Itinerary
- Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local taqueria with selection of tacos)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local taqueria with Spanish lesson
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Cycling
- Beach stroll
Landmarks Playa del Carmen Beach - Day 2
Playa del Carmen to Tulum
Playa del Carmen to TulumIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Tulum
- Temple of the Frescoes visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming at beach
- Photography
Landmarks Temple of the Frescoes Tulum Ruins 
- Day 3
Tulum
TulumOptional Activities
- Bike rental and cycling
- Yoga and meditation classes
- Dos Ojos cenote exploration - underground caves with stalactites and stalagmites
- Beach club DJ sets
- Live band performances
Landmarks Dos Ojos Cenote - Day 4
Tulum to Caye Caulker
Tulum to Caye CaulkerLandmarks Caye Caulker 

- Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Day trips to nearby cayes
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 6
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Manatee tour
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddle boarding
- Beach relaxation
- Day 7
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Caye Caulker to San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Chaa Creek butterfly garden visit - see Belizean Blue butterfly
- Barbecue street food
Landmarks Chaa Creek - Day 8
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour - wade through cave waters to see 1100-year-old calcified skeletons
- Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve day tour - waterfalls and swimming holes
- Macal River float - canoes or tubes
- Xunantunich ancient Maya city tour - includes hand-cranked ferry
- Local restaurant dining on Burns Avenue
Landmarks Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Xunantunich Macal River - Day 9
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tikal National Park archaeological site tour - entrance fee and transport included
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of additional Tikal area
- Temple IV climb
Landmarks Tikal National Park Temple IV 
- Day 10
Tikal to Rio Dulce
Tikal to Rio DulceOptional Activities
- Flores town exploration
- Jungle walk to Rio Dulce town
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce - Day 11
Rio Dulce
Rio DulceOptional Activities
- Scenic boat trip to Livingston - experience local Garifuna culture
- San Felipe de Lara fort exploration
- Chocon-Machacas natural reserve hike - spot protected manatees
- Lake boating
Landmarks Livingston San Felipe de Lara Chocon-Machacas Natural Reserve - Day 12
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to AntiguaOptional Activities
- City exploration
- Local cuisine tasting - tamales or pepian
Landmarks La Merced Church 


- Day 13
Antigua to Lake Atitlan
Antigua to Lake Atitlan- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local pupuseria - round corn cakes stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat)
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit
- Dinner at local pupuseria
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market Lake Atitlan 
- Day 14
Lake Atitlan - San Juan La Laguna
Lake Atitlan - San Juan La Laguna- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with local hosts)
Included Activities
- San Juan La Laguna weaving and dyeing workshop
- Midwife home visit
- Medicinal garden visit
- Home-cooked lunch with hosts
Landmarks San Juan La Laguna - Day 15
Lake Atitlan to Antigua
Lake Atitlan to Antigua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua
Optional Activities
- Museum exploration
- Indigenous market visits
- Countryside cycling
- Salsa dancing lessons
- Mountain peak and valley hikes
Landmarks Pacaya Volcano Agua Volcano Jumaytepeque Volcano - Day 16
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Volcano hiking - Pacaya, Agua, or Jumaytepeque
- ChocoMuseo visit - chocolate history lesson and chocolate-making workshop
- Coffee plantation tour with tastings
- Exploring colonial buildings and curved archways
- Final group dinner with new travelers
Landmarks ChocoMuseo - Day 17
Antigua to Cerro Verde
Antigua to Cerro VerdeIncluded Activities
- Leader-led informal Spanish lesson during travel
Landmarks Cerro Verde National Park 
- Day 18
Cerro Verde
Cerro VerdeIncluded Activities
- Salvadoran pupusa cooking demonstration
Optional Activities
- Santa Ana volcanic crater visit - scenic views of Lake Coatepeque, Juayua Volcano, and Izalco Volcano
- Lake Coatepeque swimming
Landmarks Santa Ana Volcano Lake Coatepeque Izalco Volcano Juayua Volcano - Day 19
Cerro Verde to San Miguel
Cerro Verde to San MiguelOptional Activities
- City exploration
- Swimming at Cuevas de Moncagua
Landmarks Chaparrastique Volcano Cuevas de Moncagua - Day 20
San Miguel to Leon via Honduras
San Miguel to Leon via HondurasOptional Activities
- Optional salsa class
Landmarks Leon - Day 21
Leon to Granada
Leon to Granada- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast - scrambled eggs and gallo pinto)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Leon
Optional Activities
- Basilica de la Asuncion visit
- Museo Historico de la Revolucion visit
- Volcano sandboarding
Landmarks Basilica de la Asuncion Museo Historico de la Revolucion Granada Lake Nicaragua - Day 22
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas - local cafe run entirely by deaf people)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour
- Market exploration
- Kayaking around Lake Nicaragua islets
- Bike rental to Laguna De Apoyo
- Mombacho Volcano Crater Trail hike
- Day trip to Masaya (City of Flowers) - folkloric entertainment, marimba music, street theatre
- Evening drinks and street performers on Calle la Calzada
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Laguna De Apoyo Mombacho Volcano Masaya Calle la Calzada - Day 23
Granada to Ometepe Island
Granada to Ometepe IslandOptional Activities
- Fisherman watching
- Waterfall hiking
Landmarks Ometepe Island Lake Nicaragua 
- Day 24
Ometepe Island
Ometepe Island- Meals
- Lunch (Meal together after cooking class - traditional Nicaraguan dishes prepared including nacatamales)
Included Activities
- Los Ramos Community cooking class - traditional Nicaraguan dishes
Optional Activities
- Maderas volcano summit hike
- Natural springs swimming
- Beach relaxation
- Petroglyphs exploration
Landmarks Maderas Volcano Los Ramos Community - Day 25
Ometepe Island to San Juan del Sur
Ometepe Island to San Juan del SurOptional Activities
- Town exploration
Landmarks San Juan del Sur 


- Day 26
San Juan del Sur
San Juan del SurOptional Activities
- La Flor Beach Reserve visit - sea turtle nesting July-November
- Christ statue hike - views of town and Pacific
Landmarks La Flor Beach Reserve Christ Statue - Day 27
San Juan del Sur to Monteverde
San Juan del Sur to MonteverdeLandmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve 

- Day 28
Monteverde
MonteverdeOptional Activities
- Cloud forest hiking
- Mountain biking
- Zip-line canopy tour
- Hanging bridges tour - 40 m above jungle
- Butterfly and insect gardens
- Local community cooperative visits
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve - Day 29
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La FortunaOptional Activities
- Volcano photography
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Lake Arenal 

- Day 30
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike - Arenal Volcano forest
- Hanging bridges tour
- La Fortuna waterfall visit - 70 m high
- Water sports on lake - stand-up paddle boarding
- Thermal hot springs
- Celeste River boat safari - spot lizards, crocodiles, tropical birds
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall Celeste River - Day 31
La Fortuna to San Jose
La Fortuna to San JoseOptional Activities
- Central plaza exploration
- Gold Museum visit - over 1500 indigenous gold art pieces
- Mercado Municipal de Artesanias shopping
- Central Market shopping - handicrafts and seafood
Landmarks Gold Museum Mercado Municipal de Artesanias Central Market 
- Day 32
San Jose
San Jose





























