Itinerary
- Day 1
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local taquería with selection of tacos including freshly caught fish)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with group leader and fellow travelers
- Informal Spanish lesson during dinner
- Dinner at local taquería
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Cycling
- Beach strolls
- Day 2
Playa del Carmen to Tulum
Playa del Carmen to TulumIncluded Activities
- Local bus to Tulum
- Leader-led orientation walk around Tulum
- Temple of the Frescoes visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming at beach near ruins
- Beachside bar evening
Landmarks Temple of the Frescoes 
- Day 3
Tulum
TulumOptional Activities
- Bike rental and cycling around Tulum
- Dos Ojos cenote visit (snorkeling in underwater caves)
- Yoga and meditation classes
- Beach clubs with DJ sets
- Live band performances
Landmarks Dos Ojos - Day 4
Tulum to Caye Caulker
Tulum to Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Local bus to border
- Speedboat to Caye Caulker
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 5
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve (world's second-largest barrier reef)
- 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
- Boat return to Belize City
- Local bus to San Ignacio via Belmopan
- Leader-led orientation walk in San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Chaa Creek butterfly garden visit
- Barbecue street food stalls
Landmarks Chaa Creek - Day 8
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave tour
- Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve day tour
- Macal River float in canoes or tubes
- Xunantunich ancient Maya city tour
- Hand-cranked ferry ride
- Burns Avenue restaurants and street food
Landmarks Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Macal River Xunantunich - Day 9
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tikal National Park arrival and check-in
- Tikal archaeological site exploration
- Tikal National Park entrance fee
Optional Activities
- Temple IV climb
- Guided tour of Tikal ruins
Landmarks Tikal National Park Temple IV 
- Day 10
Tikal to Rio Dulce
Tikal to Rio DulceIncluded Activities
- Private vehicle from Tikal to Flores
- Boat transfer to hotel in Rio Dulce
Optional Activities
- Flores town exploration
- Jungle walks in Rio Dulce
Landmarks Flores - Day 11
Rio Dulce
Rio DulceOptional Activities
- Scenic boat trip to Livingston
- Livingston Caribbean coast exploration
- San Felipe de Lara fort visit
- Chocon-Machacas natural reserve hike
- Manatee spotting
- Lake boating
Landmarks Livingston San Felipe de Lara Chocon-Machacas - Day 12
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Private vehicle to Antigua
Optional Activities
- City strolls
- Local restaurants and street food
Landmarks La Merced Church 
- Day 13
Antigua to Lake Atitlan
Antigua to Lake Atitlan- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local pupusería serving pupusas (round corn cakes stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat))
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit
- Private vehicle to Panajachel
- Dinner at local pupusería
Optional Activities
- Market browsing and shopping
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market Lake Atitlan 
- Day 14
Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with hosts in San Juan La Laguna)
Included Activities
- San Juan La Laguna trip
- Local midwife home visit
- Medicinal garden visit
- Hands-on Mayan textile weaving and dyeing workshop
- Home-cooked lunch with hosts
Landmarks San Juan La Laguna - Day 15
Lake Atitlan to Antigua
Lake Atitlan to AntiguaIncluded Activities
- Private vehicle to Antigua
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua
Optional Activities
- Museum visits
- Indigenous market exploration
- Countryside cycling
- Mountain and valley views
- Salsa dancing classes
- Dancing at salsa venues
Landmarks Antigua - Day 16
Antigua
Antigua- Meals
- Dinner (Final farewell dinner with local dishes such as pepian (rich, meaty stew))
Included Activities
- Second group meeting at 6 pm
- Leader-led final group dinner
Optional Activities
- Volcano hikes (Pacaya, Agua, Jumaytepeque)
- ChocoMuseo chocolate-making workshop
- Coffee plantation tours and tastings
- Museum visits
- Market exploration
- Central American bean shopping
Landmarks ChocoMuseo - Day 17
Antigua to Cerro Verde
Antigua to Cerro VerdeIncluded Activities
