some shopping, head to the outdoor market in the Plaza de la Cultura or the city's Central Market, where you can buy anything from handicrafts to seafood. Tonight, why not join your fellow travellers for an optional farewell dinner?
- Hotel (1 night)
- Lunch
- San Jose - Leader-led orientation walk
- La Fortuna - Cooking Class
- San Jose - San Jose By Night: Food and Culture - Urban Adventures - USD74
- San Jose - National Museum (entrance fee) (Closed Sunday & Monday) - USD11
Today’s travel time is approximately 5 hours.
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Costa Rica. Your adventure begins in San Jose with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight at your hotel. As this trip spends very little time here, it’s recommended that you arrive a day or two early and see the sights. If you do, maybe visit The Gold Museum and it's amazing collection of Indigenous gold art. Or if you're in the mood for a bit of shopping, head to the Mercado Municipal de Artesanias or the city's Central Market, where you can buy anything from handicrafts to seafood.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- San Jose - Pre-Colombian Gold Museum (Entrance fee) - USD17
- San Jose - San Jose Bites and Sights Tour - Urban Adventures - USD49
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
This morning, hop on a public bus and make your way to Sarapiqui – a town known for its rich biodiversity and lush rainforest. When you arrive, enjoy some free time here to go birdwatching, spot some local wildlife or hike to one of the nearby waterfalls. Then, meet up with a local guide to head out on a jungle walk. Look out for elusive creatures like sloths, bats, snakes, frogs and a whole lot more.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Sarapiqui – Jungle Walk
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Today, take a private transfer to Puerto Viejo. When you arrive, get to know this laid-back jungle town during an orientation walk with your local leader, then enjoy the rest of the day to explore at your leisure. A small and coastal city, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca has a lively main street featuring dance halls, reggaeton bars and modern restaurants. If you’re looking for a little bit of relaxation, you'll also find great surf beaches and rainforest fruit farms to kick back on.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Leader-led orientation walk
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
Today is free, so you can ease into the vibes of the Caribbean coast. You might like to take your time exploring Cahuita National Park, which is about a 20 minute ride away from Puerto Viejo - your leader can help you arrange a transfer. Cahuita National Park is home to sloths, monkeys, raccoons, snakes and a great variety of birds. If the waves are calling (but your footing isn't so sure), surf lessons are also on offer in town. Of course, you could also simply find a cool spot and relax with a beer in hand. To top today off, you'll prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home. Enjoy a mixture of fruits, seafood, tubers and vegetables combined with coconut flavours, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, curry, Panamanian pepper and thyme.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Dinner
- Puerto Viejo - Hands-on dinner in local home
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Surf lesson (1 hour) - USD60
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Cahuita National Park (entrance fee) - USD5
Today, take a local bus to the border, then walk across an old railway bridge into Panama. Continue by taxi or collective minivan to Almirante, where you'll take a short boat ride to Isla Colon in the Bocas del Toro archipelago – rapidly becoming a Caribbean favourite, this place has it all. Hit the palm-shaded beaches with crystal-clear waters, enjoy some spectacular snorkelling opportunities and look out for lots of wildlife. Culturally, Bocas is home to West Indians, Latinos and expats, resulting in diverse music, nightlife and food scenes. For the next three nights, you'll stay in Isla Colon – the main town of Bocas del Toro. It's a great spot to start your exploration of the archipelago, with most bars, restaurants and local activity operators just metres from your hotel.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Border formalities take up to 1 hour. Have your passport, proof of onward travel (flight or bus ticket), and USD cash for fees ready (see Passports and visas section of Essential Trip Information for amounts). Ensure you get both Costa Rica exit and Panama entry stamps. You’ll need to carry your own luggage and walk 650m to cross the border.
Today is the first of two free days to explore this tropical archipelago. Several beaches are within reach of town, between 8 and 14 km from your hotel. With azure waters, pristine coral reefs and a rollicking nightlife, it’s easy to see why these islands are a favourite for so many travellers. The safest beaches are Starfish, Sandfly and Big Creek – be aware that others may have strong riptides. When the sun goes down, why not head into town and check out the local bar and restaurant scene? Ask your leader about the best place to grab a drink.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Bocas del Toro - Jungle Cacao Tour (guide and transport included) - USD42
- Bocas del Toro - Full-day Tour including Bastimentos island, Jungle hike & Lunch with Ngobe Community (guide and transport included) - USD63
- Bocas del Toro - Bio-luminescence Boat Tour (seasonal - guide and transport included) - USD35
- Bocas del Toro - Colon Expedition including starfish beach & bird island - USD45
This morning, hop on a boat to the nearby Isla Popa, where you’ll get to spend time meeting the Ngabe-Bugle indigenous community. The local women here run a community tourism project, and you’ll have the chance to learn about their lifestyle during an orientation walk through the community. You’ll stop in at a local home as well as a spending some time with a local family. Say your farewells and return to Bocas de Toro, then enjoy the rest of a hugely rewarding day free in the Caribbean sun.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Ngäbe-Buglé Indigenous Community Visit
Travel by boat and local bus to Boquete – this is a bit of a lengthy journey, so be sure to have a book, podcast or daydream to keep you occupied. Boquete is a picturesque town located in the highlands of Panama, surrounded by mountains, crystal-clear creeks and rivers, forest reserves and colourful wildflowers, as well as coffee plantations and orange groves. Head out on an orientation walk with your leader and enjoy an informal Spanish lesson to get to grips with the local language. Tomorrow will be a free day, wide open for exploring – most optional activities can be organised directly from the hotel, though it’s a good idea to book them when you arrive tonight if you know what you want to do.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Boquete - Leader-led orientation walk
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
There are plenty of ways to experience Boquete today, so be sure to chat to your leader and the hotel front desk to get the best insider tips. You could discover the secret waterfalls only locals know about on a walking tour in the jungle. Or maybe you’d prefer to soak it up in the Caldera hot springs. If you’re a coffee lover, consider visiting a plantation or simply kicking back in town with a cup of the local brew – some of the best coffee in the world is grown and processed right here in Boquete!
