Days
24
Price from
$9,060CAD
The treasures of Central America lay before you on this journey through Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
A feast for your senses awaits on a 24 day journey through Central America. Begin with the natural splendour of Playa del Carmen’s sand shore in Mexico and finish in the green valley of San Jose in Costa Rica. Ponder civilisations past at archaeological sites across Mexico and Guatemala, and crane your neck to search for sloths and monkeys in Manuel Antonio and relax in an infinity tub overlooking stunning lake Atitlan.
- Start
- Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- Finish
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Destinations
- Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PSMCC
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Spot the nocturnal animals and insects that thrive in the verdant Monteverde Cloud Forest during an evening walk, and explore loftier flora and fauna via suspension bridges the next morning
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Traipse splendid Tikal, where Maya temples peek through the top of jungle canopy and smaller structures lay hidden behind thick foliage
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Climb Irazu, the highest active volcano in Costa Rica and survey it's impressive craters, then wander the lush plantation dotted valley below
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Visit a modern Maya church outside of San Cristobal, where locals practice a blend of ancient spiritualism, Catholicism and animism
Is this trip right for you?
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Some included activities, such as guided tours of archaeological sites, can be strenuous. Be sure to bring comfortable and sturdy footwear.
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There are a few long days of travel, as you'll be covering a lot of ground. So be prepared for some driving. You will, however, make stops at interesting locations along your way to break things up.
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The tropical climate of Central America means conditions can be hot and humid. Always carry plenty of water with you and stay hydrated, especially on walking tours.
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Costa Rica is perhaps the most expensive country in Central America. The price of non-included meals, drinks and activities are more in line with Western countries than Central American ones.
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Itinerary
You'll soon be soaking up the powdery beaches and azure waters of Playa del Carmen. Arrive at Cancun's International Airport, and enjoy a complimentary transfer to your hotel in Playa del Carmen. Ensure you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel so the transfer can be organised. Meet your group at 6 pm in the hotel. Please look for a note in the lobby or ask the reception where it will take place, and have your insurance details and next of kin information ready for collection. Afterwards, get acquainted with this walkers-haven during an orientation stroll. Then, choose whether you would like to dine together or go your own way. Perhaps take in the salty night air with a walk along the beach before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation
- Hacienda Paradise Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Playa del Carmen - Orientation walk
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.
The vestiges of the grand Maya city of Chichen Itza are around 3 hours away. A guide will walk you through these spectacular ruins, the ingenious design of which often manipulates light and sound. Make sure you stop and listen for strange echoes and watch for serpentine shadows. During the drive back, stop for an hour or so for an included buffet lunch and cool down in the fresh water rock pool of Cenote lk Kil. A cenote (pronounced say-NO-tay) is a natural sinkhole created where a limestone cave ceiling has collapsed creating a window to this spectacular subterranean world. In the evening, the bars and restaurants of Playa are yours for the taking.
Accommodation
- Hacienda Paradise Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Cenote I'kil - Fresh water rock pool with option to swim (Entrance fee & Transport)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Pack your swimmers in your day pack, ready for the Cenote vist.
The colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas awaits you after a morning of travel. Beginning with a 10 am private transfer to Cancun Airport, board a 12.30 pm flight to Tuxtla Gutierrez, where you'll have another private vehicle waiting to escort you to your destination. Use the hour-long drive to take advantage of an informal Spanish lesson from your tour leader, then maybe try those new skills during a free afternoon in this city of colour and craft. At around 5.30 pm, your leader will walk you through the stunning, mural lined streets. Then, decide whether you would like to eat with the group or strike out on your own.
