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DAY 01: BELIZE
Arriving at
international airport of Belize; meet and
transfer to town passing by the Blue Hole, a
natural swimming pool in the Caribbean
waters with more than 120 meters in depth; continue to San Ignacio. Dinner and
lodging.
DAY
02 BELIZE-XUNANTUNICH-SAN IGNACIO
Breakfast. At
07:30 a.m. we will depart to do a full day
trip by Mayan lands, starting en the
Ceremonial Center Xunantunich (means
maid of stone) accessible only by ferry,
which depart daily from San José Succotz.
The most relevant structure in this place is
El Castillo, a Pyramid of 130 ft high at the
south point of the main complex. We will
climb the pyramid using a spiral path. From
the top it is possible to have a beautiful
view of Belize and even some interesting
views of Guatemala. We will continue our
trip learning the local flora and its
medicinal uses. Lunch. Afternoon we
will take a trip to Cahal Pech, located in
the western riverside of Macal River, an
important Mayan place that offers a
wonderful
view of San Ignacio village. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 03 SAN IGNACIO-TIKAL-GUATEMALA
Breakfast.
Departure from the hotel to pass the border
to Guatemala and visit to the Ruins of the
National Park Tikal. Visit the Q complex,
the Main Square, the Center and North
Acropolis, the Lost World, the Temple IV,
Museum of History and others important
places. Lunch. Afternoon transfer to
the airport of Flores to fly to Guatemala
City. Reception and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 04 GUATEMALA-CIUDAD
ANTIGUA-GUATEMALA
Breakfast.
Our trip today will take us to know one of
the most antique cities of the American
continent: Ancient Guatemala, founded by the
Spaniards in 1543, during the Conquest
period. The UNESCO has declared ancient
Guatemala Heritage of the Humanity site, a city of ruins, churches and
convents, but also of hotels, restaurants, handicrafts,
and
museums. Lunch and afternoon
return to capital. Lodging.
DAY 05 GUATEMALA-
CHICHICASTENANGO-ATITLAN-GUATEMALA
Breakfast.
At 07:00 a.m. We will depart to Atitlan´s
Lake located in Solola Department, 126
kilometers far from Guatemala City, said to
be one
of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
Alomng the way stop for
15 minutes in a typical restaurant in Tecpan. Chichicastenango, which means “place of
nettles” in Nahualt tongue, is one of the
most popular places of the trip. Founded in
1524 by the survivors of the Spaniards
attacks on the capital Quiché, Utatlan. The
Santo Domingo church built in 1540 on the
ruins of a Maya Temple in an intent to
eradicate all the remains of the indigenous
culture to extend the colonial control on
the area. Actually the white buildings
dominate the square instead of the rituals
practiced inside the church are a mix of the prehispanic and Christians ceremonies. A
living museum, the streets of “Chichi” are
saturated in the believes of its Quiche
inhabitants. The friar Francisco Ximenez
discovered the history of its creation the
“Popol Vuh” here at the beginning of the
XVIII century. The city is full of life on
Thursday and Sunday when the market is
located on the square, marketers come from
miles on the surrounded areas, are grouped
here to sell its products, flowers,
livestock, and handicrafts. We
will continue to visit Panajachel settled at
the shores of Atitlan Lake, popular tourist
site recognized by its impressive view of
the lake and its three volcanoes. The
majority of the hotels and restaurants are
located between coffee plantations and
beautiful gardens. Return
to Guatemala City.
DAY 06 GUATEMALA-COPAN
(HONDURAS)
Breakfast.
Departure at 05:00 a.m. to Quirigua, located
in the Valley of River Matagua next to
Honduras border. In this site we will find
the Mayan Stele. We continue passing the border until
we arrive where we will overnight, hotel
located in Copan Ruins area. Lunch and
departure by the afternoon to visit one of
the most beautiful archeological sites of
the Mayan World from 1,200 year
B.C. We will visit its Acropolis,
Temple XI and Altar Q erected by Yac-Pac the
last King of Copan, and the museum.
Lodging.
