Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Optional Activities
- Visit the Zocalo and nearby Aztec ruins
- Explore parks, plazas and gardens
- Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) - MXN95
- National Museum of Anthropology - MXN100
- 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 Zocalo Teotihuacan 
- Day 2
Mexico City
- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl around town to taste Mexico City's street-food staple tacos al pastor and other delicious treats)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Leader-led taco crawl with local leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Explore trendy bars in the city
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Zocalo National Palace Palacio de Bellas Artes Paseo de la Reforma Plaza Garibaldi - Day 3
San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious local meal prepared with ingredients from the chinampas by local family)
Included Activities
- Community visit to San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride
- Chinampa agriculture learning experience
- Local meal prepared by community family
- 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
- Explore Great Pyramid of Cholula - MXN100
- Browse local handicraft markets
- Santo Domingo Church and Rosary Chapel - Free
- San Pedro Art Museum - MXN50
- Cholula archaeological site (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) - MXN100
Landmarks Santa Domingo Church Rosary Chapel Great Pyramid of Cholula Popocatepetl Volcano - Day 5
Puebla to Oaxaca
- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch prepared with ingredients from Mercado 20 de Noviembre, including guacamole, salsa and fresh tortillas)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Oaxaca
- Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Optional Activities
- Explore arts scene and folk art galleries
- 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 at local restaurants
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca to Tehuantepec
Included Activities
- Visit Arbol del Tule
- Visit Teotitlan del Valle
- Mezcal distillery visit with tasting
Landmarks Arbol del Tule Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las Casas
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Cristobal de las Casas
Optional Activities
- Explore local restaurants for dinner
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
Included Activities
- Visit Iglesia de San Juan in San Juan Chamula
- Browse San Juan Chamula village markets
Optional Activities
- Boating trip in Sumidero Canyon - MXN900
Landmarks Iglesia de San Juan Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
Optional Activities
- Relax at accommodation
- Explore Palenque town
- Day 11
Palenque
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Palenque archaeological site
- Visit Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks Palenque Misol-Ha - Day 12
Palenque to Merida
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk in Campeche
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
Optional Activities
- Uxmal ruins optional tour (includes transport and guide) - MXN2200
- Celestun Bird Sanctuary tour (includes transport and guide) - MXN1700
- Fernando Garcia Ponce-Macay Contemporary Art Museum - Free
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Soothsayer Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Merida to Playa del Carmen
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Maya family lunch at Piste community with Yucatecan specialties)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza archaeological site
- Stop at Piste community
- Leader-led orientation walk in Playa del Carmen
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Well of Sacrifice 
- Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Bicycle rental (per day) - MXN260
- Ferry to Cozumel (Round-trip ticket) - MXN600
- Half-day tour of Tulum Archaeological site (includes entrance, guide & transport) - MXN1400
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Visit Cenote Azul
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling and diving at reef
- Day trip to Tulum
- Half-day tour of Tulum Archaeological site (includes entrance, guide & transport) - MXN1400
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Lake of Seven Colours (Laguna de los Siete Colores)
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours - MXN700
Landmarks Lake of Seven Colours 
- Day 18
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk on Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Explore the island
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 19
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling at coral reef
- Visit Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee boat tour (includes transport & guide) - BZD254
- Sunset sailing - BZD126
- Full day catamaran snorkeling tour in Hol Chan Marine Reserve (includes gear, guide and transport) - USD120
- Full day speed boat (includes gear, guide and transport) - USD120
- Bicycle rental (per day) - USD12
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
- Meals
- Lunch (Famous Belizean meal with chicken, rice and beans, prepared with local family)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle hire to explore island
- Beachside seafood dinner
- Day 21
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Explore local restaurants for cochinita pibil and Maya dishes
- Day 22
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site day trip - BZD20
- Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves (includes entry, guide, transport & lunch) - USD135
- Cave tubing (includes entrance, guide & transport) - USD100
- Butterfly Farm (includes transport) - BZD175
- Iguana Conservation Project (entrance fee) - BZD24
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave exploration
- Santa Elena barbecue stalls dinner
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal National Park archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Climb to the top of the ruins for canopy views
