Day 1 – Guatemala City
Arrival to La Aurora International Airport.  A representative from Ave del Sol Travel will meet you in order to transfer you to the Hotel. During this first day, we will explain the detail of your trip. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 – Chichicastenango, Panajachel (B)
After breakfast we will depart to Chichicastenango. Chichicastenango is a town in the El Quiché department of Guatemala, known for its traditional K’iche’ Maya culture. The Spanish conquistadors gave the town its name from the Nahuatl name used by their soldiers from Tlaxcala: Tzitzicaztenanco, or City of Nettles. Its original name was Chaviar. We will visit the Market and the Church of Santo Tomas. Chichicastenango is well known for its famous market days on Thursdays and Sundays where vendors sell handicrafts, food, flowers, pottery, wooden boxes, condiments, medicinal plants, candles, pom and copal (traditional incense), cal (lime stones for preparing tortillas), grindstones, pigs and chickens, machetes, and other tools. In the central part of the market plaza are small eateries (comedores). Among the items sold are textiles, particularly the women’s blouses. The manufacture of masks, used by dancers in traditional dances, such as the Dance of the Conquest, have also made this city well-known for woodcarving. Next to the market is the 400-year old church of Santo Tomás. It is built atop a Pre-Columbian temple platform, and the steps originally leading to a temple of the pre-Hispanic Maya civilization remain venerated. K’iche’ Maya priests still use the church for their rituals, burning incense and candles. In special cases, they burn a chicken for the gods. Each of the 18 stairs that lead up to the church stands for one month of the Maya calendar year. Later, we will depart to Panajachel. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 3 – Santiago de Atitlán, Antigua (B)
Breakfast at the Hotel.  Later, we will depart to Atitlán Lake.  Santiago is located on Lake Atitlan in the Guatemalan highlands.  Lake Atitlan is a beautiful jewel nestled between three volcanoes (Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro) it lies at an altitude of one mile, providing for a mild, semi tropical climate that lends itself to the agricultural pursuits of most of the local people. We will visit in boat the Indigenous Town. Later, we will depart to Antigua Guatemala. Explore the unique and charming colonial city of La Antigua, Guatemala. The cobblestone streets provide a perfect setting for the monasteries, churches, art galleries, restaurants and more. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 – Copan, Honduras (B)
Breakfast at the Hotel. We will depart to Copan, Honduras. Enjoy a step back into ancient Mayan civilization as we take you through the beautiful lush and mountainous valleys to the one of the best-restored, interesting and elaborate Mayan cities known, Copan. Often termed – The Athens of the New World – Copan features some of the Mayas’ most impressive accomplishments in architecture, in astronomy, in sheer civic organization. Upon arrival, you will visit the ecological reserve area of the park, followed by a presentation of these famed temples and sculptures including the fantastic stories behind some of the greatest rulers of Pre-Columbian culture. After you can wander the temples yourself, or enjoy a short hike through the natural and tropical trail located next to the park. A late afternoon visit to the nearby quaint and charming colonial Town of Copan will give the chance to do some good craft and souvenir shopping and also give you a sense of the rich past of the Mayan world from a modern perspective. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 – Quirigua, Rio Dulce, Flores (B)
After breakfast we will depart to Quirigua. Quirigua is one of the smaller Mayan sites, but also one of the most notable due to the artistry of its stelae, which Mayan rulers during the Classic Period commissioned to commemorate important political and dynastic events. Nowadays, the temples and palaces lie in ruins around the pleasant green park that once was the great plaza of Quirigua and archaeologists are only now piecing them back together. We will make a small tour and later, we will continue out trip to Rio Dulce. Rio Dulce is a river running from Lake Izabal, in the eastern part of Guatemala, to the Carribean. The river itself is exquisite, with graceful birds and tall cliffs overflowing with lush flora. Later, we will visit the Castle of San Felipe. Category cultural Heritage, Castle of San Felipe de Lara, it is composed for defensive strength that watched over the entrance to the old Kingdom of Guatemala from the Caribbean sea, built during the time of Spanish dominance (1524-1821). This construction has served from protection to important cultural goods for the reconstruction of the history of this type of monuments. It is connected in a natural, simply impressive landscape. We will continue our trip to Flores, Peten. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 – Tikal, Guatemala City (B, L)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Discover the heart of the Maya World. Hidden by dense jungle until the 19th century, Tikal reprincipals one of the most breathtaking archaeological sites of the Maya World.  Once one of the largest and most powerful cities of the Classic Period, Tikal was abruptly and mysteriously abandoned over 1000 years ago and disappeared over the centuries into the lush jungle. On your tour you will learn about Maya civilization and history, the rulers of Tikal and the construction of the city, the mysterious downfall of the city, and information on the flora and fauna of the region.  You will visit the Temple of the Jaguar, Great Plaza, Lost World and then scale Temple IV to look out over the jungle and the rest of the site. After, we will take a flight to return to Guatemala City. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 – Guatemala City, El Salvador (s)
After our early breakfast, we will depart by land to San Salvador. Later a Half day sightseeing tour of San Salvador City, visiting the residential districts, International Fair Grounds, national Museum, National Palace, National University, the Cathedral, Cuscatlan Park and many other places of interest. You will finish your city tour at Planes of renderos -1,000 feet above the city for a magnificent panoramic view of San Salvador. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 8 – San Salvador, Managua, Masaya, Granada (B, L)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Managua, Nicaragua. Later, Managua sightseeing: including the principal historical attractions at the old and new center of Managua. Departure to the National Park Masaya Volcano and to visit the Handicraft Market. In the afternoon, we will arrive to Granada to take our lunch. In the afternoon, Granada city tour including a boat trip by the islets to explore its canals, covered with lush vegetation.  Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 – Rincon de la Vieja Volcano (B)
Nicaragua.  Start your trip in Costa Rica with a fun and exciting adventure tour in the Rio Negro Tubing Adventure. We’ll head out by horseback on our trusty Costa Rican ranch horses (or you can also go by vehicle transport). After a 45-minute ride through the forest, we arrive at changing rooms where we’ll get ready for our river tubing adventure. We’ll have a short briefing about safety on the river. Then it’s just a short walk to the foot of the Victoria Waterfall, where our tubing adventure begins. You will have the time of your life bouncing down Rio Negro’s crystal clear and fun rapids in your individual rafting “tube”. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 – Monteverde, Viento Fresco Waterfall (B, L)
After breakfast we will depart to Monteverde. On our way we’ll visit the Viento Fresco Waterfalls. During the travel you can visit water cascades and pools where you can swim. It is also perfect area for picnic. You can enjoy a lot of different species of flowers hre or beautiful waterfalls. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 – Selvatura Park, Arenal Lake, Arenal Volcano (B)
Breakfast at the Hotel.  We will visit Selvatura Park.  The Canopy Tour guides start by harnessing you with all the appropriate equipment after which they will lecture you on all the safety procedures to enjoy this amazing adventure with our “Safety First” motto. You will then be flying through 15 cables and 18 platforms with an optional Tarzan Swing at the end of the adventure. Selvatura Park is one of the longest Canopy Tours in Costa Rica. Also it is the only canopy tour located inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest.  Later, Tree Top Walkways. Consist of a 1.9 mile (approximately 3 kilometer) trail that crosses through the Monteverde Cloud Forest.  Here visitors will walk on eight different bridges with various lengths ranging between 150 feet (50 meters) up to 510 feet (170 meters) and altitudes ranging between 36 feet (12 meters) up to 180 feet (60 meters).  After we will depart to Arenal Volcano by Arenal Lake. This tour allows you to be transferred from Monteverde to La Fortuna as well as enjoy the exotic wildlife that homes at this paradises place and to admire the transition from cloud forest to rain forest reaching 1200 meters above sea level, getting one of the best view of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve without forgetting the magnificent landscape of Arenal Volcano. The tour starts with van or jeep transportation. Then you will enjoy a relaxing boat trip across Arenal Lake, which is the biggest one in Costa Rica and serves as source of power for the Hydroelectrically power generation. After this boat trip, at the other side of the lake, another van or jeep will be waiting you to drive you to your hotel.  Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa.

