Is there a single supplement for single rooms available

A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 9 (Tikal) and Day 14 (San Juan La Laguna homestay), where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

Would it be possible to do the tour, hop off at lake Atilan as we would like to do a Spanish course for 3-4 weeks then hop back the same tour that was passing 3-4 weeks later at all?

Unfortunately no, the trip is as per brochure and is not customizable.

As a German citizen do I need a visa for some of those countries or is everything included by the organizer. So I have to make sure to have a visa for each of these countries

Visa service is not included in the tour package and obtaining the correct visa for your trip and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend you check your visa requirements as soon as you have booked your trip. This will ensure you have time to prepare your documents and for your visa application to be processed.

how many people are booked onto this trip already? and what age ranges? also, how many meals are included for this tour?

To save you money and the hassle of booking multiple trips, this journey is a combination of some of our most popular adventures. Your leader and the composition of your group may change with the start of each adventure. I have listed the demographics below for the different sections of the tour: Playa del Carmen to Antigua: 2 travellers, travelling in a pair, in their 30s. Antigua - San Jose: 10 travellers, 2 of which are solo, ages ranging from early 20s to 50s, majority in their 30s. San Jose to Panama City: 1 solo traveller in their 20s. Meals Included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule, our groups tend to eat dinner together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There's no obligation to do this though.

Is that per day included in price or do I have to buy my own meals?

For this tour there are only 3 meals included in the price. Dinner is included on day 13 with your homestay, along with breakfast the next morning. Lunch is included on day 21 when you experience a local Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration. For this trip we do recommend between 25 to 50USD per day for additional food.

How are you handling unvaccinated travelers who wish to take this trip? Is vaccinated required to take this tour? Or negative PCR will suffice when entering these Central American countries?

All our trips require passengers to be fully vaccinated (unless in rare cases they have a medical exemption). Any entry/exit/visa requirements we recommend checking with the country's embassy/consulate as we are unable to advise, however any PCR testing before entering each country the guide can help arrange (at the passengers own expense) you just have to let them know in advance.

i am looking to book a south america to/from central america trip from mid April for approx 2-3 months but have concerns which order to do it in and whether the weather will be a problem

April is the last month of dry weather across much of the region of Central America, April sees Mexico's towns and cities warm up, making it a great time to visit the hot and sunny Yucatán Peninsula. Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala and Nicaragua are all hot and dry. South America is a little harder to say as you'll be travelling through more than one seasons and the length of the continent of South America can mean very different weather between the top to the bottom.

How much, approximately, would the return flight for this tour cost? And secondly, how much spending money would you recommend for such a long your?

Fantastic choice with that trip! Flight costs would depend on where you're flying from and dates. I've checked for 28th of May until 11th July 2022 and found flights from London Heathrow to Cancun and from Panama City back to London Heathrow for about 600£. For spending money, we recommend between USD 25 to 50 per day. Breakfast might cost USD5 to USD10, lunch USD5 to USD15, and dinner USD12 to USD25 for a main course.

Is there a single supplement available on this tour?

Yes. Please take note that there will be an extra charge for a single supplement room. Please contact us to arrange this.

