HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive San Jose Arrive in San Jose at any time.
Day 2-3 La Fortuna / Arenal La Fortuna, at the foot of Arenal Volcano, is an excellent base for exploration. A night hike around the Volcano is an unforgettable adventure. Try a full day of whitewater rafting, go horseback riding, tour the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, or relax and soak in the Tabacon Resort hot springs.
Day 4-5 Monteverde, Costa Rica Travelling into the cool cloudforest and rainforests of Monteverde gives us a glimpse of the lush ecosystems of Costa Rica. Take time to bird watch, go horseback riding, mountain biking or soak up the mountain air on a trek over the cloudforest canopy.
Day 6-7 Ometepe, Nicaragua Two towering volcanoes dominate the landscape on Ometepe, an island on Lake Nicaragua, which is also home to the unique fresh water lake shark. Take an optional hike up Concepcion Volcano or just enjoy the beach and jungle swimming holes.
Day 8-10 Granada Granada's colonial charm is complemented by the surrounding active volcanoes and lakes. Take easy day trips and hikes, a cruise on the lake or explore the city's markets and museums.
Day 11 Tegucigalpa Explore the beautiful colonial buildings located in the historical centre of Honduras' capital city, Tegucigalpa. Marvel at the massive cathedral in the centre, decorated with gold and silver. Learn about the city's past as an important silver mining centre.
Day 12-14 Utila, The Bay Islands A scuba diving haven, Utila is a Caribbean-style island with a lively community atmosphere. Blue waters invite swimming, diving, snorkelling, or simply relaxing on the white sand beaches of the Bay Islands.
Day 15 Copan Walk through grassy plazas filled with intricately carved and decorated monuments, statues and staircases at the unique Mayan ruins of Copan.
Day 16 Antigua Antigua is the old capital of Guatemala and as the seat of the Spanish colonial government, was once the most important city in all of Central America. Enjoy the beautiful architecture of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. Please be ready for a long travel day with an early morning departure from Copan!
Day 17 Depart Antigua

Accommodation: Simple hotels (may be multi-share) (16 nts).
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10
Local Payment: USD250
Meals Included: No meals included.
Reverse Itinerary: This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JGS.
Transport: Public bus, boat, van, taxi.
Trip Reference: JSG