Basic Central America: Guatemala to Costa Rica

Basic Central America: Guatemala to Costa Rica (G Adventures)
Duration
17 days
Countries
4
Next Departure
16-Oct-2026
Starting at
USD 1,499
USD 1,274
Price per day
USD 75
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Activities
tour category: Kayaktour category: Safari

Summary

Soak up the authentic local cultures of Central America on this 17-day whirlwind trip of entrancing scenery and laid-back vibes. Enjoy a blend of public and private transportation as you traverse the Pacific Coast, tropical rainforests, and roads less travelled through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. From a community guesthouse stay on the island of Ometepe to beach time in El Tunco, get ready for infinite memories to be made along the way.

Map: Basic Central America: Guatemala to Costa Rica (G Adventures)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Antigua Guatemala
Day 2
Antigua Guatemala/Copán
Day 3
Copán
Day 4
Copán/Suchitoto
Day 5
Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
Day 6
La Libertad Region
Day 7
La Libertad Region/León
Day 8
León/Granada
Day 9
Granada
Day 10
Granada/Isla De Ometepe
Day 11
Isla De Ometepe
Day 12
Isla De Ometepe/Monteverde
Day 13
Monteverde
Day 14
Monteverde/La Fortuna
Day 15
La Fortuna
Day 16
La Fortuna/San José
Day 17
San José

Countries (4): Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua

Travel Cities (8): Antigua Guatemala, Arenal Volcano, Copán, Granada, Guatemala City, Leon, Monteverde Cloud Forest, San Jose

What are some of the highlights?

Group Leader

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.

Group Size Notes

Max 16, avg 14.

Highlights

Embrace local experiences with your hosts at a community guesthouse stay in Ometepe, Savor authentic pupusas: El Salvador’s beloved stuffed tortillas, Relax seaside to the sound of waves in El Salvador, Spend time in the lush cloud forest of Monteverde

What is included in the price?

Accommodation

Simple hotels (12 nts), hostel (2 nts, multi-share), homestay (2 nts).

Meals Included

2 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Transport

Local bus, boat, ferry, private vehicle, taxi, walking.

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay, Isla de Ometepe Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Granada Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna. Beach time in El Tunco. Orientation walk around León and Granada. Free time in Granada, Ometepe, Monteverde, and La Fortuna. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

What is NOT included in the price?

Meal Budget

Allow USD420-550 for meals not included.

Optional Activities

Copán - Entrance - Copan Ruins (25USD per person) - Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (50USD per person) Playa El Tunco - Surfing Lesson (60USD per person) Granada - Masaya Volcano Day Excursion (40USD per person) - Mi Museo Cultural Museum (5USD per person) - Hiking - Laguna de Apoyo Visit (35USD per person) Masaya - Market Exploration Isla de Ometepe - Swimming (Free) - Hike Concepcíon Volcano (45USD per person) - Ometepe Island Cultural and Pre-Columbian Petroglyphs Tour (45USD per person) - Ojo de Agua (Swimming Hole) (10-15USD per person) Monteverde - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (35-50USD per person) - Monteverde Horseback Riding (55USD per person) - Sky Walk (55USD per person) - Ziplining - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (21USD per person) - Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40USD per person) La Fortuna - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person) - Ecotermales Hot Springs (49USD per person) - Mountain Biking (79USD per person) - Birdwatching - Horseback Riding (59USD per person) - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90USD per group) - Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (65-133USD per person) Sarapiquí - Sarapiqui River Rafting (99USD per person)

What does this tour / travel package consist of?

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Antigua Guatemala

Arrow Going To

San Jose

Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

What associations is this organisation a member of? What Financial Protection is available?

Membership: ABTA Membership: Planeterra Membership: ATOL Membership: ATTA


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