Übersicht
Accommodation
Simple hotels/hostels (28 nts, most multi-share), homestay (3 nts)
Checklist
Costa Rica Water Activities:
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• Sport Sandals or Water Shoes (if you plan to do waterfall rappelling and/or rafting)
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 16
Highlights
Relax on laid-back beaches in Caye Caulker and El Tunco, Explore Mayan ruins of Copán and Tikal, Wander the local markets of colourful colonial Antigua, Make new friends at a local homestay in Guatemala, Visit seven different countries in one month
Introduction
Are you looking for the maximum Central American adventure at minimum cost? Try this 32-day trip on for size and visit seven different countries, filling your days with Mayan ruins, clear Caribbean waters, lush rainforests, and Pacific waves. With ample free time to choose your own activities in some iconic destinations between Mexico and Costa Rica, there’s no limit to the epic experiences. Explore indigenous Mayan villages and meet locals for an immersion into the authenticity of Central America!
Meals Included
2 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD795-1035 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Tulum
- Besichtigung der Ruinen von Tulum
Playa del Carmen
- Besuch in einer Cenote (40-60USD pro Person)
- Tequila Tasting (850-1100MXN pro Person)
- Coco Bongo Disco und Show (90USD pro Person)
Akumal
- Ausflug zum Strand von Akumal (20USD pro Person)
Caye Caulker
- Bike with Purpose Fahrradverleih (1-30USD pro Person)
- Tagesausflug zum Meeresschutzgebiet Hol Chan
- Segeltour bei Sonnenuntergang (60USD pro Person)
- Angelausflug (250-450USD pro Person)
Xunantunich
- Besuch im Xunantunich (50USD pro Person)
Caves Branch
- Cave-Tubing (90USD pro Person)
Caracol
- Führung durch die Maya-Ruinen von Caracol (115USD pro Person)
Barton Creek
- Kanufahrt in der Höhle Barton Creek Cave (110USD pro Person)
San Ignacio
- Reiten (75USD pro Person)
Actun Tunichil Muknal
- Besichtigung der Höhle Actun Tunichil Muknal (110USD pro Person)
Antigua Guatemala
- Salsastunde (10USD pro Person)
- Radfahren (30-50USD pro Person)
- Führung und Workshop im ChocoMuseo (24USD pro Person)
- Besuch in der Finca Valhalla (5-10USD pro Person)
- Stadtführung mit Elizabeth Bell (25USD pro Person)
- Besteigung des Vulkans Acatenango (145USD pro Person)
- Massage (30-60USD pro Person)
- Kaffeetour in der Finca Filidelfia (25USD pro Person)
Escuintla
- Pacaya Volcano Hike (75USD pro Person)
Panajachel
- Massage
Lago de Atitlán
- Kayaking
- Schwimmen
San Juan La Laguna
- Shopping
Copán
- Besichtigung der Ruinen von Copán (25USD pro Person)
- Besuch der Thermalquellen von Luna Jaguar (50USD pro Person)
Playa El Tunco
- Surfstunde (60USD pro Person)
Granada
- Tagesausflug zum Vulkan Masaya (40USD pro Person)
- Kulturmuseum Mi Museo (5USD pro Person)
- Wanderung
- Besuch der Laguna de Apoyo (35USD pro Person)
Masaya
- Marktbesuch
Isla de Ometepe
- Schwimmen (Gratis)
- Wanderung zu Vulkan Concepcíon (45USD pro Person)
- Besuch der präkolumbianischen Felszeichnungen und Steinstatuen von Ometepe (45USD pro Person)
- Ojo de Agua (Schwimmloch) (10-15USD pro Person)
Monteverde
- Sky Walk (55USD pro Person)
- Monteverde Reiten (45USD pro Person)
- Schmetterlingsgarten Monteverde (20USD pro Person)
- Monteverde Besuch einer Kaffeeplantage (40USD pro Person)
- Besuch im Nebelwald von Santa Elena (25-50USD pro Person)
- Zipline (60USD pro Person)
La Fortuna
- Costa Rica – Adrenalin (149USD pro Person)
- Wandern in Ladakh (20USD pro Person)
- Reiten (59USD pro Person)
- Vogelbeobachtung
- Canyoning im Lost Canyon (90USD pro Gruppe)
- Erkundung der Venado-Höhlen (78USD pro Person)
Arenal
- Bad in den heißen Quellen von Baldi (64USD pro Person)
- Mountainbiken (79USD pro Person)
- Führung im Naturschutzgebiet Caño Negro (65USD pro Person)
Sarapiquí
- Sarapiqui River Rafting (99USD pro Person)
Start / Finish
Playa del Carmen nach San José
Transport
Local bus, ferry, boat, private vehicle, taxi, walking