I would like to know the hotels that we stay in

The hotel information for a tour is not released until closer to the departure date and can also be subject to change. It is not information that tour operators make available.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Reef diving off Cozumel
- Stroll along white sand beaches
Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Visit to Cenote Azul
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling or diving at Cenote Azul
- Half-day tour to Tulum archaeological site with white-sand beaches and Maya ruins
- Underwater exploration to spot rays, moray eels and turtles among coral reefs
Landmarks
Cenote Azul
Tulum Archaeological Site
Day 3
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Lake Bacalar relaxation and exploration
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake Bacalar
Landmarks
Lake Bacalar
Day 4
Chetumal - Caye Caulker
Chetumal - Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants featuring fresh-caught seafood
- Belizean chicken stew at local restaurants
Landmarks
Caye Caulker
Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling at the colourful coral reef nearby
- Trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting boat tour
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Day 6
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Cooking class with a local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle hire and exploration
- Fresh Belizean seafood dinner at outdoor restaurants
Day 7
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Dinner searching for classic Maya dishes like cochinita pibil
Day 8
San Ignacio
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site with handcranked ferry crossing
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave visit featuring preserved Maya relics
- Swim at Big Rock Falls at Mountain Pine Ridge
- Santa Elena barbecue stalls for dinner
Landmarks
Xunantunich
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Big Rock Falls
Day 9
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit with local guide
- Entrance fee to Tikal
Optional Activities
- Climb to the top of the ruins for canopy views and bird spotting
Landmarks
Tikal National Park
Day 10
Tikal - Flores - Rio Dulce
Tikal - Flores - Rio Dulce
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast in a local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in local restaurant in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk of Flores
Optional Activities
- Boat transfer back to town from hotel
Landmarks
Flores
Day 11
Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio Dulce
Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio Dulce
Included Activities
- River boat trip to Garifuna town of Livingston
- Orientation walk through Livingston
- Garifuna dance class
Optional Activities
- Free lunch exploration
- Independent town exploration
Landmarks
Livingston
Day 12
Rio Dulce - Antigua
Rio Dulce - Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Casco Viejo and Panama City skyline
Optional Activities
- Final group farewell dinner
Landmarks
Casco Viejo
Day 13
Antigua
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Street vendor roasted beans exploration
- Monastery of Santa Clara visit (18th-century ruins)
- Independent exploration of colonial architecture
Landmarks
Monastery of Santa Clara
Day 14
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremonies at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
Optional Activities
- Rum or tobacco offerings at liquor store (for purchase)
Landmarks
Temple of San Simon
San Andres Itzapa
Quetzaltenango
Day 15
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango
Included Activities
- Almolonga vegetable market visit via chicken bus
Optional Activities
- Vegetable shopping at the market
Landmarks
Almolonga Market
Day 16
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Textile and huipil shopping
- Handmade jewellery and pottery purchase
- Souvenir shopping (ceremonial masks, leather goods, incense)
- Local dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Chichicastenango Market
Panajachel
Day 17
Panajachel - Lake Atitlan - Santiago Atitlan - Panajachel
Panajachel - Lake Atitlan - Santiago Atitlan - Panajachel
Included Activities
- Lake Atitlan boat ride to Santiago Atitlan
- Shamanic Keepers of the Shrine of Maximon visit
Optional Activities
- Local spirits gift offering (for purchase)
Landmarks
Lake Atitlan
Santiago Atitlan
Day 18
Panajachel - Antigua
Panajachel - Antigua
Optional Activities
- Cooking class learning cultural food significance
- Final group dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Antigua
Day 19
Antigua
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of colonial architecture
- Church and market visits
- Bohemian cafe exploration
- Tamale dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Antigua
Day 20
Antigua - Copan, Honduras
Antigua - Copan, Honduras
Optional Activities
- Central Plaza exploration
- Afternoon cafe visit
Landmarks
Copan
Day 21
Copan, Honduras
Copan, Honduras
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Copan Archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park visit
- Temple of Rosalila visit
- Natural Hot Springs tour with included dinner - USD50
Landmarks
Copan Archaeological Site
Temple of Rosalila
Macaw Mountain Park
Day 22
Copan - Suchitoto
Copan - Suchitoto
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Suchitoto
- Salvadoran pupusa cooking demonstration
Landmarks
Suchitoto
Day 23
Suchitoto
Suchitoto
Included Activities
- Indigo-dying demonstration at local designer's home
Optional Activities
- Hands-on indigo-dyeing experience
- Birdwatching walk at Embalse Cerron Grande (Lago Suchitlan) - USD25 (minimum 3 travelers)
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest exploring Civil War history - USD50 (minimum 3 travelers)
Landmarks
Embalse Cerron Grande
Cinquera Forest
Day 24
Suchitoto - Pacific Coast
Suchitoto - Pacific Coast
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant dinner
- Beach relaxation
- Surfing
Landmarks
Pacific Coast, El Salvador
Day 25
Pacific Coast - Leon, Nicaragua
Pacific Coast - Leon, Nicaragua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Leon
