Central America Uncovered - 19 days
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Highlights
- Granada - Stroll around Central America's oldest Colonial city on the shore of Lake Nicaragua
- Las Isletas - Take an excursion to this 365 island archipelago on Lake Nicaragua, which is a haven for birdlife
- Masaya National Park - Spend a day exploring its volcanic crater lakes, the old hilltop fort of Coyotepe and the active crater of Masaya
- Leon - Explore this charming old Colonial town on a walking tour
- Suchitoto - Get off the beaten track in El Salvador, spending two days in this beautiful town on the shores of Lake Suchitlan
- Antigua - Discover this picturesque Colonial town with its charming cobbled streets and leafy central plaza, set against a stunning backdrop of smouldering volcanoes
- Lake Atitlan - Cruise across the lake to Santiago de Atitlan, admire the stunning scenery and explore the lakeside villages
- Tikal - Take a guided tour of this remarkable Mayan archaeological site, where steep, stepped and vertiginous temples penetrate the forest canopy
- Yaxha - Discover this captivating lesser-visited archaeological site nestled within a lush jungle on a guided walking tour
- Chaa Creek - Stay at a beautiful Belize eco-lodge on the rain-forested banks of the Macal river and enjoy a range of activities
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
- Arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and day 19
- 18 nights 3-4 star hotels
- Transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Economy flights from Managua - San Salvador and Guatemala City to Flores
- Escorted by an English-speaking tour leader
- Granada excursions to Masaya market and volcano, and Lake Nicaragua's Las Isletas
- Walking tour in Leon and Antigua, city tour in Granada
- Boat excursion to villages on Lake Atitlan
- Guided tour of Tikal and Yaxha Ruins
- Selected excursions at Chaa Creek
Itinerary
Welcome to Nicaragua! You will be met at Managua airport and transferred to our hotel in the nearby historic town of Granada. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
This morning we explore the charming city of Granada with a guided city tour, visiting some of the city's finest colonial buildings and churches. Then we take an excursion to Las Isletas, a 365-island archipelago which was formed 20,000 years ago when the Mombacho vol...
We visit Masaya National Park today and explore its incredible volcanic crater lakes, Coyotepe hilltop fort, the active crater of Masaya and the town of Masaya. In the town you can stroll around the handicraft market and perhaps purchase one of Masaya's famous handmade hammocks.
Granada - Leon. This morning we drive to Leon (2-3 hours), passing the capital city of Managua and Managua Lake. Heading north past the foothills of the Momotombo Volcano we arrive in Leon, another charming colonial city. The rest of the day is free for you to stroll around the streets and shady plazas of the city centre, where you'll find many ornate churches.
Today there's a choice of optional excursions. You can visit Poneloya on the pristine Pacific coast where you can relax on the long stretch of beautiful beach and relax with a drink at one of the ramshackle local bars. Or you can explore the local mangrove forest by b...
Leon - Suchitoto (El Salvador). This morning we travel back to Managua airport and take a flight to San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. From here we drive to the lovely colonial town of Suchitoto, located on the shores of Lago Suchitlan. Virtually untouched by t...
Suchitoto - Antigua (Guatamala). Bidding farewell to El Salvador we travel north-west across the border into the Guatemalan highlands and the picturesque town of Antigua. Time permitting, a stop will be made en route to visit the archaeological site of Joya de Ceren, ...
Spend the day relaxing in Antigua, strolling around town, shopping for souvenirs or visiting the ruined convents and squares. Alternatively there is a full day optional excursion to the ruins of Copan in neighbouring Honduras. Copan, along with Tikal is one of the most impressive Mayan archaeological sites.
Antigua - Chichicastenango - Lake Atitlan. Today we travel into the highlands of west Antigua to Lake Atitlan, passing dramatic landscapes dominated by imposing volcanoes. En route we stop at the highland town of Chichicastenango. In this religious town there's a larg...
This lake is one of the world's most captivating gems, boasting volcanic peaks that mirror themselves in its unbelievably blue waters, while traditional towns and villages grace its shores. It's an ideal destination for a few days of serenity. Our home base is the tra...
Lake Atitlan - Flores. Morning of Day 14, we take an hour flight to Flores, nestled in the lush northern jungles of the country. Here, we make our base for exploring the magnificent Mayan ruins for the next two days at Tikal, which is just an hour away. Tikal, an anci...
Flores - Yaxha - San Ignacio (Belize). The morning of day 16, we journey to the lesser-known Mayan ceremonial site of Yaxha, nestled on the shores of a lagoon. Following this, we embark on a picturesque drive crossing the border into Belize, passing through the town o...
Today our incredible adventure through Central America comes to an end today. Bid farewell to your fellow travellers and travel by road to Belize City airport.
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