Day
07 COPAN-SAN PEDRO SULA
Copán – San
Pedro Sula
In the morning the local guide will meet you
in your hotel and escort you to the Copán
Ruins Park which is located 20 minutes walk
from Copán. You will tour the legendary
Archaeological Park of Copán, which consists
of two main sites: the ruins and the
sepulchres. Learn about the impressive
63-step stairway with over 2,500 hieroglyphs
and masterfully carved Stella. You will
return to your hotel in time to take the
afternoon direct bus back to San Pedro Sula
. City Tour and lodgning.
Day 08. Transfero to the
Airport.
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Day 01 GRANADA-MANAGUA
Transfer
International Airport Managua to La Gran
Francia Hotel 5* in Granada. Check in at
the hotel, then continue on a tour of the Historical
City Center.DAY 02
GRANADA-MASAYA-GRANADA
Breakfast.
Visit Masaya Handicraft market, continue
to the National Park of the Masaya Volcano,
and its Museum of Natural History. Return
to Granada.
DAY
03 GRANADA-MOMBACHO-ISLETAS-GRANADA
Breakfast. We
will begin our eco-touring route in the
early hours of the morning towards the
biological station of the Mombacho Volcano.
In the afternoon, ride by boat in the
isletas.
DAY 04 GRANADA-EL
CHOCOYERO-CATARINA-SAN JUAN DE ORIENTE Y LOS
PUEBLOS
Breakfast.
Today we will continue with our tour in
contact with nature, specially designed for
the observation of “Chocoyos” (Parakeets).
We will return to our waiting vehicle and move along to
the native towns of Catarina and San Juan de
Oriente, where we will be able to appreciate
the very best of our National crafts. The
towns are very close one to the other - Diria, Diriomo, Niqinohomo, Masatepe, San
Marcos. Transfer back to Granada in the
afternoon and overnight.
DAY 05. GRANADA-SAN JUAN
DEL SUR
Breakfast.
Transfer to San Juan del Sur – one of most
picturesque horseshoe bays on the Pacific
Coast with stunning sunsets. Lodging at
Hotel Piedras y Olas.
DAY 06 – SAN JUAN DEL SUR
Breakfast.
Free day. Lodging.
DAY 07 SAN JUAN DEL SUR -
PEÑAS BLANCAS- MANUEL ANTONIO. QUEPOS
Breakfast.
Continue across border to Costa Rica; transfer to Manuel Antonio
National Park and Quepos. Lodging
at Hotel Parador or similar.
DAY 08
Relax on
beach; visit Carara National Park.
Return to Hotel.
DAY 09
Relax on
beach and visit Manuel Antonio National Park.
DAY 10.
Transfer
Manuel Antonio to Uvita, Ballena Beach.
Lodging at Hotel Cristal Ballena. (optional
boat trip to Roca Ballena.
DAY 11
Visit Marino
Ballena Park.
DAY 12
Transfer to
Sierpe in private coach. Transfer by boat on Río Sierpe. Continue by land to Lodge Casa
Corcovado or similar.
DAY
13
Relax in Casa Corcovado. All meals.
DAY 14 Transfer Sierpe to
Panamá Border.
Meet and
transfer from the Border in Paso Canoas to
Cerro Punta. Check in and overnight at Hotel
Los Quetzales.
Day 15
Breakfast.
Free day for hiking the trails around the
area.
Overnight at Los Quetzales hotel.
Day 16
Breakfast.
Hiking tour Los Quetzales Trail. Entrance
fee to the Vulcan Baru National Park;
Box lunch included. Upon arrival in Boquete, transfer
to Villa Marita or similar
Overnight.
Day 17
Breakfast.
Hiking tour the Baru National Park.
Entrance fee to the park and box lunch included. Overnight at Villa Marita or similar.
Day
18
Breakfast
Free day for optional tours:
Rafting, coffee tours, canopy adventure.
Overnight at Villa Marita or similar.
Day 19
Breakfast
Transfer to David. Flight to Panama City.
Upon arrival transfer to Hotel Marbella or
similar. Check in and overnight.
Day 20
Breakfast
Transfer to international airport for
departure.
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Day 1: Guatemala City
Arrival at
the Guatemala City airport. Transfer to your
hotel. Overnight in Guatemala City.
Day
2: Antigua Guatemala
Breakfast.
