Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Optional Activities
- Visit Zocalo central square
- Explore Aztec ruins
- Relax in parks, plazas and gardens
Landmarks Zocalo 
- Day 2
Mexico City
- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl with local leader - tacos al pastor and other delicious street food treats)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Taco crawl with local leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Visit bars in the city
- Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) - MXN95 (Closed Mondays)
- National Museum of Anthropology - MXN100 (Closed Mondays)
- Frida Kahlo Museum - MXN320
- Metropolitan Cathedral - Free
- Torre Latino 360° Lookout - MXN200
- Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum - MXN50
- Teotihuacan Pyramids Urban Adventure - USD125
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Zocalo National Palace Bellas Artes Paseo de la Reforma Plaza Garibaldi - Day 3
San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla
- Meals
- Lunch (Local meal prepared with ingredients from the chinampas)
Included Activities
- Community Visit at San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride
- Chinampa agriculture learning
- Local meal prepared by community
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
- Visit to La Pasita Bar
Landmarks San Pedro Tlahuac 
- Day 4
Puebla
Optional Activities
- Visit Santa Domingo Church
- Visit Rosary Chapel
- Visit Great Pyramid of Cholula
- Browse local handicraft markets
- Santo Domingo Church and Rosary Chapel - Free (No entrance during mass)
- San Pedro Art Museum - MXN50
- Cholula archaeological site - MXN100 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Landmarks Santa Domingo Church Rosary Chapel Great Pyramid of Cholula Popocatepetl Volcano - Day 5
Puebla to Oaxaca
- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Mercado 20 de Noviembre visit
- Classic Oaxacan lunch at market
Optional Activities
- Explore folk and fine art scene
- Discover street art
- Monte Alban archaeological site - MXN100
- Santo Domingo Cultural Centre - MXN100
- Cooking class - MXN1500
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre 
- Day 6
Oaxaca
Optional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban archaeological site - MXN100
- Cooking class - MXN1500
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
Included Activities
- Arbol del Tule (Tree of Tule) visit
- Teotitlan del Valle visit
- Mezcal distillery visit and sampling
Landmarks Arbol del Tule Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las Casas
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner in the town
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
Included Activities
- San Juan Chamula village visit
- Iglesia de San Juan visit
Optional Activities
- Browse local handicraft markets
- Sumidero Canyon boating trip - MXN900
Landmarks San Juan Chamula Iglesia de San Juan Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
Optional Activities
- Relax at accommodation
- Explore the town
- Day 11
Palenque
Included Activities
- Palenque archaeological site guided walk
- Misol-Ha waterfall visit
Landmarks Palenque Misol-Ha waterfall - Day 12
Palenque to Merida
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Campeche
- Campeche fortified centre visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
Optional Activities
- Uxmal ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN2200
- Celestun Bird Sanctuary tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN1700
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Soothsayer Quadrangle of the Nuns Governor's Palace House of the Tortoises Ball Court Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Merida to Playa del Carmen
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop at the nearby community of Piste to sample Yucatecan specialties)
Included Activities
- Chichen Itza archaeological site guided tour
- Piste community lunch stop
Optional Activities
- Relaxation in Playa del Carmen
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Well of Sacrifice Piste 
- Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with fellow travellers
- Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Cenote Azul visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Cenote Azul
- Diving in Cenote Azul
- Snorkelling in Cenote Azul
- Explore Playa del Carmen beaches
- Continue underwater activities looking for rays, moray eels and turtles
- Day trip to Tulum - Half Day Tulum Archaeological site tour (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) - MXN1400
- Watch sunset with fellow travellers
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Bacalar Lake of Seven Colours visit
- Lunch in Bacalar
Optional Activities
- Lake boat tour - MXN700
- Early morning beach stroll
- Coffee at local cafe
Landmarks Bacalar Lake of Seven Colours 
- Day 18
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk on Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Relax or explore the island
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 19
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling at coral reef - Full day Catamaran snorkeling tour in Hol Chan Marine Reserve (gear, guide and transport included) - USD120
- Full day speed boat (gear, guide and transport included) - USD120
- Manatee boat tour (Incl. transport & guide) - BZD254
- Sunset Sailing - BZD126
- Bicycle Rental (per day) - USD12
- Relax on beach
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
- Meals
- Lunch (Cooking class lunch - Belizean meal with chicken, rice and beans prepared by local family)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental and exploration
- Seafood dinner at outdoor restaurants
- Lobster dinner (available June 15 - February 15)
- Day 21
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 22
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site day trip - BZD20
- Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves (Incl. entry, guide, transport & lunch) - USD135
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave visit
- Butterfly Farm (incl. transport) - BZD175
- Iguana Conservation Project (entrance fee) - BZD24
- Cave tubing (incl. entrance, guide & transport) - USD100
- Barbecue dinner at Santa Elena stalls
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit
- Local guide tour
Optional Activities
- Climb to top of ruins for canopy views
