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NOVA TRAVEL
Splendours of Central America-19 Days
Itinerary-19 Days
Day 1: Fly to Panama City, Panama
Fly to Panama City. Transfer to the Hotel for 3 nights. (N)
Day 2: Panama City
Morning city tour, including the ruins of old Panama and the historic colonial district. (B)
Day 3: Panama Canal
Take a shared partial transit and cruise through the various locks of the Panama Canal. (B, L)
Day 4: Fly to San José, Costa Rica
Fly to Costa Rica’s capital and visit the active Poás volcano to see its emerald crater lake. Overnight at the Hotel. (B, L)
Day 5: Monteverde
Transfer to Monteverde and stay for 2 nights at the Hotel. Afternoon visit to the Selvatura’s hummingbird garden and hanging walkways. (B)
Day 6: Monteverde
Morning visit to Monteverde cloud forest to see its rare flora and fauna. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua
Full-day journey across the border into Nicaragua, to the city of Granada, overlooking Lake Nicaragua (approximately 7-8 hours). Stay for 2 nights at the Hotel . (B)
Day 8: Granada
Morning tour of the colonial city, including the Franciscan convent. Take a boat ride through the canals formed by the small islands in the lake, which is the tenth largest lake in the world. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions. (B)
Day 9: Fly to San Salvador • Suchitoto
Transfer to Managua and fly to San Salvador. Continue to the charming town of Suchitoto for 1 night . (B)
Day 10: Route of the Flowers
Explore the cobbled streets of Suchitoto, then transfer to the archaeological site of Joya de Ceren, known as the Pompeii of the Americas. In the afternoon explore cloudforest trails and enjoy spectacular volcano views on the picturesque Route of the Flowers. Stay overnight at Hotel. (B, L)
Day 11: Copán, Honduras
This morning explore the traditional artisan town of Ataco and stop at Santa Ana en route to Honduras (approx 10 hours). Stay at the Hotel for 2 nights. (B, L)
Day 12: Copán
In the morning, tour the fascinating Mayan ruins of Copán with its intricate and wellpreserved sculptures. Optional afternoon tour to a bird sanctuary. (B)
Day 13: Livingston, Guatemala
Cross into Guatemala and on to the Caribbean coast, visiting the impressive carved stelae at Quirigua en route (approximately 6 hours). Take a 1.5-hour boat ride along the coast to the town of Livingston, which has a strong Garifuna culture. Stay overnight at the Hotel. (B)
Day 14: Flores
Morning walking tour of Livingston, before taking a boat trip along the lush gorges of the Dulce river to visit Bird Island and an indigenous community. Continue by road to the Flores area for a 2-night stay. (B)
Day 15: Tikal
Morning tour of Tikal, one of the most spectacular Mayan ruins, located in the heart of the jungle. Afternoon at leisure or optional Yaxha sunset tour. (B, L)
Day 16: Fly to Guatemala City • Antigua
Early morning flight to Guatemala City and transfer to colonial Antigua for 2 nights. Afternoon walking tour. (B)
Day 17: Antigua
Day at leisure or optional excursions. (B)
Day 18: Fly to London via the US
Transfer to Guatemala City and fly back home. (B)
Day 19: Back Home
Morning arrival. (N)