Discover the heart of Central America across Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama. From vibrant cultures and lush rainforests to ancient Mayan ruins, volcanic lakes, and rugged coastlines, explore four distinct nations—each with its own rich history and unique story.

Highlights

• Our 21 days Central America itineary spans over four contries highlighting the main destinations featured tour attractions
• Panama City historic sights. Emberá Indigenous Village: A boat journey to meet the local Emberá community and learn about their traditional culture and daily life.
• Giatemala Antigua City Tour: Exploring the cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and churches of this historic UNESCO World Heritage town. Lake Atitlán Boat Tour: Cruising across Lake Atitlán to visit indigenous lakeside villages framed by dramatic volcanic scenery. Tikal National Park Excursion: A full-day trip to the ancient Mayan ruins hidden deep in the jungle, featuring iconic stone temples and pyramids. Honduras
• Nicaragua León Colonial City Tour: A guided walk through the historic city known for its colonial architecture and plazas. Cerro Negro Volcano Adventure: Hiking up the active Cerro Negro volcano and sandboarding down its black ash slopes. Masaya Market & Apoyo Lagoon: Shopping for local artisan handicrafts at the Masaya market followed by a scenic stop and lunch at the Apoyo Lagoon crater lake.Granada & Islets Boat Excursion: Exploring the colonial city of Granada and taking a boat tour through the volcanic islets on Lake Nicaragua.
• Costa Rica La Paz Waterfall: A scenic waterfall stop along the route into the Arenal rainforest region.Río Celeste Hike: Walking through the tropical rainforest to view the vibrant turquoise-blue river. Arenal Canopy & Hanging Bridges: Experiencing the Arenal Volcano rainforest from elevated treetop walkways and canopy cables.Nature Reserve Excursion: A guided day trip into either the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge or the Monteverde Cloud Forest area.

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  21-Day Grand Central America Discovery

  Day 1: Panama City Arrival in Panama City, reception at the airport, and private driver transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Inclusions: Private airport transfer, hotel accommodation.

  Day 2: Panama City Breakfast at the hotel followed by a comprehensive guided tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal featuring key city sights and Miraflores Locks. Inclusions: Breakfast, guided city and canal tour with a Russian-speaking guide, hotel accommodation.

  Day 3: Panama City – Guatemala City Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a private transfer to the airport for the flight to Guatemala. Arrival in Guatemala City, airport reception, and driver transfer to the hotel with the rest of the day free. Inclusions: Breakfast, airport transfers, hotel accommodation.

  Day 4: Guatemala City – Antigua Breakfast at the hotel before a scenic overland drive to Antigua. A half-day guided walking tour reveals cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and major landmarks. Inclusions: Breakfast, overland transport, half-day guided tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel accommodation.

  Day 5: Antigua – Panajachel Breakfast at the hotel followed by a scenic drive to Panajachel along the shores of Lake Atitlán. Free time upon arrival to take in the lakeside views. Inclusions: Breakfast, overland transport, hotel accommodation.

  Day 6: Panajachel – Lake Atitlán Breakfast at the hotel, then a half-day boat tour across Lake Atitlán to visit surrounding indigenous villages framed by majestic volcanoes. Afternoon free in Panajachel. Inclusions: Breakfast, half-day guided boat tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel accommodation.

  Day 7: Panajachel – Guatemala City Breakfast at the hotel and return overland transfer to Guatemala City. Balance of the day at leisure. Inclusions: Breakfast, overland transport, hotel accommodation.

  Day 8: Guatemala City – Flores – Tikal – Guatemala City Early morning transfer for a flight to Flores. A full-day guided exploration of Tikal National Park uncovers grand Maya pyramids in the rainforest before an evening return flight to Guatemala City. Inclusions: Early transfers, round-trip domestic flights, full-day guided excursion with an English-speaking guide, Tikal entrance fees, hotel accommodation.

  Day 9: Guatemala City – Copán Ruinas Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an overland journey crossing into Honduras to reach the town of Copán Ruinas. Inclusions: Breakfast, international overland transport, hotel accommodation.

  Day 10: Copán Ruinas – Guatemala City Breakfast at the hotel and a guided morning visit through the intricate stone carvings and hieroglyphics of the Copán archaeological site, followed by a drive back to Guatemala City. Inclusions: Breakfast, guided archaeological tour with an English-speaking guide, site entrance fees, overland transport, hotel accommodation.

  Day 11: Guatemala City – Managua Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport, and flight to Managua, Nicaragua. Driver transfer from the airport to the hotel upon arrival. Inclusions: Breakfast, airport transfers, hotel accommodation.

  Day 12: Managua – León Breakfast at the hotel before traveling north to the colonial city of León. A half-day guided city tour showcases historical cathedrals and vibrant murals. Inclusions: Breakfast, overland transport, half-day guided city tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel accommodation.