Accommodation
- Hotel Parador Margarita or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Informal Spanish Lesson
- San Cristobal de las Casas - Leader-led city tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
A short drive takes you to nearby Maya villages where local customs, habits and laws often prevail over the conventions of non-indigenous Mexico. This independent spirit is encapsulated in the church of San Juan Chamula where, if the timing is right, you can witness a ceremony that combines Maya customs and animism with a heavy dollop of Catholicism. Join some local women at home in Zinacantan, and watch as they create the textiles typical of the area. Choose between lunching or strolling further, then return to your hotel where you can decide what to do with the rest of your day. If you're interested in Mesoamerican art, why not visit the Jade Museum? This privately-owned museum is a labour of love, designed to educate about the historical and cultural importance of the green mineral.
Accommodation
- Hotel Parador Margarita or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Maya villages - San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, including textile making with community
Optional Activities
- San Cristobal de las Casas - Jade Museum - USD5
- San Cristobal de las casas - Bicycle rental (per hour) - USD30
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Rise with the sun and enjoy breakfast before driving towards Oaxaca (5-6 hours), with a brief stop in Tehuantepec for an included lunch. If you’d like, take a quick walk and observe the colourful dress of the local ladies, the style of which famously inspired artist and icon Frida Kahlo. After another 4 hours, arrive in Oaxaca in the evening and take a quick orientation walk before an optional dinner. If you’re craving local fare, why not sit down for a bowl of sweet and spicy mole negro, a Oaxacan staple made from ground chilies, garlic and chocolate.
Accommodation
- Hotel Oaxaca Real or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Oaxaca - Orientation walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Oaxaca is a city that needs to be savoured, just like the spiced cacao the locals drink. Enjoy a full day tour with transport, entrance fees and other details taken care of, so you can relax and feast your eyes on the sights instead of digging into your wallet or staring at a map. Speaking of feasts, food is central to understanding Oaxaca, a biodiverse culinary paradise with many regional dishes that are difficult to replicate elsewhere. With that in mind, today you'll enjoy a special lunch prepared and served in an indigenous Zapotec household, where you’ll likely be stunned by the variety of dishes that can be prepared from the humble corn cob. The rest of the day is full to the brim with essential activities. Explore the Zapotec roots of modern Oaxaca in the ruins of Mitla, learning from a guide about this important religious site. Then, gaze upon the gnarled bark of the Tule Tree, the stoutest trunk in the world. The petrified falls of Hierve El Agua also await you. Despite their name (roughly boiling water) these cascading falls appear to be frozen in time and provide ample opportunity for stunning videos and photographs. Your Oaxacan culture immersion would not be complete without a tour of a mezcal distillery, and the proud folks at Don Agave Mezcal will be happy to show your how they make their traditional spirit. In the evening you can dine with the group in an optional dinner, then why not follow your nose and your ears to a local music cafe?
Accommodation
- Hotel Oaxaca Real or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Oaxaca - Guided full-day tour including the Tule Tree, a Mezcal distillery, and lunch in a Zapoteca family home
- Hierve el Agua - Petrified waterfalls (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Mitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Oaxaca - Beeswax candle shop visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
The locals rise later than you might be used to and today is a free day, so feel free to sleep in and then enjoy a rich black coffee made with local beans. The city is full of quirky streets dedicated to different foods and crafts, like de los Dulces (candy street), for you to take in at your own pace. If you wish to learn more about the history of the regions indigenous people, why not walk the impressive Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban?
Accommodation
- Hotel Oaxaca Real or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Oaxaca - Monte Alban Ruins (Entrance fee) - USD5
- Oaxaca - Cooking class - USD85
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Rise early to make a 7.30 am fight to Mexico City. We should arrive before 9 am, giving you just enough time for a nap on the plane if you need it. Drop your bags and take an orientation walk around the salmon-coloured Hotel Geneve. Your luxurious lodgings have a curious history as a neutral zone during the Mexican revolution and meeting point for intellectuals and artists since opening in 1907. Later, check-in and begin exploring the city with your leader. Visit vast Zocalo square, which has been a prominent hub since Aztec times, and listen to a cacophony of laughter, rapid fire Spanish and booming drums that characterise the busy square. The dome topped Palacio de Bellas Artes is the next attraction. Within the stark marble palace you will find walls painted by the likes of Diego Rivera.
