Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkelling in cenotes (freshwater rock pools)
- Stroll along white sand beaches
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with fellow travelers
- Day 2
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Cenote Azul visit - swimming, diving or snorkelling
Optional Activities
- Underwater activities - snorkelling to spot rays, moray eels and turtles among coral reefs
- Local bus to Tulum - white-sand beaches and Maya ruins
- Sunset watching
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 3
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Bacalar)
Included Activities
- Lunch in Bacalar
- Lake of Seven Colours visit and relaxation
Optional Activities
- Early morning beach stroll
- Coffee at local cafe
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Lake of Seven Colours - Day 4
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Chetumal to Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Explore the island
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkelling at nearby coral reef
- Visit to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting
- Beach relaxation and activities
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 6
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Cooking class with local family - Belizean chicken, rice and beans
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental for exploration
- Belizean seafood dinner at outdoor restaurants
- Grilled shrimp and rum and coke at roadside stalls
- Day 7
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Caye Caulker to San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Try classic Maya dishes like cochinita pibil
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 8
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site
- Hand-cranked ferry crossing to reach Xunantunich
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave - wade and hike through cool waters with ceramic pots and crystallised skeletons
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave with fewer skeletons
- Barbecue at Santa Elena stalls in late afternoon
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge 
- Day 9
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site visit - entrance fee, guide and transport included
Optional Activities
- Climbing to top of ruins for canopy views and wildlife spotting
Landmarks Tikal National Park - Day 10
Tikal to Rio Dulce
Tikal to Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in a local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in local restaurant in Flores
- Leader-led orientation walk on Flores island
- Boat transfer to Rio Dulce hotel
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
- 40-minute jungle walk into town
- Boat organised through hotel to return to town
Landmarks Flores - Day 11
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Rio Dulce to LivingstonIncluded Activities
- Boat trip to Livingston
- Orientation walk of Livingston
- Garifuna dance class with locals
Optional Activities
- Explore at own pace
- Lunch in town
Landmarks Livingston - Day 12
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to AntiguaOptional Activities
- Final group dinner
Landmarks Antigua 


- Day 13
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Visit ChocoMuseo
- Explore central park cafes
- Self-guided city exploration
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Central Park 

- Day 14
Antigua to Quetzaltenango
Antigua to Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa)
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremonies at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Landmarks Temple of San Simon Quetzaltenango - Day 15
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to local market
- Almolonga vegetable market visit
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 16
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Shop for textiles, handicrafts and jade jewellery
- Purchase huipils and traditional items
- Dinner at local restaurant with fellow travelers
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market 
- Day 17
Panajachel
PanajachelIncluded Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit to shrine of Maximon (San Simon)
- Interaction with local shamans at the shrine
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration along Lake Atitlan shores
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon (San Simon) - Day 18
Panajachel to Antigua
Panajachel to AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Free morning exploration in Panajachel
- Final group dinner
Landmarks Antigua - Day 19
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Street food - roasted beans
- Visit Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
- Self-guided city exploration
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 20
Antigua to Copan
Antigua to CopanOptional Activities
- Explore Central Plaza
- Cafe visit
- Self-guided town exploration
Landmarks Copan - Day 21
Copan
CopanIncluded Activities
- Guided visit to Copan archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Macaw Mountain Park visit
- Temple of Rosalila visit
- Natural hot springs tour with included dinner (USD50)
Landmarks Copan Ruins Macaw Mountain Park Temple of Rosalila - Day 22
Copan to Suchitoto
Copan to SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Suchitoto
- Pupusa-making demonstration
Landmarks Suchitoto - Day 23
Suchitoto
SuchitotoIncluded Activities
- Indigo-dying demonstration at local designer's home
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Cinquera Forest
- Birdwatching at Lago Suchitlan
- Self-guided town exploration
Landmarks Lago Suchitlan Cinquera Forest - Day 24
Suchitoto to Pacific Coast
Suchitoto to Pacific CoastOptional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Local restaurant dinner
- Self-guided beach exploration
Landmarks Pacific Coast - Day 25
Pacific Coast to Leon
Pacific Coast to LeonIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Leon
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group
- Self-guided exploration of murals and architecture
Landmarks Leon - Day 26
Leon
LeonOptional Activities
- Street food at Lady of Grace Cathedral area - Nica tacos
- Volcano sandboarding on Cerro Negro Volcano
- 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 orientation walk with leader
- Masaya artisan market browsing
- Granada orientation walk through Parque Central and La Calzada
Optional Activities
- Lunch near Laguna Apoyo viewpoint
- Free afternoon exploration in 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 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 boat exploration
- Kayak rental and self-guided exploration
- Free day exploration
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Convento y Museo San Francisco Lake Nicaragua - Day 29
Granada to Monteverde
Granada to MonteverdeIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Monteverde
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve 
- Day 30
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at a local women's cooperative cafe)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at women's cooperative cafe
Optional Activities
- Ziplining through the treetops
- Coffee and chocolate tour
- Cloud forest night walk
- Shopping for handmade products
- Self-guided exploration
- Day 31
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La FortunaIncluded Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided walk with local guide
- Leader-led orientation walk in La Fortuna
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano La Fortuna - Day 32
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike around Arenal Volcano
- Hanging bridges tour with wildlife spotting
- Arenal thermal hot springs
- La Fortuna waterfall visit
- Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal
- 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 with tortilla-making class)
Included Activities
- Tortilla-making class with local family and lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk of San Jose
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit
- Plaza de la Cultura outdoor market exploration
- Central Market shopping for handicrafts and seafood
- Optional farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Gold Museum Plaza de la Cultura Central Market 
- Day 34
San Jose
San Jose





























