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A Tour through Central America, visiting Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama and Costa Rica. Overland style/flights not included. |
Ref: DG-CON
28 days
from £895 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Costa Rica
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This is a laid back adventure with plenty of beaches, activities and culture. For those who enjoy water sports, the Caribbean beaches of the Bay Islands are ideal. You even have time to get a PADI scuba licence. For lovers of culture and history we will visit Mayan Copan. If local life is your interest, you will really enjoy our stay at Lake Atitlan, where the local Indians of each village wear a different costume. At one of our community projects we stay overnight in small family groups in one of these villages. Add the experience of the rain forests and wildlife of Costa Rica, the volcanoes of Nicaragua and the Panama Canal and you have some idea of this journey.
Operating our own fully equipped vehicles with two western crew members allows you secure hassle free travel. You will travel in a comfortable well maintained, safely driven expedition vehicle that will take you from A to B with a minimum of fuss. Our vehicles are fully lockable and have safes for added security. This trip provides a secure way to explore an unfamiliar world.
Most people will be aged in their twenties or thirties, but we do have a number of older participants. Our groups are international and they come from all walks of life. The mix of sexes is usually even, some come as couples but most are individuals. Some come as seasoned travellers, others are just starting out. But what they all share is a love of adventure and discovery.
Highlights (* indicates included in price)
Lake Atitlan
Maya K'iche Community Project *
Chichicastenango Market *
Copan Ruins & Guide *
Bay Islands Excursion *
Masaya National Park *
Masaya Market *
Managua
Arenal, Lake & Volcanoes
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park *
Las Esquinas Biological Reserve
Panama Canal Visit *
Outline itinerary below. Please note that some tours run in reverse, starting in Panama: |
Day 1 | Week 1: Guatemala: Antigua, old colonial capital; Volcan Pacaya, if not active, opt. trek; Lake Atitlan, opt. boat trip to local indigenous Indian villages; Chichicastenango Indian market; Panajachel, great local crafts. Honduras: Copan, southernmost Mayan ruins. | Day 2 | As above. | Day 3 | As above. | Day 4 | As above. | Day 5 | As above. | Day 6 | As above. | Day 7 | As above. | Day 8 | Week 2: Fly to the beautiful Bay Islands (Roatan), opt. scuba diving (time for PADI courses), snorkelling, kayaking, relaxing. Nicaragua: Leon, contemporary history (depending on road conditions); Masaya NP, active volcanic craters; Managua, markets and volcanoes. | Day 9 | As above. | Day 10 | As above. | Day 11 | As above. | Day 12 | As above. | Day 13 | As above. | Day 14 | As above. | Day 15 | Week 3: Nicaragua: Granada, beautiful colonial town. Costa Rica: Playa Tamarindo, opt. riding, surfing, turtle tour (in season); Lake Arenal and active Volcano; San Jose, highlights tour, opt. white-water rafting, aerial tram. | Day 16 | As above. | Day 17 | As above. | Day 18 | As above. | Day 19 | As above. | Day 20 | As above. | Day 21 | As above. | Day 22 | Week 4: Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio NP, time for jungle treks, riding; Las Esquinas biological reserve, opt. jungle walks. Panama: Panama City, visit to the canal. | Day 23 | As above. | Day 24 | As above. Tour ends on Day 28. |
Departures Between | Price from | Departure from Panama
14 Jul 05
Departure from Antigua
14 Dec 04
26 Apr 05 | *£895 | Departure from Panama
29 May 05
Departure from Antigua
29 Jan 05 | *£825 | Departure from Panama
03 Mar 05
Departure from Antigua
06 Sep 05 | *£1065 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT EXCLUSIVE PRICE
Length of Trip: 4 Weeks
Route: Antigua to Panama City or v.v.
Accommodation: 40% camping, 60% hotels
Mainly hostel/hotel, some campsites, bushcamps.
Kitty Notes: Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels or hostels.
Adventure Rating: Easy
Cook: There is no cook for this trip.
Community Project: This trip involves a community project.
Highlights
Lake Atitlan
Maya K'iche Community Project *
Chichicastenango Market *
Copan Ruins & Guide *
Bay Islands Excursion *
Masaya NP *
Masaya Market *
Managua
Arenal, Lake & Volcanoes
San Jose
Manuel Antonio NP *
Las Esquinas Biological Reserve
Panama Canal Visit *
(* Included in the Kitty/Price)
This holiday is operated by Dragoman Overseas Travel Ltd.
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Rum and Ruin
A Tour through Central America, visiting Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama and Costa Rica. Overland style/flights not included.
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