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18 to 35s
Epic Central America
45 Days | This is definitely a grand-e adventure through Central America.
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Start
Mexico City, Mexico
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Finish
San Jose, Costa Rica
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Trip Code
QBYZC
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry
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Accommodation
Hotel (33 nights), Overnight public bus (1 night), Cabin (2 nights), Multishare lodge (2 nights), Multishare Hotel (2 nights), Multishare Hostel (2 nights), Camping (2 nights)
From £3,762(45 days)
Trip Informations
It doesn’t get much bigger than this. A 45-day adventure enjoying everything Central America has to offer, from Mexico through to Costa Rica with all the places in between – you better Belize it. Whether you're hitting the waves in El Salvador, trekking the steamy cloud forests in Costa Rica, snorkelling the pristine underwater worlds in Belize or washing down your tacos with mezcal in Mexico, there's no shortage of unforgettable experiences on this trip. You’ll cover six countries, stopping at dozens of towns and beaches and sipping many (many) cervezas. Oh Maya, this is huge.
Why you’ll love this trip
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There's nothing quite like eating with a local family to really experience a place. At San Juan La Laguna, you'll be experiencing traditional Guatemalan hospitality while improving your Spanish with the locals.
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Head deep into the jungle and experience the lush wilderness and cultural significance of Palenque and Lacanja – a real Indiana Jones moment.
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Visit the historic site of Chichen Itza to understand why these ancient Maya ruins are one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
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Island life doesn’t get much better than Ometepe in Nicaragua – volcanoes, wildlife-rich rainforest, stunning beaches, ancient rock carvings, and a massive lake are all on your plate.
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Central America likes to keep you on your toes – hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde in Costa Rica and get up close with nature in one of the world’s most incredible landscapes.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle and public bus with your group, including an overnight bus journey. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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You’ll be crossing the borders between several countries on this trip and, while it is usually straightforward, you may need to be patient. Make sure you’ve got your best car game ready if there are any delays!
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Central America is generally hot and humid year-round. At nighttime and in locations at higher elevations it can get chilly. Protect yourself from the sun, bring light clothing you can layer and a waterproof jacket, and stay hydrated. Air conditioning may not always be available in your rooms. Occasionally, properties may require an additional charge for air conditioning.
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There are many opportunities to get active on this adventure. Some of the optional activities, especially the volcano hikes, require a moderate level of fitness and sturdy walking shoes.
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With so much to see and do, Costa Rica can sometimes be expensive. Expect to pay more than you would in other Central American countries for a lot of things.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Mexico City
- DAY 2Day 2 • Mexico City
- DAY 3Day 3 • Oaxaca
- DAY 4Day 4 • Oaxaca
- DAY 5Day 5 • Oaxaca / Overnight bus
- DAY 6Day 6 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 7Day 7 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 8Day 8-9 • Lacanja River
- DAY 9Day 10 • Palenque
- DAY 10Day 11 • Merida
- DAY 11Day 12 • Merida
- DAY 12Day 13 • Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen
- DAY 13Day 14 • Playa del Carmen
- DAY 14Day 15 • Tulum
- DAY 15Day 16 • Tulum
- DAY 16Day 17 • Caye Caulker
- DAY 17Day 18 • Caye Caulker
- DAY 18Day 19 • Caye Caulker
- DAY 19Day 20 • San Ignacio
- DAY 20Day 21 • San Ignacio
- DAY 21Day 22 • Tikal National Park
- DAY 22Day 23 • Rio Dulce
- DAY 23Day 24 • Rio Dulce
- DAY 24Day 25 • Antigua
- DAY 25Day 26 • Chichicastenango / Lake Atitlan
- DAY 26Day 27 • Lake Atitlan
- DAY 27Day 28 • Antigua
- DAY 28Day 29 • Antigua
- DAY 29Day 30 • Cerro Verde
- DAY 30Day 31 • Cerro Verde
- DAY 31Day 32 • San Miguel
- DAY 32Day 33 • Leon
- DAY 33Day 34 • Granada
- DAY 34Day 35 • Granada
- DAY 35Day 36 • Ometepe Island
- DAY 36Day 37 • Ometepe Island
- DAY 37Day 38 • San Juan del Sur
- DAY 38Day 39 • San Juan del Sur
- DAY 39Day 40 • Monteverde
- DAY 40Day 41 • Monteverde
- DAY 41Day 42 • La Fortuna
- DAY 42Day 43 • La Fortuna
- DAY 43Day 44 • San Jose
- DAY 44Day 45 • San Jose
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
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Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Hotel (33 nights), Overnight public bus (1 night), Cabin (2 nights), Multishare lodge (2 nights), Multishare Hotel (2 nights), Multishare Hostel (2 nights), Camping (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleMexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
circleMexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
circleOaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
circleSan Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleSan Cristobal - Santo Domingo Market Visit
circleAgua Azul - Waterfall Visit
circleLeader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
circleLacanja River - Jungle Camp
circlePalenque - Archaeological site (Entrance fee & Transport)
circleMerida – Marquesitas Snack
circleMerida - Leader-led orientation walk
