This is a whirlwind tour of the three countries. A lot is packed into the 2 weeks. The itinerary is fast moving and most days are either cycling or travelling to the next destination. The cycling has some steep hills, so it's best if you are reasonably fit, but you don't necessarily have to be. All in all, a great way to see Central America, the beautiful scenery and the different cultures
This was a superb trip. The combination of great cycling, scenery, wildlife was very memorable. All the hotels were good quality and good locations. Food was superb throughout the trip, a bit too good as my waistline will attest! Wildlife did not disappoint, seeing monkeys, birds, crocodiles, dolphins etc, along the way - the only thing I missed was a toucan - heard them, but did not manage to catch a photo - might have to go back!.
Cycling was a bit hot some days - grateful for the warm rain sometimes! Stunning views in the mountains and forests. A couple of harder days with significant "undulations", but patience and encouragement from the team got us there.
The group we were with was great, a lot of laughter during the rides, and good company in the evenings where we had dinner together most nights.
The Exodus team were fab - everything perfectly organised and always ready when anyone needed help. Whole trip ran like clockwork.
Central America - So Much to Discover! If you are considering this trip, do not hesitate! It is a wonderful introduction to three very diverse countries. If you like variety, this is the trip for you -- each of the countries is distinct, but there are few similarities from one stop to the other.
As well, there is a lot of variety in the activities beyond cycling, including: visits to a coffee plantation and a family-run chocolate making spot ... river rafting ... zip-lining above and through the cloud and rain forest ... Panama Canal visitors center ... animal rescue / rehabilitation facility just to name a few. So, it is not only about cycling, but obviously that is the focus and the means of moving from one destination to the next.
The cycling is demanding--yes ... but not so much that the average person cannot feel comfortable on this trip and there are always options if the hill climbing is too much. The benefits of being close to nature and to people are something that can only be experienced on a bike. You won't feel exhausted - but you will have a pleasant "GOOD TIRED" feeling each night. Every morning I was enthusiastic to get back on the bike for what we had to discover that day.
