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Central American Explorer (16 destinations)

25 days
From Panama City to Antigua
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Panama City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Urban Riande Granada), Hotel (Urban Riande Granada (or similar))
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  2. Day 2

    Panama City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Urban Riande Granada), Hotel (Urban Riande Granada (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Miraflores Locks and Panama Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Casco Viejo colonial district
    Landmarks
    Miraflores Locks
    Panama Canal
    Casco Viejo
  3. Day 3

    Panama City to Boquete

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel La Serrania), Hotel (Hotel Oasis (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Boquete
    Landmarks
    Volcan Baru
  4. Day 4

    Boquete to Bocas del Toro

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bocas Town (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer to Isla Colon and Bocas del Toro
    Landmarks
    Isla Colon
    Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Bocas del Toro

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bocas Town (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkel boat trip to explore marine life
    • Visit marine park (sea turtle nesting ground)
    Landmarks
    Bocas del Toro Marine Park
  6. Day 6

    Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Ara Ambigua Hotel), Hotel (Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Guabito Border Crossing
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    Barra del Colorado National Refuge
  7. Day 7

    Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui to Arenal

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monte Real), Hotel (Destinos Arenal (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along rainforest trails
    • Boat ride along the river
    • Evening bathe in nearby thermal baths
    Landmarks
    La Selva Biological Station
    Arenal Volcano
  8. Day 8

    Arenal to Monteverde

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Claro de Luna), Hotel (Jardines de Monteverde (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arenal Volcano
    • Transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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  9. Day 9

    Monteverde

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Claro de Luna), Hotel (Jardines de Monteverde (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through cloud forest

    Optional Activities

    • Butterfly Gardens US$15
    • Reptile and Amphibian Centre US$15
    • Nightwalk US$25
    • Hanging bridges US$35
    • Zipwire Canopy US$45
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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  10. Day 10

    Arenal to Rincon de la Vieja

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Buena Vista Lodge), Hotel (Cañon de la Vieja (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Nature walks in the National Park
    • Horse ride to Oropendola Waterfall
    • Walk to the park's mud and hot springs
    Landmarks
    Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    Oropendola Waterfall
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Rincon de la Vieja

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Buena Vista Lodge), Hotel (Cañon de la Vieja (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike Las Pailas Trail (approximately 3 kilometres, moderately difficult)

    Optional Activities

    • Additional hiking nearby
    • Horse riding
    • Walk to mud and hot springs
    Landmarks
    Las Pailas Trail
    Rincon de la Vieja National Park
  12. Day 12

    Rincon de la Vieja to Ometepe Island

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Paraiso), Hotel (Hotel Villa Paraiso (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore by local bus or truck
    • Search for pre-Colombian petroglyphs
    • Short walks on volcanic slopes
    • Visit San Ramon Falls
    • Relax on black sand beaches
    Landmarks
    Frontera Penas Blancas Border Crossing
    San Jorge Ferry Port
    Ometepe Island
    Concepcion Volcano
    Maderas Volcano
    San Ramon Falls
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  13. Day 13

    Ometepe Island

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Paraiso), Hotel (Hotel Villa Paraiso (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Spend the day at San Ramon waterfalls
    • Horseback riding
    • Island tour
    Landmarks
    Ometepe Island
    San Ramon Falls
  14. Day 14

    Ometepe Island to Granada

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Patio del Malinche), Hotel (Hotel Patio del Malinche (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Ferry return to San Jorge
    • City tour of Granada
    • Visit Parque Central
    • Visit Monument to the War of Independence
    • Visit Convent of San Francisco
    Landmarks
    Mombacho Volcano
    Parque Central
    Convent of San Francisco
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  15. Day 15

    Granada

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Patio del Malinche), Hotel (Hotel Patio del Malinche (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike scenic loop around Mombacho Volcano
    Landmarks
    Mombacho Volcano
    Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve
  16. Day 16

    Granada to Leon

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Austria), Hotel (Hotel Austria (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Leon

    Optional Activities

    • Cerro Negro Hike US$30
    • Las Penitas and Juan Venado Reserve US$45
    • Iguana farm US$25
    Landmarks
    Cerro Negro Volcano
  17. Day 17

    Nicaragua to El Salvador via Gulf of Fonseca

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Comfort Inn La Union), Hotel (Comfort Inn La Union (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner in Conchagua (featuring national dish of pupusas)
    Landmarks
    Potosí
    Gulf of Fonseca
    La Unión
    Conchagua
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  18. Day 18

    El Salvador - San Salvador to Suchitoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Posada De Suchitlan), Hotel (La Posada De Suchitlan (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of San Salvador
    • Visit Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site
    Landmarks
    San Salvador
    Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site
    Suchitoto
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Suchitoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Posada De Suchitlan), Hotel (La Posada De Suchitlan (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Indigo workshop
    • Boat trip on Lake Suchitlan
    Landmarks
    Lake Suchitlan
  20. Day 20

    Suchitoto to Copan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Plaza Copan), Hotel (Hotel Plaza Copan (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Border crossings into Guatemala and Honduras
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  21. Day 21

    Copan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Plaza Copan), Hotel (Hotel Plaza Copan (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • UNESCO World Heritage Site tour with local guide
    • Visit Great Plaza
    • Visit Hieroglyphic Stairway

    Optional Activities

    • Visit site museum
    • Visit hot springs US$35
    • Visit Macaw Mountain US$10 + US$5 transport
    Landmarks
    Copan Ruinas
    Great Plaza
    Hieroglyphic Stairway
  22. Day 22

    El Salvador to Antigua Guatemala

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial), Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Antigua
    • Walking tour of the town
    Landmarks
    Antigua
    Agua Volcano
    Fuego Volcano
    Acatenango Volcano
  23. Day 23

    Antigua

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial), Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Iximche Mayan site
    • Day trip to Tikal US$350 (inc guide and lunch) - subject to availability - min. 3 persons
    • Lake Atitlan inc. boat trip US$80-23
    • Guatemala City US$90-30
    • Pacaya volcano US$65 (based on 5) and US$39 (based on 15)
    • Chichicastenango US$38-40 (min 5 people)
    • Jade workshop US$48
    Landmarks
    Iximche
    Tikal
  24. Day 24

    Antigua

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Colonial), Hotel (Villa Colonial (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Atitlan inc. boat trip US$80-23
    • Guatemala City US$90-30
    • Pacaya volcano US$65 (based on 5) and US$39 (based on 15)
    • Chichicastenango US$38-40 (min 5 people)
    • Jade workshop US$48
    Landmarks
    Lake Atitlan
    Panajachel
  25. Day 25

    Antigua

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    Rincon de la Vieja National Park was amazing. We spotted a rare mammal there which was very exciting. Ometepe...
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    Range of countries, detailed information and different activities. Best of all was Tommy Morales our guide who went...
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    | enjoyed the trip vey much...very diverse.. Only one moan..the optional trips were a little expensive. Apart from...
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