Our trip today will take us to know one of
the most antique cities of American
continent: Ancient Guatemala, founded by the
Spaniards in 1543, during the conquest
period. The UNESCO has declared Ancient
Guatemala Heritage of the Humanity site, a city of ruins, churches and
convents. Lunch and afternoon
return to capital. Lodging.
DAY 03 GUATEMALA-
CHICHICASTENANGO-ATITLAN-GUATEMALA
Breakfast. At
07:00 a.m. depart to Atitlan Lake
located in Solola Department, 126 kilometers
far from Guatemala City, said to be one of the
most beautiful lakes in the world. En route
stop in a typical restaurant in Tecpan. Chichicastenango, which means “place of
nettles” in Nahualt tongue, is one of the
most popular places of the trip. Founded in
1524 by the survivors of the Spaniards'
attacks on the capital Quiché, Utatlan.
Visit the
Santo Domingo church built in 1540 on the
ruins of a Maya Temple.
DAY 04: GUATEMALA-COSTA
RICA
Transfer to
Airport for your onward flight to Costa Rica. Pick up at the
airport, check in hotel; city tour - visit La Sabana
Park, Rohrmoser and Los Yoses residential
areas, the Central Park, the Cathedral, the
National Theatre, the Main Post Building,
the Parliament, one of the Museums, the
University of Costa Rica and Moravia
souvenir shops.
DAY 5: BRAULIO CARRILLO
NATL. PARK – JUNGLE AERIAL TRAM – GUÁCIMO
Drive from
San José across the National Park Braulio
Carrillo to Río
Sucio. Ride in the gondolas of the aerial
tram, with impressive views of incredible
variety of flora and fauna of this tropical
region. Above the rain forest you will enjoy
the unique experience of observing the
canopy of the forest and you can take a
close look at the most exotic plants that
grow on the top of the trees. Later
journey to the nearby
town of Guácimo. Lodging: Hotel Río Palmas
or similar.
DAY 6: SARAPIQUÍ-
BUTTERFLY GARDEN- MUSEUM JUWELS OF THE
FOREST
Transfer
through rural areas to Sarapiquí. Visit the
small Butterfly Garden where you will admire
many live butterflies in all stages of their
lifecycle.
Then you will visit the tiny Jewels of the
Rain Forest Museum, an exhibition about rain
forest with sounds. Afternoon at
leisure or optional boat tour on the Sarapiquí River .
Lodging: Hotel La Quinta de Sarapiquí or
similar.
DAY 7: ARENAL VOLCANO
NATIONAL PARK– TABACÓN HOT SPRINGS
Drive the San
Carlos Lowlands to the Arenal Volcano, one
of the world's most active volcanoes. After
sleeping quietly for more than 400 years,
the Arenal erupted with tremendous force in
July 1968. Since then, it continues to erupt
daily but on a smaller scale. Visitors can
see, on clear days, the lava eruptions that
during the evening look like an impressive
fireworks display. You visit also the Tabacón Hot Springs with its idyllic
tropical gardens. Lodging: Hotel Rancho
Corcovado or similar.
DAY 8: LA FORTUNA -
ARENAL LAKE – DRY FOREST AND COROBICÍ RIVER
Drive around
the Arenal Lake passing the picturesque city
of Tilarán until you reach Cañas. Soft raft
descent of the Corobicí river which is a
must for birdwatchers and nature lovers in
general. You will ride to the border of the
nearby Palo Verde National Park and you will
also observe many different migratory birds
and animals typical of the tropical dry
forest. Afterwards, transfer to Liberia .
Lodging: Hotel El Sitio or similar.
DAY 9: LIBERIA –NICARAGUA
In the
morning visit of the city of Liberia with
its interesting mixture of modern and
colonial architecture where you will see
adobe (sun-dried brick) and tile roof
houses. Continue to Peñas Blancas Border
with Nicaragua and San Juan del Sur.
After welcoming you at the Costa Rica border in Peñas Blancas, we
will take you to the beautiful port of San
Juan del Sur, a town
where we will find a variety of small
restaurants located right by the beach. Spend the afternoon
at the
beach, practice
surfing etc. Check in at Hotel Casa Blanca 3*
right in front of the beach.
DAY 10 SAN JUAN DEL
SUR-OMETEPE
Breakfast.
Departure at 6:40 am to the port of San
Jorge, (26km) where we will board a small
boat that will take us to the Island of Ometepe, a religious sanctuary of
Nicaraguan
Indian forbearers. After arrival, we will
tour the Island - visit the archaeological
museum of Altagracia, La Punta de Jesús
María and the lake of Charco Verde.
Lunch in a local restaurant, and around
4:00pm we will go back to the port of San
Jorge to resume our journey to the City of
Granada (68km). Check in at Alambra Hotel
3*.
DAY
11 GRANADA
Breakfast. We
will start our route through the city of
Granada, distinguished by a Colonial
architecture that will take us back to the
eighteenth century. Narrow streets with
horse-drawn carriages will allow our minds
to create a concrete idea of the customs of
the epoch of the Spanish occupation. The
Church and Archaeological museum of the
Convent of San Francisco, the Cathedral,
Church and Xalteva square, Church “La
Merced”, church of Guadalupe, the fortress
“La Pólvora”, among other colonial
buildings, are just a part of the beauty displayed in this
city. You will have the afternoon free where
you can choose to take an optional tour
to either the “ Small Islands ” or El Mombacho Volcano. Onvernight in Alambra Hotel.
DAY 12
GRANADA-CATARINA-MASAYA-LEON
Breakfast.
Check out in the morning, then we will
go visit the municipality of Catarina, a
town of artisans, and one offering a grand
panorama of the Laguna Apoyo and chain of
Nicaragua's volcanoes. Next we will
move along towards the city of Masaya and
its Market of crafts. All the ceramics of the region
can be found here. Next on to the Masaya Volcano National park. Lunch
en route. The it's on to the Occidental zone,
to the city of León (122km). Along the way, we will be able
to appreciate the immensity of the Momotombo
Volcano, which buried the old city of León
with its eruption back in 1610. Check in at
the Austria Hotel 3*, located in the city of
León.
DAY
13 LEON-MANAGUA
Breakfast.
Today we will be visiting the Nicaraguan
city of University culture, known for both its
academic excellence, and architecture.
Besides being the first city founded by the
Spaniards in Nicaragua, it constitutes the
intellectual cradle of the great poet Rubén Darío, Father of Modernism and Prince of
Castellan Letters, as well as many other
renowned figures of Nicaragua's literature. We will
make a visit through the most important
churches in the city: La Recolección, El
Calvario, etc., without missing the
magnificent and splendorous Cathedral,
inside of which lay the remains of Rubén
Darío, and from the top of its domes we will
experience the almost perfect alignment of
the volcanic mountain range. Visit to the
boiling mud pools of San Jacinto and geysers
located on the slopes of the Santa Clara
Volcano, which waters contain sulfides and
can be used for medicinal purposes. Afternoon transfer back to Managua and
overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Hotel 4*.
DAY 14 MANAGUA
Breakfast and
departure to take the Managua City Tour - the Historical Center
of the capital: El Malecón, The Juan Pablo
II square, the National Theater Rubén Darío,
Darío's park, the old Cathedral, the New
House of Government, the National Palace of
Culture and the National Museum . Once this
visit has come to an end, we will continue
our journey to the Museum of “Sitio Huellas
de Acahualinca”, which gathers over 10,000
years of history of Nicaragua's old civilization.
These “footprints” were formed during an
eruption probably made either by the Masaya,
Asososca or Tiscapa volcano. At the end of
the day, we will visit the Museum of Sandino
's Memorial Site, from which we will
experience the most beautiful and vast
overview of the city of Managua, with the
lake Xolotlan adorning its background.
Overnight stay in Managua at the Holiday
Inn Hotel 5*.
DAY 15 MANAGUA- TRANSFER
OUT
Breakfast. At
the right time, we will transfer you to
either the frontier with Costa Rica,
(140kms) or to the National Airport so you
can take the flight back to your country.
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DAY 01.
Transfer to
selected Hotel in Managua . Lodging.
DAY
02 MANAGUA-LEON
Breakfast.
