Itinerary
- Day 1
Chichen Itza
You'll head out at 4:00 AM for a full 12-hour excursion to Chichen Itza. With a specialized guide, you'll walk through this UNESCO site and explore Maya ruins that date back from 600 AD to 1200. The early start means you'll beat the crowds and have more time to take in the intricate details of the structures and surrounding jungle terrain.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza archaeological site
Landmarks Chichen Itza 
- Day 2
Cancun to Playa del Carmen
You'll make your way to the Cancun bus station and catch a bus heading to Playa del Carmen. Buses leave every 30 to 45 minutes between 6:30 AM and 9:30 PM, so you have flexibility with timing. The journey takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, giving you plenty of time to settle into your destination.
- Day 3
Playa del Carmen
This day is yours to do whatever interests you in Playa del Carmen. You could spend time on the beach, walk around the town, try local restaurants, or check out whatever attractions catch your eye. It's a chance to move at your own pace and get a feel for the area.
- Day 4
Playa del Carmen to Tulum
You'll head to the Playa del Carmen bus station and catch a bus to Tulum. Several departure options work well throughout the morning, including 9:16 AM, 9:25 AM, 9:51 AM, 10:00 AM, or 10:36 AM. The ride takes roughly an hour, so you'll have time to settle into Tulum by midday.
- Day 5
Tulum
You'll spend 5 hours on a jungle adventure in Tulum. Starting with a ride on shared ATV vehicles through lush trails, you'll then zip-line through the treetops and rappel down a 30-meter drop. After working up an appetite, you'll swim in a cenote and enjoy lunch with local flavors. Hotel pickup and dropoff are included, so transportation is handled for you.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local flavors included in ATV park adventure package)
Included Activities
- ATV Park experience with guided jungle trail navigation
- Zip-line tour through jungle treetops
- Rappelling activity
- Cenote swimming experience
- Lunch with local flavors
- Roundtrip transportation from hotel or meeting point
Optional Activities
- Individual ATV rental (additional $12 USD charge if odd number of travelers requires individual ATV)
Landmarks Tulum Cenote - Day 6
Tulum to Bacalar
You'll travel from Tulum to Bacalar on a 3-hour bus journey. Multiple departure times are available throughout the day, starting at 9:00 AM and going through 8:00 PM, so you can choose whatever fits your schedule. Getting to the bus station is on your own, but once you're there, the drive is straightforward.
- Day 7
Bacalar to Chetumal
From Bacalar, you'll catch a bus to Chetumal for a quick 1-hour ride. Buses run frequently with many options scattered across the day, from early morning departures starting at 12:15 AM through late evening at 11:00 PM. You'll need to get yourself to the bus station.
- Day 8
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
You'll travel by ferry from Chetumal to Caye Caulker with a stop in San Pedro. The ferry leaves at 10:00 AM and takes about 3 hours over the water. You'll need to show up 2 hours early for check-in procedures. Keep in mind this ferry only runs Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
- Day 9
Caye Caulker
You have a free day to explore Caye Caulker at your own pace. The beaches are pristine, there are local restaurants to try, and the whole island has a laid-back Caribbean feel. Do whatever sounds good to you, whether that's relaxing on sand or wandering around town.
- Day 10
Caye Caulker
You'll head out on a 3-hour snorkeling trip in the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve. You can choose either a 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM departure. You'll visit three different snorkeling spots along the coral reef where you'll see nurse sharks, stingrays, and colorful tropical fish in clear water.
Included Activities
- Half-day snorkeling tour in Caye Caulker Marine Reserve
- Three snorkeling stops along local reef
- Swimming with nurse sharks and stingrays
Landmarks Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - Day 11
Caye Caulker to Belize City
You'll take a 45-minute ferry from Caye Caulker to Belize City. Ferries run throughout the day from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, giving you options depending on when you want to travel. You'll need to get to the ferry terminal on your own.
- Day 12
Belize City to San Ignacio
You'll board a shuttle heading from Belize City to San Ignacio. The ride takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, departing at 1:30 PM. You'll need to get yourself to the meeting point for the transfer.
- Day 13
San Ignacio to Flores
From San Ignacio, you'll take a shuttle to Flores on a 3-hour journey departing at 3:00 PM. You'll make your own way to the meeting point where your transfer starts, then settle in for the drive through the region.
- Day 14
Flores
You'll start before dawn at 4:30 AM for an 8.5-hour trip to Tikal. Hiking among pyramids over 200 feet tall at sunrise, you'll hear monkeys, exotic birds, and small mammals as the jungle wakes up. It's an early morning but walking through these ancient Maya structures at dawn makes it worth the effort.
