Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins

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Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 32 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 18
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-5031
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Ends San Jose, Costa Rica

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Relax on white-sand beaches.
Explore the Mayan ruins of Copán and Tikal.
Bargain at the local markets of colourful colonial Antigua.
Meet some local friends at a local homestay in Guatemala.
Visit seven countries in a month.

The trip "Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins" starts from Playa Del Carmen and ends in San Jose. This is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 32 days. You will travel through San Jose, Antigua, Flores and 14 other destinations visiting Costa Rica, Mexico and 5 more countries. This is a guided small group tour. The trip includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Escape the resorts and discover something extraordinary in Central America. Visit seven countries on this adventure and experience mighty ruins, clear Caribbean waters, Pacific waves, rainforests, and breathtaking scenery along the way. Explore indigenous Mayan villages and meet locals for an immersive experience that few travellers get to know. While you're free to choose your own adventure, your accommodation and transportation are included. Our expert CEOs will help you make the most of your time. Take a trip that's packed with all the things you need and nothing you don't – 32 days of maximum adventure at minimum cost.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Playa del Carmen
Day 2: Playa del Carmen
Day 3: Playa del Carmen/Caye Caulker
Day 4 - 5: Caye Caulker
Day 6: Caye Caulker/San Ignacio
Day 7: San Ignacio
Day 8: San Ignacio/Flores
Day 9: Flores/Rio Dulce
Day 10: Rio Dulce
Day 11: Rio Dulce/Antigua Guatemala
Day 12: Antigua Guatemala
Day 13: Antigua Guatemala/Panajachel
Day 14: Panajachel/San Juan La Laguna
Day 15: San Juan La Laguna/Antigua Guatemala
Day 16: Antigua Guatemala
Day 17: Antigua Guatemala/Copán
Day 18: Copán
Day 19: Copán/Suchitoto
Day 20: Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
Day 21: La Libertad Region
Day 22: La Libertad Region/León
Day 23: León/Granada
Day 24: Granada
Day 25: Granada/Isla de Ometepe
Day 26: Isla de Ometepe
Day 27: Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde
Day 28: Monteverde
Day 29: Monteverde/La Fortuna
Day 30: La Fortuna
Day 31: La Fortuna/San José
Day 32: San José

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Simple hotels/hostels (28 nts, most multi-share), homestay (3 nts).

Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD795-1035 for meals not included.

Transport

Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative and Local Lunch, San Ignacio
Your G for Good Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar", Lívingston
Your G for Good Moment: Posadas Mayas Homestay, San Juan La Laguna
Your G for Good Moment: Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay, Isla de Ometepe
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
Your Discover Moment: Caye Caulker
Your Discover Moment: Antigua Guatemala
Your Big Night Out Moment: Antigua Guatemala
Your Big Night Out Moment: Granada
Your Discover Moment: Granada
Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
Guided tour of Tikal
Orientation walks in Antigua, León, and Granada
Beach time in Caye Caulker and El Tunco

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Playa Del Carmen and from San Jose are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.5 - Excellent

Based on 2 reviews

Nichole S.
On Jan 07 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Very good. As someone from a country where tipping is not standard, I felt the consistent pressure to tip people annoying and costly, particularly when I felt some of the activities were more expensive than other options... Read more

Nichole Soo
From Australia
On Jan 05 2019

4 - Very Good

Very Good

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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