- Spot toucans, macaws and colourful birds
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 24
Tikal to Rio Dulce
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
- Hotel boat transfer to Rio Dulce
Optional Activities
- 40-minute jungle walk to town
- Spanish lesson with leader
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce - Day 25
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Livingston
- Orientation walk in Livingston
- Garifuna dance class
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Livingston
- Explore the town
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Optional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travellers
- Day 27
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Visit 18th-century ruins of the Monastery of Santa Clara
- Explore the city at leisure
- Street food from vendors
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 28
Antigua to San Andres Itzapa to Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Landmarks Temple of San Simon - Day 29
Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chicken bus ride
- Almolonga vegetable market visit
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 30
Quetzaltenango to Chichicastenango to Panajachel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs and local goods
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Chichicastenango market 
- Day 31
Panajachel
Included Activities
- Lake Atitlan lancha boat ride
- Santiago Atitlan visit
- Maximon shrine visit with shamans
Optional Activities
- Relax along Lake Atitlan shores
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon - Day 32
Panajachel to Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in historic Antigua
Optional Activities
- Cooking class with cultural significance focus
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
- Day 33
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Visit ChocoMuseo - Chocolate-making workshop - USD30
- Coffee at central park cafes
- Optional volcano tour nearby
- Half Day Pacaya Volcano with lunch - USD115
- Acatenango Volcano Overnight Hike & Camp - USD170
- Half Day local towns, coffee and craft beer tour - USD95
- Salsa-dance Lesson (per hour) - GTQ150
- City Tour with lunch - USD70
Landmarks ChocoMuseo - Day 34
Antigua to Copan
Optional Activities
- Explore Central Plaza
- Cafe visit in Central Plaza
- Explore cobblestone streets
- Explore lush surroundings
Landmarks Copan 
- Day 35
Copan
Included Activities
- Copan ruins guided tour
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park visit
- Temple of Rosalila visit
- Natural Hot Springs & Dinner - USD50
Landmarks Copan Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 36
Copan to Suchitoto
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Suchitoto
- Pupusa-making demonstration
Landmarks Suchitoto - Day 37
Suchitoto
Included Activities
- Indigo-dying demonstration
Optional Activities
- Hands-on indigo-dying
- Explore the town
- Bird watching at Embalse Cerron Grande
- War historic hike at Cinquera Forest (Moderate hike - 2km) - USD55 (minimum 5 travellers)
- Town tour - USD35 (minimum 4 travellers)
- Sunrise Kayaking on Lake Suchitlan - USD50 (minimum 4 travelers)
Landmarks Embalse Cerron Grande Cinquera Forest - Day 38
Suchitoto to Pacific Coast
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Relax at accommodation
Landmarks Pacific Coast - Day 39
Pacific Coast to Leon
Included Activities
- Boat crossing of Gulf of Fonseca
- Leader-led orientation walk in Leon
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Leon - Day 40
Leon
Optional Activities
- Street food at Lady of Grace Cathedral area
- Nica taco tasting
- Volcano Sand Boarding at Cerro Negro Volcano - USD55 (minimum 3 travellers)
- Explore contemporary art
- Visit Leon Cathedral
- Leon Art Center - USD4
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano Leon Cathedral - Day 41
Leon to Granada
Included Activities
- Laguna Apoyo viewpoint visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Masaya
- Masaya artisan market visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada
- Parque Central and La Calzada walk
Optional Activities
- Lunch near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
- Explore Granada at leisure
Landmarks Laguna Apoyo Masaya Lake Nicaragua Parque Central La Calzada - Day 42
Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas, a cafe run entirely by people who are hard of hearing)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Convento y Museo San Francisco visit
- Lake Nicaragua islets boat tour - USD25 (minimum 3 travellers)
- Laguna Apoyo swimming and kayaking tour - USD40 (minimum 3 travellers)
- Mombacho Volcano hike - USD60 (minimum 4 travellers)
- Kayaking around islets
Landmarks Convento y Museo San Francisco Lake Nicaragua - Day 43
Granada to Monteverde
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Monteverde
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve 
- Day 44
Monteverde
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- 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
- Suspension bridges tour - USD55
- Day 45
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Included Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided walk
- Lake Arenal boat crossing
- Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano La Fortuna 
- Day 46
La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Guided nature hike - Arenal Volcano Base Hike - USD97
- Arenal hanging bridges (inc entrance fee, guide and shared transport) - USD75
- La Fortuna Waterfall (Entrance only) - USD25
- Baldi Hot Springs (entrance fee) - USD66
- Stand up paddle board - USD75
- Cano Negro boat tour - USD94
Landmarks Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 47
La Fortuna to San Jose
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with Costa Rican tortillas prepared with local family)
Included Activities
- Tortilla Making Class and lunch with local family
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Jose
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit
- Plaza de la Cultura market visit
- Central Market exploration
- Optional farewell dinner with fellow travellers
- San Jose By Night: Food and Culture - Urban Adventures - USD74
- San Jose Bites and Sights Tour - Urban Adventures - USD49
- National Museum (entrance fee) - USD11 (Closed Sunday & Monday)
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market - Day 48
San Jose
