Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins
- Tour Operator:
- G Adventures
- Max group size:
- 18
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 18 to 39
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 5294
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Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Start your adventure in tropical Costa Rica
- Rent a bike or opt to learn the salsa in Antigua
- Choose to snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks
- See Mayan ruins and carvings from 1000 years ago
- Taste delicious pupusas, a Salvadorian speciality
- Experience life with a local family in Coope San Juan
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Playa del Carmen
- Day 2: Playa del Carmen
- Day 3: Playa del Carmen/Caye Caulker
- Days 4-5: Caye Caulker
- Day 6: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio (1L)
- Day 7: San Ignacio
- Day 8: San Ignacio/Flores
- Day 9: Flores/Rio Dulce
- Day 10: Rio Dulce
- Day 11: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
- Day 12: Antigua Guatemala
- Day 13: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
- Day 14: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna (1D)
- Day 15: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
- Day 16: Antigua Guatemala
- Day 17: Antigua Guatemala/Copán
- Day 18: Copán
- Day 19: Copán/Suchitoto
- Day 20: Suchitoto/Playa El Tunco
- Day 21: Playa El Tunco
- Day 22: Playa El Tunco/León
- Day 23: León/Granada
- Day 24: Granada
- Day 25: Granada/Isla de Ometepe (1D)
- Day 26: Isla de Ometepe (1B, 1D)
- Day 27: Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)
- Day 28: Monteverde
- Day 29: Monteverde/La Fortuna
- Day 30: La Fortuna
- Day 31: La Fortuna/San José
- Day 32: San José
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Satvinder· January 3rd, 2020Excellent tour giving a great taste of Central America. Tour guides Marlon and Mane were fantastic. Guatemala was my favourite, hiking and camping on a ln active volcano is something else. Decent itinerary. No complaints.Trip date: June 2019- Katie· May 5th, 2019Had a great time, felt like i did everything i wanted to do and felt immersed in the culture and did some amazing activities. We were partly lucky because we went in easter, so Guatemala was really special. Everyone really enjoyed Belize and Costa Rica.... Show more
G Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the balanced review Katie.Trip date: May 2019 - Brianna· April 26th, 2019Honestly I wouldn't waste your money on this tour. Basically nothing is included. Most people go through their budget within the second week of the tour. The first half of the trip was fine and I had a good guide, but the second half was horrible. I... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the review Brianna, and our apologies things didn't go according to expectations here. Please send an e-mail to 'customersolutions@gadventures.com' and we will be happy to review.
Trip date: April 2019 - DHDominic· May 6th, 2018I went from Playa Del Carmen to SaN Jose, the itinerary and the places are brilliant, but I think I may have got extra lucky as my group and Guides Isik and Victor were amazing. The tour well surpassed my expectations and I would highly recommend to a... Show moreTrip date: April 2018
- DKDavid· March 13th, 2018Overall this trip was fantastic! Seeing Central America was on one of my lists and this was the perfect tour to go see it. Many countries will surprise you and this was a very good introduction to them. I’ve been on a few tours with different... Show moreTrip date: February 2018
- JJJonathan· February 16th, 2018The trip was great, well organized and the locations selected for stopovers all were really nice especially in Nicaragua. The activity selections were quite diverse so what ever you felt like doing you had many options. Accommodation for the whole trip... Show moreTrip date: February 2018
- SLSophie· January 9th, 2018The tour was far more amazing than what I expected (compared to the one I did in south east Asia). I enjoyed every single day. Sometime the transportation in between to spots were too long but I guess it's part of the experience. I met such great people... Show moreTrip date: December 2017
- Nick· April 27th, 2017Great trip, awesome people, would have loved to stay longer in some places and shorter in others but thats the nature of this experience.Trip date: March 2017
- Alfie· March 12th, 2017Let's start with what wasn't so good. Firstly there were a lot more girls on this trip than boys. So the dynamic of the group could have been better. I understand this is quite normal to happen - but there must be something the tour provider can do... Show moreTrip date: February 2017
- Nikita· November 28th, 2016This trip was phenomenal and was a great balance of fun, culture, experience, and adventure. I feel very satisfied with how everything went and have enjoy every minute of the trip. Both tour guides were amazing and supportive and I wouldn't hesitate to... Show moreTrip date: October 2016
Dates & Availability
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Frequently Asked Questions
- I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
On this tour, you will be staying in single-sex multi-share accommodations with 2-6 of your fellow travellers, therefore a single supplement is not available.
- When and where does the tour end?
This tour ends in the morning at Aldea Hostel (or similar) in San José. There are no activities planned on the last day of the tour, so you are free to depart at any time, however, the tour operator highly recommends booking post-accommodation to fully experience this amazing city. Please be aware that the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- When and where does the tour start?
Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, which means that you can arrive at Koox Studio 30 (or similar) in Playa del Carmen anytime during the day. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group at 6 pm. Please be aware that the meeting hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost, please contact our customer support team for more information.
- What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are:
Tulúm Ruins Visit. Price: 10USD per person
Cozumel Diving (Certified Divers). Price: 85-140USD per person
Skydiving. Price: 269USD per person
Cenote Visit. Price: 10-30USD per person
Coco Bongo Disco and Show. Price: 70USD per person
Akumal Beach Visit. Price: 20USD per person
Hol Chan Snorkel Tour. Price: 70USD per person
Blue Hole National Park Flight. Price: 50-250USD per person
Blue Hole National Monument Dive. Price: 230-260USD per person
Bike with Purpose Rental. Price: 7-30USD per person
Fishing. Price: 200USD per group
Guided Kayak Trip. Price: 25USD per person
Sunset Sailing Boat Tour. Price: 35USD per person
Xunantunich Visit. Price: 5USD per person
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit. Price: 90USD per person
Xunantunich Visit. Price: 5USD per person
Cave Tubing. Price: 75USD per person
Crystal Cave Visit. Price: 75USD per person
Caracol Ruins Tour. Price: 95USD per person
Barton Creek Cave Canoeing. Price: 50-75USD per person
Horseback Riding. Price: 30USD per person
Scenic Boat Ride to Livingston. Price: Not advised
Natural Hot Waterfall Visit. Price: 25USD per person
Sunrise Monkey Kayak. Price: 23USD per person
Horseback Riding. Price: 25USD per person
Salsa Lesson. Price: 5-12USD per person
Massage. Price: 30-60USD per person
Cycling. Price: 30-50USD per person
Acatenango Volcano Climb. Price: 50-90USD per person
ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop. Price: 24USD per person
Finca Valhalla Visit. Price: 5-10USD per person
Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour. Price: 18-25USD per person
Swimming. Price: Not advised
La Nariz del Indio Hike. Price: 15-23USD per person
Kayaking. Price: Not advised
Shopping. Price: Not advised
Pacaya Volcano Hike (Half-Day). Price: 70USD per person
Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit. Price: 45USD per person
Copán Ruins Guided Tour. Price: 25USD per person
Surfing Lesson. Price: Not advised
Masaya Volcano Day Excursion. Price: 35USD per person
Hiking. Price: Not advised
Mi Museo Cultural Museum. Price: 5USD per person
Market Exploration. Price: Not advised
Laguna de Apoyo Visit. Price: 15USD per person
Ojo de Agua (Swimming Hole). Price: 10-15USD per person
Hike Concepcíon VolcanoIsla de Ometepe. Price: 45USD per person
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit. Price: 17USD per person
Sky Walk. Price: Not advised
Ziplining. Price: 50USD per person
Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit. Price: 15USD per person
Monteverde Horseback Riding. Price: 40USD per person
Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour. Price: 35USD per person
Baldi Hot Springs Soak. Price: 62USD per person
La Fortuna Waterfall Swim. Price: 14USD per person
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour. Price: 59USD per person
Horseback Riding. Price: 59USD per person
Mountain Biking. Price: 71USD per person
Birdwatching. Price: Not advised
Venado Caves Exploration. Price: 76USD per person
Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting. Price: 105USD per person
Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change. - Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
- Is there a hotel list available?
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. This is a list of accommodations that they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change:
Koox Studio 30 (or similar)
Tropical Paradise Hotel (or similar)
Chaltunha Hostel (or similar)
Peten Express Hotel (or similar)
Hacienda Tijax (or similar)
Antigua Lemon Tree Hostel (or similar)
Kamol Bey (or similar)
Rupalaj Kistalin Posada (or similar)
Hotel Brisas de Copan (or similar)
Posada Alta Vista (or similar)
Atami Escape Resort (or similar)
Bigfoot Hostel Leon (or similar)
Granada Lemon Tree (or similar)
Puesta del Sol Homestay (or similar)
Hotel Manakin (or similar)
Hotel Las Cabanitas (or similar)
Aldea Hostel (or similar)
Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour. - Do I need a visa?
As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.
- What does this tour include?
This tour includes:
Caye Caulker stay. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walk in Antigua and Granada. G Adventures-supported homestays with Guatemalan and Nicaraguan families. Group salsa lesson in Antigua. Beach time in Caye Caulker and Roatán. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. 2 breakfasts and 3 dinners. It does not include any optional activities or international flights. - Will there be tour guides?
G Adventures have Chief Experience Officers throughout the tours, who are expert guides and will help you make the most of your time. Additionally, you will have your main tour guide, plus local guides for different parts of the tour, who will be joining you to make sure you get the true local experience.
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