Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Stroll along white sand beaches
- Reef dive on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with fellow travellers
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Cenote Azul visit - swim, dive or snorkel in natural open-air pool
- Return transport to Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Underwater activities - spotting rays, moray eels and turtles among coral-clad reefs
- Day trip to Tulum - white-sand beaches and Maya ruins (approximately 1.5 hours away)
- Sunset viewing with fellow travellers
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 3
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch (Included lunch in Bacalar)
Included Activities
- Lunch in Bacalar
- Lake of Seven Colours - relaxation at the scenic natural site
Optional Activities
- Early morning stroll to the beach in Playa del Carmen
- Coffee at a local café in Playa del Carmen
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Bacalar Lake of Seven Colours - Day 4
Chetumal - Caye Caulker
Chetumal - Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk on Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration and relaxation
Landmarks Caye Caulker Belize City - Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling at the nearby coral reef
- Day trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve - world's second-longest coral reef
- Manatee spotting
- Beach relaxation under palm trees
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 6
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Cooking class with local family - learn to make Belizean chicken, rice and beans meal
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental for island exploration
- Fresh Belizean seafood dinner at outdoor beachfront restaurants
- Grilled shrimp and rum and coke from roadside stalls
- Day 7
Caye Caulker - Belize City - San Ignacio
Caye Caulker - Belize City - San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Maya cuisine dining - cochinita pibil or other traditional dishes
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 8
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich - Maya ceremonial site on a hill with hand-cranked ferry crossing
- Visit Actun Tunichil Muknal cave - wade and hike through cool waters to find ceramic pots and crystallised skeletons
- Visit Mountain Pine Ridge cave - alternative with fewer skeletons
- Barbecue dinner at Santa Elena stalls (15-minute walk)
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 9
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park
San Ignacio - Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site - entrance fee, local guide and transport included
Optional Activities
- Lunch purchase at site
- Climb to the top of Tikal temples for canopy views and bird spotting
Landmarks Tikal National Park - Day 10
Tikal National Park - Flores - Rio Dulce
Tikal National Park - Flores - Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in a local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores at a local restaurant
- Orientation walk in Flores with leader
Optional Activities
- Spanish lesson with your leader
- Boat return to town from hotel
- 40-minute jungle walk to town
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce - Day 11
Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio Dulce
Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio DulceIncluded Activities
- Boat ride down the river from Rio Dulce to Livingston
- Orientation walk around Livingston
- Garifuna dance class with locals
- Boat return from Livingston to Rio Dulce
Optional Activities
- Lunch exploration in Livingston
- Self-paced exploration of the colourful town
Landmarks Livingston Rio Dulce - Day 12
Rio Dulce - Antigua
Rio Dulce - AntiguaOptional Activities
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Antigua - Day 13
Antigua
AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk with new local leader
Optional Activities
- Self-paced exploration of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Antigua
- Viewing Spanish colonial buildings and restoration history
- Dinner with new travel group
Landmarks Antigua - Day 14
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa)
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa
- Orientation walk through Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Optional Activities
- Rum or tobacco offering at on-site liquor store (cost separate)
Landmarks San Andres Itzapa Temple of San Simon Quetzaltenango - Day 15
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Almolonga vegetable market visit by chicken bus
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Purchase giant vegetables or souvenirs from the market
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 16
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping - textiles, wooden handicrafts, jade jewellery, huipils, pottery, ceremonial masks, leather goods
- Dinner at local restaurant in Panajachel with fellow travellers
Landmarks Chichicastenango Panajachel - Day 17
Panajachel - Lake Atitlan - Santiago Atitlan - Panajachel
Panajachel - Lake Atitlan - Santiago Atitlan - PanajachelIncluded Activities
- Lake Atitlan boat ride to Santiago Atitlan
- Orientation walk in Santiago Atitlan
- Visit Shrine of Maximon with shamans - local spirits sharing and discussion
- Return boat to Panajachel
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration along Lake Atitlan shores
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon - Day 18
Panajachel - Antigua
Panajachel - AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel - learn local flavours and cultural food traditions
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Antigua - Day 19
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Street vendor snacks - roasted beans
- Monastery of Santa Clara - 18th-century ruins
- Chocolate-making workshop in ChocoMuseo
- Salsa dance lesson
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara ChocoMuseo - Day 20
Antigua
Antigua- Meals
- Lunch (Land, Corn and Comal workshop lunch - fresh guacamole, roasted chirmol, chiltepe peppers, beans and cheese)
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk city tour with guide - multiple historic stops and viewpoints
- Land, Corn and Comal workshop - tortilla-making, cultural significance, lunch included
Landmarks Cerro de la Cruz Santa Clara Ruins Union Tank Central Park Calle del Arco Iglesia la Merced NimPot Crafts Market - Day 21
Antigua - Copan
Antigua - Copan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast before departure
Optional Activities
- Café visit in Central Plaza with Honduran coffee
- Exploration of palm-tree-lined Central Plaza
Landmarks Copan Central Plaza - Day 22
Copan
Copan- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at natural hot springs)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Copan archaeological site with local guide
- Dinner at natural hot springs
Optional Activities
- Natural hot springs - mud soak and pool dips
- Macaw Mountain Park - bird rescue and rehabilitation learning
- Temple of Rosalila - archaeological site visit
Landmarks Copan Archaeological Site Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 23
Copan - Guatemala - Santa Ana, El Salvador
Copan - Guatemala - Santa Ana, El SalvadorOptional Activities
- Evening stroll through historic center
- Local dining in Santa Ana
Landmarks Santa Ana - Day 24
Santa Ana - Ruta de las Flores - Concepcion de Ataco
Santa Ana - Ruta de las Flores - Concepcion de Ataco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional regional picnic lunch in Concepcion de Ataco)
Included Activities
- Ruta de las Flores scenic route journey
- Coffee plantation tour and tastings
- Picnic lunch in Concepcion de Ataco area
Optional Activities
- Exploring Concepcion de Ataco - vibrant streets, artisan boutiques, local craft shops
Landmarks Ruta de las Flores Concepcion de Ataco - Day 25
Santa Ana - Joya de Ceren - San Salvador - Costa del Sol
Santa Ana - Joya de Ceren - San Salvador - Costa del Sol- Meals
- Lunch (Included lunch in San Salvador with group)
Included Activities
- Joya de Ceren guided visit to archaeological site
- Lunch in San Salvador with group
- San Salvador orientation walk with leader
- El Rosario Church entrance and visit
Landmarks Joya de Ceren San Salvador El Rosario Church Costa del Sol - Day 26
Costa del Sol
Costa del SolOptional Activities
- Beach relaxation at one of six nearby Pacific beaches
- Local dining with leader recommendations
- Boat tour of Estero Jaltepeque mangrove forest - wildlife spotting (yellow-naped amazon, great black hawk, birds, mammals)
- Group celebration dinner
Landmarks Estero Jaltepeque - Day 27
Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol
