From the laid-back vibes and waves of the Pacific Coast to tropical rainforests alive with jungle melodies, take the road less travelled on this trip through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica with other travellers your own age. This is one of our most exciting trips, filled with breathtaking scenery and a chance to experience local culture with a two-night community guesthouse stay on the island of Ometepe. Enjoy a blend of public and private transportation, which not only keeps costs down but also gives you a chance to really meet the locals.
Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share), homestay (2 nts).
2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD420-550 for meals not included.
Local bus, boat, ferry, private vehicle, taxi, walking.
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Antigua Guatemala: Arrive at any time. Tonight, explore El Barrio, a vibrant marketplace of many small bars and pubs. Get to know your fellow travellers over a few drinks, and cheers to the adventures to come.
Antigua Guatemala/Cop?n: Set off today on a full day of travel from Antigua across the border to neighboring Honduras, arriving to the town of Cop?n Ruinas in the evening.
Cop?n: Free time in Cop?n. Opt to visit the ruins of Cop?n or soak in hot springs.
Cop?n/Suchitoto: Cross the border into El Salvador and stay in the colonial town of Suchitoto. Don't forget to try the delicious pupusas, a local Salvadorian specialty.
Suchitoto/La Libertad Region: Enjoy a free morning in Suchitoto before heading to the coast in the La Libertad region. The sunsets in these small surfing towns are stunning. Grab a cold drink and enjoy!
La Libertad Region: Enjoy a free day in the laidback beach towns of the area to take a surf lesson, eat fresh ceviche at the fish market in nearby La Libertad, visit the Tamanique waterfalls, or chill out with a beer in hand.
La Libertad Region/Le?n: Set off early for a full day of travel by land and sea to Nicaragua, finishing up in colonial Le?n with a brief orientation walk.
Le?n/Granada: Journey to Granada and see its colourful colonial buildings on an orientation walk. Enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.
Granada: Free time to explore beautiful Granada's markets, buildings and museums. Opt to kayak in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.
Granada/Isla de Ometepe: Get to know local friends during a 2-night G Adventures-supported community homestay on Ometepe. Try the local cuisine and test out some language skills.
Isla de Ometepe: Enjoy free time to explore Ometepe. Opt to climb Volcano Concepci?n or Volcano Maderas, take a cultural tour, visit the beach at Santo Domingo, or visit el Ojo de Agua for a refreshing swim and lunch. You can also view pre-Columbian petroglyphs or the small museum of indigenous artifacts in Altagracia.
Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde: Take a ferry back to the mainland and cross the border into Costa Rica, finishing up in the cloudforest air of Monteverde.
Monteverde: Free day in Monteverde. Opt to visit a cloud forest reserve, fly through the jungle canopy via zipline, or tour a coffee plantation.
Monteverde/La Fortuna: Transfer to La Fortuna along bumpy roads, then break up the journey with a peaceful boat ride on Lake Arenal before a short ride to the town.
La Fortuna: Free time to enjoy the La Fortuna and Arenal area.
La Fortuna/San Jos?: Journey through the mountains to the capital for a final night out.
San Jos?: Depart at any time.
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