Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityOptional Activities
- Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) - entrance fee required
- National Museum of Anthropology - entrance fee required
- Frida Kahlo Museum - entrance fee required
- Metropolitan Cathedral - free entry
- Torre Latino 360° Lookout - entrance fee required
- Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum - entrance fee required
- Teotihuacan Pyramids Urban Adventure
Landmarks Zocalo Metropolitan Cathedral Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) National Museum of Anthropology Frida Kahlo Museum Torre Latino 360° Lookout Teotihuacan Pyramids 
- Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Lunch (Leader-led taco crawl - tacos al pastor and other street food delicacies)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of the city
- Taco crawl with local leader - street food tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Cocktails at trendy bars
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Zocalo National Palace Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) Paseo de la Reforma Plaza Garibaldi - Day 3
San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla
San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla- Meals
- Lunch (Local meal prepared with ingredients from the chinampas)
Included Activities
- San Pedro Tlahuac community visit with local family
- Trajinera ride
- Chinampa agriculture learning experience
- Local meal prepared with chinampa ingredients
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
- La Pasita Bar visit - pasita liqueur tasting
Landmarks San Pedro Tlahuac La Pasita Bar 
- Day 4
Puebla
PueblaOptional Activities
- Santo Domingo Church visit
- Rosary Chapel visit
- Great Pyramid of Cholula - archaeological site
- San Pedro Art Museum - entrance fee required
- Local handicraft markets
Landmarks Santo Domingo Church Rosary Chapel Great Pyramid of Cholula Popocatépetl Volcano San Pedro Art Museum - Day 5
Puebla to Oaxaca
Puebla to Oaxaca- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre with fresh ingredients)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Oaxaca
- Mercado 20 de Noviembre visit - fresh food market
- Classic Oaxacan lunch at the market
Optional Activities
- Explore folk and fine art galleries
- Street art discovery
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre 
- Day 6
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Monte Alban archaeological site visit with local guide - entrance fee
- Cooking class - local cuisine preparation
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca - Teotitlan del Valle - Tehuantepec
Oaxaca - Teotitlan del Valle - TehuantepecIncluded Activities
- Arbol del Tule (Tree of Tule) visit
- Teotitlan del Valle town visit - textile and weaving artisans
- Mezcal distillery visit and tasting
Landmarks Arbol del Tule Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las Casas
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- San Juan Chamula village visit
- Iglesia de San Juan church visit
Optional Activities
- Sumidero Canyon boating trip - at own expense
Landmarks San Juan Chamula Iglesia de San Juan Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
San Cristobal de las Casas to PalenqueLandmarks Palenque 
- Day 11
Palenque
PalenqueIncluded Activities
- Palenque archaeological site - guided walk with local guide
- Misol-Ha waterfall visit - ecological project
Landmarks Palenque Misol-Ha Waterfall - Day 12
Palenque to Merida
Palenque to Merida- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Campeche leader-led orientation walk through fortified centre
- Lunch in Campeche
- Merida leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
MeridaOptional Activities
- Uxmal Ruins tour - includes shared transport and local guide
- Celestun Bird Sanctuary guided tour - includes shared transport and guide
- Fernando Garcia Ponce-Macay Contemporary Art Museum - free entry
Landmarks Uxmal Celestun Bird Sanctuary Fernando Garcia Ponce-Macay Contemporary Art Museum - Day 14
Merida to Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen
Merida to Chichen Itza to Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Lunch (Yucatecan specialties in Piste community)
Included Activities
- Chichen Itza archaeological site - guided tour
- Lunch in Piste community - Yucatecan specialties
- Playa del Carmen leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Well of Sacrifice 
- Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in freshwater cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with group
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Cenote Azul visit - natural open-air pool
Optional Activities
- Swimming, diving or snorkelling at Cenote Azul
- Reef exploration with local marine life
- Day trip to Tulum - white-sand beaches and Maya ruins
- Bicycle rental - per day
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen to Bacalar to Chetumal
Playa del Carmen to Bacalar to Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Bacalar lunch - included
- Lake of Seven Colours (Lagoon of 7 Colours) visit and relaxation
Optional Activities
- Lake of Seven Colours boat tour
Landmarks Lake of Seven Colours 
- Day 18
Mexico to Caye Caulker, Belize
Mexico to Caye Caulker, BelizeIncluded Activities
- Caye Caulker leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 19
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling at nearby coral reef
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve visit - world's second-longest coral reef
- Manatee spotting boat tour - includes transport and guide
- Sunset sailing
- Full day catamaran snorkeling tour in Hol Chan Marine Reserve - gear, guide and transport included
- Full day speed boat - gear, guide and transport included
- Bicycle rental - per day
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean chicken, rice and beans
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental and exploration
- Day 21
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Caye Caulker to San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- San Ignacio leader-led walking tour
- Santa Elena twin town visit
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 22
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site day trip - includes hand-cranked ferry crossing
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave visit - includes entry, guide, transport and lunch
- Cave tubing - includes entrance, guide and transport
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave exploration
- Butterfly Farm visit - includes transport
- Iguana Conservation Project - entrance fee
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit - includes entrance fee, guide and transport
Optional Activities
- Climb to temple tops for canopy views and bird spotting
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 24
Tikal to Flores to Rio Dulce
Tikal to Flores to Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flores breakfast at local restaurant
- Flores leader-led orientation walk
- Rio Dulce hotel transfer by boat
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
