Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityOptional Activities
- Visit Chapultepec area with its many museums
- Take a boat tour through the canal district of Xochimilco
- Visit the National Palace to see Diego Rivera murals
- Explore Mexico City's nightlife
Landmarks Chapultepec Xochimilco National Palace - Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico CityIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around the historic centre
- Visit to Gastromotiva (Intrepid Foundation partner)
- Leader-led taco crawl with local street food vendors
Optional Activities
- Visit Frida Kahlo Museum
- Visit Museum of Anthropology
- Visit Palace of Fine Art
- Explore local food vendors and snack stalls
Landmarks Frida Kahlo Museum Museum of Anthropology Palace of Fine Art - Day 3
Mexico City to Oaxaca
Mexico City to OaxacaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Oaxaca Historic Centre - Day 4
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban mountaintop temples and pre-Columbian ruins
- Day tour of Mitla Ruins (Zapotec archaeological site)
- Visit Hierve el Agua mineral springs and waterfalls
Landmarks Monte Alban Mitla Ruins Hierve el Agua - Day 5
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Cooking class in Oaxaca
- Browse artisan stores in local markets
- Visit Templo de Santo Domingo
Landmarks Templo de Santo Domingo - Day 6
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Visit to Santo Domingo textile market
Landmarks Santo Domingo Market San Cristobal de las Casas Historic Centre - Day 7
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasOptional Activities
- Trip to Sumidero Canyon with boat ride down Rio Grijalva
- Mountain bike exploration of nearby villages
Landmarks Sumidero Canyon Rio Grijalva - Day 8
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
San Cristobal de las Casas to PalenqueLandmarks Palenque Town 
- Day 9
Palenque
PalenqueIncluded Activities
- Palenque Archaeological Site visit (entrance fee and transport)
- Misol-Ha waterfall visit
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the archaeological ruins
- Guided jungle tour to hidden waterfall
Landmarks Palenque Archaeological Zone Misol-Ha Waterfall - Day 10
Palenque to Campeche
Palenque to CampecheIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks Campeche Historic Centre Portales de San Martin - Day 11
Campeche to Valladolid
Campeche to ValladolidIncluded Activities
- Visit to Becal and jipi hat artisan cave studio meeting
- Local market visit with leader
Landmarks Valladolid Becal - Day 12
Valladolid
ValladolidOptional Activities
- Visit cenote Xkeken
- Visit cenote Samula
- Visit cenote Nool-Ha
- Visit cenote Suytun
Landmarks Cenote Xkeken Cenote Samula - Day 13
Valladolid to Playa del Carmen
Valladolid to Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked pibil feast with local family in Piste (traditional Maya style cooking with food wrapped in banana leaves and barbecued underground))
Included Activities
- Chichen Itza Archaeological Site visit
- Home-cooked lunch in Piste featuring pibil
- Yokdzonot Cenote visit and swim
- Leader-led orientation walk in Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkel among the mangroves
- Snorkel in underground caverns
- Stroll along white sand beaches
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Great Ball Court Caracol Observatory Yokdzonot Cenote Playa del Carmen 
- Day 14
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Dinner (Local taqueria dinner with tacos featuring freshly caught fish)
Included Activities
- Leader-led informal Spanish lesson during dinner
- Included dinner at local taqueria with tacos
Optional Activities
- Walk through the town
- Relax on the beach
- Take ferry to Cozumel Island
- Reef diving at Cozumel
Landmarks Cozumel Island - Day 15
Playa del Carmen to Tulum
Playa del Carmen to TulumIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Temple of the Frescoes visit
Optional Activities
- Swim at the beach near the ruins
Landmarks Temple of the Frescoes Tulum Ruins - Day 16
Tulum
TulumOptional Activities
- Rent a bike and explore the area
- Visit cafes and restaurants with vegetarian/vegan options
- Try yoga or meditation
- Visit Dos Ojos cenote
Landmarks Dos Ojos Cenote - Day 17
Tulum to Caye Caulker
Tulum to Caye CaulkerLandmarks Caye Caulker Belize City 
- Day 18
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve (world's second-largest barrier reef)
- Day trips to nearby Cayes
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 19
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Manatee tour
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddle boarding
- Relax on the beach
- Day 20
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Caye Caulker to San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Chaa Creek butterfly garden
Landmarks Chaa Creek Butterfly Garden - Day 21
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Visit Actun Tunichil Muknal cave
- Day tour to Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
- Float down Macal River in canoes or tubes
- Visit Xunantunich ancient Maya city
Landmarks Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Xunantunich Macal River - Day 22
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Tikal National Park Archaeological Site tour (entrance fee and transport)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal archaeological site
Landmarks Tikal National Park Temple IV - Day 23
Tikal to Rio Dulce
Tikal to Rio DulceLandmarks Flores Rio Dulce - Day 24
Rio Dulce
Rio DulceOptional Activities