Accommodation
- Hotel Geneve or similar, Feature Stay (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Mexico City - Orientation walk
- Mexico City - Leader-led city tour of Historic center
- Mexico City - National Palace and Diego Rivera murals
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to soak up the capital. For those who prefer to let their tastebuds lead the way, why not partake in a Mexico City Markets and Food Tour with Urban Adventures? You'll see the markets most travellers don't and savour traditional treats while learning how they are made. The Leon Trotsky and Frida Kahlo museums are two popular sights worth checking out. Trotsky, having come off second-best to Stalin in the Soviet era, was expelled and found refuge in Mexico City where he was eventually murdered, while Frida Kahlo is perhaps the most renowned Mexican artist in history. If you're seeking something more relaxed for your second last day, perhaps hop aboard a colourful boat and glide through the tree-lined canals of the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco. In the evening, head to Garibaldi square, where a mariachi band will be waiting to serenade you. Mariachi is equal parts longing and joy, and you'll get to listen to this delightful music in the centre of a popular and busy square. Enjoy a final dinner with your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
- Hotel Geneve or similar, Feature Stay (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Mexico City - Mariachi serenade in Garibaldi Square
Optional Activities
- Mexico City Markets and Food Tour - Urban Adventures - USD39
- Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (Closed Mondays) - MXN70
- Mexico City - Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (Approx. per boat per hour) - MXN350
- Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (Cheaper for students, pensioners & on weekdays. Closed Mondays) - MXN200
- Mexico City - Leon Trotsky Museum - MXN40
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today you will catch your International flight from Mexico City to Guatemala City independently. Transfer straight to the small city of Antigua in the Guatemalan central highlands, approximately an hour away. The next part of your journey begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you’ll meet your next tour leader and fellow travellers. A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, Antigua was once the capital of Guatemala and despite a history of destructive earthquakes and the ever-present Pacaya Volcano, the incredible Spanish architecture stands strong. Afterwards, join in for the optional group dinner or head out on your own to find some Guatemalan gastronomical delights.
Accommodation
- La Posada de Don Rodrigo or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group will change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary so please attend, this is also a great chance to meet your new fellow travellers.The international flight from Mexico City to Guatemala City is not included in the price of this trip and you must purchase it separately. Please contact us if you need assistance booking this flight.
A complimentary departure to Mexico City Airport and arrival transfer from Guatemala City Airport is included with your trip. Please ensure you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel so the transfer can be organised.
Leave Antigua at approximately 9 am for Panajachel. You’ll first be transferred in a private vehicle to the highlands’ Solola market (2.5 hours), where colourfully-dressed locals shop for vegetables, fruit, meat, clothing and knick-knacks. There’ll be an informal Spanish lesson on the journey for you to improve your purchasing prowess and your leader will take you on a tour of the market, just be sure to bring your camera and all your senses. From Solola, the vehicle will continue to Panajachel (30-45 minutes) and the Hotel Atitlan, a stunning hotel on the shores of Lake Atitlan. The afternoon is yours: stroll around the lake, take a dip in the pool or submerge yourself in the infinity hot tub and soak up the incredible views.
Accommodation
- Feature stay, Hotel Atitlan or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Informal Spanish Lesson
- Solola - Market Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Communities are scattered around Lake Atitlan and today you’ll take a boat across the water to visit Santiago, the largest of the them. Santiago remains very traditional with many villagers continuing to live a Tz’utujil lifestyle. Take a guided tour of the community and experience a naif painting workshop. Meet local artists Antonio and Angelina Coche and learn from them about your Maya 'Nahual', a local equivalent of the zodiac that assigns animal spirits based on birth date. You might even want to try painting your own symbol before heading back to Panajachel. The actual town of Panajachel is a short drive from the hotel, so this afternoon your leader will take you on a walking tour through town. Pana, as it’s known in Guatemala, is popular with tourists and you’ll have an opportunity to buy handicrafts from locals before returning to the hotel.