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group following leader recommendations
Landmarks
Leon
Day 26
Leon
Leon
Optional Activities
- Street food exploration behind Lady of Grace Cathedral
- Nica taco tasting
- Cerro Negro Volcano sandboarding adventure - USD45
- Contemporary art exploration
- Leon Cathedral visit
Landmarks
Lady of Grace Cathedral
Leon Cathedral
Cerro Negro Volcano
Day 27
Leon - Laguna Apoyo - Masaya - Granada
Leon - Laguna Apoyo - Masaya - Granada
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Masaya
- Masaya artisan market visit
- Leader-led walk through Granada's Parque Central and La Calzada
Optional Activities
- Laguna Apoyo viewpoint stop and free lunch exploration
Landmarks
Laguna Apoyo
Masaya
Granada
Lake Nicaragua
Day 28
Granada
Granada
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Convento y Museo San Francisco visit with indigenous stone statue collection
- Lake Nicaragua island-hopping by boat
- Kayak rental (per hour) - GTQ100
- Independent exploration of fishing villages
Landmarks
Convento y Museo San Francisco
Lake Nicaragua
Day 29
Granada - Monteverde
Granada - Monteverde
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Monteverde
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
Monteverde
Day 30
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Ziplining adventure through treetops - USD62
- Coffee and chocolate tour - USD45
- Cloud Forest Night Walk - USD35
- Handmade product shopping at cafe
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 31
Monteverde - Lake Arenal - La Fortuna
Monteverde - Lake Arenal - La Fortuna
Included Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided walk with local guide
- Lake Arenal boat crossing to La Fortuna
- Leader-led orientation walk through La Fortuna
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Lake Arenal
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
Day 32
La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Guided nature hike through forest surrounding Arenal Volcano
- Hanging bridges canopy walk - USD75
- Arenal thermal hot springs - USD45 entrance fee
- La Fortuna Waterfall visit - USD20 entrance only
- Stand-up paddleboard on Lake Arenal - USD75
- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge boat safari - USD80
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna Waterfall
Lake Arenal
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 33
La Fortuna - San Jose
La Fortuna - San Jose
Meals
Lunch (Lunch with homemade tortillas)
Included Activities
- Tortilla-making class with local family
- Lunch with homemade tortillas
- Leader-led orientation walk through San Jose
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit (Pre-Colombian Gold Museum) - USD16 entrance fee
- Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market shopping
- Central Market shopping for handicrafts and seafood
- Optional farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Gold Museum
Plaza de la Cultura
Central Market
San Jose
Day 34
San Jose
San Jose
Optional Activities
- Market exploration
- Art fair viewing
- Arte Contemporaneo contemporary art gallery visit
- Coffee shop exploration
Landmarks
San Jose
Day 35
Sarapiqui
Sarapiqui
Included Activities
- Jungle walk with local guide
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching during free time
- Wildlife spotting
- Hiking to nearby waterfalls
Landmarks
Sarapiqui Rainforest
Day 36
Sarapiqui - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Sarapiqui - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Caribbean dinner prepared with a local family in their home—mixture of fruits, seafood, tubers and vegetables with coconut, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, curry, Panamanian pepper and thyme)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- Hands-on dinner preparation with local family
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Day 37
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Optional Activities
- Cahuita National Park exploration
- Surf lessons
- Local rainforest fruit farm visits
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Cahuita National Park
Day 38
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Bocas del Toro
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Bocas del Toro
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in crystal-clear waters
- Beach exploration and relaxation
- Wildlife watching
Landmarks
Bocas del Toro Archipelago
Day 39
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro
Optional Activities
- Beach visits to Starfish, Sandfly, or Big Creek
- Snorkelling at coral reefs
- Nightlife and bar exploration
Landmarks
Starfish Beach
Sandfly Beach
Big Creek Beach
Day 40
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro
Included Activities
- Ngabe-Bugle Indigenous Community visit on Isla Popa
- Orientation walk of Indigenous community
Optional Activities
- Afternoon beach time and relaxation
Landmarks
Isla Popa
Day 41
Bocas del Toro - Boquete
Bocas del Toro - Boquete
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Boquete
Optional Activities
- Various outdoor activities organized from hotel
Landmarks
Boquete
Day 42
Boquete
Boquete
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of secret waterfalls (entrance fee, transport and guide included) - USD50
- Calderas Hot Springs visit (entrance fee and transport included, no guide) - USD35
- Coffee plantation tour (guide and transport included) - USD35
- Guided bicycle tour (guide and bike hire included) - USD55
- Zipline tour (guide and transport included) - USD65
- Mini Canyons Tour (entrance fee, transport and guide included) - USD35
Landmarks
Boquete
Caldera Hot Springs
Day 43
Boquete - Chitre
Boquete - Chitre
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Chitre
- Traditional mask workshop visit
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Chitre
- Lunch at local restaurants
Landmarks
Chitre
Day 44
Chitre - Panama City
Chitre - Panama City
Included Activities
- Miraflores Locks visitor centre visit
- Leader-led orientation walk of Casco Viejo and Panama City
Optional Activities
- Final group farewell dinner
Landmarks
Miraflores Locks
Casco Viejo
Day 45
Panama City
Panama City
Landmarks
Panama City

