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Guatemala to Costa Rica Adventure

17 days, 5 countries, unlimited adventure

Guatemala to Costa Rica Adventure Map

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Duration:

17 days

Age Range:

18-39

Group Size:

Max 18

Trip Highlights

  • Stay with a local family on remote Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
  • Explore the rugged Masaya and Mombacho volcanoes, Nicaragua
  • Tour the majestic Mayan ruins at Copán, Honduras
  • Go white-water rafting, canyoning or hiking in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  • Freedom and flexibility: Budget friendly trip with plenty of free time so you can shape your experience with optional activities to suit your budget and travel style

Trip Overview

Visit five stunning Central American countries and make new friends on this epic 17 day group tour! Starting in gorgeous Guatemala and ending in colourful Costa Rica, we’ll take you to pristine rainforests, surf towns, colonial cities, ancient Mayan sites and active volcanoes! Stay with a local family in Nicaragua, try your hand at white-water rafting and fly through the jungle on a zip-line in Costa Rica, and swim in cool lake waters in El Salvador – it’s an adventure you won’t forget in a hurry!

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  • 16 nights’ accommodation
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Tour guide
  • Community Guesthouse Stay, Isla de Ometepe
  • Orientation walk León
  • Orientation walk Granada
  • All on-trip transport
  • 24 hour emergency support

What's Not Included

Accomodation

16 nights of accommodation are included on this tour. 14 nights you will be staying in simple hotels and hostels in multi-share rooms with 4 – 6 beds (single-sex basis). You’ll also have two nights in a community homestay. We’ve chosen a range of unique accommodations to give an authentic local flavour to your trip.

Meals

Includes 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners. 

Arrive into the seductive pastel-toned city of Antigua, Guatemala, and make your way to your accommodation. Immerse yourself in the markets and vibrant street-life, before enjoying a first night out with your group.

Head to Copán. A beautiful town with cobblestone streets and bright white buildings, Copán is a charming place to spend a day or two.

Enjoy a free day in Copán. There are some great optional activities on offer, including a visit to Luna Jaguar Hot Springs, a tour of the majestic Mayan Copán ruins, and a horseback tour of rural Honduras.

Travel to the charming colonial town of Suchitoto. Explore the compact centre, cobbled streets and colourful buildings. Don't forget to try the delicious pupusas, a local speciality.

Head to the chilled-out coast of La Libertad. Catch some waves before sundowners on the beach.

Enjoy the laid-back vibe on a free day here. We've got surf lessons on offer if you want to make like a local and ride the rollers.

Travel to the capital of Nicaragua. Explore the historic centre before dancing the night away with your new friends at a local salsa bar.

Travel to the colourful colonial city of Granada. Wander round the leafy squares and picturesque streets or take a trip to the still-active Masaya Volcano.

You've got a free day to explore lovely Granada. Opt for an excursion to Mombacho Volcano, or Laguna de Apoyo, or just wander round the photogenic streets.

Cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to get to unspoilt Ometepe. You'll be spending the next two nights in a local homestay - it's a really authentic cultural experience!

Full day on the island to spend time with your host family and to enjoy optional activities such as hiking up Concepcion Volcano, visiting an ancient pre-Columbian site, and swimming in the lake.

Travel to the pristine cloud forest of Monteverde. This lush green reserve is brimming with wildlife, from tapirs to monkeys. Kick back and relax in this out-of-the-way spot.

A free day in Monteverde. Explore the cloud forest, or take an optional activity including flying through the jungle on a zipline or a coffee plantation tour.

Travel to Costa Rica's adventure town of La Fortuna, which lies at the base of the mighty Arenal Volcano.

Enjoy free time in La Fortuna. Try canyoning, white-water rafting, hot springs bathing, paddle boarding, cave visits and much more!

Our final destination has museums, stunning parks and a breath-taking mountain backdrop. Hang out in the central plaza, pick up some souvenirs or take an optional rafting trip on the Sarapiqui River before a final night out with your new friends.

Say your goodbyes and either head home or continue your travels. See you again soon!

Everyone's dream trip looks a little different, and this group tour is your chance to explore Central America on a budget. Whilst we take care of the accommodation, transport, guide and must-do activities, this trip is designed with maximum flexibility in mind to give you control over the itinerary. You'll have plenty of free time and freedom to shape your own adventures with a wide variety of optional activities available to book during your trip, so you can choose experiences around your preferences and budget.

Whether you're after an action-packed itinerary or want to explore at a relaxed pace, this trip is your chance to do so. This style of trips are some of the most budget-friendly options we offer, making them accessible to a wide range of different travellers.

Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.

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Arrival Information:

Your trip starts in Antigua, Guatemala on day 1 (make sure you don’t get a flight into the island of Antigua – it’s nowhere near this tour!) Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned other than your welcome meeting, so arrive into Guatemala La Aurora International Airport (GUA) any time that suits you. The easiest way to get to your starting accommodation is to either book an arrival transfer through us (speak to your travel advisor), or by taxi (there are fixed rates at the airport counter). It is about 45 minutes’ drive from the airport to the hotel. On arrival at the hotel, you’ll find a note with information on the meeting time and place.

The trip ends on day 17 in San Jose, Costa Rica. There are no activities planned for your departure day so leave at a time that suits you. San Jose International Airport (SJO) is the nearest international terminal.

Age & Eligibility:

You’ll need to be a minimum of 18 years old to take part in this trip. The trip is designed for ages 18 – 39.

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Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

James

Suyen made this trip, made everything so easy and helped me travel with such ease!

Maev

This adventure through Central America was one of the best bits of travel I have ever done. I have always travelled independently before this trip so was worried about how it would work but we...

Benjamin

The trip was a fantastic experience and the guide was great. I would definitely recommend this trip to get a taste for Central America.

Alice

It was an amazing experience and took all the stress out of travelling. I have come away from the trip with friends for life and I can't wait to do it all again soon.

Lucy

Our tour guide, Suyen, was amazing and made the whole trip so stress free and enjoyable so it's a good way to travel without the hassle of planning and organising.

Beatrice

Great tour to see and do so many things if you don't have much time. Learned a lot, great nature experiences and positive vibes.

Morgan

Best 2.5 weeks of my life. Met some friends for life whilst experiencing an awesome part of the world. The tour guide Marlon was amazing. He took the stress out of travelling so all I had to do...

James

Amazing trip with a great group of people, including our great guide Marlon!

Alice

Booking and organising everything was super easy, any questions or queries which I had were always answered quickly before the trip. They made sure I had everything before leaving and the trip as...

Lauren

Everything is organised for you and you can relax in the confidence that you'll have a great time. It was my first time travelling alone and I was so scared. But you're not travelling alone...

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