What's Included
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: San Antonio Women's Pottery Cooperative und Mittagessen, San Ignacio
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Caribbean Gastronomic Experience "El Manglar", Lívingston
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Maya-Gastfamilienprojekt, San Juan La Laguna
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Puesta del Sol Gastfamilie, Isla de Ometepe
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Discover-Moment: Playa del Carmen
Dein Discover-Moment: Caye Caulker
Dein Discover-Moment: San Ignacio
Dein Discover-Moment: Antigua Guatemala
Dein Discover-Moment: Granada
Dein Discover-Moment: Monteverde
Dein Discover-Moment: La Fortuna. Guided tour of Tikal. Orientation walks in Antigua, León, and Granada. Beach time in Caye Caulker and El Tunco. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12
Itinerary
Day 1 Playa del Carmen
Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich
Day 2 Playa del Carmen
Nutze freie Zeit, um dir die Maya-Ruinen von Tulúm oder Cozumel anzusehen. Oder bade einfach im Meer und genieße den Strand
Day 3 Playa del Carmen nach Caye Caulker
Travel from Mexico across the border into Belize today, which boasts huge swaths of jungle, ancient Mayan ruins, and above all, friendly, easy-going people. During the drive, picture the unbelievably clear blue waters and the opportunities you will have over the next few days for diving and snorkelling along the barrier reef
Day 4 Caye Caulker
Enjoy a free day in Caye Caulker. Choose to snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, keeping a lookout for stingrays and nurse sharks. You can also choose to go diving, or just chill out on the beach
Day 5 Caye Caulker
Another full day of free time will allow you to participate in any optional activities in the area that you didn’t have time for yesterday
Day 6 Caye Caulker nach San Ignacio
Cross back to the mainland of Belize via boat and travel by bus inland to San Ignacio. Along the way the group will stop for an included pottery demonstration and a typical lunch at a G Adventures-supported women's pottery cooperative
Day 7 San Ignacio
Enjoy a day at leisure to experience the surroundings of San Ignacio. Choose to visit the Sacred Mayan cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, or set your eyes on the lesser-visited Xunantunich Mayan ruins
Day 8 San Ignacio nach Flores
While this trip is fast-paced, there will be some opportunity to rest on today's drive as the group crosses another border and travels to Guatemala. Enter the country in the northeast jungle Petén region and stop for a guided tour of the ancient city of Tikal on the way to Flores. This place is the capital of Petén, a small island located on the second largest lake in Guatemala—Lake Petén Itzá
Day 9 Flores/Rio Dulce
Travel for most of the day from Flores to Rio Dulce, which is on the shores of Lake Izabel, the largest lake in Guatemala. This journey across the country will take a road through dense jungle arriving at this port town in the evening
Day 10 Rio Dulce
Sit back and marvel at the scenery on a boat ride from Rio Dulce to the Caribbean town of Livingston. Make a stop at the G Adventures–supported El Manglar Restaurant for an explanation of the women-led community initiative project there. Walk around the grounds and then gather for a delicious lunch steeped in local flavours
Day 11 Rio Dulce nach Antigua Guatemala
Spend most of the day travelling from Rio Dulce to Antigua, Guatemala. Rest up on the ride because upon arrival the group will set off on an orientation walk. The rest of the evening is free. Get a head start planning tomorrow’s activities or enjoy this colonial city’s nightlife
Day 12 Antigua Guatemala
The group will have a full day at leisure in Antigua. From biking riding to climbing a volcano there’s plenty to see and do. Stay in town and café hop as a way to soak up the area’s culture
Day 13 Antigua Guatemala nach Panajachel