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Cenote Azul
Tulum Archaeological Site

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Lake Bacalar

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Caye Caulker

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Hol Chan Marine Reserve

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Xunantunich
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Big Rock Falls

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Tikal National Park

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Flores

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Livingston

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Casco Viejo

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Monastery of Santa Clara

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Temple of San Simon
San Andres Itzapa
Quetzaltenango

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Almolonga Market

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Chichicastenango Market
Panajachel

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Lake Atitlan
Santiago Atitlan

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Antigua

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Antigua

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Copan

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Copan Archaeological Site
Temple of Rosalila
Macaw Mountain Park

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Suchitoto

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Embalse Cerron Grande
Cinquera Forest

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Pacific Coast, El Salvador

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Leon

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Lady of Grace Cathedral
Leon Cathedral
Cerro Negro Volcano

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Laguna Apoyo
Masaya
Granada
Lake Nicaragua

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Convento y Museo San Francisco
Lake Nicaragua

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
Monteverde

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Monteverde Cloud Forest

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Lake Arenal
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna

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Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna Waterfall
Lake Arenal
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

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Gold Museum
Plaza de la Cultura
Central Market
San Jose

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San Jose

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Sarapiqui Rainforest

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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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Cahuita National Park

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Bocas del Toro Archipelago

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Starfish Beach
Sandfly Beach
Big Creek Beach

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Isla Popa

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Boquete

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Boquete
Caldera Hot Springs

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Chitre

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Miraflores Locks
Casco Viejo

