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Essential Mexico, Guatemala & Costa Rica - 20 days

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Tour Overview

GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 55): Travel from Mexico City to San Jose in Costa Rica on this 20-day group tour of Central America, also taking in the best of Mexico and Guatemala and staying in hostels and dorm accommodation. Learn to surf in Puerto Escondido, visit Chichen Itza and embark on a cycling tour of Tulum. In Guatemala, enjoy a memorable 2-day hike to the Acatenango Volcano, relax in Antigua and opt for kayaking in San Pedro La Laguna. Fly to San Jose for exploration of La Fortuna, zip lining in Monteverde and a sunset catamaran cruise in Manuel Antonio National Park. Enhance your adventure with lots of optional activities, or further explore at your own pace.

Start

Mexico City

End

San Jose

Destination

San Jose

Days

20

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 20

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: EMGUCR

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Puerto Escondido - Learn to surf and enjoy plenty of free time to relax on the top beaches of this sunny gem

  • Oaxaca - Cook up a storm at an included cooking class and take a day trip to Hierve el Agua nature reserve

  • Chichen Itza - Discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with an included visit to these ancient Mayan ruins

  • Tulum - Cycle around ancient ruins and along stunning coastline, swim in a cenote and enjoy plenty of time to unwind and enjoy the nightlife

  • Acatenango Volcano - Embark on a 2-day hike to the summit of the volcano, promising incredible views and a beautiful sunrise

  • Antigua - Recover from your hiking exertions in this pretty Guatemalan city, with colonial architecture and buzzing nightlife

  • La Fortuna - Admire La Fortuna Waterfall, hike the Arenal Volcano and walk above the tree tops along bridges suspended over the canopy

  • Monteverde - Ride Costa Rica's longest zip line over the cloud forest, spotting howler monkeys and toucans as you fly

  • Manuel Antonio National Park - Round off the trip with a sunset catamaran cruise and the chance to spot whales, dolphins and turtles

  • Mexico City - Begin your adventure in the Mexican capital with a guided walking tour and a trip to see some Mexican wrestling

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

18 nights dorm accommodation in hostels, 1 night dorm accommodation in basic wooden shelters on the Acatenango Volcano hike
Escorted by an English-speaking tour leader (you may not have the same tour leader for the whole tour)
All transportation as per the itinerary
4 domestic flights from Mexico City - Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca - Cancun, Tulum - Guatemala City & Guatemala City - San Jose
Lucha Libre, traditional Mexican wrestling in Mexico City
Walking tour of Mexico City
Informal Spanish lesson with your tour leader in Mexico City
Surf lesson in Puerto Escondido

Not Included

International flights at the start/end of your tour and visas (in-tour flights between destinations are included as per the itinerary)
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Airport transfers on days 1 and 20
Any meals not mentioned in the Inclusions
Cycle to Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City
Dolphin & whale watching in Puerto Escondido
Swimming with bioluminescent creatures in Manialtepec Lagoon in Puerto Escondido
Sunrise hike to the Indian Nose Viewpoint in San Pedro La Laguna

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration20 days
StartMexico City
EndSan Jose
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group20 people

Pricing

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Pricing available upon request

Dates and availability

No Scheduled Departures

This tour is available on request. Contact us for custom dates.

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