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Boquete - Guided Bicycle Tour - 2 hours (guide and bike hire included) - USD55
- Boquete - Guided Tour of Hidden Waterfalls (entrance fee, transport and guide included) - USD53
- Boquete - Zipline (guide and transport included) - USD75
- Boquete - Mini Canyons Tour (entrance fee, transport and guide included) - USD37
- Boquete - Calderas Hot Springs (entrance fee and transport included, no guide) - USD37
- Boquete - Coffee Plantation Tour (guide and transport included) - USD37
Say goodbye to Boquete and head to the southern city of Chitre. Arrive around lunchtime, then head out for an orientation walk with your leader (who will also be able to point you in the right direction for a good lunch spot). After a bite to eat, rejoin your fellow travellers head to a mask workshop for a glimpse at the country’s cultural heritage – elaborate masks and costumes are a feature of many festivals in Panama. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring Chitre.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Chitre - Traditional mask workshop
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Depart Chitre this morning, heading for Panama City. Stop at the Miraflores Visitor Centre, which overlooks one of the locks that control the flow of ships through the Panama Canal. Learn about the canal’s history and engineering, then head back on the road to Panama City. On arrival head out on a leader-led orientation walk. Take in the great views of the historic Casco Viejo (Old Town) and the Panama City skyline as you stroll past crowded waterfront soccer fields, running paths and food carts. You might like to regroup with your fellow travellers in the evening for a final farewell dinner.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Panama City - Miraflores Locks (Panama Canal)
- Panama City - Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
With no planned activities today, you can depart at any time. If you would like to spend some more time in Panama City, just speak to your booking agent.
There are no meals included on this day.
Inclusions and activities
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Private vehicle, Local bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry
Hotel (26 nights)
- Copan - Guided visit to Archaeological site
- Suchitoto - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
- Suchitoto - Leader led orientation walk
- Suchitoto - Indigo Dyeing Demonstration
- Leon - Leader led orientation walk
- Masaya - Town & Market Visit
- Granada - La Laguna de Apoyo Viewpoint
- Granada - Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas
- Monteverde - Leader-led orientation walk
- Monteverde - Hands-on breakfast
- La Fortuna - Leader led orientation walk
- Monteverde - Cloud Forest Reserve with a local guide
- San Jose - Leader-led orientation walk
- La Fortuna - Cooking Class
- Sarapiqui – Jungle Walk
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Leader-led orientation walk
- Puerto Viejo - Hands-on dinner in local home
- Ngäbe-Buglé Indigenous Community Visit
- Boquete - Leader-led orientation walk
- Chitre - Traditional mask workshop
- Panama City - Miraflores Locks (Panama Canal)
- Panama City - Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo
- Antigua - Salsa-dance Lesson (per hour) - GTQ150
- Antigua - Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo - USD30
- Copan - Natural Hot Springs & Dinner - USD50
- Suchitoto - Town tour (requires a minimum of 4 travellers to operate) - USD35
- Suchitoto - War historic hike (Moderate hike - 2km) at Cinquera Forest (requires a minimum of 5 travellers to operate) - USD55
- Suchitoto - Sunrise Kayaking on Lake Suchitlan (requires a minimum of 4 travelers to operate) - USD50
- Leon - Volcano Sand Boarding (requires a minimum of 3 travellers to operate) - USD55
- Leon - Leon Art Center - USD4
- Granada - Mombacho Volcano hike (requires a minimum of 4 travellers to operate) - USD60
- Granada - Granada islets boat tour (requires a minimum of 3 travellers to operate) - USD25
- Monteverde - Suspension bridges tour - USD55
- Monteverde - Canopy Zip Lining (Entrance, Equipment & Transport) - USD101
- Monteverde - Coffee & Chocolate tour - USD47
- Monteverde - Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm (entrance fee) - USD22
- Monteverde - Frog pond - USD20
- Monteverde - Orchid gardens - USD18
- Monteverde - Cloud Forest Night Walk - USD45
- Monteverde - Children's Forest - USD25
- La Fortuna - Arenal hanging bridges (inc entrance fee, guide and shared transport) - USD75
- La Fortuna - La Fortuna Waterfall (Entrance only) - USD25
- La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano Base Hike - USD97
- La Fortuna- Caño Negro boat tour - USD94
- La Fortuna - Stand up paddle board - USD75
- La Fortuna - Baldi Hot Springs (entrance fee) - USD66
- San Jose - San Jose By Night: Food and Culture - Urban Adventures - USD74
- San Jose - National Museum (entrance fee) (Closed Sunday & Monday) - USD11
- San Jose - Pre-Colombian Gold Museum (Entrance fee) - USD17
- San Jose - San Jose Bites and Sights Tour - Urban Adventures - USD49
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Surf lesson (1 hour) - USD60
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Cahuita National Park (entrance fee) - USD5
- Bocas del Toro - Jungle Cacao Tour (guide and transport included) - USD42