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Panama City

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Nolan5.0•January 2024
Amazing tour ! Every guide was great 👍
Traveled in January 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Xiaofeng, thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to know that you had a wonderful time exploring incredible Central America, and we hope to see you along with us again in future. All the best to you, in 2024!
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Zeljko2.0•January 2019
I am now in last week of this tour, and with latest accommodation fiasco in Boquete I've finally had it SHAME ON YOU...
I am now in last week of this tour, and with latest accommodation fiasco in Boquete I've finally had it SHAME ON YOU INTREPID I gave lot of $$$ to Intrepid this winter and horrendous choice of sub-standard rat holes we are forced to spend nights has just about killed every desire to ever travel again. Add brutal local transport, incompetent tour guide on Antigua to San Jose leg, list goes on. I will fill full review once I am back home, but to anyone reading this: There are other travel agencies around. Stay away from Intrepid. SHAME ON YOU INTREPIDShow more
Traveled in January 2019
Rudolph3.0•March 2018
No breakfasts were included - it would have been sufficient for all if each establishment could offer coffee, toast,...
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Traveled in March 2018
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Rudolph, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. And thank you for your feedback, we will certainly pass it along. Our Basix trips, such as this one, often don’t include many meals and are advertised as such – this way we are able to keep the trip price down for our passengers on a tighter budget and also give them as much freedom as possible. But we do agree with you that sometimes something as simple as toast and a coffee in the morning goes a long way. If you would like to pass along any further feedback, please feel free to email us at customerrelations@intrepidtravel.com and we'll be happy to help. Hope to see you on another trip with us soon! Kind regards, Intrepid
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Peter3.5•December 2017
Accommodations and transport on the whole were better than expected. The tour I booked on was actually 3 separate...
Accommodations and transport on the whole were better than expected. The tour I booked on was actually 3 separate tours back to back. Border crossings and charges to cross were 'fluid' with information from Government websites, Intrepid and tour leaders all conflicting making it difficult to trust Intrepid or your leaders and leaving me with the feeling I was being ripped off. Intrepid's management response was less than satisfactory.Show more
Traveled in October 2017
J.C.3.5•June 2017
The trip was better than expected, specially the accommodations. The guides were variable, from excellent to just...
The trip was better than expected, specially the accommodations. The guides were variable, from excellent to just satisfactory. The coverage was more than satisfactory and the transport provided was mostly good, with a couple of exceptions when we felt unsafe crossing some waters in small boats. We did not like the late start of some trips to the next destination as it left us very little time to enjoy some places. A minimum stay of two full days is ideal for most of the places covered. Overall, I really enjoyed the trip and I won't hesitate to use the same company again.Show more
Traveled in February 2017
Anthony4.0•June 2014
44 day Mexico to Panama. Only 1 or 2 overnight stops, everywhere else 2-3, travel days were mostly short around 4-5...
44 day Mexico to Panama. Only 1 or 2 overnight stops, everywhere else 2-3, travel days were mostly short around 4-5 hours average. Guide was excellent in recommending activity centers and restaurants (where he got no commission or free food that I could see, just an honest recommendation), helping learn Spanish and arranging nights out. Accommodation was mainly basic, simple twin rooms and most had 2 double beds, all of them had ensuites and some had free air con, others it was an expensive payable extra (All had fans which were good enough). Some hotels like Roatan and Boquete were amazing. Tour was alot of beach destinations with similar snorkeling/scuba/day trip options which is no surprise. Most unique tour locations were in the mainland revolving around ancient ruins (Tikal was my favourite), jungle activities like zip lining, bungee jumping, atv's etc. and scenery/wildlife tours. Private transport 90% of the time with occasional public buses which were fine as well (guide gave us cheap option to upgrade to private buses on these legs). Private buses were on the smaller side but even as a 6'4 guy I was ok with most having more than the 16 passenger seats required. Food started off heavily Mexican but once away from first couple of countries there was alot more variety. Basic food from $4 to $7, expensive up to $12-$15. Beer from $1 to $3 depending how toursity the area. Some place charged more for sift drink than beer. If you want a party place this tour might not be it, while some large palces (Cancun, Playa, San Jose) have places open all night, alot of the smaller places you go to the town is bascially dead by 10 or 11 and the hotels either dont have bars or dont want you making noise. If you like other substances they ARE everywhere, weed from $5 to $12 a gram, more in cities, less rural. Nobody cared and alot of people did it openly at bars in small towns. Weather was harm and humid every day and that was at the end of the summer season. Only need 1 pair of pants, 1 jumper for occasional stops in mountain places, everywhere else singlets and shorts are fine with no dress code at any bar even in the cites (except Panama City). Enjoy.Show more
Traveled in April 2014