  Day 13: León – Cerro Negro – León Morning excursion to Cerro Negro volcano for a hike up the ash slopes and an adrenaline-filled volcano sandboarding session, returning to León for the evening. Inclusions: Breakfast, guided Cerro Negro hiking and sandboarding excursion with an English-speaking guide, gear, hotel accommodation.

  Day 14: León – Masaya – Apoyo Lagoon – Granada Breakfast at the hotel followed by a stop at Masaya’s artisan market and lunch overlooking the volcanic crater waters of Apoyo Lagoon, concluding with a drive to Granada. Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, overland transport, market visit, Apoyo Lagoon entry, hotel accommodation.

  Day 15: Granada – Islets of Granada – Managua Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a combined walking tour of historic Granada and a scenic boat excursion through the Lake Nicaragua islets, with a late afternoon transfer to Managua. Inclusions: Breakfast, guided city and boat tour with an English-speaking guide, overland transport, hotel accommodation.

  Day 16: Managua – San José – La Fortuna Transfer to the airport for a flight to San José, Costa Rica. Upon landing, a scenic drive leads to La Fortuna with a stop to view the lush La Paz Waterfall. Inclusions: Breakfast, airport transfer, overland transport, La Paz Waterfall stop, hotel accommodation.

  Day 17: La Fortuna – Río Celeste – La Fortuna Breakfast at the hotel before a full-day guided trek through Tenorio Volcano National Park to witness the radiant turquoise waters of Río Celeste. Inclusions: Breakfast, shared full-day guided excursion with an English-speaking guide, park entrance fees, hotel accommodation.

  Day 18: La Fortuna – Arenal Area Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an adventure combining canopy ziplining and a walk across the Arenal hanging bridges, leaving the afternoon free for relaxation. Inclusions: Breakfast, shared guided hanging bridges and canopy activity with an English-speaking guide, park entry fees, hotel accommodation.

  Day 19: La Fortuna – Caño Negro / Monteverde – San José Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full-day excursion to either the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge or the Monteverde Cloud Forest, concluding with a drive to San José. Inclusions: Breakfast, full-day guided excursion with an English-speaking guide, park entry fees, overland transport to San José, hotel accommodation.

  Day 20: San José – Panama City – Emberá Village Early transfer for a flight back to Panama City. Upon arrival, an excursion ventures deep into the rainforest to meet an indigenous Emberá community and learn about their culture, returning to the city for the night. Inclusions: Breakfast, airport transfers, guided Emberá cultural excursion with an English-speaking guide, hotel accommodation.

  Day 21: Panama City Breakfast at the hotel and time at leisure until the final private transfer to the airport for international departure flights. Inclusions: Breakfast, private airport departure transfer.

Included

• 20 Nights accommodation with daily breakfast
• Guided tours as listed in itinerary: Panama City and the Panama Canal, Half-day guided city tour of Antigua, Half-day boat tour on Lake Atitlán and lakeside villages, Full-day guided excursion to the Tikal archaeological site, Guided visit of the Copán archaeological site, Half-day guided colonial city tour of León, Half-day Cerro Negro volcano excursion featuring hiking and sandboarding, Visit to Masaya handicraft market and stop at Apoyo Lagoon, Half-day guided tour of Granada combined with a boat excursion to the islets of Lake Nicaragua, En-route stop at La Paz Waterfall, Shared full-day excursion to Río Celeste with walking trails, Shared excursion combining hanging bridges and canopy activities in Arenal, Shared full-day excursion to either Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge or Monteverde, Excursion to an Emberá indigenous community.
• Airport transfers (driver-only on Days 1, 3, 8, 11, and 16; with guide on Day 20; departure transfer on Day 21), Overland road transfers between destinations (Days 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 19), Panama City to Guatemala City flight (Day 3), Guatemala City to Flores round-trip flights (Day 8), Guatemala City to Managua flight (Day 11), Managua to San José flight (Day 16), San José to Panama City flight (Day 20).
• Included Meals Daily breakfasts on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 15, Lunch at Apoyo Lagoon on Day 14.
• Admissions & Site Fees Tikal Archaeological Site entrance tickets (Day 8).

Not Included

• International Flights: Flights from your home country to Panama City and back home at the end of the trip and additional internal flights: International Border Fees: Land border crossing fees between Guatemala and Honduras (Day 9/10). Tourist Cards & Entry Taxes: Country entry fees/tourist cards upon arrival (e.g., Nicaragua tourist card ~$10 USD). Airport Exit Taxes: Local departure/exit taxes at airports or land borders not bundled into airfare
• Unincluded Meals & Drinks Unincluded Tours, Activities & Entrance Fees Site & Park Entrance Fees: Entrance fees for national parks, reserves, and monuments unless explicitly named
• Tips & Gratuities: Tips for local drivers, English-speaking guides, Russian-speaking guide, boat captains, and hotel staff.
• Travel Insurance: Health, medical, cancellation, or luggage insurance. Personal Extras: Souvenirs, laundry, phone/data plans, porterage, and personal medical expenses.

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2026 Dates & Rates USD

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