Itinerary
- Day 1
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Visit ChocoMuseo to learn about old-world chocolate production
- People watch at Central Park fountain
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Central Park 
- Day 2
San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango
San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch)
Included Activities
- San Andres Itzapa - San Simon shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Quetzaltenango - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Mayan Cooking Class - USD55
- Las Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs - USD25
- Chocolate Museum - Free
Landmarks Temple of San Simon Quetzaltenango 
- Day 3
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to Almolonga vegetable market
- Almolonga market visit
Landmarks Almolonga Market - Day 4
Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Chichicastenango - Panajachel- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs including huipils (traditional garments), handmade jewelry, pottery, incense, tablecloths, ceremonial masks, or leather goods
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market 
- Day 5
Panajachel
PanajachelIncluded Activities
- Lake Atitlan - Boat to Santiago Atitlan
- Santiago Atitlan - Visit to Maximon (San Simon) shrine with shamanic keepers
- Discussion with shamans about the shrine, deity and local life
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon (San Simon) - Day 6
Panajachel - Antigua
Panajachel - AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua's historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel (learn local flavors and cultural significance of sharing food, includes lunch)
Landmarks Antigua Historic Center - Day 7
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo - USD30
- Salsa dance lesson (per hour) - GTQ150
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks ChocoMuseo - Day 8
Antigua - Copan, Honduras
Antigua - Copan, HondurasOptional Activities
- Explore Central Plaza
- Visit local cafes
- Walk through cobblestone streets
Landmarks Copan Town Central Plaza 
- Day 9
Copan, Honduras
Copan, HondurasIncluded Activities
- Guided visit to Copan Archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park visit
- Temple of Rosalila visit
- Natural Hot Springs & Dinner - USD50
Landmarks Copan Ruins Temple of Rosalila Macaw Mountain Park - Day 10
Copan, Honduras - Suchitoto, El Salvador
Copan, Honduras - Suchitoto, El SalvadorIncluded Activities
- Suchitoto - Leader-led orientation walk
- Suchitoto - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
Landmarks Suchitoto 
- Day 11
Suchitoto, El Salvador
Suchitoto, El SalvadorIncluded Activities
- Suchitoto - Indigo Dyeing Demonstration with hands-on participation
Optional Activities
- Town tour (requires minimum 4 travelers) - USD35
- War historic hike (Moderate hike - 2km) at Cinquera Forest (requires minimum 3 travelers) - USD55
- Sunrise Kayaking on Lake Suchitlan (requires minimum 4 travelers) - USD50
Landmarks Embalse Cerron Grande (Lago Suchitlan) Cinquera Forest - Day 12
Pacific Coast, El Salvador
Pacific Coast, El SalvadorOptional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Relax at accommodation
Landmarks Pacific Coast of El Salvador - Day 13
Pacific Coast, El Salvador - Leon, Nicaragua
Pacific Coast, El Salvador - Leon, NicaraguaIncluded Activities
- Leon - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group
Landmarks Leon 
- Day 14
Leon, Nicaragua
Leon, NicaraguaOptional Activities
- Visit street food area behind Lady of Grace Cathedral and try Nica tacos
- Volcano Sand Boarding on Cerro Negro Volcano (requires minimum 3 travelers) - USD55
- Leon Art Center - USD4
- Explore Leon Cathedral
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Leon Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano - Day 15
Leon - Granada, Nicaragua
Leon - Granada, NicaraguaIncluded Activities
- Laguna Apoyo - Viewpoint visit
- Masaya - Town & Market visit
- Granada - Leader-led orientation walk through Parque Central and La Calzada
Optional Activities
- Lunch near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
Landmarks Laguna Apoyo Masaya Masaya Artisan Market Granada Parque Central Granada La Calzada - Day 16
Granada, Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas, a cafe run by people who are hard of hearing)
Included Activities
- Granada - Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Convento y Museo San Francisco visit and indigenous stone statue viewing
- Lake Nicaragua islets boat tour (requires minimum 3 travelers) - USD25
- Kayaking around Lake Nicaragua islets
- Mombacho Volcano hike (requires minimum 4 travelers) - USD60
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Convento y Museo San Francisco Lake Nicaragua - Day 17
Granada - Monteverde, Costa Rica
Granada - Monteverde, Costa RicaIncluded Activities
- Monteverde - Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve Monteverde 
- Day 18
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Monteverde, Costa Rica- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local women's cooperative cafe (founded 1982, supports women without formal education))
Included Activities
- Monteverde - Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Suspension bridges tour - USD55
- Canopy Zip Lining (Entrance, Equipment & Transport) - USD101
- Coffee & Chocolate tour - USD47
- Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm (entrance fee) - USD22
- Frog pond - USD20
- Orchid gardens - USD18
- Cloud Forest Night Walk - USD45
- Children's Forest - USD25
Landmarks Women's Cooperative Cafe - Day 19
Monteverde - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Monteverde - La Fortuna, Costa RicaIncluded Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with local guide walk on reserve trails
- La Fortuna - Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano La Fortuna 
- Day 20
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna, Costa RicaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike through forest surrounding Arenal Volcano
- Arenal hanging bridges (inc entrance fee, guide and shared transport) - USD75
- Thermal hot springs visit
- La Fortuna Waterfall (Entrance only) - USD25
- Arenal Volcano Base Hike - USD97
- Stand up paddle board - USD75
- Baldi Hot Springs (entrance fee) - USD66
- Cano Negro boat tour - USD94
Landmarks Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Lake Arenal Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 21
La Fortuna - San Jose, Costa Rica
La Fortuna - San Jose, Costa Rica- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch featuring Costa Rican tortillas made during morning tortilla-making class with local family)
Included Activities
- La Fortuna - Tortilla Making Class and lunch
- San Jose - Leader-Led Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit (fantastic collection of pre-Spanish gold art)
- Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market shopping
- Central Market shopping (handicrafts to seafood)
- San Jose By Night: Food and Culture - Urban Adventures - USD74
- San Jose Bites and Sights Tour - Urban Adventures - USD49
- Optional farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market San Jose 
- Day 22
San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa RicaOptional Activities
- National Museum (entrance fee - Closed Sunday & Monday) - USD11
- Extend stay in San Jose (coordinate with booking agent)
Landmarks National Museum
