Transport

Local bus, boat, ferry, private vehicle, taxi, walking.

Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Others

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 Discover Moment: Granada Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna. Beach time in El Tunco. Orientation walk around León and Granada. Free time in Granada, Ometepe, Monteverde, and La Fortuna. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), homestay (2 nts).

Guide

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Copán - Copán Ruins Guided Tour (25USD per person) - Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (50USD per person) Playa El Tunco - Surfing Lesson (60USD per person) Granada - Masaya Volcano Day Excursion (40USD per person) - Mi Museo Cultural Museum (5USD per person) - Hiking - Laguna de Apoyo Visit (35USD per person) Masaya - Market Exploration Isla de Ometepe - Swimming (Free) - Hike Concepcíon Volcano (45USD per person) - Ometepe Island Cultural and Pre-Columbian Petroglyphs Tour (45USD per person) - Ojo de Agua (Swimming Hole) (10-15USD per person) Monteverde - Sky Walk - Monteverde Horseback Riding (45USD per person) - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20USD per person) - Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (25-50USD per person) - Ziplining (60USD per person) La Fortuna - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle (149USD per person) - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person) - Horseback Riding (59USD per person) - Birdwatching - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90USD per group) - Venado Caves Exploration (78USD per person) Arenal - Baldi Hot Springs (64USD per person) - Mountain Biking (79USD per person) - Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (65USD per person) Sarapiquí - Sarapiqui River Rafting (99USD per person)

Others

1. As this trip crosses national borders, please be prepared to pay some border fees for certain countries totalling approx $22 USD for the entire trip. Please check with your local embassy or consulate for up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. 2. Please note that you will be required to fill out the form found at the link below at least two days prior to crossing into Honduras. It’s encouraged that you have the form filled out and with you at Welcome Meeting on Day 1. Your CEO will go over the details and make sure everyone has the correct information. The group will travel into Honduras on Day 2. The correct form can be found at this link . 3. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 4. This tour departs Antigua in the morning on Day 2. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights. 5. Please note the use of drones is banned in Nicaragua.Copán - Copán Ruins Guided Tour (25USD per person) - Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (50USD per person) Playa El Tunco - Surfing Lesson (60USD per person) Granada - Masaya Volcano Day Excursion (40USD per person) - Mi Museo Cultural Museum (5USD per person) - Hiking - Laguna de Apoyo Visit (35USD per person) Masaya - Market Exploration Isla de Ometepe - Swimming (Free) - Hike Concepcíon Volcano (45USD per person) - Ometepe Island Cultural and Pre-Columbian Petroglyphs Tour (45USD per person) - Ojo de Agua (Swimming Hole) (10-15USD per person) Monteverde - Sky Walk (55USD per person) - Monteverde Horseback Riding (45USD per person) - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20USD per person) - Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (25-50USD per person) - Ziplining (60USD per person) La Fortuna - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle (149USD per person) - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person) - Horseback Riding (59USD per person) - Birdwatching - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90USD per group) - Venado Caves Exploration (78USD per person) Arenal - Baldi Hot Springs (64USD per person) - Mountain Biking (79USD per person) - Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (65USD per person) Sarapiquí - Sarapiqui River Rafting (99USD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Antigua Guatemala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Antigua Guatemala

Arrive at any time. After the welcome meeting choose to join your fellow group members for an optional evening out.
Antigua is approximately one hour’s drive from the international airport in Guatemala City.

Explore the museums, colonial buildings and soak up the atmosphere in this delightful place, one of the best-restored Spanish colonial cities in the world. The entire city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding volcanoes can be seen from practically everywhere in Antigua, and the colorful markets attract indigenous artisans from all over the country.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Additional Notes: This tour departs Antigua early on Day 2. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.

*Please note that Antigua’s nearest airport is Guatemala City, Guatemala. Don’t get caught flying into the Caribbean island nation of Antigua; it’s nowhere near the start of this tour!
Day 2 Day 2: Antigua Guatemala/Copán
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Antigua Guatemala/Copán

Cross the border today between Guatemala and Honduras as the group travels to the town of Copán Ruinas. Arrive in the colonial highland town in the evening and soak up this gorgeous location set along a river in the coffee growing region.
The Mayan ruins of Copán are fascinating, beautiful and unique among Mayan cities. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980, Copán contains some of the most important Mayan ruins found to date, and many unusual artistic features, including some of the most detailed carvings in the Mayan world.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Guatemala-Honduras)
Day 3 Day 3: Copán
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Copán

Enjoy a full free day to explore Copán on your own. Choose to visit the nearby ruins and see some lesser known Mayan sites along the way. You can also choose to visit the countryside where you’ll find hidden jungle hot springs to soak in.
Day 4 Day 4: Copán/Suchitoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Copán/Suchitoto

The journey today, while long, will also be a good way to catch up on some rest. Drive from Honduras back into Guatemala briefly before crossing the border to El Salvador where the group will stay in the colonial town of Suchitoto. Choose to try pupusas tonight, a local Salvadorian specialty and a great treat after a long day of travel.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Guatemala - El Salvador)