Reise zum wunderschönen Lago de Atitlán und genieße die Aussicht
Day 14 Panajachel nach San Juan La Laguna
Take a boat ride across the lake before taking part in a G Adventures-supported homestay with a local family
Day 15 San Juan La Laguna nach Antigua Guatemala
The group will journey back to Antigua and spend some free time exploring. Optional activities include visiting a macadamia nut farm, checking out a coffee plantation, biking around Antigua's surrounding hills, or taking a salsa lesson
Day 16 Antigua Guatemala
Nutze Zeit zur freien Verfügung. Du kannst bei einer Massage entspannen, die nahen Berge mit dem Fahrrad erkunden oder eine örtliche Macadamianuss-Farm besuchen
Day 17 Antigua Guatemala nach 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
Day 18 Copán
Freie Zeit in Copán. Du kannst die Ruinen von Copán
Day 19 Copán nach 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
Day 20 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
Day 21 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 22 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
Day 23 León nach 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
Day 24 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 25 Granada zur Isla de Ometepe
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
Day 26 Isla de Ometepe
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
Day 27 Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde
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
Day 28 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
Day 29 Monteverde nach 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
Day 30 La Fortuna
Partake in any of the activities you didn’t get to try yesterday. From canyoning to rafting, the possibilities feel endless
Day 31 La Fortuna nach 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
Day 32 San José
Abreise jederzeit möglich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Playa del Carmen
Checke in unser Hotel ein und erkunde die Stadt.
Day 2 Playa del Carmen
Take advantage of a full day of free time to relax or explore as much as you wish. Perched atop the sea you will find the ruins of Tulúm. In the coral-filled waters surrounding Cozumel you can snorkel, or you can go swimming in a cenote or at the beach, before exploring the town in the evening on your own.
Day 3 Playa del Carmen nach Caye Caulker
Day 4 Caye Caulker
Day 5 Caye Caulker
Day 6 Caye Caulker nach San Ignacio
San Ignacio is a great base for exploring some of Belize’s lesser known inland gems. There will be ample free time here to wander the area by foot, canoe, or horseback, or you can choose to book a caving trip.
Day 7 San Ignacio
Day 8 San Ignacio nach Flores
Day 9 Flores/Rio Dulce
Day 10 Rio Dulce
Day 11 Rio Dulce nach Antigua Guatemala
Day 12 Antigua Guatemala
Wenn du dich abenteuerlustig fühlst, buche die Wanderung auf den Vulkan Pacaya gleich zu deiner Reise dazu oder wende dich dafür an deinen GCO oder dein Reisebüro.
Day 13 Antigua Guatemala nach Panajachel
Bitte beachte: Kleide dich konservativ, wenn du die Dörfer besuchst und unterlasse es, religiöse Zeremonien oder Personen zu fotografieren, die nicht fotografiert werden wollen
Day 14 Panajachel nach San Juan La Laguna
Day 15 San Juan La Laguna nach Antigua Guatemala
Day 16 Antigua Guatemala
Wenn du dich abenteuerlustig fühlst, buche die Wanderung auf den Vulkan Pacaya gleich zu deiner Reise dazu oder wende dich dafür an deinen GCO oder dein Reisebüro.
Day 17 Antigua Guatemala nach Copán
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.
Day 18 Copán
Day 19 Copán nach Suchitoto
Bereite dich mit Snacks auf den langen Reisetag vor
Day 20 Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
Day 21 La Libertad Region
Day 22 La Libertad Region/León
Day 23 León nach Granada
Day 24 Granada
Day 25 Granada zur Isla de Ometepe
Day 26 Isla de Ometepe
Day 27 Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde
Day 28 Monteverde
Day 29 Monteverde nach La Fortuna
Day 30 La Fortuna
Day 31 La Fortuna nach San José
Day 32 San José
