HIGHLIGHTS OF CENTRAL AMERICA

Day 1: SAN JOSE (COSTA RICA) (D)
Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport. Transfer and accommodation at Barcelo San jose Buffet dinner with one drink included.

Day 2 SAN JOSE - ARENAL VOLCANO (B,L,D)
830am after your breakfast Depart to Arenal volcano, on route stop at sarchi town, also the hanging bridges at mistico park. Ending your day at Baldi thermals with dinner included.

Overnight in Arenal.

Day 3: ARENAL - TORTUGUERO (B,L,D)
Transfer to Tortuguero (4-hour drive), you will have the breakfast on the way at Guapiles, today you will visit the town of tortuguero . Overnight at Pachira lodge . Pachira lodge is Strategically located in front of the main lagoon, just 5 minutes by boat from the National Tortuguero Park and 3 minutes from the picturesque town by the same name.

Day 4: TORTUGUERO - SAN JOSE (B,L,D)
Visit Tortuguero National Park, this park is located in northeastern Costa Rica known for its biodiversity, canals, and its importance as a nesting site for sea turtles, especially green turtles. The park is characterized by lush tropical rainforests, wildlife, and a network of waterways. Dinner will be on the way. Return to San jose Barcelo hotel and overnight.

Day 5: SAN JOSE - SAN SALVADOR (EL SALVADOR) (B,L,D)
Morning visit of San jose including the national museum. Explore San Jose National Museum. Discover San Jose Market. Lunch included and transfer to the airport to take your 5pm flight to San Salvador.. Arrive and transfer to Barcelo San Salvador hotel.

Day 6: SAN SALVADOR - CITY TOUR (B,L,D)
9am Morning visit of the capital San Salvador including zona rosa, residential areas, walking tour in the city center : El Rosario Church, Monsenor Romerio memorial site, The new Library. LUNCH and continue to Joya de ceren , called the Pompeii of America. It's a Maya village that was preserved by layers of ash from a nearby volcano and discovered by accident in 1977. Continue to the bird nest hotel, a hotel in the the middle of a coffee forest , relax and enjoy the fresh air and the sound of nature. Dinner included.

Day 7: BIRD NEST JUAYUA - SANTA ANA - COPAN RUINS (B, L, D )
830am Depart from your hotel to the Maya ruins of Copan, on route you will visit Santa Ana, el Salvador second largest city with its restored city center, continue to the border El Salvador / Guatemala / Honduras . Arrive at mid afternoon and free time to explore the town.

Day 8: COPAN (B, L, D )
8.45 am Guided visit of the maya ruins of Copan , were not excavated until the 19th century. The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal the three main stages of development before the city was abandoned in the early 10th century. The tour includes las sepulturas ( The residential area ), the acropolis and the Museum. Lunch and at mid afternoon we visit the conservation project of the parrot a native bird from the area.

Overnight in copan.

Day 9: COPAN - GUATEMALA CITY (B, L, D)
After breakfast we depart to Guatemala city ( Travel time approx. 6 hours ) arrive at you hotel. Lunch. At mid afternoon we will have panoramic drive in the Guatemala capital, including the city center. Stop for dinner in one of the new entertainment areas. Overnight in Guatemala city.

Day 10: VOLCAN AND ATITLAN (B, L, D )
You will visit the Pacaya volcano, Be prepared for rough terrain and a moderately challenging trek do a walk in the active volcano with a guide where its frecuent to see the rivers of lava. to Atitlan lake and overnight in a boutique hotel overlooking the lake. Dinner.

Day 11: ATITLAN - ANTIGUA (B, L, D )
After breakfast you will board a boat to visit one of the twelve towns that surround the lake each one has a distinctive dress and traditions, then continue to Antigua Guatemala, one of the best preserved colonial towns in the American continent, which was the capital for all central America until its independence in 1821. Your guide will take you to some of the mostinteresting plazas and buildings. Overnight in Antigua.

Day 12: ANTIGUA - BELIZE (B,L,D)
Morning transfer from Antigua to the airport to take your short flight to Belize. Arrive and enjoy a panoramic tour of Belice Visit The Belize Sign Monument.

Explore St. Herman's Cave. Overnight in Belize city.

Day 13: BELIZE - BLUE HOLE (B, L ,D)
Morning boat ride to the blue hole The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef, a small atoll 70 km from the mainland and Belize City. The hole is circular in shape, 318 m across and 124 m deep. It has a surface area of 70,650 square metres., continue to hol chan marine reserve.

Day 14: BELIZE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.

• Accommodation in double rooms at selected 4 star hotels and an Antarctic thermic tent
• All flights inside Latin America
• All meals as indicated on the itinerary
• Transfers based on private service
• Tours and excursions as per itinerary with English speaking specialist guides in private & small group service
• Entrance fees

• Flights to/from South America
• Meals not indicated
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, insurance
• Gratuities, baggage porterage and other extras not specified
• Visas if applicable
• Clothing for Antarctica: Waterproof Pants and Jacket, Thermal underwear, Gloves, scarf and hat, Trekking shoes (or similar waterproof shoes), Sunblock, 2 additional pairs of warm socks- Can be provided upon request