Today we will head towards the Occidental
zone of Nicaragua, passing by the Ruins of
the Old Leon, from where we will be able to
observe the Momotombo Volcano, which
eruption destroyed this city in the year
1610. We will move along to the Colonial
city of Leon where we will undertake a City
Tour visiting: the Cathedral, in which lies
the Tomb of Rubén Darío, walk trough the
cellars and then make our way up to the peak
of the Cathedral, where we will be able to
enjoy the splendid panoramic view of the
volcanic mountain range, the Museum of Art,
and the native Indian district “El Laborío“.
On the afternoon we will visit the San
Jacinto boiling mud pools and geysers located
on the
slopes of the Santa Clara Volcano, which
waters contain sulfides and can be used for
medicinal purposes. Transfer back to Managua.
DAY 03:
MANAGUA-MASAYA-CATARINA-GRANADA
After
breakfast Managua city
tour: visit the old cathedral, National
Palace of Culture, National Museum , Ruben
Dario National Theatre, Xolotlan or Managua
's Lake and the archaeological museum
Huellas de Acahualinca; next to the Masaya Volcano National Park; the
Artisans market in Masaya where you can find
ceramics and souvenirs; the town of Catarina and the
colonial city of Granada.
Overnight in Granada.
DAY
04: GRANADA-ISLETAS
Today tour
the lake Cocibolca (or Nicaragua Lake ),
some of its 356 small islands; then back to
Granada walk thru the Historic Centre before returning to
your Hotel.
DAY 05. GRANADA-FRONTERA
DE PEÑAS BLANCAS-MONTEVERDE (COSTA RICA)
Breakfast.
Departure to Costa Rica border, passing at
the shores of Lake Cocibolca from where we
will see the volcanoes Concepcion and
Maderas on Ometepe Island. After we pass
the frontier, we will go to Montverde, one
of the most important Biological Reserves of
Cloud Forest in Costa Rica. Lodging. Afternoon a
specialized guide will take us to observe
some of the 300 species of migratory birds
residing in the region. Dinner and lodging.
DAY
6 MONTEVERDE-SAN JOSE
Breakfast.
Today you can take a canopy tour, or ride horses. After lunch we will continue our
trip arriving at San José, capital of Costa
Rica where we will lodge.
DAY 7 SAN JOSE
Breakfast.
Depart for a city tour that will take us to
visit the most important tourist attractions
in San José , the capital city. The National
Theater built in 1897 is a true
architectonical jewel. The Jade museum
houses interesting pre-Columbian objects as
well as contemporary art works. The tour
also includes the Metallic Building, the
National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the
Justice Tribunals and many other interesting
government buildings, finishing our trip
with a visit to the handicrafts market.
Afternoon free.
DAY 8 SAN JOSE-VOLCAN
POAS-GRECIA-SARCHI-SAN JOSE
After our
trip to the Volcano Poas you will travel through the
streets full of tradition and culture of the
cities of Grecian and Sarchi. You will visit
the old metallic church of Grecia, whose
particular red color distinguish it from the
others religious buildings all over the
country. Retur to San Jose; overnight in San
Jose.
DAY 9 SAN JOSE-PANAMA
Breakfast.
Breakfast and
transportation to the airport to flight to
Panama. Meet and greet and transfer to the hotel
located near the commercial zone.
DAY
10 Panamá City tour and Canal
Breakfast.
Depart from your hotel to visit Panama
Viejo, the first city founded on the isthmus
by the Spanish at the beginning of
colonization. The remaining ruins are the
vestiges of the city left by Pirate Henry
Morgan, who sacked the town in 1671. Visit
to the Panama Canal, one of the 20th
century's most important engineering feats.
At the Miraflores Locks you will have
the opportunity to observe the locks
as giant cargo ships are raised
and lowered in them. Then you will view the Canal from the
scenic Amador Causeway.
Day 11 Panamá
Breakfast.
Free day for shopping or optional excursions.
Day 12: Return
Breakfast.
Transfer to Airport.
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Day 1: Guatemala City
Arrival at
the Guatemala City airport. Transfer to your
hotel. Overnight in Guatemala City.