- Bocas del Toro - Full-day Tour including Bastimentos island, Jungle hike & Lunch with Ngobe Community (guide and transport included) - USD63
- Bocas del Toro - Bio-luminescence Boat Tour (seasonal - guide and transport included) - USD35
- Bocas del Toro - Colon Expedition including starfish beach & bird island - USD45
- Boquete - Guided Bicycle Tour - 2 hours (guide and bike hire included) - USD55
- Boquete - Guided Tour of Hidden Waterfalls (entrance fee, transport and guide included) - USD53
- Boquete - Zipline (guide and transport included) - USD75
- Boquete - Mini Canyons Tour (entrance fee, transport and guide included) - USD37
- Boquete - Calderas Hot Springs (entrance fee and transport included, no guide) - USD37
- Boquete - Coffee Plantation Tour (guide and transport included) - USD37
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Before you book you should know
- Compared to the other countries you visit on this trip, Costa Rica can sometimes seem expensive. Expect to pay more than you would in other Central American countries for a lot of things.
- You cover heaps of ground on this trip, with several border crossings and long travel days. This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. Although this can be tiresome, it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
- Central America is generally hot and humid year-round. At nighttime and in locations at higher elevations it can get chilly. Protect yourself from the sun, bring light clothing you can layer and a waterproof jacket, and stay hydrated. Air conditioning may not always be available in your rooms. Occasionally, properties may require an additional charge for air conditioning.
- This trip can involve a lot of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
- There will be times when you have to walk with your luggage, and for this reason, we recommend packing light and using a backpack or something easy to carry.
- If you are traveling with a UK passport, a visa is now required to enter Honduras. Please ensure you check the Important Notes and Essential Trip Information for more details.
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
Posada Los Bucaros
#94, 7a North Avenue
Antigua
03001
GUATEMALA
Phone: +502 78322346
Description
This 150 year old property offers a classic colonial sytle of architucture with ample internal gardens and galleries. This hotel is perfectly located just meters from the city centre and the famous Arch of Antigua. True to its colonial style, rooms can be on the darker side with small window facing outside. The hotel features 24hr reception, cable tv, safety box, free Wi-Fi, access to free water dispensers and coffee and tea facilities.
Instructions
Intrepid offers a pre-arranged arrival transfer service from Guatemala City International Airport [GUA] at an additional fee. If you have pre-booked this service, please ensure you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel so the transfer can be organised.
If you have pre-booked this service; please look for the sign with the Intrepid brand and your name on it after exiting customs via ALA CELESTE / LIGHT BLUE WING to the right. If you have any problems and cannot locate your driver on arrival, please call our Intrepid Emergency number listed under the ‘Problems and emergency contact information’ section of your Essential Trip Information document. If you don’t have a device or mobile coverage, Guatemala City Airport has a free Wi-Fi connection so you can call that same number via an online application such as Skype. There are also several information desks and tourist information desks around if you require further assistance.
Otherwise, you can travel from the Guatemala City Airport to the hotel by taxi. We recommend you use the authorised taxi services organised from inside the terminal. They will charge you approximately GTQ250-285 (USD$35-40) for a trip to Antigua. The drive to where the hotel is located is approximately 1.5 hours depending on traffic.
Dates and prices
Important notes
1. 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.
2. Please be careful when booking flights to 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.
3.As per updated Nicaragua entry requirements, customers are currently required to supply a copy of their passport front page to their booking agent no later than 15 days prior to departure.
4. Should you have any questions or need assistance with the Honduras pre-registration, your leader will be able to assist on Day 1 of your tour. For more information, visit the ‘Passports, visas and entry requirements’ section of the ‘Essential Trip Information.
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. To enter Costa Rica travellers must show proof of intent to exit the country to immigration authorities. Since this trip exits Costa Rica via a land border crossing as part of your itinerary, Intrepid can prepare and send you an Intent to Exit Letter with your trip's details. Please request this letter at the time of booking.
7. 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.
8. If you plan to travel with high-quality cameras or binoculars, please reference the packing section of your Essential Trip Information for details about Nicaragua's restrictions and regulations on these items.
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