Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll land in Mexico City and get transferred to your hotel. The day is open after that, so you can either kick back at your accommodation or wander around and get a feel for the city. Later in the evening, there's a welcome dinner option if you want to meet the group.
Optional Activities
- Join group for welcome dinner
- Day 2
Mexico City
A guided tour takes you through Mexico City's historic center, covering the Aztec Empire's history and rise. You'll see the Metropolitan Cathedral and spend time at the Zócalo, the main plaza. That evening, dinner features traditional Mexican food with a cultural performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Mexican dinner accompanied by a cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Mexico City historic centre
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit to the Zócalo
- Traditional Mexican dinner with cultural performance
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Zócalo - Day 3
Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca
After breakfast, you'll head out of Mexico City toward Puebla, a charming colonial town with plenty of history to explore. Lunch stops somewhere along the way, then you continue on to Oaxaca where you arrive in time for an evening walk through the town's streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Exploration of Puebla historic town
- Evening walk through Oaxaca streets
- Day 4
Oaxaca
Spend your day in Oaxaca's markets, getting a sense of local life and the energy of the area. Tonight you'll try regional dishes like memelas, mole, and empanadas at dinner, all traditional to this region.
- Meals
- Dinner (Selection of traditional dishes including memelas, mole, and empanadas)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Oaxaca markets
- Immersion in local atmosphere
- Day 5
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
After breakfast, you'll travel to a valley community where a local family shows you hand-weaving textiles using natural dyes and traditional looms. Next comes a mezcal distillery to see how they make the spirit, then you head to Tehuantepec for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to local family in the valleys
- Witness hand-weaving textile craft demonstration
- Mezcal distillery experience
- Learning about mezcal production process
- Day 6
Tehuantepec - Sumidero Canyon - San Cristobal de las Casas
You'll take a boat through Sumidero Canyon, seeing waterfalls and jungle while keeping an eye out for monkeys and crocodiles. After that, you head up into the mountains to San Cristobal de las Casas for a short walking tour. There's an optional pottery class if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Sumidero Canyon
- Brief walking tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
Optional Activities
- Pottery class in San Cristobal de las Casas
Landmarks Sumidero Canyon - Day 7
San Cristobal de las Casas - Zinacantan - San Juan Chamula - San Cristobal de las Casas
Visit a local family in Zinacantan, then move on to San Juan Chamula to see its unique church. Back in San Cristobal de las Casas, you'll have free time to walk the cobblestone streets, check out local markets and churches, and try Chiapas coffee or Pox, a traditional drink.
Included Activities
- Visit to local family in Zinacantan
- Visit to San Juan Chamula church
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets in San Cristobal de las Casas
- Visit to beautiful churches in San Cristobal de las Casas
- Sample Chiapas coffee
- Sample Pox, traditional local drink
Landmarks San Juan Chamula Church - Day 8
San Cristobal de las Casas - Cancun
You'll fly from San Cristobal to Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and soak up the Caribbean vibe.
- Day 9
Cancun - Isla Holbox
A ferry takes you to Isla Holbox, a tropical island with beaches, clear water, and marine life. You'll have time to explore the relaxed village atmosphere, eat local food, catch the sunset, and dance at a beach bar if you're up for it.
Included Activities
- Ferry to Isla Holbox
- Island exploration and leisure time
Optional Activities
- Sample local cuisine
- Watch sunset
- Dance at beach bar
Landmarks Isla Holbox - Day 10
Isla Holbox
A boat tour around Isla Holbox lets you spot pink flamingos, visit hidden island spots, and check out a local cenote. Your afternoon is free to relax or explore more on your own. Dinner is a BBQ on the beach.