Included Activities
- Tikal Early Morning Day Tour with professional guide
- Guided exploration of Tikal archaeological site at dawn
- Jungle wildlife observation experience
Optional Activities
- Pre-purchase of entrance tickets at Banrural bank in Flores day before tour to avoid waiting in line
Landmarks Tikal National Park - Day 15
Flores to Rio Dulce
You'll transfer from Flores to Rio Dulce on a 6-hour shuttle ride departing at 8:00 AM. The shuttle picks you up at your accommodation and drops you off at your next spot, so the pickup and dropoff logistics are handled for you.
- Day 16
Rio Dulce to Lanquin
You'll travel by shuttle from Rio Dulce to Lanquin on a 7-hour journey leaving at 1:00 PM. Again, you'll be picked up from your accommodation and dropped off at your next location, making the transition straightforward.
- Day 17
Lanquin
You'll spend 10 hours exploring Kanba Caves and Semuc Champey. You'll hike through limestone caves with interesting formations and ancient Maya sites, then swim and tube in clear pools above a 300-meter limestone bridge. Later you'll visit waterfalls over 40 feet tall where the river drops below the bridge.
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Kanba Caves limestone formations
- Visit to ancient Maya sacred altar site in caves
- Swimming in natural pools at Semuc Champey
- River tubing experience
- Visit to 40+ foot waterfalls at Semuc Champey
Landmarks Kanba Caves Semuc Champey Cahabon River 
- Day 18
Lanquin to Panajachel
You'll take an 11-hour shuttle from Lanquin to Panajachel departing at 8:00 AM. Pickup and dropoff at your accommodations or meeting points are arranged, so you don't need to worry about finding transportation on your own.
- Day 19
Panajachel to San Jorge La Laguna
You'll begin a 2-day stay with a Kakchiquel Indigenous family. When you arrive at Avenida Santander Zona 2 in Panajachel, you'll get instructions to take a public bus to San Jorge La Laguna where you'll stay with your host family. You'll have the chance to learn about their daily life, culture, and customs while being respectful in their home.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with host family)
Included Activities
- Maya Homestay Experience in San Jorge La Laguna with Kakchiquel Indigenous family
- Overnight accommodation with local family
- Cultural immersion in indigenous community
- Day 20
San Jorge La Laguna
You'll complete your homestay experience with a boat tour around Lake Atitlan. You'll visit colorful indigenous villages like San Pedro La Laguna, Santiago Atitlan, and San Antonio Palopo. Walking through local markets and meeting people, you'll learn about traditional crafts and ways of life. The boat brings you back to Panajachel by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included)
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Lake Atitlan
- Visit to San Pedro La Laguna indigenous village
- Visit to Santiago Atitlán indigenous village
- Visit to San Antonio Palopo indigenous village
- Maya Communities Lake Tour
Landmarks Lake Atitlan San Pedro La Laguna Santiago Atitlán San Antonio Palopo - Day 21
Panajachel to Antigua
You'll head from Panajachel to Antigua on a 2.5-hour shuttle ride. You can choose between a 12:00 PM or 4:00 PM departure depending on what works for you. Pickup from your accommodation and dropoff at your next location are both included.
- Day 22
Antigua
You'll start a Pacaya Volcano trek at 2:00 PM that lasts 8 hours total. After hiking up the volcano slope for about two hours, you'll walk across dry lava with a moon-like landscape. If conditions allow, you might see active eruption activity and neighboring volcanoes through the clouds before descending the muddy slopes.
Included Activities
- Pacaya Volcano Trek with professional guide
- Two-hour hike up volcano slope
- Trek across active lava formations
- Views of neighboring volcanoes
Optional Activities
- Horse rental for trip up and back
Landmarks Pacaya Volcano 
- Day 23
Antigua to Copan
You'll transfer from Antigua to Copan on a 6-hour shuttle departing at 4:00 AM. Early as it is, you'll be picked up at your accommodation and dropped off at your next spot, so the logistics are covered.
- Day 24
Copan
Your guide will pick you up at 8:00 AM for a comprehensive tour of Copan, known as the 'Mayan Paris'. You'll walk through these UNESCO-listed ruins declared a World Heritage Site in 1980 and see the spectacular architecture. After, you'll visit the sculpture museum where you can see a life-size replica of the Rosalila temple.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Copan Mayan Archaeological Site
- Visit to sculpture museum with Rosalila temple replica
Landmarks Copan Archaeological Site Copan Sculpture Museum - Day 25
Copan to El Tunco
You'll shuttle from Copan to El Tunco on a 6-hour journey departing at 10:00 AM. Your accommodation provides the pickup, and you'll be dropped at your next location.
- Day 26
El Tunco to Leon
You'll take a long 14-hour shuttle from El Tunco to Leon, Nicaragua departing at 9:30 AM. It's a trek, but you'll be picked up from your accommodation and dropped at your next spot, making the long drive manageable.
- Day 27
Leon
You'll experience volcano boarding at Cerro Negro starting at 1:00 PM. A 4x4 vehicle takes you to the base, then you'll hike to the summit to see the multi-colored active crater. After, you'll sled down the slopes back to the bottom while taking in views of surrounding forests and volcanic landscape.
