About this trip
Five countries in 22 days, from Guatemala's colonial streets down to Costa Rica's cloud forests, with plenty of ground covered in between. You go from Mayan highland villages to volcanic lakes, ancient ruins to colonial cities, ending among sloths and rainforest canopy.
This is a trip built around variety and shared road time — long overland journeys and border crossings link the highlights, and you'll get to know your group well in the process. It suits people who want to see a real cross-section of Central America rather than settle into one place.
Expect a mix of nature, history and everyday culture: cloud forest, active volcanoes, Mayan ruins, indigo dye workshops and colonial towns, all woven together into one continuous overland route.
What you'll do
- Explore Antigua and the Guatemalan Highlands' Mayan culture
- Visit Lake Atitlan, ringed by volcanoes
- See the Copan ruins in Honduras
- Learn about indigo dyeing in Suchitoto, El Salvador
- Wander the colonial cities of Leon and Granada in Nicaragua
- Spot sloths in Monteverde and stand beneath Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica
- Long travel days and several border crossings, with time spent in a private group vehicle where space can be tight
- Costa Rica tends to cost more than the other countries on this route
- Involves a fair amount of walking, sometimes with your luggage, so pack light and bring sturdy shoes
Worth it if you want genuine cultural immersion with a standout guide across five countries. Think twice if you prefer slower pace—the itinerary is relentless.
- Guide quality made the trip: Freddy and Vin were knowledgeable, charismatic, and genuinely invested in travellers' experience.
- Two-night stays in most places meant less packing chaos; only one proper long travel day kept fatigue manageable.
- Five countries in 22 days means constant movement; expect full-on days and tiring transport despite good organisation.
- Company actively partners with local nonprofits like Smile Café, so your money genuinely supports communities you visit.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,935, about 44% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Antigua · 29 Jul – 30 Jul
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