Central American Adventure
Trip Details
Explore incredible worlds above and below the water on a journey from the sunny beaches of Mexico, through the jungle ruins and beaches of little known corners of Central America to the volcanic mountains of Costa Rica. Mix with locals in the buzzing bars, try your hand at diving or mountain biking and enjoy the great outdoors. Discover the secrets of the ancient Mayans and traverse incredible scenery on this fantastic adventure through Central America.
Itinerary
Day 1 Playa del Carmen
Enjoy beachside paradise on the Caribbean coast or take an optional visit to the nearby island of Cozumel.
Days 2-3 Tulum
Peruse ancient Mayan architecture at the spectacular seaside ruins of Tulum or relax on the beautiful white-sand beach.
Days 4-5 Caye Caulker
Journey south to Belize and dive into colourful underwater worlds off this laidback island.
Days 6-7 San Ignacio
Travel through the forested highlands to San Ignacio. Perhaps see the caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal where ancient Mayan relics and crystallised skeletons 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 charm of cobblestone streets, colourful houses and the relaxed pace of Flores in Guatemala. Don't miss the opportunity to pend an optional day discovering the jungle ruins and limestone temples of Tikal, learning about their fascinating history during a guided walk.
Days 10-11 Rio Dulce
Find a quiet spot to relax on the shores of Lake Izabal. Opt to head upriver to the thermal springs, or saddle-up for a horse ride through nearby rubber plantations.
Day 12 Antigua
Stroll the cobblestone streets and sample a tamale in this charming city.
Days 13-14 San Jorge La Laguna/Chichicastenango/Antigua
Get an up close look at Guatemalan life as guests of a family in San Jorge.
Days 15-16 Antigua
Relax in this picturesque city surrounded by volcanoes.
Days 17-18 Copan
Cross the wild countryside to Copan in Honduras. Take an optional trip to the Mayan ruins and walk through the grassy plazas under the gaze of huge carved faces, staring out from ancient walls.
Days 19-21 Roatan Island
Catch a ferry from La Ceiba to Roatan and spend two days exploring this world-class diving haven.
Day 22 Comayagua
This historic city is a great place to witness colonial architecture meeting modern day life.
Days 23-24 Granada
Skip across the border into Nicaragua and land in 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
Arriving in Costa Rica, explore the lush cloud forests of Monteverde on foot or perhaps adopt a faster pace and hop on a mountain bike?
Days 29-30 La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano National Park
Cruise to La Fortuna and watch the lava flow from the Arenal Volcano on an optional night hike, or relax in the hot springs.
Days 31-32 San Jose
Bid farewell to Central America by dancing the night away with the Ticos (Costa Rican natives) of San Jose.
