Cancun To San Jose

33 days - from $3850

This sensational trip spans six colourful countries and packs in a lot of adventure along the way. The major highlights of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica are all covered on this ‘once in a lifetime’ journey – talk about ‘bang for your buck’!

Highlights

• Belize's waters
• Caye Caulker
• Catch the fire from perfect Arenal
• Puerto Viejo, where the jungle meets the sea and you’ll meet the Bri Bri
• Walk through clouds and untouched forest in Monteverde Cloud forest
• Buy colourful local textiles from the vibrant traders of Chichicastenango
• Drink fine coffee in Antigua Guatemala
• Eat sweet and savory tamales on the tiny island town of Flores
• Evenings dancing the Punta
• Meet with magnificent Mesoamerica at the Tikal Mayan Ruins
• The friendly welcome of the indigenous people of Lake Atitlan and Panajachel
• The value of the Guatemala Quetzal, your currency and tour spirit guide.
• Copan
• Roatan
• Quench your thirst with soda pop, Mexican style
• Scoff a burrito
• Granada
• Ometepe Island

Itinerary:

Day 1-2: Cancun3-5: Tulum - Caye Caulker6-7: Flores - Tikal Ruins8-9: Antigua10-12: Panajachel - Chichicastenango13-14: Copan Ruins15-18: Roatan Island - Tegucigalpa19-21: Granada22-23: Ometepe Island24-25: San Jose26-27: Monteverde28-29: La Fortuna - Arenal30-32: Puerto Viejo33: Puerto Viejo - San Jose

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included: An experienced Regional Leader plus there will be the services of local guides at some sites. All transport, accommodation, sightseeing as indicated.
Not Included: International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, meals, entrance fees, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
EquipmentIncluded: 30 Jul 10
Valid From: 31 Dec 69
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico to San Jose
Trip Reference: GSCS