Accommodation
- Feature stay, Hotel Atitlan or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lake Atitlan - Santiago Village tour
- Lake Atitlan - Naif painting workshop
- Panajachel - Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Panajachel - Bicycle rental (per day) - USD10
- Panajachel - Water taxi to Santiago, San Pedro or San Juan - USD8
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
With checkout at 10 am, the early morning is free to either relax or rent a kayak and take to Lake Atitlan. A private vehicle will transfer the group to Guatemala City (approximately 3.5 hours) for a late lunch at a restaurant and there’ll be some time to explore the city before heading to the airport around 5:30 pm to catch a 7 pm flight to Flores (1 hour), a small town in Guatemala’s northern Peten region. Flores, which was built on an island on Lake Peten Itza, is the gateway to several national parks and important Maya sites including Tikal, which the group will visit tomorrow.
Accommodation
- Hotel Villa Maya or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Flores - Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Panajachel - Kayak rental (per hour) - USD8
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Embrace an early start for a leader-led tour of Tikal. Home to some of the world's most magnificent Maya ruins, Tikal's five major temples rise above the jungle canopy while an array of smaller structures remain hidden in the undergrowth. Explore the highlights of the area, including Temple I, which is perhaps the iconic image of Guatemala. This area is a repository of Maya wisdom, containing insights into traditional medicine, astrology, agronomy and architecture. The jungles thrum with life, with toucans and macaws swooping between trees and monkeys crashing through the canopy. Those interested can climb to the top of the ruins for unsurpassed vistas over the forest. Return to Flores early in the afternoon and enjoy free time to stroll the cobblestone streets, shop for locally-made souvenirs or swim in Lake Peten Itza.
Accommodation
- Hotel Villa Maya or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
Optional Activities
- Flores - Lake Peten Itza boat tour - USD6
- Flores - El Castillo Fort - USD5
Meals Included
- Breakfast
An early 7.30 am flight back to Guatemala City is worth waking up for to maximise time in Antigua (1 hour transfer), Guatemala’s favourite traveller hangout. Your leader will take you on a quick orientation walk around town before check-in, followed by a city tour with a local guide. Tonight is yours to enjoy, so spend the evening in town if you’ve any energy left or opt for a quiet night at the hotel.
Accommodation
- Posada de Don Rodrigo or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Antigua - Guided City Tour
- Antigua - Orientation walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
There are no activities planned today and the world, or at least Antigua, is your oyster. Perhaps you’ll want to sample Guatemala’s two famous beans, coffee and cocoa, or maybe you’ll peruse the markets or watch the world go by at one of the many cafes and bars. If you fancy something more strenuous, a number of local companies run hiking trips to the active Pacaya Volcano, approximately 1.5 hours out of town. Don’t forget the marshmallows, and rest assured you’ll be back in time to have your final group meal and perhaps even hit the local dance spots for some farewell salsa dancing with your group.
Accommodation
- Posada de Don Rodrigo or similar (1 night) (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Antigua - Chocolate-making workshop - USD25
- Antigua - Coffee tour - USD45
- Antigua - Pacaya Volcano hike - USD16
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today you will catch your International flight from Guatemala City to San Jose independently. The next part of your journey begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you’ll meet your next tour leader and fellow travellers. Continue the introductions with an optional group dinner after the meeting. Costa Rica’s compact capital has plenty to offer if you arrive earlier in the day. Perhaps spend a few hours visiting the city’s impressive museums and galleries, such as the Museo de Arte y Diseno Contemporaneo (Museum of Contemporary Art and Design), considered one of the most important cultural centres in Latin America. You may opt to stroll past sculptures commemorating important moments in Costa Rica’s history at the Parque Nacional, or perhaps go shopping for souvenirs and authentic local cuisine at the Mercado Central.
