Central American Highlights
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Safari
- Wildlife
- Explorer
- Active and outdoor
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 16 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-17123
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Take in the highlights of five fascinating Central American countries in just two weeks
- Discover rich wildlife, rainforests and volcanoes
- Explore colourful colonial towns and sacred Mayan sites
Discover five diverse countries in this fast paced two-week adventure through Central America. Search for wildlife in Costa Rica, learn about the history of the Maya in Copan, Honduras, and get an insight into local Guatemalan life at Lake Atitlan. This region has everything to offer with fascinating history, rich culture, incredible volcanic landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Volcanoes - Active and dormant volcanoes pepper this region. Discover the impressive cones overlooking the picture perfect city of Antigua, Guatemala, and see lava glow 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
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Day 1 : Join tour Antigua (Guatemala)
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Day 2 : Walking tour of Antigua, free afternoon to explore
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Day 3 : Travel to Panajachel; boat trip on Atitlan Lake
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Day 4 : Chichicastenango Market then drive to Guatemala City
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Day 5 : Visit the UNESCO Site of Copan, free afternoon
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Day 6 : Journey to Suchitoto (El Salvador)
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Day 7 : In Suchitoto, optional boat trip on the lake
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Day 8 : Transfer to the colonial town of Leon (Nicaragua)
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Day 9 : Free Day; optional hike to Cerro Negro Volcano
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Day 10 : Travel to Granada; city tour and free afternoon
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Day 11 : Free morning for optional activities; afternoon trip to Masaya Market and Masaya Volcano
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Day 12 : Cross the border to Costa Rica. Beach time at Bahia Salinas
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Day 13 : Travel to Rincon de la Vieja. Night walk in search of wildlife
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Day 14 : Guided morning walk in the National Park. Free afternoon
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Day 15 : Morning free. In the afternoon head to the capital, San Jose
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Day 16 : Tour ends San Jose
- 15 Breakfasts
- Villa Colonial (2 nights)
- Villa Santa Catarina (1 night)
- Hotel Best Western Stofella (1 night)
- Hotel Plaza Copan (1 night)
- Hotel Almendros de San Lorenzo (2 nights)
- Hotel Austria (2 nights)
- Hotel Patio del Malinche (2 nights)
- Nandel Beachfront (1 night)
- La Anita Rainforest Ranch (2 nights)
- Sleep Inn Hotel (1 night)
- Driver(s)
- Bus
- Boat
- Explore Tour Leader
- Boat Crew
- Local Guide(s)
- Any international flights to San Jose and from Antigua 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 Highlights tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Central American Highlights tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 03 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 July 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceCentral American Highlights tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Central American Highlights tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.