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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tulum

    Tulum
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar))
  3. Day 2

    Tulum

    Tulum
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tulum cliffside ruins
    • Explore a cenote
  4. Day 3

    Tulum

    Tulum
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Che Tulum Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time in Tulum
    • Cenote visit
  5. Day 4

    Tulum to Bacalar

    Tulum to Bacalar
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Los Rápidos
  6. Day 5

    Bacalar

    Bacalar
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Bacalar Hostel (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private catamaran cruise on Lagoon of Seven Colours with visits to Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda, Isla de los Pájaros, and Canal de los Piratas (includes drinks, snacks, and safety gear)
    Landmarks
    Lagoon of Seven Colours
    Cenote Negro
    Cenote Esmeralda
    Isla de los Pájaros
    Canal de los Piratas
  7. Day 6

    Bacalar to Caye Caulker

    Bacalar to Caye Caulker
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar))
  8. Day 7

    Caye Caulker

    Caye Caulker
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling and island adventure
  9. Day 8

    Caye Caulker

    Caye Caulker
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tropical Paradise Express Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Paddleboarding
    • Visit The Split
    Landmarks
    The Split
  10. Day 9

    Caye Caulker to San Ignacio

    Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar))
  11. Day 10

    San Ignacio

    San Ignacio
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yellow Belly Backpackers Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • ATM Cave expedition
    • Cave tubing experience
  12. Day 11

    San Ignacio to Flores

    San Ignacio to Flores
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Los Amigos Hostel (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tikal National Park with exploration of temples, plazas, and ancient sites
    Landmarks
    Tikal National Park
  13. Day 12

    Flores to Lanquín

    Flores to Lanquín
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar))
  14. Day 13

    Lanquín

    Lanquín
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostal Portal de Champey (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day trip to Semuc Champey and K'an Ba Caves
    Landmarks
    Semuc Champey
    K'an Ba Caves
  15. Day 14

    Lanquín to Lake Atitlán

    Lanquín to Lake Atitlán
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dreamboat Hostel (Or Similar))
    Landmarks
    Lake Atitlán
  16. Day 15

    Lake Atitlán to San Jorge La Laguna

    Lake Atitlán to San Jorge La Laguna
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with local Kaqchikel family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maya Homestay (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Overnight homestay with local Kaqchikel family in San Jorge La Laguna
    Landmarks
    San Jorge La Laguna
  17. Day 16

    San Jorge La Laguna to Antigua

    San Jorge La Laguna to Antigua
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with host family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast with host family

    Optional Activities

    • Cultural boat tour visiting Maya communities around Lake Atitlán
    Landmarks
    Lake Atitlán
  18. Day 17

    Antigua

    Antigua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Pacaya hike
    • Antigua bike ride and plantation visit
    • Acatenango overnight hike
    Landmarks
    Parque Central
    Catedral de San José
    Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
    Arco de Santa Catalina
    Volcán de Agua
    Volcán Pacaya
    Volcán Acatenango
  19. Day 18

    Antigua

    Antigua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Hostal San Sebastian (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Native Chocolate Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Native Chocolate Museum
  20. Day 19

    Antigua to Santa Ana

    Antigua to Santa Ana
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Urban Nest Hostel (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Trip Manager orientation of Santa Ana including cathedral, Parque Libertad, Teatro Nacional, Palacio Municipal, and Mercado Central
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Santa Ana
    Parque Libertad
    Teatro Nacional
    Palacio Municipal
    Mercado Central
  21. Day 20

    Santa Ana

    Santa Ana
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Urban Nest Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit nearby lakes and hot springs
    • Ruta de las Flores experience
  22. Day 21

    Santa Ana to La Libertad Region

    Santa Ana to La Libertad Region
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lagarza Hostel (Or Similar))
  23. Day 22

    La Libertad Region

    La Libertad Region
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lagarza Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Surf lesson with local instructors
  24. Day 23

    La Libertad Region to León

    La Libertad Region to León
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Poco a Poco Hostel (Or Similar))
    Landmarks
    Gulf of Fonseca
  25. Day 24

    León

    León
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Poco a Poco Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cerro Negro volcano hiking and boarding adventure
    Landmarks
    León Cathedral
    Cerro Negro
  26. Day 25

    León to Granada

    León to Granada
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostal De Boca en Boca (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Isletas boat tour
    Landmarks
    Parque Central
    Granada Cathedral
    Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Merced
    Café de las Sonrisas
  27. Day 26

    Granada to Ometepe

    Granada to Ometepe
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Puesta Del Sol Homestay (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Homestay accommodation on Ometepe Island
    Landmarks
    Ometepe Island
  28. Day 27

    Ometepe

    Ometepe
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Puesta Del Sol Homestay (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking experience on volcanic landscape
  29. Day 28

    Ometepe to San Juan del Sur

    Ometepe to San Juan del Sur
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nalu Nalu Hostel (Or Similar))
  30. Day 29

    San Juan del Sur

    San Juan del Sur
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nalu Nalu Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Scientific whale and dolphin boat tour
  31. Day 30

    San Juan del Sur to Monteverde

    San Juan del Sur to Monteverde
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Quetzal Inn (Or Similar))
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  32. Day 31

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Quetzal Inn (Or Similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tree-planting experience supporting local ecosystem

    Optional Activities

    • Zipline through cloud forest treetops
    • Hanging bridges walk
    • Guided night walk
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  33. Day 32

    Monteverde to Arenal

    Monteverde to Arenal
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Arenal Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Arenal Hot Springs visit
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Hot Springs
  34. Day 33

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Arenal Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Canyoneering in the rainforest
    • Nature walk and tortilla-making experience with the Solano-Oviedo family
  35. Day 34

    Arenal to San José

    Arenal to San José
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero San José Hostel (Or Similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner with group
  36. Day 35

    San José

    San José

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    Days 1, 2, 3

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    day 11

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    Days 12, 13

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    day 14

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    day 15

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    Days 23, 24

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