circlePlaya del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleChichen Itza - Archaeological site
circleYokdnozot Cenote – Visit and Swim
circleTulum - Leader-led orientation walk
circleCaye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
circleSan Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
circleTikal National Park - Archaeological Site Tour (Entrance fee & Transport)
circleChichicastenango - Market Visit
circleSan Juan La Laguna - Weaving & Dyeing experience
circleSan Juan La Laguna - Midwife home visit
circleSan Juan La Laguna - Medicinal Garden
circleAntigua - Leader-led orientation walk
circleCerro Verde - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
circleLeon - Leader-led orientation walk
circleGranada - Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas
circleLos Ramos Community - Cooking Class
circleMonteverde - Leader-led orientation walk
circleLa Fortuna - Leader-led orientation walk
circleSan Jose - Leader-led orientation walk
museum Optional activities
circleMexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee) - MXN37
circleMexico City - Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (Approx. per boat per hour) - MXN700
circleMexico City - Chapultepec National History Museum - MXN90
circleMexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN95
circleMexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN84
circleMexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN263
circleOaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) - MXN95
circleOaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) - MXN89
circleMitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) - MXN900
circleOaxaca - Tule Tree, Teotitlan weaving town, mescal distillery - USD27
circleOaxaca - Cooking class - MXN1500
circleSan Cristobal de las Casas - Jade Museum - MXN65
circleSumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport) - MXN593
circleLacanja - Half-day Rafting, Waterfalls & Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport) (Minimum 4 people) - MXN800
circleMerida - Celestun Bird Sanctuary (entrance and transport) - MXN1035
circleMerida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN1470
circlePlaya del Carmen - Bicycle Rental (per day) - MXN273
circleTulum - Archaeological Site (incl. entrance & national park fee - no guide) - MXN142
circleTulum- Bike rental - MXN263
circleTulum - Cenote Adventure - USD135
circleTulum - Jungle Adventure - USD135
circleTulum - Jungle Bike tour - USD125
circleTulum - Maya Inland Expedition - USD159
circleTulum - Sian Ka'an Adventure - USD150
circleTulum - World Wonder Discovery - USD160
circleTulum - Sian Ka'an Muyil - USD180
circleCaye Caulker - Sunset Sailing - BZD126
circleCaye Caulker - Full-day Guided Snorkelling Trip (gear, guide and transport included) - BZD230
circleCaye Caulker - Stand-up paddleboard hire (per hour) - BZD44
circleSan Ignacio - Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves (Incl. entry, guide, transport & lunch) - BZD263
circleSan Ignacio - Cave tubing (incl. entrance, guide & transport) - BZD200
circleSan Ignacio - Butterfly Farm (incl. transport) - BZD158
circleSan Ignacio - Cahal Pech Ruins entry - BZD10
circleSan Ignacio - Iguana Conservation Project (entrance fee) - BZD24
circleSan Ignacio - Xunantunich Ruins entry - BZD11
circleTikal National Park - Guide for Ruins (per person, min 5 participants) - GTQ105
circleRio Dulce - Boat trip to Livingston (Price dependent on boat available & passengers) - GTQ263
circleRio Dulce - Natural Hot Springs (entrance fee and transport) - GTQ210
circleRio Dulce - San Felipe Fort (entrance fee) - GTQ89
circleRio Dulce - Quirigua Ruins (entrance fee) - GTQ95
circlePanajachel - Bicycle rental (per day) - GTQ50
circleAntigua - Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo - GTQ236
circleAntigua - Half Day local towns, coffee and craft beer tour - USD95
circleAntigua - City Tour with lunch - USD70
circleAntigua - Acatenango Volcano Overnight Adventure - USD170
circleAntigua - Half Day Pacaya Volcano with lunch - USD115
circleCerro Verde- Coatepeque Lake – (transportation, entrance fee, hotsprings, guide) - USD50
circleCerro Verde- Santa Ana Volcano Crater – (Entrance fee, guide, lunch) - USD30
circleLeon - Volcano Sand Boarding - USD53
circleGranada - Laguna Apoyo kayaking tour - USD30
circleGranada - Kayak rental (per day) - NIO913
circleGranada - Masaya Volcano at night (Viewpoint for the Lava Lake at Santiago Crater) - NIO1600
circleOmetepe - Maderas Volcano hike - USD45
circleOmetepe - Ojo de Agua natural spring (entrance fee) - USD25
circleOmetepe - Petroglyphs - USD25
circleSan Juan del Sur - La Flor Beach Reserve - USD6
circleMonteverde - Cloud Forest Entrance - USD26
circleMonteverde - Suspension bridges tour - USD58
circleMonteverde - Canopy Zip Lining (Entrance, Equipment & Transport) - USD65
circleMonteverde - Coffee & Chocolate tour - USD47
circleMonteverde - Cloud Forest Night Walk - USD45
circleMonteverde - Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm (entrance fee) - USD22
circleLa Fortuna - Ecotermales Hot Springs (entrance fee) - USD49
circleLa Fortuna - La Fortuna Waterfall (Entrance only) - USD21
circleLa Fortuna - Arenal Volcano Base Hike - USD97
circleLa Fortuna- Caño Negro boat tour - USD84
circleLa Fortuna - Stand up paddle board - USD79
circleSan Jose - National Museum (entrance fee) - USD12
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Overnight bus), Days 8 & 9 (Cabin), Days 23 & 24 (Rio Dulce), Days 26 & 27 (Lake Atitlan), and Days 38 & 39 (San Juan del Sur) where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. This tour includes accommodation in multi-share rooms (triple and quad). This means travelers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to single gender allocation.
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3. Please be careful when booking flights from San Jose; make sure you fly out of Juan Santamaria International Airport [SJO]. Please do not book flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport [SJC] as this is located in California, United States
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