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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
Grand Central America
This tour traverses the length of Central America from Mexico to Costa Rica, taking in seven weeks of adventure travel. Mexico; visit Mayan ruins, explore colonial cities, sample the world famous cuisine, and relax on the turquoise Caribbean coastline, including the tranquil island of Isla Mujeres and the town of Playa del Carmen. Then onto Caye Caulker in Belize and the unforgettable Afro-Caribbean island, the perfect spot for snorkeling and diving. In Guatemala we visit the great Mayan city of Tikal, and Finca Ixobel to try caving, horse-riding and river tubing. We explore the area surrounding Lake Atitlan, including Panajachel, Chichicastenango markets and the cobble-stone streets of colonial Antigua. Southwards to Honduras and Nicaragua where you can marvel at the ruins of Copan, explore the island of Ometepe and its volcanoes, and relax on the pacific beaches of San Juan del Sur. Into Costa Rica, we visit San Jose and the national parks of Cahuita and Tortuguero. Then over to the Pacific side and the town of La Fortuna and Volcano Arenal, which offers world class activities such as white water rafting, canyoneering, or take it easy in local hot springs. We cross Lake Arenal to Santa Elena and explore the ecosystems of Monteverde Cloud forest a hub of flora and fauna. We end off the tour with the sloths and monkeys on the beaches of Manual Antonio National Park before finishing in San Jose.
Highlights:
- Mexico - Mexico City, Teotihuacan Pyramids, Taxco, Oaxaca, Monte Alban Ruins, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Indian Village Tour, Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul and Misol Ha Waterfalls, Merida , Chichen Itza Ruins , Caribbean Beaches at Isla Mujeres , Playa del Carmen , Anthropology Museum
- Belize - Caye Caulker
- Guatemala - Flores , Tikal Ruins , Finca Ixobel, Antigua , Chichicastenango Markets , Lake Atitlan , Panajachel
- Honduras - Copan Ruins , Tegucigalpa
- Nicaragua - Granada , Masaya National Park , Ometepe Island & Lake Nicaragua , San Juan del Sur , Pacific Beaches
- Costa Rica - San Jose , Tortuguero National Park, Cahuita National Park , La Fortuna , Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs , Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Quepos , Manuel Antonio National Park
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Mexico City |
| Day #2 |
Taxco |
| Day #3 |
Taxco - Oaxaca |
| Day #4 |
Oaxaca |
| Day #5 |
San Cristobal de Las Casas |
| Day #6 |
Palenque |
| Day #7 |
Palenque - Merida |
| Day #8 |
Merida |
| Day #9 |
Chichen Itza - Isla Mujeres |
| Day #10 |
Isla Mujeres |
| Day #11 |
Playa del Carmen |
| Day #12 |
Caye Caulker |
| Day #13 |
Flores |
| Day #14 |
Tikal Ruins - Finca Ixobel |
| Day #15 |
Finca Ixobel |
| Day #16 |
Antigua |
| Day #17 |
Panajachel - Lake Atitlan |
| Day #18 |
Chichicastenango Markets - Panajachel |
| Day #19 |
Antigua |
| Day #20 |
Copan |
| Day #21 |
Tegucigalpa |
| Day #22 |
Granada |
| Day #23 |
Ometepe Island |
| Day #24 |
San Juan del Sur |
| Day #25 |
San Jose |
| Day #26 |
Cahuita |
| Day #27 |
Tortuguero |
| Day #28 |
Tortuguero - San Jose |
| Day #29 |
San Jose |
| Day #30 |
La Fortuna & Arenal |
| Day #31 |
Monteverde |
| Day #32 |
Quepos & Manual Antonio |
| Day #33 |
San Jose |
Hotels:
Hotel (45 Nights), Lodge (2 Nights), Overnight Bus (1 Night)
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Pricing Options:
There are only 16 spaces available on this tour. | Depart US | Land-Only | Availability |
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| 11/23/2010 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 01/14/2011 | $5,295.00 | Full | | 02/22/2011 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 04/15/2011 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 05/24/2011 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 07/15/2011 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 08/30/2011 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 10/14/2011 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 11/29/2011 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 01/13/2012 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 02/28/2012 | $5,295.00 | 5+ | | 04/13/2012 | $5,295.00 | 5+ |
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