- Meals
- Dinner (BBQ dinner on the beach)
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Isla Holbox
- Spot pink flamingos
- Visit hidden island oases
- Explore local cenote
- BBQ dinner on the beach
Optional Activities
- Relax in hammock
- Further explore the island
Landmarks Isla Holbox Cenote - Day 11
Isla Holbox - Playa del Carmen
You'll return to the Yucatan coast and arrive in Playa del Carmen. After checking in, the day is yours to either lounge on white sand beaches, grab cocktails at a bar, or try fresh tacos from local vendors.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Relax on beach
- Visit beachside bars
- Sample local cuisine
- Day 12
Playa del Carmen - Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen
With a local guide, you'll explore Chichen Itza and see the Temple of Kukulkan, the Platform of the Skulls, and the Plaza of a Thousand Columns. Afterward, you'll jump into the cool underground cenote for a swim.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza
- Visit to Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo)
- Visit to Platform of the Skulls
- Visit to Plaza of a Thousand Columns
- Cenote swimming
Landmarks Chichen Itza Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo) 
- Day 13
Playa del Carmen - Tulum - Playa del Carmen
Head to Tulum where you can either explore the ruins sitting on cliffs above the Caribbean or relax at Tulum Beach with white sand and clear water. Back in Playa, dinner includes fresh dishes with avocado and tequila shots.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fresh dishes with creamy avocado and tequila)
Included Activities
- Day trip to Tulum
- Option to explore Tulum Ruins or relax at Tulum Beach
- Dinner and drinks in Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Explore Tulum Ruins
- Relax at Tulum Beach
Landmarks Tulum Ruins Tulum Beach - Day 14
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar
After breakfast, you'll drive south through the Yucatan to Bacalar, known for its seven-colored lagoon. You'll take a boat ride across the water, swim in the lagoon, and raise a toast with a cold beer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus journey to Bacalar
- Boat ride on Bacalar Lagoon
- Swimming in Bacalar Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Toast with cold beer
Landmarks Bacalar Lagoon - Day 15
Bacalar - Caye Caulker, Belize
Heading south, you'll cross into Belize and board a short ferry to Caye Caulker, where your hotel sits just a minute from the beach. You'll have free time on the white sands, then gather to watch the sunset on the other side where stingrays swim nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Caye Caulker
- Sunset experience on Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Enjoy free time on white sand beach
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 16
Caye Caulker
A boat trip takes you to Hol Chan Marine Reserve where you'll snorkel at several stops along the barrier reef. You'll see colorful fish, coral, and rays, and might spot manatees at the last stop. Dinner features fresh fish with Caribbean curry sauce.
- Meals
- Dinner (Caribbean cuisine featuring fresh fish with Caribbean curry sauce)
Included Activities
- Boat journey to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Snorkelling at barrier reef
- Caribbean dinner with fresh fish and curry sauce
Optional Activities
- Spot manatees
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 17
Caye Caulker
This day is completely free on Caye Caulker. Relax on the beach, try paddle boarding, snorkel in clear water, or hang in a hammock with reggae music. You could also visit the Split, a natural channel that divides the island and is popular for swimming.
Optional Activities
- Relax on beach
- Paddle boarding
- Snorkelling in pristine waters
- Relax in hammock
- Visit the Split
Landmarks The Split, Caye Caulker - Day 18
Caye Caulker - Flores, Guatemala
After breakfast, you'll leave Caye Caulker and travel south through small towns and local stalls. At a Mayan village, you'll participate in a cooking lesson with locals learning about their heritage and food. Then you continue to Flores, a small island town in Guatemala.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Mayan village as part of cooking class)
Included Activities
- Stop at Mayan village
- Mayan cooking class
- Journey to Flores
- Day 19
Flores - Tikal
You'll venture into northern Guatemala's jungle to explore Tikal, one of the largest pre-Columbian Maya sites. A local guide will take you through the Lost World Pyramid, the Temple of the Grand Jaguar, and other structures from this ancient civilization.