Day 12 – Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge  (B, L)
Breakfast at the Hotel.  We will start our tour to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Caño Negro is one of the most important reserves for incredible bird watching and observation of wildlife in Costa Rica.  Caño Negro is also home for many sloths, monkeys, caimans, bats as well as numerous tropical plants. After a welcome drink and a snack, we slowly and silently cruise to this exceptional national refuge in our comfortable boat where you can enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna. Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraíso Resort & Spa. 

Day 13 –  Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, San José (B, L)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Later, we will start our tour to Poas Volcano. As we ascend towards the Poas Volcano we will notice the change in temperature and vegetation; we will see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful landscape. In the Poas Volcano where we will not only admire the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, but also learn about the different ecosystems in this beautiful national park. Following the visit to the volcano we will continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden. On arrival to the La Paz, we will walk through a trail, leading to a spectacular waterfall in the middle of the rainforest. Inside the park we will also visit the hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the bird house, the butterfly garden and the frog’s exhibit. Back to San Jose. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 – Panama, Playa Blanca (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to the International Airport for your departure flight to Panama. The Panama City Tour allows you to visit the key touristic attractions in Panama City as you learn about Panama’s significance throughout history.  In this Panama City Tour, you will visit historic sites such as the Old Panama Ruins, Casco Viejo, the Panama Canal Museum & Locks and Mi Pueblito, a colonial replica town. Later, we will depart to the Pacific. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 – Playa Blanca (B, L, D)
Free day. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 – Playa Blanca, Panama (B)
Transfer to the International Airport for your departure flight. 

• all services, transfers and excursions detailed in the program
• local English speaking guide during tours
• all nights accommodation in a 3* hotel
• meals detailed in the program (B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner)
• entrance fees to the National parks
• taxes
• local flights
• permanent English assistance by our Operations Department

• international airfare
• meals and services not detailed in the program
• tips
• insurance
• personal expenses
• optional excursions

• single supplemet
• accommodation upgrade to 4* hotel
• extended stay in Central America

• Price per person (2 people in double / twin room).
• The program can be customized according to your requirements.
• The price is subject to availability and actual airfare cost.
• Difficulty level of this tour – moderate.