Central American Historical, Cultural and Wildlife Tour
See Maya archaeology, colonial cities, wildlife, rainforests and volcanoes on this amazing highlights tour of Central America, including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.
From the avid people-watcher to the wildlife spotter and mountain lover, this trip will capture the imagination of all.
- Volcanoes – Active and dormant volcanoes pepper this region. Discover the impressive cones overlooking the picture perfect city of Antigua, Guatemala, and see lava bubbling in Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano
- Land of the Maya – Take in the sights and smells of the indigenous market at Chichicastenango and the villages around Lake Atitlan, where the modern day Maya culture still thrives
- Suchitoto – Enjoy the charms of this pretty colonial town beside the shores of Lake Suchitlan, and take the opportunity to learn the art of pupusa-making – an El Salvadorean speciality
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
9 Nights comfortable hotel
6 Nights premium hotel
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Boat Crew
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 8
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 San Jose (Costa Rica)
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Drive to Sarapiqui, optional rafting or zip wiring
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Travel to Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge
Meals Provided: None
DAY 4 Head to San Juan del Sur on the Pacific Coast (Nicaragua)
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Morning free before driving to Granada
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 In Granada; The city or optional sea kayaking
Meals Provided: None
DAY 7 Travel to Leon via Masaya Volcano National Park
Meals Provided: None
DAY 8 Free Day; optional hike to Cerro Negro Volcano
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Journey to the colonial town of Suchitoto (El Salvador)
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 In Suchitoto, optional boat trip on the lake
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Drive to Copan (Honduras) via La Palma
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Visit the UNESCO Site of Copan, drive to Guatemala City
Meals Provided: None
DAY 13 Travel to Panajachel on the shores of Lake Atitlan; boat trip to lakeside villages
Meals Provided: None
DAY 14 Drive to Antigua via Chichicastenango Market
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 15 Walking tour of Antigua, free afternoon
Meals Provided: None
DAY 16 Tour ends Antigua (Guatemala)
Meals Provided: None