Included Activities
- Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding experience
- 4x4 vehicle transport to volcano base
- Guided hike to volcano summit
- Active crater viewing
- Sled ride descent from volcano peak
Landmarks Cerro Negro Volcano - Day 28
Leon to Granada
You'll travel from Leon to Granada on a 4-hour shuttle departing at 8:30 AM. Pickup at your accommodation and dropoff at your next location are arranged for you.
- Day 29
Granada
You'll take a 3-hour boat trip departing at 10:00 AM through Lake Nicaragua to explore the jungle-covered Isletas with a local guide. You'll spot monkeys and colorful birds among the lush landscape. By 6:00 PM you'll be back, and you'll have the afternoon free to walk around the colonial town.
Included Activities
- Isletas Day Trip on Lake Nicaragua
- Guided boat tour of jungle-covered islets
- Wildlife observation - monkeys and birds
Landmarks Lake Nicaragua - Day 30
Granada to San Jorge
You'll head from Granada to San Jorge on a 2.5-hour shuttle departing at 12:00 PM. Pickup and dropoff are handled at your accommodations.
- Day 31
San Jorge to Ometepe
You'll begin a 2-day homestay on Ometepe Island by boarding a ferry from San Jorge. Upon arrival, a representative will pick you up and take you to your homestay. You'll have leisure time to explore the area and settle in.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with host family)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from San Jorge to Ometepe
- Homestay accommodation on Ometepe Island
- Leisure time to explore island
Landmarks Ometepe Island - Day 32
Ometepe
You'll wake at 6:00 AM for a guided hike through the community. Walking past precious wood trees, you'll spot chaff monkeys and see Concepcion Volcano's landslide. The hike takes about 8 hours round-trip, climbing to the crater at 1,610 meters elevation. After descending, you'll catch the ferry back to San Jorge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with host family before departure)
Included Activities
- Ometepe Hiking Experience with professional guide
- Guided hike to Concepcion Volcano crater
- Community trail exploration with wildlife observation
- Ferry return to San Jorge
Optional Activities
- Partial hike option - remain at viewpoints at 300 or 600 meters elevation to reduce total time
Landmarks Concepcion Volcano - Day 33
San Jorge to San Juan del Sur
You'll travel from San Jorge to San Juan del Sur on a 1-hour shuttle departing at 2:00 PM. It's a short ride, and pickup and dropoff at your accommodations are arranged.
- Day 34
San Juan del Sur to Monteverde
You'll head from San Juan del Sur to Monteverde on a 7-hour shuttle departing early at 6:00 AM. You'll be picked up from your accommodation and dropped at your next location.
- Day 35
Monteverde
You'll swing through Monteverde's canopy on a zip-line tour with 14 different cables at heights of 75 to 150 meters. You'll do the big Tarzan swing, a 30-meter rappel, a 1-kilometer Superman cable, and a 175-meter underground Superman tunnel. The reserve has over 100 mammal species, 400 plus bird species, and 2,500 plant species.
Included Activities
- Monteverde Canopy Zip-line Tour
- 14-cable zip-line experience at 75-150 meters height
- Tarzan swing experience
- 30-meter rappel
- Superman Cable at 1 kilometer length
- Underground Superman Cable through 175-meter tunnel
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 36
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
You'll travel from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio on a 4-hour shuttle departing at 8:00 AM. Pickup at your accommodation and dropoff at your next spot are included.
- Day 37
Manuel Antonio
You'll spend 3 hours on a guided day trip through Manuel Antonio National Park. Walking forest trails, you'll see over 100 animal types including white-faced monkeys, squirrel monkeys, sloths, coatimundis, howler monkeys, lizards, iguanas, and over 180 bird species. You can pick from a few trails depending on what interests you.
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip
- Guided forest trail exploration
- Beach access
- Wildlife observation - multiple species
- Access to multiple park trails
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park 
- Day 38
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
You'll take a 4.5-hour shuttle from Manuel Antonio to San Jose. Two departure times work, either 8:00 AM or 12:30 PM depending on your preference. Pickup and dropoff at your accommodations are arranged.
- Day 39
San Jose
You'll join a 4-hour walking tour of San Jose with a local guide learning about Costa Rican culture through architecture, history, and food. You'll check out Expression Park (the oldest in the city), see the Yellow House that's the Foreign Ministry, explore 19th-century landmarks like the National Liquor Factory and Metal Building, and browse Parque Nacional. Then you'll sample local food and delicacies at the historic Central Market that's been around for 120 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Costa Rican coffee included at tour start)
Included Activities
- San Jose Bites & Sights Experience - 4 hour walking tour
- Expression Park visit with Yellow House (Foreign Ministry)
- Parque Nacional exploration
- Central Market experience with local cuisine sampling
- Local guide commentary on San Jose history and landmarks
Landmarks Expression Park Central Market Parque Nacional
