Central America Explorer

47 nights from $8060

47 nights

Central America Explorer

An epic 48-day journey from Mexico City to San José through seven countries, blending basic stays, varied local transport and leader-led experiences with ample free time to discover ruins, markets, is

$8060 pp excluding flights $171 per night
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An epic 48-day journey from Mexico City to San José through seven countries, blending basic stays, varied local transport and leader-led experiences with ample free time to discover ruins, markets, islands and cloud forests.
  • Visit Chichen Itza’s Maya and Toltec ruins with a local guide.
  • Snorkel Caye Caulker’s reefs and savour laid-back Belizean island life.
  • Explore Tikal’s jungle-shrouded temples and spot toucans above the canopy.
  • Boat across Lake Atitlan to Santiago and visit Maximon’s shrine.
  • Discover Copán’s intricate stelae and temples with a local guide.
  • Discover indigo dyeing with artisans in colonial Suchitoto.
  • Explore Masaya’s artisan market and the Laguna de Apoyo viewpoint.
  • Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest’s misty trails with a local guide.
Accommodation is basic throughout, with the style indicated in the day-to-day itinerary serving as a guideline and subject to change if rooms aren’t available. Early check-in isn’t always possible; luggage storage or shared day rooms may be provided. Elevators can be limited and rooms may be upstairs, so pack light.
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