HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Antigua Arrive in Antigua at any time.
Day 2 Copan, Honduras Walk through grassy plazas filled with intricately carved and decorated monuments, statues and staircases at the unique Mayan ruins of Copan. Please be ready for a long travel day with an early morning departure.
Day 3-5 Utila, The Bay Islands A scuba diving haven, Utila is a Caribbean-style island with a lively community atmosphere. Blue waters invite swimming, diving, snorkelling, or simply relaxing on the Bay Islands.
Day 6 Tegucigalpa Leave Utila by ferry and catch a glimpse of Honduras' famous Mosquito Coast. Spend the full day travelling from sea level to the highlands, through rainforest and along scenic mountain roads, ending in Tegucigalpa.
Day 7-9 Granada, Nicaragua Granada's colonial charm is complemented by the surrounding active volcanoes and lakes. Take easy day trips and hikes, a cruise on the lake or explore the city's markets and museums.
Day 10-11 Ometepe Two towering volcanoes dominate the landscape on Ometepe, an island on Lake Nicaragua which is also home to a unique fresh water lake shark. Take an optional hike or just enjoy the beach and jungle swimming holes.
Day 12-13 Monteverde, Costa Rica Travelling into the cool cloudforest and rainforests of Monteverde gives us a glimpse of the lush ecosystems of Costa Rica. Take time to birdwatch, go horseback riding, mountain biking or soak up the mountain air on a trek over the cloudforest canopy.
Day 14-15 La Fortuna / Arenal We cross Lake Arenal by boat en route to La Fortuna. Located at the foot of Arenal Volcano, this is an excellent base for exploration. A night hike around the volcano is an unforgettable adventure. Try a full day of white water rafting, go horseback riding, tour the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, or relax and soak in the Tabacon Resort hot springs.
Day 16 San Jose Arrive in San Jose for our final night on the town.
Day 17 Depart San Jose

Accommodation: Simple hotels (may be multi-share) (16 nts).
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10
Local Payment: USD250
Meals Included: No meals included.
Reverse Itinerary: This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JSG.
Transport: Public bus, boat, van, taxi.
Trip Reference: JGS