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 24
Tikal to Rio Dulce
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
- Boat transfer to Rio Dulce hotel
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
Landmarks Flores - Day 25
Rio Dulce
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Livingston
- Orientation walk in Livingston
- Morning dance class with locals
- Boat ride back to Rio Dulce
Optional Activities
- Explore the town at own pace
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Optional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travellers
- Day 27
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Explore the city
- Visit Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
- Salsa-dance lesson (per hour) - GTQ150
- Half Day local towns, coffee and craft beer tour - USD95
- Half Day Pacaya Volcano with lunch - USD115
- Acatenango Volcano overnight hike & camp - USD170
- City tour with lunch - USD70
- Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo - USD30
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 28
Antigua 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 to Almolonga market
Optional Activities
- Browse giant vegetables at Almolonga market
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 30
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Shop for textiles, handicrafts and jade jewellery
- Browse souvenirs and traditional garments
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market 
- Day 31
Panajachel
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit Shrine of Maximon with shamans
- Spirits sharing with shamans
Optional Activities
- Free evening along Lake Atitlan
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon - Day 32
Panajachel to Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic centre
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Final group dinner
- Day 33
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Visit ChocoMuseo - USD30
- Explore central park cafes
- Half Day Pacaya Volcano with lunch - USD115
- Acatenango Volcano overnight hike & camp - USD170
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Central Park (Parque Central) - Day 34
Antigua to Copan
Optional Activities
- Explore Central Plaza
- Discover cafes in the town
Landmarks Central Plaza 
- Day 35
Copan
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Copan archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Visit Macaw Mountain Park
- Visit Temple of Rosalila
- Natural hot springs tour with 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 at local designer's home
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest (requires minimum of 5 travellers) - USD55
- Explore Embalse Cerron Grande (Lago Suchitlan)
- Sunrise kayaking on Lake Suchitlan (requires minimum of 4 travellers) - USD50
- Town tour (requires minimum of 4 travellers) - USD35
Landmarks Embalse Cerron Grande Cinquera Forest - Day 38
Suchitoto to Pacific Coast
Optional Activities
- Explore dark-sand beaches
- Surf at one of the local surf spots
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Day 39
Pacific Coast to Leon
Included Activities
- Boat crossing across Gulf of Fonseca
- Leader-led orientation walk in Leon
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Leon - Day 40
Leon
Optional Activities
- Street food area behind Lady of Grace Cathedral
- Volcano sandboarding at Cerro Negro Volcano - USD55
- Explore contemporary art
- Visit Leon Cathedral
- Leon Art Center - USD4
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Leon Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano - Day 41
Leon to Granada
Included Activities
- Stop at Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
- Leader-led orientation walk in Masaya
- Browse Masaya artisan market
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada
Landmarks Laguna Apoyo Masaya Granada Lake Nicaragua Parque Central La Calzada - Day 42
Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas, run entirely by people who are hard of hearing)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Visit Convento y Museo San Francisco
- Boat tour of Lake Nicaragua islets (requires minimum of 3 travellers) - USD25
- Kayaking around the islets
- Laguna Apoyo swimming and kayaking tour (requires minimum of 3 travellers) - USD40
- Mombacho Volcano hike (requires minimum of 4 travellers) - USD60
Landmarks Convento y Museo San Francisco - 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 local women's cooperative cafe supporting women without formal education)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Ziplining through treetops - USD101
- Coffee and chocolate tour - USD47
- Butterfly garden and insects farm - 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
- Guided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Boat crossing Lake Arenal
- Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano 
- Day 46
La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Guided nature hike through forest - USD97
- Arenal hanging bridges tour (includes entrance, guide and shared transport) - USD75
- La Fortuna Waterfall (entrance only) - USD25
- Thermal hot springs - Baldi Hot Springs (entrance fee) - USD66
- Stand-up paddleboard on Lake Arenal - USD75
- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge boat safari - USD94
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 47
La Fortuna to San Jose
- Meals
- Lunch (Costa Rican meal prepared from tortillas made in the morning class with local family)
Included Activities
- Tortilla-making class with local family
- Lunch after tortilla-making class
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Jose
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum - USD11 (closed Sunday & Monday)
- Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market
- Central Market
- Optional farewell dinner
- San Jose by Night: Food and Culture (Urban Adventures) - USD74
- San Jose Bites and Sights Tour (Urban Adventures) - USD49
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market - Day 48
San Jose
