Itinerary
- Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Stroll along white sand beaches
- Reef diving on Cozumel
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Cenote Azul visit - swimming, diving or snorkelling in natural open-air pool
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling with rays, moray eels and turtles among coral reefs
- Day trip to Tulum - white-sand beaches and Maya ruins (approximately 1.5 hours by bus)
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 3
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lake of Seven Colours visit and relaxation at Bacalar
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Lake of Seven Colours Bacalar - Day 4
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Caye Caulker
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 5
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling at nearby colourful coral reef
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve visit - world's second-longest coral reef
- Manatee spotting boat tour
- Beach relaxation and swimming
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 6
Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean meal preparation (chicken, rice and beans)
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental and exploration
- Belizean seafood dining at outdoor restaurants
- Day 7
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Traditional Maya cuisine - cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork marinated in citrus)
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 8
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site visit with hand-cranked ferry crossing
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour - wading and hiking through cool waters to find ceramic pots and crystallised skeletons preserved for over 1400 years
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave visit
- Barbecue dinner at Santa Elena stalls
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge 
- Day 9
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit - entrance fee, guided tour and transport included
Optional Activities
- Climbing to the top of the ruins for canopy views and bird spotting
Landmarks Tikal National Park - Day 10
Tikal to Rio Dulce
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Flores local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores local restaurant
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
- Boat trip back to town from hotel
- 40-minute jungle walk to town
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce - Day 11
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Livingston through river canyon
- Orientation walk of Livingston
- Garifuna dance class with locals
Optional Activities
- Lunch and free exploration of Livingston
Landmarks Livingston - Day 12
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Optional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Antigua 
- Day 13
Antigua
Optional Activities
- ChocoMuseo visit - learn about chocolate history and Mayan chocolate culture
- Coffee and relaxation in central park
Landmarks ChocoMuseo 
- Day 14
Antigua to San Andres Itzapa to Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa)
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa
- Leader-led orientation walk of Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Optional Activities
- Rum or tobacco offering at on-site liquor store
Landmarks Temple of San Simon San Andres Itzapa Quetzaltenango - Day 15
Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to Almolonga vegetable market
- Almolonga market visit and local interaction
Optional Activities
- Giant vegetable shopping at Almolonga market
Landmarks Almolonga Market - Day 16
Quetzaltenango to Chichicastenango to Panajachel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Traditional huipil clothing shopping
- Handmade jewellery, pottery, incense, tablecloths or leather goods shopping
- Dinner with fellow travellers at local restaurant in Panajachel
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market Panajachel 
- Day 17
Panajachel
Included Activities
- Lancha (boat) ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Shrine of Maximon (San Simon) visit with shamans
- Sharing of local spirits with shamans and discussion of the holy shrine and local lake life
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration along Lake Atitlan shores in Panajachel
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan - Day 18
Panajachel to Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel - local flavours and cultural significance of sharing food
- Final group dinner with fellow travellers in Antigua
Landmarks Antigua - Day 19
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Street vendor roasted beans snacking
- Exploration of 18th-century Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 20
Antigua to Copan, Honduras
Optional Activities
- Central Plaza exploration in Copan
- Cafe afternoon relaxation
Landmarks Copan - Day 21
Copan, Honduras
Included Activities
- Copan Archaeological Site guided visit - World Heritage-listed ruins
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park visit
- Temple of Rosalila visit
- Natural hot springs tour with included dinner - USD50 (includes mud soaking, steaming natural baths and refreshing pools in lush jungle)
Landmarks Copan Archaeological Site Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 22
Copan to Suchitoto via Guatemala
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Suchitoto
- Pupusa-making demonstration - Salvadorian cornmeal flatbreads preparation
Landmarks Suchitoto - Day 23
Suchitoto
Included Activities
- Indigo-dying demonstration at local designer's home with hands-on participation
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest - Civil War history (minimum 3 travellers required) - USD50
Landmarks Embalse Cerron Grande Cinquera Forest - Day 24
Suchitoto to Pacific Coast
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant dinner
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Pacific Coast of El Salvador - Day 25
Pacific Coast to Leon, Nicaragua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Leon
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group at leader-recommended restaurants
Landmarks Leon - Day 26
Leon
Optional Activities
- Street food tasting - Nica tacos behind Lady of Grace Cathedral
- Volcano sandboarding on Cerro Negro Volcano - USD45
- Contemporary art exploration
- Leon Cathedral visit
Landmarks Lady of Grace Cathedral Cerro Negro Volcano Leon Cathedral - Day 27
Leon to Granada
Included Activities
- Laguna Apoyo viewpoint stop
- Masaya town orientation walk with leader
- Masaya artisan market visit
- Granada orientation walk of Parque Central and La Calzada
Optional Activities
- Lunch near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
- Free afternoon exploration of Granada
Landmarks Laguna Apoyo Masaya Granada Lake Nicaragua 
- Day 28
Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas with hard of hearing staff)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas - cafe run by hard of hearing staff
Optional Activities
- Convento y Museo San Francisco visit - indigenous stone statue collection
- Lake Nicaragua island exploration by boat
- Kayak exploration of Lake Nicaragua
- Fisherman community observation
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Convento y Museo San Francisco - Day 29
Granada to Monteverde
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Monteverde
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve 
- Day 30
Monteverde
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Ziplining through treetops
- Coffee and chocolate tour - USD45
- Cloud Forest night walk - USD35
Landmarks Monteverde - Day 31
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Included Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided walk with local guide - biodiversity learning and wildlife spotting
- Lake Arenal boat crossing to La Fortuna
- Leader-led orientation walk of La Fortuna
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano La Fortuna - Day 32
La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Guided nature hike through Arenal Volcano forest area - USD88
- Hanging bridges forest tour - USD75
- Thermal hot springs visit - USD45
- La Fortuna Waterfall visit (70 m tall) - USD20
- Stand-up paddleboard on lake - USD75
- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge boat safari - USD80
Landmarks Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - Day 33
La Fortuna to San Jose
- Meals
- Lunch (Tortilla lunch with local family after making class)
Included Activities
- Tortilla making class with local family and lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Jose
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit - pre-Spanish gold art collection
- Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market shopping
- Central Market shopping for handicrafts and seafood
- Optional farewell dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market San Jose 
- Day 34
San Jose