Included Activities
- Tikal ruins entrance and guided tour
- Visit to Lost World (Mundo Perdido) Pyramid
- Visit to Temple of the Grand Jaguar
- Exploration of Tikal archaeological site
Landmarks Tikal Temple of the Grand Jaguar - Day 20
Flores - Candelaria Caves - Coban
After breakfast, you'll drive south toward Coban and stop at Candelaria Caves, an 80-kilometer cave system that held spiritual significance for the Maya as the believed entrance to the underworld. You'll continue to Coban, a colorful mountain city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Candelaria Caves exploration
- Journey to Coban
Landmarks Candelaria Caves - Day 21
Coban - Semuc Champey
A convoy of 4x4s takes you through winding mountain roads with big views. You'll hike into the jungle and find a bright blue river with pools bordered by vivid green algae. You can relax and float on rubber rings down the river, then visit a traditional Mayan home for lunch.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Mayan lunch at traditional home)
Included Activities
- 4x4 journey through highlands
- Jungle hike
- Swimming and river exploration
- Mayan lunch at traditional home
Optional Activities
- Drift on rubber rings in river
Landmarks Semuc Champey - Day 22
Coban - Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Moving south through the highlands, you'll stop in Chichicastenango, known for indigenous Mayan culture and one of Central America's biggest local markets on market days. Then you head to Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, surrounded by volcano views.
Included Activities
- Stop in Chichicastenango
- Journey to Panajachel
Optional Activities
- Explore Chichicastenango market
Landmarks Lake Atitlán - Day 23
Panajachel - San Marcos - San Juan La Laguna
You'll cross Lake Atitlan by boat with great water views, stopping in San Marcos known for its bohemian vibe and nature reserve. Then you go to San Juan La Laguna where you'll stay with Mayan families in a homestay. Dinner is traditional and you'll practice Spanish and learn Mayan phrases.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional dinner with Mayan family)
Included Activities
- Boat journey across Lake Atitlán
- Stop in San Marcos
- Local Mayan homestay experience
- Traditional dinner with Mayan family
- Learn Mayan phrases and Spanish
Optional Activities
- Swim at San Marcos nature reserve
Landmarks San Marcos, Lake Atitlán - Day 24
San Juan La Laguna - Mayan Face Mountain - Antigua
An early moonlit hike takes you to the summit of Mayan Face Mountain, known for its face-like silhouette. You'll reach the top as sunrise reveals Lake Atitlan while guides serve hot cocoa. After heading back down, you eat breakfast with your host families, then travel to Antigua.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with local Mayan families)
Included Activities
- Moonlit hike to Mayan Face Mountain summit
- Sunrise experience at mountain summit
- Hot cocoa service at summit
- Breakfast with local families
- Journey to Antigua
Landmarks Mayan Face Mountain - Day 25
Antigua
You'll get a briefing about tomorrow's volcano hike, then take a guided walk through Antigua's colonial center. The afternoon is open for exploring Spanish architecture, local cafes, and restaurants. Every corner seems worth photographing here.
Included Activities
- Volcano briefing
- Guided walk through Antigua colonial centre
Optional Activities
- Explore Spanish architecture
- Visit cafés and restaurants
Landmarks Antigua Colonial Centre - Day 26
Antigua - Acatenango
After breakfast, you'll spend about 7 hours hiking up Acatenango volcano through forests and rocky ground. Local guides share information as you climb. By nightfall, you'll reach camp near the summit where you can see stars and watch the active Fuego volcano spewing lava.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 7-hour hike up Acatenango volcano
- Overnight camping near summit
- Stargazing experience
- Viewing active Fuego volcano
Optional Activities
- Alternative: Traditional chocolate-making experience in Antigua
Landmarks Acatenango Volcano Fuego Volcano - Day 27
Acatenango - Antigua
An early start gets you to the summit for panoramic views before you begin your descent back to Antigua. Once you arrive, you can freshen up and spend more time exploring streets and sights you might have missed.