Additional Notes: Prepare for the long travel day with snacks.
Day 5 Day 5: Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Suchitoto/La Libertad Region

Spend the morning at leisure in Suchitoto and then it’s off to the coast and the La Libertad region. Catch a stunning sunset in a small surf town and opt to grab a cold drink after a day’s journey complete.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)
Day 6 Day 6: La Libertad Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: La Libertad Region

This full free day is perfect for optional beach activities in the area. Opt to book a surf lesson, try fresh ceviche at the fish market, visit the Tamanique waterfalls, or relax on the beach.
Day 7 Day 7: La Libertad Region/León
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: La Libertad Region/León

Leave El Salvador and transfer by land and sea to Nicaragua. The group will arrive to colonial León for a short orientation walk in the evening.

Transport:
- Boat: La Unión to Potosí 03:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle: Playa El Tunco to La Unión 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
- Border Crossing (El Salvador - Nicaragua)
Day 8 Day 8: León/Granada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: León/Granada

Continue on towards Granada today, where you’ll see the city’s colourful colonial buildings during an orientation walk. Surrounded by active volcanoes and lakes, this place is perfect for hiking and outdoor activities. Get to know the town and opt to go out with the group.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk – Granada
Day 9 Day 9: Granada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Granada

Get out and explore the charms of Granada during your full free day. Visit the local markets and museums. Choose to try kayaking in Lake Nicaragua or go for a swim in Laguna de Apoyo. You could also go for a walk in the forest at the top of Mombacho Volcano.
Day 10 Day 10: Granada/Isla De Ometepe (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Granada/Isla De Ometepe (1D)

Cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to arrive at Ometepe Island, formed from two volcanoes in the middle of the lake. Here, take part in a 2-night G Adventures-supported community homestay among different local families. This experience will give you a chance to experience how rural Nicaraguans live.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Local Bus 00:15 - 00:30 Hr(s)
- Ferry 01:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle: Moyogalpa to Isla de Ometepe

Included Activities:
- Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Day 11 Day 11: Isla De Ometepe (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Isla De Ometepe (1B, 1D)

Explore Ometepe on your own. Choose to climb Volcano Concepción or Volcano Maderas, spend time with the local host families, or view petroglyphs left by the island’s original inhabitants. You can also choose to walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, travel the island by bicycle, or lounge out on the beach.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Day 12 Day 12: Isla De Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Isla De Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)

Travel by ferry back to the mainland and drive across the border into Costa Rica. The final destination today is the cloud forest environment of Monteverde. Sitting 1,400 meters above sea level, Monteverde is literally in the clouds and home to unique and diverse flora and fauna.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Peñas Blancas to Monteverde 04:00 Hr(s)
- Ferry 01:30 Hr(s)
- Local Bus 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Nicaragua - Costa Rica)
Day 13 Day 13: Monteverde
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Monteverde

The day is free for any optional activities in the area. Options include a visit to a cloud forest reserve, ziplining through the jungle canopy, or visiting a coffee plantation. There’s also horseback riding in the mountains or hiking along local trails.

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle
Day 14 Day 14: Monteverde/La Fortuna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Monteverde/La Fortuna

Leave the cloud forest behind and travel down towards sea level and across Costa Rica’s largest lake to the town of La Fortuna at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Once here, choose your activities; canyoning, white water rafting, hiking, caving, horseback riding, paddle boarding, kayaking, and visiting a wildlife refuge are just some of the fun options you could try.

Transport:
- Shared van: Laguna de Arenal to La Fortuna 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)
- Boat: Laguna de Arenal 00:45 Hr(s)
Day 15 Day 15: La Fortuna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: La Fortuna

Partake in any of the activities you didn’t get to try yesterday. From canyoning to rafting, the possibilities feel endless.
Day 16 Day 16: La Fortuna/San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: La Fortuna/San José

Travel through the mountains to San José and spend a free night out in the capital. From beautiful parks to museums and theatres there’s plenty to see.

Transport:
- Local Bus 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Sarapiqui River Rafting
Day 17 Day 17: San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: San José

Depart at any time.

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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17 days tour

Central America Escape: Guatemala To Costa Rica

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Itinerary of your trip Central America Escape: Guatemala To Costa Rica

Day 1: Antigua Guatemala

Day 2: Antigua Guatemala/Copán

Day 3: Copán

Day 4: Copán/Suchitoto

Day 5: Suchitoto/La Libertad Region

Day 6: La Libertad Region

Day 7: La Libertad Region/León

Day 8: León/Granada

Day 9: Granada

Day 10: Granada/Isla De Ometepe (1D)

Day 11: Isla De Ometepe (1B, 1D)

Day 12: Isla De Ometepe/Monteverde (1B)

Day 13: Monteverde

Day 14: Monteverde/La Fortuna

Day 15: La Fortuna

Day 16: La Fortuna/San José

Day 17: San José

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