Accommodation
- Hotel Presidente (1 night) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group will change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary so please attend, this is also a great chance to meet your new fellow travellers.The international flight from Guatemala City to San Jose is not included in the price of this trip and you must purchase it separately. Please contact us if you need assistance booking this flight.
A complimentary departure to Guatemala City Airport and arrival transfer from San Jose Airport is included with your trip. Please ensure you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel so the transfer can be organised.
Today you’ll travel about an hour outside San Jose for a full day tour of Irazu Volcano and the Orosi Valley. Rising 2432 metres (11,260 feet) above sea level, Irazu is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica. The summit is gouged with several impressive craters. Mostly barren, aside from a fringe of battered bushes and trees, it has an otherworldly feel. Hope for good weather, as on a clear day you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts from the top. Descend the mountain and head to the Orosi Valley for a completely different view where you’ll find lush verdant hills etched with coffee plantations, beautiful gardens, Spanish colonial buildings and the oldest functioning church in Costa Rica (Islesia Colonial de Orosi, built in 1743). En route, stop for lunch at the fabulous 1910 Restaurant where you can enjoy classic Costa Rican dishes, such as cheese tortillas and chorreadas (corn pancakes). Make sure to check out the restaurant’s collection of photographs documenting the 1910 earthquake that nearly demolished the town of Cartago, then continue to the Orosi Valley. Walk through the historic township and spend time strolling the impressive collection of orchids at Lankester Botanical Gardens, before returning to San Jose for a free evening.
Included Activities
- Orosi Valley - Walk through historic township
- Irazu Volcano - Walk to lookout point
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Depart early for the long white beaches and evergreen forests of Manuel Antonio. It’s a three to four hour bus drive from San Jose; spend this time brushing up on your Spanish via an informal lesson from your tour leader, taking in the passing scenery or simply catching some shut-eye. There’s an optional lunch you can partake in upon arrival. Otherwise, the afternoon is yours to enjoy. Perhaps relax on one of the many fine stretches of sand, or rent a surfboard and ride the waves. In the late afternoon, set off on a memorable sunset sail. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, whales and giant sea turtles!
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio - Sunset sail
- Informal Spanish Lesson
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Spend the day exploring Manuel Antonio National Park. Made up of 12 small islands and countless lagoons and mangrove swamps, the park is brimming with exotic wildlife. Embark on a hike with a local guide in search of cheeky monkeys, indolent sloths, endangered white-faced capuchin monkeys and hundreds of species of birds. Afterwards, you have free time to explore the park as you please. Perhaps take advantage of its beautiful turquoise seas, perfect for swimming, kayaking, sailing and fishing. Or you may opt to continue your explorations on land, in search of the 109 mammal species that call the park home.
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio - National Park (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for the cloud forest town of Monteverde. Arrive in time for an optional lunch, then enjoy a free afternoon. This nature and wildlife lover’s paradise is ripe with possible activities. In the evening, embark on a hike through the rainforest in search of some of its nocturnal inhabitants. Some of the wildlife you might see include porcupines, toucans, owls, stick insects and even tarantulas.
Included Activities
- Monteverde - Night walk
- Monteverde - Visit to Quaker Community
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Today explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. This extraordinarily diverse ecosystem is home to the largest variety of orchids in the world, big jungle cats and thousands of species of insects and birds. Embark of a guided hike on the forest floor, before coming face-to-face with the misty upper canopy while walking a series of suspension bridges hidden among the treetops. Keep an eye out for the resplendent quetzal, one of the world’s most elusive birds, during your walk. In the afternoon, learn about one of Costa Rica’s most famous exports with a visit to a family-owned coffee business. Gain insight into the coffee-making process and sample a freshly brewed cup. Also learn how sugar cane and cocoa beans are processed. The tour culminates with a chance to make your own candy.
