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Central American Journey - Intrepid Travel
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Central American Journey

17 days
4.1
(34)
From Antigua to San Jose
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
16
Age range:
15 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
82981
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Itinerary

Start in Antigua and end in San Jose! With the Explorer tour Central American Journey, you have a 17 days tour package taking you through Antigua, Guatemala and 9 other destinations in Latin America. Central American Journey includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Antigua
  2. Day 2 Copan
  3. Day 3 Suchitoto
  4. Day 4 Suchitoto
  5. Day 5 El Cuco
  6. Day 6 El Cuco
  7. Day 7 Leon
  8. Day 8 Granada
  9. Day 9 Granada
  10. Day 10 Ometepe Island
  11. Day 11 Ometepe Island
  12. Day 12 Monteverde
  13. Day 13 Monteverde
  14. Day 14 La Fortuna
  15. Day 15 La Fortuna
  16. Day 16 San Jose
  17. Day 17 San Jose
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
14 nights
Lodge
2 nights

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Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and some friends. On that trip, they came up with the idea that perhaps others may be interested in this style of travel too. Just like that, Intrepid was born. Intrepid has come a long way since then, now giving over 100,000 travelers a year the opportunity to experience small group travel across all 7 continents. They use local transport, sleep in local accommodation from Cambodian stilt houses to Moroccan riads, and employ 100% local leaders. With three different travel styles including basix, original and comfort, themes ranging from cycling trips to family holidays, and itineraries crafted with the perfect balance of must-see sights and free time, Intrepid caters to every type of traveller no matter their age, budget or travel style. The company has grown but their mission remains the same: to change the way people see the world through sustainable, experience-rich travel

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Transport
    Good
    3.9
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.5
  • Food
    Good
    3.4
  • 4.6
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  • JC
    · 13th August 2023
    From a geography opinion I was expecting more outstanding mountains of this Great American Isthmus. I did enjoy traveling down the Trans Pacific Highway viewing the parkland forest along the way. Lake Cocibolca in Nicaragua was an interesting natural... Show more
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Jay, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy to hear about the stunning scenery in Central America and the wonderful feedback for Leon. Thank you again for sharing your experience, we hope to welcome you back on another... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023
  • Central American Journey reviewer 2
    · 13th June 2023
    Central America is such a marvelous place. But, ultimately, it is the guide and the co-travellers that make the trip. Our guide, Benjamin, was incredibly well prepared; as a Salvadorian, he knows the whole region well. His experience in crossing... Show more
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Ron! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a wonderful experience, and that our tour offered you the best crew and tour leader to explore Central American. We look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • PC
    · 2nd June 2023
    Overall I enjoyed the trip and there were very few unpleasant surprises. Some suggested improvements. 1) The tour leader introduced herself as a "guide" which led to expectations on my part that she would be able to provide information on the locations... Show more
    Trip date: April 2023
  • Central American Journey reviewer 4
    · 16th May 2023
    Just some comments about the tour leader, particularly on communication. Though she was not a tour guide but only logistic coordinator, she claimed to have been working as tour leader for 20 years, so I had expected that she would at least share a... Show more
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Selestina, we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed and constructive feedback. We're discouraged to hear of your less-than-ideal experience and would like to investigate... Show more
    Trip date: April 2023
  • HH
    · 20th March 2023
    Excellent. thank you
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thanks for your review Heather. We're thrilled that you had an excellent trip, thank you for joining us! We hope to see you on another Intrepid trip soon.
    Trip date: February 2023
  • Central American Journey reviewer 6
    · 19th March 2023
    First of all, our tour guide Jorge was very nice. He tried to help everyone wherever he could. The tour itself however, I hesitate to give an excellent review. True, we covered a huge territory. The routing was all right. But it seemed to me that the... Show more
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Victoria -we really appreciate you taking the time to share your review. We're glad to hear that you found your guide helpful! This itinerary does cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time, and we try our best to be upfront about the amount of... Show more
    Trip date: February 2023
  • AJ
    · 16th March 2023
    Amazing tour and we had a fantastic group. Our tour leader Choko went above and beyond to make this tour great. He is passionate about his job and strives to improve the perception about Central America.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Anudeep, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad that Choko and your fantastic group made your trip to special. Our leaders truly enhance the local experience with their vibrant personalities and passion for their region. We hope... Show more
    Trip date: February 2023
  • Central American Journey reviewer 8
    · 10th March 2023
    It's good experiences for me traveling with a group of people in these five countries. Our tour guide very nice and helpful
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Nina, thank you for your review. We love to know our guide has been a benefit to your time away, and an amazing five destinations to explore to be sure! Have a great weekend.
    Trip date: February 2023
  • Central American Journey reviewer 9
    · 27th February 2023
    It was a nice group and nice places and nice guide
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Claus Mark, thank you for leaving a review. We're glad to hear that you had a nice time on your Central American Journey. We hope your local leader and lovely group made your experience extra special. We hope to welcome you on another Intrepid trip... Show more
    Trip date: February 2023
  • Central American Journey reviewer 10
    · 22nd January 2023
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    It was a great tour. Benjamin was an excellent guide. Highly recommend
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your review and recommendation Philipp! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your Central American Journey with us and your local leader Benjamin, we hope to have you explore with us again soon.
    Trip date: December 2022

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Central American Journey
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • Any meals included on this trip ?

      Meals aren't included on this tour.

    • Are the flights included?

      Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

    • What is the age range of travellers on this tour?

      The age range for this tour is 15 and above. That means that children under 15 are unable to participate on this tour, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no upper age limits on this tour providing that participant are comfortable with the itinerary, have travel insurance and have made Intrepid aware of any pre-existing medical issues. This is a Basix style Intrepid tour and tends to attract a slightly younger demographic - however all ages are welcome!

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    Good to Know

    • Currencies
      Costa Rican Colon
      Costa Rica
      Q
      Quetzal
      Guatemala
      L
      Lempira
      Honduras
      C$
      Cordoba Oro
      Nicaragua
      SVC
      El Salvador Colon
      El Salvador
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

      Type A
      Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
      Type B
      Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
      Type G
      Guatemala
      Type I
      Guatemala
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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