Guatemala to Costa Rica

Tour dates

Day 1 | ANTIGUA - GUATEMALA

Guatemala - Antigua (Free Day)
Enjoy free time to relax and enjoy the local sites and views.

DAY 2 | GUATEMALA - GUATEMALA TO COPÁN - HONDURAS

Guatemala / Antigua to Honduras / Copán
Travel from Antigua Guatemala to Copán Honduras, approximately 270km with a country border crossing.
Included local Experience - Afternoon at the Jaguar Spa Resort
Enjoy an afternoon at the Jaguar Moon Spa Resort. Immerse yourself in the hot springs in the middle of the jungle for a soothing and relaxing rejuvenation session.

DAY 3 | COPÁN - HONDURAS

Honduras - Copán
Visit the UNESCO heritage listed ruins of Copán or explore the hills on horseback. The Mayan ruins of Copán are 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 carving in the Mayan world.
Included local experience - The Tea & Chocolate Place
An educational space where you can learn about environmental issues affecting the area of Copan, at the same time learn about a variety of teas and other natural products that we make from native and foreign medicinal plants organically grown in our Copan 2012 Botanical Research Station. The center is located in a peaceful, garden-like setting with amazing views of the mountains.

DAY 4 | COPÁN - HONDURAS TO SUCHITOTO - EL SALAVADOR

Honduras - Copan to El Salvador - Suchitoto
El Salvador - Suchitoto
Cross the border into El Salvador and stay in the colonial town of Suchitoto. Learn to make the delicious national dish pupusas (Included local experience), a local Salvadorian specialty.
Included local experience - Making Pupusas ( National Dish) - Dinner
Included local experience
'Pupusas' You may have heard of them and once you taste them you will never forget them. Try your hand at making these delicious corn flour tortillas with your favourite fillings, paired with the local drinks, horchata, cerveza / beer or some local rum.

DAY 5 | SUCHITOTO - EL SALVADOR

Suchitoto is a town set in the mountains of El Salvador’s Cuscatlán department. Its colonial architecture is highlighted by the mid-1800s Santa Lucia Church, with a wooden altar and beams, that sits on Parque Central. The town overlooks Lago Suchitlán, a large man-made lake with boats and migratory birds. The Centro Arte para la Paz houses a museum, gallery and gardens in a former convent. Enjoy a day in Suchitoto, hike the forest, learn to dye clothes the traditional way, bird watch and try your hand at fishing.
Included local experience - Indigo Clothes Dying

DAY 6 | SUCHITOTO TO LA PITA - EL SALVADOR

El Salvador - Suchitoto to Ataco
Local experince inclusion - Dinner on El Rio Lempa
Travel to this colonial village known for its street art and waterfalls.

DAY 7 | ATACO TO PLAYA EL PALMARCITO - EL SALVADOR

El Salvador - Ataco to Playa El Palmercito
Travel along the coast and opt to climb the Santa Ana volcano and view the gorgeous Lake Coatepeque on the way. The sunsets, surfing and seafood are stunning by the Pacific ocean.

DAY 8 | PLAYA EL PALMARCITO - EL SALVADOR

El Salvador - Playa El Palmercito Enjoy the coast, surf, swim and try the local produce and end the night with a bonfire by the beach.

DAY 9 | PLAYA EL PALMARCITO - EL SALVADOR

El Salvador - Playa El Palmercito
Enjoy a surf lesson, eat fresh seafood at the fish market in nearby La Libertad, visit the Tamanique waterfalls, and hang with the locals.

DAY 10 | PLAYA EL PALMARCITO TO MONTEVERDE - COSTA RICA

El Salvador - El Palmarcito To Costa Rica - Monteverde

DAY 11-12 | MONTEVERDE - COSTA RICA

Costa Rica - Monteverde
Visit a cloud forest reserve, fly through the jungle canopy via zipline, quad bike riding, bungee jumping, or choose to take some down time and do a forest walk or enjoy the local coffee and cuisine.
Café Monteverde Coffee Tour
Family-owned and operated educational farm offering coffee tours and delicious samples.
Included local experience

DAY 13 | MONTEVERDE TO LA FORTUNA - COSTA RICA

Costa Rica - Monteverde to La Fortuna Transfer to La Fortuna along windy roads, then take a picturesque boat ride on Lake Arenal before a short ride to the town.

DAY 14 | LA FORTUNA - COSTA RICA

Costa Rica - La Fortuna
Costa Rica - La Fortuna Waterfall visit
Included local experience
Take a walk just outside the town of La Fortuna to the nearby waterfall. Once at the gate, descend the trail through lush rainforest of more than 500 steps to get to the base of the falls. The water cascades 65m (200 ft) down the side of the dormant Cerro Chato. Sit peacefully on the rocks and then plunge into the fresh waters.

DAY 15 | LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSÉ - COSTA RICA

Costa Rica - La Fortuna to San José
Journey through the mountains to the capital of Costa Rica

DAY 16 | SAN JOSÉ - COSTA RICA

Departure Day - Central America Adventure and Atlantic to the Pacific Tours End