Included Activities
- Monteverde - Sky Walk
- Monteverde - Traditional trapiche tour (Sugar cane & Cocoa plantation)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Travel back to San Jose for your final day. If you were unable to explore the city before the trip began, you may want to take part in a leader-led walking tour of the main attractions in the afternoon. There’s time for some last-minute souvenir shopping at the city’s vibrant markets. In the evening, head out for a final group dinner and sampling of the city’s nightlife.
Included Activities
- San Jose - Leader-led walking tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning. Please note that you must comply with check-out guidelines from the hotel. San Jose is a wonderful city, and if you choose to stay on here for a time you might want to consider a Barrio Bites and Sights tour. With four hours of eating and drinking in local neighbourhoods. Find out more at: urbanadventures.com/San-Jose-tour-barrio-bites-sights.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
23 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, Plane, Taxi, Shared Boat, TaxiAccommodation
Hotel feature stay (7 nights), Comfortable Hotel (16 nights)Included Activities
- Playa del Carmen - Orientation walk
- Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Cenote I'kil - Fresh water rock pool with option to swim (Entrance fee & Transport)
- Informal Spanish Lesson
- San Cristobal de las Casas - Leader-led city tour
- Maya villages - San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, including textile making with community
- Oaxaca - Orientation walk
- Oaxaca - Guided full-day tour including the Tule Tree, a Mezcal distillery, and lunch in a Zapoteca family home
- Hierve el Agua - Petrified waterfalls (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Mitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Oaxaca - Beeswax candle shop visit
- Mexico City - Orientation walk
- Mexico City - Leader-led city tour of Historic center
- Mexico City - National Palace and Diego Rivera murals
- Mexico City - Mariachi serenade in Garibaldi Square
- Solola - Market Visit
- Lake Atitlan - Santiago Village tour
- Lake Atitlan - Naif painting workshop
- Panajachel - Orientation walk
- Flores - Orientation walk
- Tikal National Park - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Antigua - Guided City Tour
- Antigua - Orientation walk
- Orosi Valley - Walk through historic township
- Irazu Volcano - Walk to lookout point
- Manuel Antonio - Sunset sail
- Manuel Antonio - National Park (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
- Monteverde - Night walk
- Monteverde - Visit to Quaker Community
- Monteverde - Sky Walk
- Monteverde - Traditional trapiche tour (Sugar cane & Cocoa plantation)
- San Jose - Leader-led walking tour
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Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1. There are no activities planned for the final day so you may depart at any time.
2. To have a private room on this trip, a single supplement is bookable; subject to availability.
3. For the included internal flight ticket, please provide your full name exactly as per passport, at the time of booking or at least 45 days prior to travel.
4. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
5. To save you money and the hassle of booking multiple trips, this journey is a combination of some of our most popular adventures. Your leader and the composition of your group may change with the start of each adventure.
6. As this is a combination trip, the flight from Mexico City to Guatemala City on Day 10, and the flight from Guatemala City to San Jose on Day 17 are not included in the tour cost and must be purchased separately. When booking these flights, keep in mind there will be a group meeting at 6pm on those days, so we recommend arriving prior to this.
7. Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included mid-trip to help ease your independent connections throughout the combination trip. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
- An airport arrival transfer is included from Guatemala City Airport and San Jose Airport
- An airport departure transfer is included to Mexico City Airport and Guatemala City Airport
8. Please be careful when booking flights to/from Antigua; make sure you fly into/out of Guatemala City Airport [GUA]. Guatemala City Airport is the closest airport to Antigua. Please do NOT book flights to/from Antigua & Barbuda Airport [ANU] as this is an island in the Caribbean.
9. Please be careful when booking flights to/from San Jose; make sure you fly into/out of Juan Santamaria International Airport [SJO]. Please do NOT book flights to/from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport [SJC] as this is located in California, United States.
10. Hurricane season in this region is June to November, when landslides, mudslides, flooding and disruptions to essential services can occur. Peregrine monitors any situations that arise, and may need to change itineraries or activities in response to these natural weather occurrences.
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