My wife and I are interested in your Amazing Central America tour. Can you clarify this comment? "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." We would travel moderately light, but not with backpacks. When would we need to walk with luggage? I expect that when we use private transport, we will be dropped very near the hotels. For public transport, couldn't we use taxis, even if we were willing to pay for them ourselves? It is an important consideration for us, possibly enough for us to decide against the tour if no solution is possible.

You will need to be able to carry your own luggage, handle it at airports, take in/out of accommodation and perhaps even walk short distances.\u00a0 Also transport in Shared boat and Ferry are included and you will be required to carry your own luggage while boarding. Hence, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible.

If I wanted to do the additional activities how much should I budget for. Also apx budget for food

When it comes to money matters on the trip, every traveller is a little different. For meals, we recommend between USD 25 to 50 per day. Breakfast might cost USD 5 to 10, lunch USD 5 to 15, and dinner USD 12 to 25. For additional activities, we suggest having access to an extra US$500 for emergencies or unexpected expenses.

What visas are required for US citizen?

Unfortunately we are unable to give visa advice due to the vast number of nationalities which our customers represent. Some nationalities can travel freely over borders, where others require advance permission to enter. There are also changes in requirements from time to time. We recommend checking your local embassy or consulate's website for the latest up to date information.

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Antigua
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Visit ChocoMuseo to learn about old-world chocolate production
- People-watch at Central Park fountain
- Try tamales at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Central Park
ChocoMuseo
Day 2
Antigua to Copan
Antigua to Copan
Optional Activities
- Explore Central Plaza
- Visit local cafes
Landmarks
Central Plaza
Day 3
Copan
Copan
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Copan Archaeological Site
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park
- Temple of Rosalila visit
- Natural hot springs tour with mud baths, steaming natural baths, and refreshing pools (includes dinner)
Landmarks
Copan Ruins
Macaw Mountain Park
Temple of Rosalila
Day 4
Copan to Suchitoto
Copan to Suchitoto
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Suchitoto
- Salvadoran pupusa cooking demonstration
Landmarks
Suchitoto
Day 5
Suchitoto
Suchitoto
Included Activities
- Indigo dyeing demonstration
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest
- Birdwatching at Embalse Cerron Grande/Lago Suchitlan
Landmarks
Embalse Cerron Grande
Cinquera Forest
Day 6
Pacific Coast
Pacific Coast
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and surfing
- Local dining
Day 7
Pacific Coast to Leon
Pacific Coast to Leon
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Leon
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers at recommended restaurants
Landmarks
Leon
Day 8
Leon
Leon
Optional Activities
- Visit street food area behind Lady of Grace Cathedral for Nica tacos
- Volcano sandboarding on Cerro Negro Volcano
- Explore contemporary art
- Visit Leon Cathedral
Landmarks
Lady of Grace Cathedral
Cerro Negro Volcano
Leon Cathedral
Day 9
Leon to Granada
Leon to Granada
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada
- Masaya town & market visit
- La Laguna de Apoyo viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Lunch near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
Landmarks
Laguna de Apoyo
Masaya
Parque Central
La Calzada
Day 10
Granada
Granada
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Visit Convento y Museo San Francisco
- Boat exploration of Lake Nicaragua islets
- Kayaking around islets
Landmarks
Convento y Museo San Francisco
Lake Nicaragua
Cafe de las Sonrisas
Day 11
Granada to Monteverde
Granada to Monteverde
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Monteverde
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
Day 12
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Ziplining through treetops
- Coffee and chocolate plantation tour
- Night walk through cloud forest (optional)
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 13
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Included Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve walk with local guide
- Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Lake Arenal
Arenal Volcano
Day 14
La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Guided nature hike through forest surrounding Arenal Volcano
- Hanging bridges hike for wildlife viewing
- Thermal hot springs
- La Fortuna waterfall visit
- Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal
- Boat safari in Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna Waterfall
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 15
La Fortuna to San Jose
La Fortuna to San Jose
Meals
Lunch (Lunch with tortilla making class results)
Included Activities
- Tortilla making class and lunch with local family
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Jose
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit
- Plaza de la Cultura market shopping
- Central Market browsing
- Optional farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Gold Museum
Plaza de la Cultura
Central Market
Day 16
San Jose
San Jose
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Explore markets
- Visit Arte Contemporaneo museum
- Visit coffee shops
Landmarks
Arte Contemporaneo
Day 17
San Jose to Sarapiqui
San Jose to Sarapiqui
Included Activities
- Jungle walk with local guide
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife spotting
- Hike to nearby waterfalls
Day 18
Sarapiqui to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Sarapiqui to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family - mixture of fruits, seafood, tubers and vegetables, combined with coconut flavours, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, curry, Panamanian pepper and thyme)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Hands-on dinner in local home
Optional Activities
- Explore main street with dance halls, reggaeton bars, and restaurants
Day 19
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Optional Activities
- Visit Cahuita National Park
- Surf lessons
- Visit local rainforest fruit farms
- Explore beach and town
Landmarks
Cahuita National Park
Day 20
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro
Optional Activities
- Hit palm-shaded beaches
- Snorkelling
- Wildlife spotting
- Explore bars, restaurants and local activities
Landmarks
Isla Colon
Day 21
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro
Optional Activities
- Visit Starfish Beach
- Visit Sandfly Beach
- Visit Big Creek Beach
- Snorkelling at coral reefs
- Explore local bar and restaurant scene
Day 22
Bocas del Toro - Isla Popa
Bocas del Toro - Isla Popa
Included Activities
- Ngäbe-Buglé Indigenous Community visit
- Meet local family and learn about their lifestyle
Landmarks
Isla Popa
Day 23
Bocas del Toro to Boquete
Bocas del Toro to Boquete
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Explore coffee plantations
- Explore orange groves
- Hike in forest reserves
- Visit scenic viewpoints
Day 24
Boquete
Boquete
Optional Activities
- Walking tour to local waterfalls
- Caldera hot springs
- Coffee plantation visit
- Local coffee tasting
Landmarks
Caldera Hot Springs
Day 25
Boquete to Chitre
Boquete to Chitre
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Traditional mask workshop
Optional Activities
- Explore Chitre
- Visit local restaurants
Day 26
Chitre to Panama City
Chitre to Panama City
Included Activities
- Miraflores Locks (Panama Canal) visitor centre visit
- Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo
Optional Activities
- Final farewell dinner with group
Landmarks
Miraflores Locks
Casco Viejo
Day 27
Panama City
Panama City
Optional Activities
- Additional Panama City exploration

