Basic Central America: Guatemala to Costa Rica
- Trip code: 426X003
- Dauer: 17
- Stil: Classic
Soak up the authentic local cultures of Central America on this 17-day whirlwind trip of entrancing scenery and laid-back vibes. Enjoy a blend of public and private transportation as you traverse the Pacific Coast, tropical rainforests, and roads less travelled through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. From a community guesthouse stay on the island of Ometepe to beach time in El Tunco, get ready for infinite memories to be made along the way.
Übersicht
Accommodation
Einfache Hotels/Hostels (14 Nächte, manchmal Mehrbettzimmer), Gastfamilien (2 Nächte)
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
Englischsprachiger Chief Experience Officer (CEO) während des gesamten Trips
Group Size Notes
Max. 16, im Schnitt 14
Highlights
Embrace local experiences with your hosts at a community guesthouse stay in Ometepe, Relax seaside to the sound of waves in El Salvador, Travel by public bus and laugh with the locals, Spend time in the lush cloud forest of Monteverde
Introduction
Soak up the authentic local cultures of Central America on this 17-day whirlwind trip of entrancing scenery and laid-back vibes. Enjoy a blend of public and private transportation as you traverse the Pacific Coast, tropical rainforests, and roads less travelled through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. From a community guesthouse stay on the island of Ometepe to beach time in El Tunco, get ready for infinite memories to be made along the way
Meal Budget
Plane USD420-550 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Meals Included
2 Frühstück, 2 Abendessen
Optional Activities
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)
La Fortuna
- Costa Rica – Adrenalin (149USD pro Person)
- Bad in den heißen Quellen von Baldi (64USD pro Person)
- Wandern in Ladakh (20USD pro Person)
- Führung im Naturschutzgebiet Caño Negro (65USD pro Person)
- Mountainbiken (79USD pro Person)
- Erkundung der Venado-Höhlen (78USD pro Person)
- Vogelbeobachtung
- Reiten (59USD pro Person)
- Canyoning im Lost Canyon (90USD pro Gruppe)
Monteverde
- Schmetterlingsgarten Monteverde (20USD pro Person)
- Monteverde Besuch einer Kaffeeplantage (40USD pro Person)
- Monteverde Reiten (45USD pro Person)
- Besuch im Nebelwald von Santa Elena (25-50USD pro Person)
- Sky Walk (55USD pro Person)
- Zipline (60USD pro Person)
Sarapiquí
- Sarapiqui River Rafting (99USD pro Person)
Start / Finish
Antigua Guatemala nach San José
Transport
Lokaler Bus, Boot, Fähre, Privatfahrzeug, Taxi, zu Fuß
What's Included
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Puesta del Sol Gastfamilie, Isla de Ometepe
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Discover-Moment: Granada
Dein Discover-Moment: Monteverde
Dein Discover-Moment: La Fortuna. Strandvergnügen in El Tunco. Orientierungs-Spaziergang durch León und Granada. Zeit zur freien Verfügung in Granada, Ometepe, Monteverde und La Fortuna. Alle Transfers zwischen den Reisezielen sowie zu inbegriffenen Aktivitäten und zurück
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 Antigua Guatemala
Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich
Day 2 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 3 Copán
Freie Zeit in Copán. Du kannst die Ruinen von Copán
Day 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 La Fortuna
Partake in any of the activities you didn’t get to try yesterday. From canyoning to rafting, the possibilities feel endless
Day 16 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 17 San José
Abreise jederzeit möglich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Antigua Guatemala
Antigua liegt etwa eine Fahrstunde vom internationalen Flughafen in Guatemala-Stadt entfernt.
Erkunde die Museen und Gebäude im Kolonialstil und erlebe die Atmosphäre in dieser herrlichen Stadt – eine der am besten restaurierten spanischen Kolonialstädte der Welt. Die gesamte Stadt wurde zum UNESCO-Welterbe erklärt. Die umliegenden Vulkane sind von überall in der Stadt zu sehen, und die farbenfrohen Märkte ziehen einheimische Kunsthandwerker aus dem ganzen Land an. Diese Tour bricht früh an Tag 2 nach Antigua auf. Wenn du die Stadt und ihre Attraktionen in der Nähe erkunden möchtest, empfehlen wir, zusätzliche Übernachtungen vor Tourbeginn zu buchen.
*Bitte beachte, dass sich Antiguas nächstgelegener Flughafen in Guatemala-Stadt befindet. Bitte buche deinen Flug nicht in den Inselstaat Antigua in der Karibik - dieser liegt nicht einmal Ansatzweise in der Nähe des Abfahrtsorts dieser Tour!
Day 2 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 3 Copán
Day 4 Copán nach Suchitoto
Bereite dich mit Snacks auf den langen Reisetag vor
Day 5 Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
Day 6 La Libertad Region
Day 7 La Libertad Region/León
Day 8 León nach Granada
Day 9 Granada
Day 10 Granada zur Isla de Ometepe
Day 11 Isla de Ometepe
Day 12 Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde
Day 13 Monteverde
Day 14 Monteverde nach La Fortuna
Day 15 La Fortuna
Day 16 La Fortuna nach San José
Day 17 San José
