Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Reef diving off Cozumel
- Stroll along white sand beaches
- Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Cenote Azul visit - swim, dive or snorkel in natural open-air pool
Optional Activities
- Underwater activities at coral reefs (snorkelling for rays, moray eels, turtles)
- Half-day tour to Tulum archaeological site and white-sand beaches
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 3
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lake Bacalar visit and relaxation
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake Bacalar
Landmarks Lake Bacalar - Day 4
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Chetumal to Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants (fresh-caught seafood or Belizean chicken stew)
Landmarks Caye Caulker - Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling trip to coral reef
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve visit
- Manatee spotting
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 6
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean meal preparation (chicken, rice and beans)
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental
- Fresh seafood dining at beachfront restaurants
- Day 7
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Caye Caulker to San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants (classic Maya dishes)
Landmarks San Ignacio - Day 8
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave visit
- Big Rock Falls swimming at Mountain Pine Ridge
- Barbecue dinner in Santa Elena
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Big Rock Falls Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 9
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit with local guide - entrance fee and transport included
Optional Activities
- Climbing to temple tops for canopy views and wildlife spotting
Landmarks Tikal National Park - Day 10
Tikal to Rio Dulce
Tikal to Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at local restaurant in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce - Day 11
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Rio Dulce to LivingstonIncluded Activities
- River boat trip to Livingston
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Garifuna dance class
Optional Activities
- Lunch and exploration in Livingston
Landmarks Livingston - Day 12
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to AntiguaOptional Activities
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Antigua - Day 13
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- ChocoMuseo visit
- Coffee at central park cafes
- Exploration of Antigua
Landmarks ChocoMuseo - Day 14
Antigua to Quetzaltenango
Antigua to Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Landmarks San Andres Itzapa Temple of San Simon (Maximon) Quetzaltenango - Day 15
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to local market
- Almolonga vegetable market visit
Landmarks Almolonga Market - Day 16
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping (huipils, jewellery, pottery, masks, leather goods)
- Dinner with fellow travellers at local restaurants
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market - Day 17
Panajachel to Santiago Atitlan
Panajachel to Santiago AtitlanIncluded Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Maximon (San Simon) shrine visit with shamans
- Local spirits sharing and discussion
Optional Activities
- Evening activities along Lake Atitlan shores
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan - Day 18
Panajachel to Antigua
Panajachel to AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in historic Antigua center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class (cultural significance of community food sharing)
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Antigua - Day 19
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Walk up Cerro de la Cruz for city and volcano views
- Monastery of Santa Clara ruins exploration
Landmarks Cerro de la Cruz Agua Volcano Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 20
Antigua to Copan
Antigua to CopanOptional Activities
- Central Plaza exploration
- Local cafes and restaurants
Landmarks Copan - Day 21
Copan
CopanIncluded Activities
- Copan archaeological site guided visit with entrance fee
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park visit
- Temple of Rosalila visit
- Natural hot springs tour (includes dinner)
Landmarks Copan Ruins Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 22
Copan to Suchitoto
Copan to SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Suchitoto
- Salvadoran pupusa-making demonstration
Landmarks Suchitoto - Day 23
Suchitoto
SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Indigo-dying demonstration at local designer's home
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching walk (guided, minimum 3 travellers)
- Cinquera Forest war historic walk (guided, minimum 3 travellers)
- Suchitoto town tour (guided, minimum 3 travellers)
Landmarks Embalse Cerron Grande Cinquera Forest - Day 24
Suchitoto to Pacific Coast
Suchitoto to Pacific CoastOptional Activities
- Surfing
- Beach exploration
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Pacific Coast - Day 25
Pacific Coast to Leon
Pacific Coast to LeonIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travellers at recommended restaurants
Landmarks Leon - Day 26
Leon
LeonOptional Activities
- Street food exploration (Nica tacos at Lady of Grace Cathedral)
- Cerro Negro Volcano sandboarding adventure
- Contemporary art exploration
- Leon Cathedral visit
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano Leon Cathedral - Day 27
Leon to Granada
Leon to GranadaIncluded Activities
- Laguna Apoyo viewpoint visit
- Masaya town orientation walk and artisan market visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Granada (Parque Central and La Calzada)
Optional Activities
- Lunch near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
- Afternoon exploration of Granada
Landmarks Laguna Apoyo Masaya Granada Parque Central La Calzada - Day 28
Granada
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
- Boat exploration of Lake Nicaragua islets
- Kayak hire and exploration
Landmarks Convento y Museo San Francisco Lake Nicaragua - Day 29
Granada to Monteverde
Granada to MonteverdeIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve - Day 30
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Ziplining adventure
- Coffee and chocolate tour
- Cloud forest night walk
Landmarks Monteverde - Day 31
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La FortunaIncluded Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve walk with local guide
- Boat trip across Lake Arenal
- Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano - Day 32
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike through Arenal Volcano forest
- Arenal hanging bridges walk
- Thermal hot springs relaxation
- La Fortuna waterfall visit
- Stand-up paddleboarding on lake
- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge boat safari
Landmarks Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 33
La Fortuna to San Jose
La Fortuna to San Jose- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch after tortilla making class with local family)
Included Activities
- Tortilla making class with local family and lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit
- Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market
- Central Market visit (handicrafts, seafood)
- Optional farewell dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market - Day 34
San Jose
San Jose

















