Basic Central America: Guatemala to Costa Rica
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Small Group
Light
Rating
Basic Central America: Guatemala to Costa Rica
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
17 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
Soak up the authentic local cultures of Central America on this 17-day whirlwind trip of entrancing scenery and laid-back vibes.
Includes
Activities
- 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
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (12 nts), hostel (2 nts, multi-share), homestay (2 nts).
- 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
- Local bus, boat, ferry, private vehicle, taxi, walking.
Group Leader
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Highlights
- Embrace local experiences with your hosts at a community guesthouse stay in Ometepe
- Relax seaside to the sound of waves in El Salvador
- Travel by public bus and laugh with the locals
- Spend time in the lush cloud forest of Monteverde
Trip Details
17 days
Local bus, boat, ferry, private vehicle, taxi, walking.
English
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
San José, Costa Rica
Basic
Classic, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Antigua Guatemala
Antigua is approximately one hour's drive from the international airport in Guatemala City.
Explore the museums, colonial buildings and soak up the atmosphere in this delightful place, one of the best-restored Spanish colonial cities in the world. The entire city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding volcanoes can be seen from practically everywhere in Antigua, and the colorful markets attract indigenous artisans from all over the country.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - La Quinta Santa Lucia
Day 2: Antigua Guatemala/Copán
The Mayan ruins of Copán are fascinating, beautiful and unique among Mayan cities. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980, Copán contains some of the most important Mayan ruins found to date, and many unusual artistic features, including some of the most detailed carvings in the Mayan world.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - Hotel Brisas de Copan
Day 3: Copán
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Free time in the town of Copán. Opt to visit the Copán Ruins, explore the hills, or soak in hot springs.Accommodation - Hotel Brisas de Copan
Day 4: Copán/Suchitoto
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - Posada Alta Vista
Day 5: Suchitoto/La Libertad Region
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free morning to check out this colonial city.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Atami Escape Resort
Day 6: La Libertad Region
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you'd like in this beach town.Accommodation - Atami Escape Resort
Day 7: La Libertad Region/León
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard and get your float on.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Take a brief walk of the historic center of León. Pass through the central park, the local market, and various historical churches.Accommodation - Hotel Hellenika
Day 8: León/Granada
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Hotel La Estacion Granada
Day 9: Granada
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Free time to explore beautiful Granada's markets, buildings and museums, view Masaya Volcano's smoldering crater, kayak in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.Accommodation - Hotel La Estacion Granada
Day 10: Granada/Isla de Ometepe
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Stay with a local family by the lake in the small rural village of La Paloma, near Moyogalpa, on Ometepe Island. Your presence is supporting this community-owned and operated business. The Planeterra Foundation helped launch the project and trained up the community to host G Adventures travellers. While you're here, practice Spanish, enjoy authentically-cooked fresh food and hike the nearby trails. Accommodation - Puesta del Sol Homestay
Day 11: Isla de Ometepe
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Free time in Ometepe. Spend time with the local host families and see more of the island. Opt to climb either of the two volcanoes on the island, view petroglyphs, walk or kayak in Charco Verde reserve, swim in clear spring water at Ojo de Agua, lay on the beach or explore the island on bicycle.Activity - Stay with a local family by the lake in the small rural village of La Paloma, near Moyogalpa, on Ometepe Island. Your presence is supporting this community-owned and operated business. The Planeterra Foundation helped launch the project and trained up the community to host G Adventures travellers. While you're here, practice Spanish, enjoy authentically-cooked fresh food and hike the nearby trails. Accommodation - Puesta del Sol Homestay
Day 12: Isla de Ometepe/Monteverde
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Be prepared to walk with bags approximately 10 minutes between the Nicaragua and Costa Rica border stations.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Quetzal Inn Monteverde
Day 13: Monteverde
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - The day is free to choose from many optional activities. Fly hundreds of meters above the trees on a zip-lining tour, hike through one of the cloud forest reserves, ride a horse in the mountains, visit a coffee/sugar cane farm, tour the cheese factory or check out the orchid garden, serpentarium, or frog pond in town.Accommodation - Quetzal Inn Monteverde
Day 14: Monteverde/La Fortuna
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.Transport - Climb aboard and get your float on.Transport - Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.Free_time - Free time to enjoy the La Fortuna and Arenal area.Accommodation - Arenal Backpackers Resort
Day 15: La Fortuna
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Free time to enjoy the La Fortuna and Arenal area.Accommodation - Arenal Backpackers Resort
Day 16: La Fortuna/San José
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas
Day 17: San José
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $2539
Duration: 17 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Soak up the authentic local cultures of Central America on this 17-day whirlwind trip of entrancing scenery and laid-back vibes.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 10 Apr 2026
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
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