- Scenic boat trip down Rio Dulce to Livingston
- Boating on the lake
- Explore San Felipe de Lara fort in Livingston
- Hike through Chocon-Machacas natural reserve
Landmarks Livingston San Felipe de Lara Fort Chocon-Machacas Natural Reserve - Day 25
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to AntiguaLandmarks La Merced Church Antigua Historic Centre 
- Day 26
Antigua to Lake Atitlan
Antigua to Lake Atitlan- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local pupuseria featuring pupusas (round corn cakes stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat))
Included Activities
- Visit to Chichicastenango market
- Included dinner at local pupuseria
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market Lake Atitlan Panajachel 
- Day 27
Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with local hosts in San Juan La Laguna)
Included Activities
- San Juan La Laguna weaving and dyeing experience
- Visit to local midwife
- Medicinal garden visit
- Home-cooked lunch with hosts
Landmarks San Juan La Laguna - Day 28
Lake Atitlan to Antigua
Lake Atitlan to Antigua- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Explore museums
- Visit indigenous markets
- Bike ride through the countryside
- Salsa dancing lessons
Landmarks Antigua Historic Centre - Day 29
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Explore vibrant buildings and curved archways
- Hike around Pacaya volcano
- Hike around Agua volcano
- Hike around Jumaytepeque volcano
- ChocoMuseo chocolate-making workshop
- Coffee plantation tour and tasting
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Pacaya Volcano Agua Volcano Jumaytepeque Volcano - Day 30
Antigua to Cerro Verde
Antigua to Cerro VerdeIncluded Activities
- Leader-led informal Spanish lesson
Landmarks Cerro Verde National Park - Day 31
Cerro Verde
Cerro Verde- Meals
- Dinner (Pupusa-making demonstration followed by pupusas (flatbread made from cornmeal and stuffed with fillings like cheese, fried pork, or refried beans))
Included Activities
- Pupusa-making demonstration
Optional Activities
- Visit Santa Ana volcanic crater for views of Lake Coatepeque and volcanoes
- Swim in Lake Coatepeque
Landmarks Santa Ana Volcano Lake Coatepeque Izalco Volcano - Day 32
Cerro Verde to San Miguel
Cerro Verde to San MiguelOptional Activities
- Explore San Miguel on foot
- Swim at Cuevas de Moncagua
Landmarks Chaparrastique Volcano Cuevas de Moncagua - Day 33
San Miguel to Leon
San Miguel to LeonOptional Activities
- Optional salsa class
Landmarks Leon City Centre - Day 34
Leon to Granada
Leon to Granada- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast of scrambled eggs and gallo pinto (rice and beans))
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica de la Asuncion
- Visit Museo Historico de la Revolucion
- Volcano sandboarding
Landmarks Basilica de la Asuncion Museo Historico de la Revolucion Granada City Centre Lake Nicaragua - Day 35
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas, a cafe run entirely by deaf people)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Cafe de las Sonrisas
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Granada
- Visit local markets
- Kayak around Lake Nicaragua islets
- Bike ride to Laguna De Apoyo
- Hike Mombacho Volcano Crater Trail
- Day trip to Masaya (City of Flowers) for folkloric entertainment
Landmarks Cafe de las Sonrisas Laguna De Apoyo Mombacho Volcano Masaya (City of Flowers) - Day 36
Granada to Ometepe Island
Granada to Ometepe IslandLandmarks Ometepe Island Lake Nicaragua 
- Day 37
Ometepe Island
Ometepe Island- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked meal following nacatamales cooking class in Los Ramos Community)
Included Activities
- Los Ramos Community cooking class
Optional Activities
- Hike to Maderas volcano summit
- Splash in natural springs
- Check out island petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings)
Landmarks Maderas Volcano Los Ramos Community - Day 38
Ometepe Island to San Juan del Sur
Ometepe Island to San Juan del SurLandmarks San Juan del Sur - Day 39
San Juan del Sur
San Juan del SurOptional Activities
- Visit La Flor Beach Reserve to see nesting sea turtles
- Hike to Christ statue for views of town and Pacific
Landmarks La Flor Beach Reserve Christ Statue (San Juan del Sur) - Day 40
San Juan del Sur to Monteverde
San Juan del Sur to MonteverdeLandmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve 
- Day 41
Monteverde
MonteverdeOptional Activities
- Hike through the cloud forest
- Mountain bike exploration
- Zip-line tour over the canopy
- Hanging bridges tour (40 m above the jungle)
- Local guide tour of the forest
- Butterfly and insect gardens visit
- Visit local cooperatives
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve - Day 42
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La FortunaLandmarks Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano La Fortuna 
- Day 43
La Fortuna
La FortunaOptional Activities
- Guided nature hike through forest around Arenal Volcano
- Hanging bridges tour through the forest
- Visit La Fortuna waterfall (70 m high)
- Stand-up paddle boarding on the lake
- Thermal hot springs visit and soak
- Boat safari down Celeste River
Landmarks Arenal Volcano La Fortuna Waterfall Celeste River - Day 44
La Fortuna to San Jose
La Fortuna to San Jose- Meals
- Dinner (Final farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Gold Museum
- Shop at Mercado Municipal de Artesanias
- Visit Central Market
Landmarks Gold Museum Central Market Mercado Municipal de Artesanias - Day 45
San Jose
San Jose