Day
2: Guatemala City – Antigua
Transfer to
Antigua, the earlier colonial capital of
Central America, founded in 1543. We will
visit the Main Square, the Cathedral and
other buildings of the colonial era.
Overnight.
Day 3: Antigua – Chichi –
Lake Atitlan
Departure to
the highlands to visit Chichi. Tour through
the open-air market (only Thursdays &
Sundays), where colorful handicrafts of the
region are for sale. Enter the 400-year-old
church of Santo Tomás, where catholic and
pagan rites take place in a mystical
atmosphere. The continue to Lake Atitlan .
Overnight in Panajachel at the lake.
Day 4: Lake Atitlan
Early in the
morning we will start a boat ride to the
Tzutuhil town of Santiago Atitlan. This
small town still keeps the Mayan traditions
and culture. We will visit the local market
and the town's church before returning to
Panajachel. Overnight in Panachachel.
Day 5: Lake Atitlan –
Santa Lucia
We will tour
the indigenous towns of Almolonga and Zunil,
famous for its vegetables and flowers. We
continue through the Pacific side to Santa
Lucia Cotzumalguapa, passing through a big
coffee and sugar cane plantations.
Overnight.
Day 6: Santa Lucia –
Copán Ruinas , Honduras
Drive through
the Motagua valley towards Honduras. En
route we will pass through the states of El Progreso and Zacapa in Guatemala;
the
villages Almolonga and Zunil are known for
their colorful vegetable and flower
markets. After customs formalities transfer
to Copán. Overnight in Copán.
Day
7: Archaeological Park of Copán
Today we
visit the legendary Archaeological Park of
Copán. Enjoy the impressive 63-step stairway
with over 2,500 hieroglyphs and masterfully
carved Stella. In the afternoon we will
visit Las Sepulturas, a residential and
burial site of the Mayan nobles. Overnight
in Copán.
Day 8: Copán – Lake Yojoa
Transfer to
the Yojoa Lake, a birdwatche'rs paradise!
About 400 of the 700 species registered in
Honduras can be found around this lake. We
visit the impressive Pulhapanzak Waterfall
before reaching our hotel at the lake.
Day 9: Lake Yojoa –
Tegucigalpa
After
breakfast transfer to Tegucigalpa, driving
through some of the most fascinating
landscapes in Honduras. On the way we will
visit Comayagua with its colonial heritage.
Overnight in Tegucigalpa.
Day 10: Tegucigalpa –
Valle de Angeles
Before
proceeding to the Valle de Angeles, where we
visit the famous National Handicraft Centre,
we tour the Honduran capital. We return in
the late afternoon. Overnight in Tegucigalpa.
Day 11: Tegucigalpa –
León
We cross the
border to Nicaragua. After an interesting
drive we reach León in the Occidental zone in the afternoon.
Overnight in León.
Day 12: León – Managua
We tour León,
the ancient capital of Nicaragua and then
continue our way to the current capital,
Managua. Overnight.
Day 13: Masaya Volcano –
Granada
City tour in
Granada visiting the colonial buildings. In
the afternoon we go on to the national park
of Vulcano Masaya . The panoramic view is
breathtaking. Overnight in Granada.
Day
14. Granada .
City tour and
boat ride. Overnight in Granada.
Day 15: Granada – Island
Ometepe
After
breakfast boat transfer to Ometepe Island. Ometepe is an incredible island located
in the Lake Nicaragua. It is formed
by two volcanoes - Concepcion and Maderas.
The Concepcion is a dormant volcano and the
Maderas is extinct covered by a deep cloud
forest. Overnight on Ometepe Island.
Day 16: Ometepe
We go for a
hike near the volcano Maderas and learn about local rural life. We spend the
afternoon at the Santo Domingo Beach.
Overnight on Ometepe Island.
Day 17: Ometepe –
Managua
Drive back to
Managua. Overnight in Managua.
Day 18. Managua-Montelimar
Transfer to
Montelimar Beach and Resort; All inclusive
resort.
Free day.
Day 19. Montelimar.
Free day at
your own leisure. All inlcusive.
Day 20. Montelimar.
Free day at
your own leisure. All inlcusive.
Day 21.
Transfer
Montelimar-Airport for departure.
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