Included Activities
- Early hike to summit for panoramic views
- Descent down volcano to Antigua
Optional Activities
- Further explore Antigua streets
- Day 28
Antigua - San Jose, Costa Rica
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your included flight to San Jose, Costa Rica. Depending on flight timing, you might have free time to explore San Jose before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to San Jose, Costa Rica
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose
- Day 29
San Jose - Sarapiqui
A walking tour shows you San Jose's culture and history through architecture and parks. Then you'll travel into the lush Sarapiqu region and stop at Pierella Butterfly Garden to walk through tropical gardens and see butterfly breeding.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of San José
- Visit to Pierella Butterfly Garden
- Butterfly breeding education
- Leisure walk through tropical gardens
Landmarks Pierella Butterfly Garden 
- Day 30
Sarapiqui
You'll go white-water rafting downriver through rainforest, then enjoy an included lunch afterward. Later, a guided leaf-cutter ant tour explains how these insects help the local ecosystem. After dark, you'll head out on a night walk to see frogs, insects, reptiles, and other nocturnal creatures.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- White-water rafting experience
- Lunch
- Guided leaf-cutter ant tour
- Guided night walk
- Day 31
Sarapiqui - La Fortuna
On the way to La Fortuna, you'll stop at a local organic family farm to learn how produce grows and gets harvested. You'll sit down together for a home-cooked lunch (included), finish with locally grown coffee, then continue to La Fortuna.
- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked casado lunch at local family farm)
Included Activities
- Local organic farm visit
- Farm tour and education
- Home-cooked casado lunch
- Locally grown coffee
Landmarks Arenal Region - Day 32
La Fortuna
You'll visit a waterfall surrounded by jungle and dive into the cool pool below. Head to El Salto pools, a local favorite for swimming. After an active day, you'll unwind in natural hot springs soaking in warm mineral water under the rainforest canopy.
Included Activities
- Waterfall visit
- Swimming at El Salto pools
- Natural hot springs experience
Landmarks El Salto Waterfall - Day 33
La Fortuna
You'll hike across hanging bridges that wind through the jungle and see the rainforest from above. The afternoon is yours to relax or find more adventure. Thrill-seekers can try ziplining through the treetops.
Included Activities
- Hanging bridges hike through rainforest
- Rainforest exploration
Optional Activities
- Ziplining through treetops
- Afternoon relaxation
- Day 34
La Fortuna - Samara
You'll head to Samara, a laid-back coastal town with palm-lined beaches and calm waters. Start to unwind as you arrive, then spend the afternoon playing beach volleyball, sunbathing, or sipping cocktails by the ocean.
Optional Activities
- Beach volleyball
- Sunbathing
- Enjoy cocktails by the sea
Landmarks Samara Beach - Day 35
Samara
Local instructors will teach you to surf in these waters they know well. Later, you'll trade surfboards for dancing shoes during a lively salsa class and pick up the rhythms that are part of Costa Rican culture.
Included Activities
- Surf lesson with local instructors
- Salsa class
- Day 36
Samara
You have a completely free day in Samara. Do yoga, try another surf lesson, go sea kayaking with snorkeling, or simply lounge by the ocean with a cold drink and soak up the sun. The choice is entirely yours.
Optional Activities
- Yoga session
- Surf lesson
- Sea kayaking with snorkelling
- Relax by the sea
- Day 37
Samara - Esterillos
Spend your final morning in Samara soaking up the sun. In the afternoon, you'll drive south to Esterillos with a dinner stop along the way and time to enjoy sunset views. You'll arrive in the evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon departure to Esterillos
- Dinner along the way
Optional Activities
- Morning in Samara
- Day 38
Esterillos - Manuel Antonio National Park - Esterillos
You'll visit Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica's most visited park, and explore the jungles while watching for sloths and monkeys. After your jungle time, you'll relax on the park's beaches, then return to Esterillos for the night.
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park exploration
- Jungle and beach visit
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park 
- Day 39
Esterillos - San Jose
Heading back to San Jose, you'll stop for a hands-on cacao-making experience and learn about the cacao tree's importance in Costa Rican history before sampling fresh chocolate. This evening, the group gets together for a farewell meal and drinks.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell meal and drinks)
Included Activities
- Cacao making experience
- Chocolate tasting
- Farewell meal and drinks
- Day 40
San Jose
Your tour ends today. You can leave this morning and make your own way to the airport or your next destination. There's no departure transfer included, but your tour leader will help you plan onward travel.