- Boat transportation to town (organized through hotel)
- 40-minute jungle walk to town
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce - Day 25
Rio Dulce
Rio DulceIncluded Activities
- Boat trip down Rio Dulce river to Livingston
- Livingston orientation walk
- Garifuna dance class with locals
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to AntiguaOptional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Antigua 
- Day 27
Antigua
AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Antigua leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Monastery of Santa Clara 18th-century ruins visit
- ChocoMuseo visit - two blocks from central park - chocolate history and Guatemalan Maya significance
- Salsa dance lesson
- Half-day local towns, coffee and craft beer tour
- Half-day Pacaya Volcano with lunch
- Acatenango Volcano overnight hike and camp
- City tour with lunch
- Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara ChocoMuseo Parque Central - Day 28
San Andres Itzapa to Quetzaltenango
San Andres Itzapa to Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch)
Included Activities
- Shamanic ceremony at the Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Optional Activities
- Purchase rum or tobacco offering at on-site liquor store
Landmarks Temple of San Simon San Andres Itzapa - Day 29
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to Almolonga vegetable market
- Almolonga market visit
Landmarks Almolonga Market - Day 30
Chichicastenango to Panajachel
Chichicastenango to Panajachel- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Purchase textiles and huipils
- Purchase handmade jewelry
- Purchase pottery
- Purchase incense
- Purchase tablecloths
- Purchase ceremonial masks
- Purchase leather goods
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market 
- Day 31
Panajachel - Lake Atitlan
Panajachel - Lake AtitlanIncluded Activities
- Lancha boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit to the shrine of Maximon in Santiago Atitlan
- Meeting with shamanic keepers of the shrine
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon - Day 32
Panajachel to Antigua
Panajachel to AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua's historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Final group dinner
Landmarks Antigua - Day 33
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- ChocoMuseo visit
- Optional volcano tour - bookable through leader
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Parque Central - Day 34
Antigua to Copan, Honduras
Antigua to Copan, HondurasLandmarks Copan 
- Day 35
Copan, Honduras
Copan, HondurasIncluded Activities
- Copan archaeological site guided visit
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park visit
- Temple of Rosalila visit
- Natural hot springs tour with included dinner
Landmarks Copan Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 36
Copan to Suchitoto via Guatemala
Copan to Suchitoto via Guatemala- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch)
Included Activities
- Suchitoto leader-led orientation walk
- Pupusa-making demonstration
Landmarks Suchitoto - Day 37
Suchitoto
SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Indigo-dyeing demonstration at local designer's home
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest - moderate hike 2km - requires minimum 5 travellers
- Sunrise kayaking on Lake Suchitlan - requires minimum 4 travellers
- Town tour - requires minimum 4 travellers
Landmarks Cinquera Forest Embalse Cerron Grande - Day 38
Suchitoto to Pacific Coast
Suchitoto to Pacific CoastOptional Activities
- Surfing
- Beach exploration
- Local restaurant dining
Landmarks Pacific Coast, El Salvador - Day 39
Pacific Coast to Leon, Nicaragua
Pacific Coast to Leon, NicaraguaIncluded Activities
- Leon leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Leon - Day 40
Leon
LeonOptional Activities
- Street food - Nica tacos
- Volcano sandboarding on Cerro Negro Volcano - requires minimum 3 travellers
- Contemporary art exploration
- Leon Cathedral visit
- Leon Art Center
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano Leon Cathedral - Day 41
Leon to Granada
Leon to Granada- Meals
- Lunch (Free lunch time near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint)
Included Activities
- Laguna Apoyo viewpoint visit
- Masaya town and market visit with leader-led orientation walk
- Granada leader-led orientation walk through Parque Central and La Calzada
Landmarks Laguna Apoyo Masaya Granada Lake Nicaragua Parque Central La Calzada - Day 42
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Convento y Museo San Francisco visit - indigenous stone statues
- Lake Nicaragua boat tour - Granada islets
- Kayak rental and exploration
- Mombacho Volcano hike - requires minimum 4 travellers
- Laguna Apoyo swimming and kayaking tour - requires minimum 3 travellers
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Convento y Museo San Francisco Lake Nicaragua Mombacho Volcano - Day 43
Granada to Monteverde
Granada to MonteverdeIncluded Activities
- Monteverde leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve 
- Day 44
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Canopy zip lining - includes entrance, equipment and transport
- Coffee and chocolate tour
- Suspension bridges tour
- Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm - entrance fee
- Frog pond visit
- Orchid gardens
- Cloud Forest Night Walk
- Children's Forest
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve - Day 45
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La FortunaIncluded Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided walk with local guide
- Lake Arenal boat crossing to La Fortuna
- La Fortuna leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano 
- Day 46
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike through forest surrounding Arenal Volcano
- Arenal hanging bridges - includes entrance fee, guide and shared transport
- La Fortuna Waterfall - entrance only
- Arenal Volcano base hike
- Thermal hot springs - Baldi Hot Springs entrance fee
- Stand-up paddleboard rental on Lake Arenal
- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge boat tour
Landmarks Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Lake Arenal Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 47
La Fortuna to San Jose
La Fortuna to San Jose- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with Costa Rican tortillas made in class)
Included Activities
- Tortilla-making class with local family
- Lunch with tortillas made in class
- San Jose leader-led orientation walk
- Gold Museum visit - pre-Spanish gold art collection
Optional Activities
- Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market shopping
- Central Market shopping - handicrafts to seafood
- Optional farewell dinner
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market - Day 48
San Jose
San JoseOptional Activities
- San Jose by Night: Food and Culture - Urban Adventures
- National Museum visit - pre-Spanish gold art
- San Jose Bites and Sights Tour - Urban Adventures
- Extended stay in San Jose
Landmarks National Museum
