(A UNIT OF NOVA GROUP OF COMPANIES)
Central America Explorer-17 Days
Itinerary-17 Days
Days 1–3: To San Jose & Arenal
Fly to San Jose and stay overnight. The following day transfer to Arenal for a 2-night stay . Take optional tours to the hanging bridges or the hot springs, or hike up the volcano’s slopes. (B)
Days 6–7–: To El Castillo
Travel by road and boat across the border into Nicaragua and continue down the San Juan river to El Castillo. Stay for 2 nights at Hotel . Take an evening caiman tour, explore the small town and hike in the pristine Indio Maiz Reserve. (B, L, D)
Days 8–9: To Granada
Boat transfer to San Carlos and fly to Managua (Thu & Sun only, otherwise travel by road). Transfer to colonial Granada for 2-nights . City tour and boat ride on Lake Nicaragua. (B)
Days 10–11: To Honduras
Fly to San Pedro Sula. Drive to Copan. Stay 2 nights and explore the Mayan ruins. (B, L)
Days 12–13: To Antigua
Transfer by road to Guatemala and colonial Antigua.Explore the city and its cobbled streets (perhaps add an extra night and visit Lake Atitlan). (B)
Day 14: To Tikal
Early morning flight to Flores and visit the majestic Tikal ruins. Overnight stay at Villa Maya. (B)
Day 15–16: To Cayo District
Transfer by road to the Cayo District in Belize for a 2-night stay. Hike the rainforest trails, take optional birdwatching excursions or visit waterfalls and the Mayan ruins of Caracol. (B)
Day 17–19: To Ambergris Caye
Transfer to Belize City and fly to Ambergris Caye. Stay 3-nights. Relax by the beach or snorkel the coral reefs. (B)
Days 20–21: Fly back home
Fly back home via Belize City and arriving the next day.