- Private vehicle to Cerro Verde
- Informal Spanish lesson during travel
Landmarks Cerro Verde 
- Day 18
Cerro Verde
Cerro Verde- Meals
- Dinner (Pupusa-making demonstration with tasting of traditional pupusas (flatbread from cornmeal stuffed with cheese, fried pork, or refried beans))
Included Activities
- Salvadoran pupusa-making demonstration
Optional Activities
- Santa Ana volcanic crater visit
- Lake Coatepeque views
- Lake Coatepeque swimming
Landmarks Lake Coatepeque Santa Ana volcano - Day 19
Cerro Verde to San Miguel
Cerro Verde to San MiguelIncluded Activities
- Private vehicle to San Miguel
Optional Activities
- San Miguel city exploration
- Cuevas de Moncagua swimming
Landmarks Chaparrastique Cuevas de Moncagua - Day 20
San Miguel to Leon
San Miguel to LeonIncluded Activities
- Private vehicle through Honduras to Nicaragua
Optional Activities
- Gallo pinto and traditional Nicaraguan dishes
- Quesillo (corn tortillas with cheese, pickled onion, and sour cream)
- Optional salsa class
Landmarks Leon - Day 21
Leon to Granada
Leon to GranadaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Leon
Optional Activities
- Basilica de la Asuncion visit
- Museo Historico de la Revolucion visit
- Volcano sandboarding
- Traditional breakfast with gallo pinto
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, a local cafe run entirely by deaf people)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour
- Market visits
- Cobblestone street exploration
- Kayaking around Lake Nicaragua islets
- Bike rental to Laguna De Apoyo
- Mombacho Volcano Crater Trail hike
- Masaya city visit (City of Flowers)
- Folkloric entertainment and marimba music
- Calle la Calzada bars and street performances
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Laguna De Apoyo Mombacho Volcano Masaya Calle la Calzada - Day 23
Granada to Ometepe Island
Granada to Ometepe IslandIncluded Activities
- Local bus to Rivas
- Taxi to San Jorge ferry port
- Ferry across Lake Nicaragua to Ometepe Island
Optional Activities
- Fishermen watching
- Waterfall hikes
Landmarks Ometepe Island Lake Nicaragua 
- Day 24
Ometepe Island
Ometepe Island- Meals
- Dinner (Cooking class and meal in Los Ramos with traditional Nicaraguan dishes including nacatamales (dough-based snack often filled with meat and steamed in banana leaves))
Included Activities
- Los Ramos cooking class
- Nacatamales-making and meal
Optional Activities
- Maderas volcano hike to summit
- Natural springs swimming
- Shore relaxation
- Petroglyph exploration
Landmarks Maderas Volcano Los Ramos - Day 25
Ometepe Island to San Juan del Sur
Ometepe Island to San Juan del SurIncluded Activities
- Ferry from Ometepe Island
- Public bus to San Juan del Sur
Landmarks San Juan del Sur 
- Day 26
San Juan del Sur
San Juan del SurOptional Activities
- La Flor Beach Reserve visit
- Sea turtle nesting observation
- Christ statue hike for scenic views
- Bars and restaurants
Landmarks La Flor Beach Reserve - Day 27
San Juan del Sur to Monteverde
San Juan del Sur to MonteverdeIncluded Activities
- Public bus to border
- Private vehicle to Monteverde
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve 
- Day 28
Monteverde
MonteverdeOptional Activities
- Cloud forest hiking
- Mountain biking
- Zip-line canopy tours
- Hanging bridge tours (40 m above jungle)
- Local guide tours
- Butterfly and insect gardens
- Local community cooperative visits
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest - Day 29
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La FortunaIncluded Activities
- Shared minibus to Lake Arenal
- Boat crossing Lake Arenal
- Shared minibus to La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Volcano photography
Landmarks Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano 
- Day 30
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike around Arenal Volcano
- Hanging bridges tour
- La Fortuna waterfall visit
- Water sports on lake (stand-up paddle boarding)
- Thermal hot springs
- Celeste River boat safari
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall Celeste River - Day 31
La Fortuna to San Jose
La Fortuna to San Jose- Meals
- Dinner (Final farewell dinner with the group)
Included Activities
- Local bus to San Jose
- Final group farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Central plaza exploration
- Gold Museum visit
- Mercado Municipal de Artesanias shopping
- Central Market browsing
Landmarks Gold Museum Central Market 
- Day 32
San Jose
San Jose
