CENTRAL AMERICA EXPLORER(Trip #59484)

Tour Overview

Colonial cities, Mayan ruins, smoking volcanoes and colourful reefs: a fascinating journey through northern Central America
Our feature-packed road trip provides a flavour of the rich and varied culture and landscapes of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. We spend time in the lively colonial cities of Antigua, Granada and Leon, visit some of the region's many active and dormant volcanoes, explore the mysterious Mayan ruins of Copan and relax in the Caribbean paradise of Roatan. There are lots of activities on offer, from adventurous volcano hikes to spectacular diving and snorkelling and the chance to relax in natural hot springs.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1
Start Antigua Guatemala.

Day 2
Free time to explore the colonial city

Day 3
Enter Honduras and travel to Copan.

Day 4
Morning visit to the Mayan ruins; optional hot springs visit.

Day 5
Walk through tropical botanical gardens at Lancetilla; ferry to Caribbean Island of Roatan.

Day 6-7
Lots of optional activities including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and hiking.

Day 8
To Lake Yohoa, Honduras' largest lake; afternoon visit to the 40m high Pulhapanzak Falls.

Day 9
To the border town of Danli.

Day 10
To Leon; explore the colonial city then on to Suyapa Beach on the Pacfic Coast.

Day 11
To Apoyo Crater Lake; free time to swim and relax.

Day 12
Drive to the rim of Masaya Volcano and see the active crater; ferry to Ometepe Island on Lake Nicaragua.

Day 13
Optional activities including volcano hikes, lake swimming, fishing and waterfall walks.

Day 14
Ferry to mainland; visit artisan market at Masaya; on to colonial city of Granada for city tour.

Day 15
End Granada.