Landmarks
Central Park
ChocoMuseo

Landmarks
Central Plaza

Landmarks
Copan Ruins
Macaw Mountain Park
Temple of Rosalila

Landmarks
Suchitoto

Landmarks
Embalse Cerron Grande
Cinquera Forest

Landmarks
Leon

Landmarks
Lady of Grace Cathedral
Cerro Negro Volcano
Leon Cathedral

Landmarks
Laguna de Apoyo
Masaya
Parque Central
La Calzada

Landmarks
Convento y Museo San Francisco
Lake Nicaragua
Cafe de las Sonrisas

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Lake Arenal
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna Waterfall
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

Landmarks
Gold Museum
Plaza de la Cultura
Central Market

Landmarks
Arte Contemporaneo

Landmarks
Cahuita National Park

Landmarks
Isla Colon

Landmarks
Isla Popa

Landmarks
Caldera Hot Springs

Landmarks
Miraflores Locks
Casco Viejo

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Guide
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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
4.5

GrantFeringa1.0•October 2023
"While both leaders Abdiel and Rafa get 5 stars and the trip itself was good, overall the trip gets a one star as...
"While both leaders Abdiel and Rafa get 5 stars and the trip itself was good, overall the trip gets a one star as Intrepid treated me very poorly and my poor treatment overshadows everything. Intrepid booked the flights to suit the start and end of the tour. After paying around $5,600 for flights to Intrepid, Intrepid then informed me that I had to pay a further $450 for one flight as there had been a schedule change and I would get no compensation for the flight that was unable to be used. This means I paid twice for one flight leg of the trip and Intrepid offered zero compensation for the unused flight. Worse, Intrepid staff could not care less, Intrepid staff said pay up or you do not travel. I had no idea that this absurd situation was possible. Do not believe Intrepid's website where they say, "Travel with confidence" and "flexible booking conditions", these statements are untrue. Beware of Intrepid".Show more
Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Grant, we appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience you faced during your trip. It's important to us that your concerns are addressed, and we understand that you are currently in contact with our Customer Care team. We hope they can work towards a positive resolution for you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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Erma3.0•January 2017
This was completely the.wrong trip for me to have booked. Too active. Too young. But that was my fault for not...
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Rita
Asked on April 18th, 2026
My wife and I are interested in your Amazing Central America tour. Can you clarify this comment? "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." We would travel moderately light, but not with backpacks. When would we need to walk with luggage? I expect that when we use private transport, we will be dropped very near the hotels. For public transport, couldn't we use taxis, even if we were willing to pay for them ourselves? It is an important consideration for us, possibly enough for us to decide against the tour if no solution is possible.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  You will need to be able to carry your own luggage, handle it at airports, take in/out of accommodation and perhaps even walk short distances.\u00a0
  
  Also transport in Shared boat and Ferry are included and you will be required to carry your own luggage while boarding. Hence, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible.
- R
  Rita
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  Do you have any information about visa requirements? I had a quick look and it seems that if we are travelling on our Australian passports, visas are not required for any of the six countries that this tour visits. Do you know if that is correct?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  Yes, for Australian passport holders, no pre arranged visas are typically required for this itinerary, but entry is still subject to standard immigration checks and conditions.
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Tim
Asked on July 5th, 2022
If I wanted to do the additional activities how much should I budget for. Also apx budget for food
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2022
  When it comes to money matters on the trip, every traveller is a little different. For meals, we recommend between USD 25 to 50 per day. Breakfast might cost USD 5 to 10, lunch USD 5 to 15, and dinner USD 12 to 25. For additional activities, we suggest having access to an extra US$500 for emergencies or unexpected expenses.
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Nina
Asked on August 1st, 2016
What visas are required for US citizen?
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2016
  Unfortunately we are unable to give visa advice due to the vast number of nationalities which our customers represent. Some nationalities can travel freely over borders, where others require advance permission to enter. There are also changes in requirements from time to time. We recommend checking your local embassy or consulate's website for the latest up to date information.

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Nicaragua
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Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
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- Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica.El Salvador.Guatemala.Honduras.Nicaragua.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica.El Salvador.Guatemala.Honduras.Nicaragua.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica.El Salvador.Guatemala.Honduras.Nicaragua.Panama. 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 Honduras Nicaragua Yellow fever - Recommended for and Panama. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala.Honduras.Nicaragua.Panama. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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