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Sabrina
Asked on May 19th, 2024
Is there a single supplement for single rooms available
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Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 9 (Tikal) and Day 14 (San Juan La Laguna homestay), where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.
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Claudia
Asked on February 21st, 2024
Would it be possible to do the tour, hop off at lake Atilan as we would like to do a Spanish course for 3-4 weeks then hop back the same tour that was passing 3-4 weeks later at all?
Other
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  Unfortunately no, the trip is as per brochure and is not customizable.
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Beth
Asked on October 4th, 2023
As a German citizen do I need a visa for some of those countries or is everything included by the organizer. So I have to make sure to have a visa for each of these countries
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2023
  Visa service is not included in the tour package and obtaining the correct visa for your trip and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend you check your visa requirements as soon as you have booked your trip. This will ensure you have time to prepare your documents and for your visa application to be processed.
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  Beth
  Traveler•Written October 2023
  I have some questions about safety while visiting these countries. Is our safety guaranteed while visiting these countries and did female travelers experience any problems while visiting? What happens if I get robbed? Are we accompanied all the time during the travel? I'd prefer not to be on my own.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2023
  Your group leader or local representative will accompany you on all included activities. While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in more touristy cities. We recommend exercising caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
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Ryan
Asked on August 8th, 2022
how many people are booked onto this trip already? and what age ranges? also, how many meals are included for this tour?
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Group size
Meals
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  To save you money and the hassle of booking multiple trips, this journey is a combination of some of our most popular adventures. Your leader and the composition of your group may change with the start of each adventure. I have listed the demographics below for the different sections of the tour: Playa del Carmen to Antigua: 2 travellers, travelling in a pair, in their 30s. Antigua - San Jose: 10 travellers, 2 of which are solo, ages ranging from early 20s to 50s, majority in their 30s. San Jose to Panama City: 1 solo traveller in their 20s. Meals Included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule, our groups tend to eat dinner together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There's no obligation to do this though.
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Olga
Asked on July 17th, 2022
Is that per day included in price or do I have to buy my own meals?
Meals
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2022
  For this tour there are only 3 meals included in the price. Dinner is included on day 13 with your homestay, along with breakfast the next morning. Lunch is included on day 21 when you experience a local Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration. For this trip we do recommend between 25 to 50USD per day for additional food.
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Marilyn
Asked on March 1st, 2022
How are you handling unvaccinated travelers who wish to take this trip? Is vaccinated required to take this tour? Or negative PCR will suffice when entering these Central American countries?
Travel Support
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2022
  All our trips require passengers to be fully vaccinated (unless in rare cases they have a medical exemption). Any entry/exit/visa requirements we recommend checking with the country's embassy/consulate as we are unable to advise, however any PCR testing before entering each country the guide can help arrange (at the passengers own expense) you just have to let them know in advance.
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Susan
Asked on January 20th, 2022
i am looking to book a south america to/from central america trip from mid April for approx 2-3 months but have concerns which order to do it in and whether the weather will be a problem
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2022
  April is the last month of dry weather across much of the region of Central America, April sees Mexico's towns and cities warm up, making it a great time to visit the hot and sunny Yucatán Peninsula. Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala and Nicaragua are all hot and dry. South America is a little harder to say as you'll be travelling through more than one seasons and the length of the continent of South America can mean very different weather between the top to the bottom.
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Jeremy
Asked on January 5th, 2022
How much, approximately, would the return flight for this tour cost? And secondly, how much spending money would you recommend for such a long your?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2022
  Fantastic choice with that trip! Flight costs would depend on where you're flying from and dates. I've checked for 28th of May until 11th July 2022 and found flights from London Heathrow to Cancun and from Panama City back to London Heathrow for about 600£. For spending money, we recommend between USD 25 to 50 per day. Breakfast might cost USD5 to USD10, lunch USD5 to USD15, and dinner USD12 to USD25 for a main course.
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Dawn
Asked on September 1st, 2016
Is there a single supplement available on this tour?
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2016
  Yes. Please take note that there will be an extra charge for a single supplement room. Please contact us to arrange this.
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Carla
Asked on July 20th, 2016
I would like to know the hotels that we stay in
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2016
  The hotel information for a tour is not released until closer to the departure date and can also be subject to change. It is not information that tour operators make available.

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Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Belize.Costa Rica.El Salvador.Guatemala.Honduras.Mexico.Nicaragua.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Belize.Costa Rica.El Salvador.Guatemala.Honduras.Mexico.Nicaragua.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Belize.Guatemala.Honduras.Nicaragua.Panama. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Belize.Costa Rica.El Salvador.Guatemala.Honduras.Mexico.Nicaragua.Panama. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Belize 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.
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.
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