Central American Adventure - Southbound

Itinerary

Day 1 Playa del Carmen

Enjoy beachside paradise on the Caribbean coast and perhaps take an optional visit to the nearby island of Cozumel.

Days 2-3 Tulum

Peruse ancient Maya architecture at the seaside ruins of Tulum or relax on the beautiful beach.

Days 4-5 Caye Caulker

Dive into colourful underwater worlds off this laidback Belizean island.

Days 6-7 San Ignacio

Opt to see the caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal where 1,400-year-old Maya relics lie hidden. Maybe hire a canoe, go tubing or wallow beneath waterfalls and in warm swimming holes.

Days 8-9 Flores/Tikal

It's hard to resist the charms of Flores' cobblestone streets, colourful houses and relaxed pace. In free time, discover jungle ruins nearby the limestone temples of Tikal.

Days 10-11 Rio Dulce

Find a quiet spot to relax on the shores of Lake Izabal. Opt to head to the thermal springs up-river, or saddle-up for a horse ride through nearby rubber plantations.

Day 12 Antigua

Once the most important cities in Central America, Antigua's colonial charm endures.

Days 13-14 San Jorge La Laguna/Chichicastenango

The blue-grey mountains, volcanoes and picturesque Lake Atitlan make this region a photographer's dream.

Days 15-16 Antigua

Take in the colonial architecture, set against a backdrop of volcanoes.

Days 17-18 Copan

Huge carved faces stare out from ancient walls, and staircases surround the grassy plazas of the Copan ruins.

Days 19-21 Roatan Island

Discover the world-class diving off Roatan or spot iguanas in the lush botanical gardens.

Day 22 Comayagua

Spend the night in the historic first capital of Honduras.

Days 23-24 Granada

Surrounded by volcanoes and located on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, this is the country's oldest city.

Days 25-26 Ometepe Island

Head across the lake to this volcanic island. Take an optional hike up Concepcion Volcano or cool off at a jungle swimming hole.

Days 27-28 Monteverde

Explore the lush cloud forests of Monteverde on foot or by mountain bike.

Days 29-30 La Fortuna

Watch the lava flow from the Arenal Volcano on an exhilarating night hike, or relax tired muscles in the hot springs.

Days 31-32 San Jose

Farewell Central America. Why not lambada the night away with the Ticos of San Jose?