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Central American Highlights

16 days
From Antigua to San Jose
4.3
27 traveler reviews
Central American Highlights - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
18
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124429
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Highlights

  • Enjoy vistas over active and dormant volcanoes
  • Visit one of the greatest Maya ruins in the Americas
  • Bask in the three impressive cones overlooking Antigua
  • Discover treasures at colourful Chichicastenango markets
  • Delve into culture and visit local villages at Lake Atitlan

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour Antigua (Guatemala)
  2. Day 2 Walking tour of Antigua, free afternoon to explore
  3. Day 3 Travel to Panajachel; boat trip on Atitlan Lake
  4. Day 4 Chichicastenango Market then drive to Guatemala City
  5. Day 5 Visit the UNESCO Site of Copan, free afternoon (Honduras)
  6. Day 6 Journey to Suchitoto (El Salvador)
  7. Day 7 Free morning in Suchitoto; travel to La Union in afternoon
  8. Day 8 Journey to Nicaragua via the Gulf of Fonseca
  9. Day 9 Free Day; optional hike to Cerro Negro Volcano
  10. Day 10 Travel to Granada; city tour and free afternoon
  11. Day 11 Free morning for optional activities; afternoon trip to Masaya Market and Masaya Volcano
  12. Day 12 Cross the border to Costa Rica. Beach time at Bahia Salinas
  13. Day 13 Travel to Monteverde. Night walk in search of wildlife
  14. Day 14 Guided reserve walk; afternoon for optional activities
  15. Day 15 Morning free. In the afternoon head to the capital, San Jose
  16. Day 16 Tour ends San Jose
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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  • Transport
  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Explore!

Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Good
    3.9
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · January 24th, 2023
    The highlights were the volcano trips; Lake Nicaragua; Copan; and the colonial towns of Granada, Suchitoto, and Antigua.
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · January 21st, 2023
    So many zip lining over the jungle canopy climbing an active volcano Suchitoto and Antigua
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · January 22nd, 2023
    Suchitoto, sunset visit to Masala volcano, taking part in the fire memorial ceremony in Chichicastenango
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 18th, 2023
    The varied scenery and cultures of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua very effectively annotated by the Guide, Jose with an amazing knowledge of the turbulent histories of these countries. The volcano trips and views, Lake Atitlan, market visits, boat trips
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    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 30th, 2023
    Nicaragua was a highlight for me .. so much history, wildlife, volcanoes which were awesome to climb up! Costa Rica is beautiful and wish we had more time there .. I need to go back!
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 8th, 2023
    I do love a border crossing and Miguel our guide was fab, I did enjoy it all except for Costa Rica which is a shame.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 9th, 2023
    Volcanoes
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 11th, 2023
    Antigua Copan Masaya Zip wire. Cerro Negro walk Granada Lake Atitlan and surrounding area Canoeing
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 20th, 2023
    Volcanos - just something that fascinates me. Wild life in Costa Rica An often uncomfortable insight in how many of the worlds population have to live
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 21st, 2023
    Copan, Cerro negro volcano hike, Suchitoto, Granada, sunset on teh Pcific coast at San Juan del Sur, Cano Negro for the wildlife & boat trip
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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16 days
Central American Highlights
From Antigua to San Jose

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
    SVC
    El Salvador Colon
    El Salvador
    Q
    Quetzal
    Guatemala
    L
    Lempira
    Honduras
    C$
    Cordoba Oro
    Nicaragua
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

    Type A
    Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
    Type B
    Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
    Type G
    Guatemala
    Type I
    Guatemala
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before January 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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