Rum & Ruin - Overland Trip

4 weeks: Antigua to Panama City or v.v. (DR4CC-CON)

A busy trip with loads to do and see. Plenty of time for exploring and relaxing and good opportunities for some great adventure activities. Excellent National Parks and wildlife opportunities. Road conditions generally good, with a few long drive days. Climate hot and sunny to hot and wet. Community involvement.

General Notes

Because of the nature of this tour, the itinerary may well vary from that published.Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels or hostels.

Activities available at extra costs

  • Take a boat trip on beautiful Lake Atitlan
  • Discover the lakes, mountains and volcanoes
  • Diving and snorkelling in the Bay Islands
  • View the forest canopy from above on a canopy walkway or sky tram
  • Skim through the trees on an adrenalin buzz zip wire
  • Raft or kayak Costa Rica\'s white water rivers
  • Explore fantastic surroundings on horse or bike

Accommodation

A mixture of hotels/hostels and camping.

Itineraries

Nights 1-4:

Guatemala: Maya K'iche community project and homestay

Guatemala: Visit to the vibrant market of Chichicastenango or Totonicapan

Nights 5-8:

El Salvador: 4 days to explore fascinating El Salvador

El Salvador: Explore El Impossible National Reserve

El Salvador: Journey through the beautiful landscape of the Cerro Verde area

El Salvador: Overnight in the picturesque town of Suchitoto

Nights 9-14:

Honduras & Bay Islands: Guided visit to the serene Maya ruins at Copan

Honduras & Bay Islands: 3 night stay to explore the Bay Island of Roatan

Nights 15-19:

Nicaragua: Overnight in Volcanic Masaya NP and visit to Volcano Santiago

Nicaragua: Masaya Market for handicrafts

Nicaragua: Visit to historic Managua

Nicaragua: Overnight in colonial Granada

Nicaragua: Journey overland amidst volcanoes and lakes

Nights 20-25:

Costa Rica: Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Costa Rica: Spectacular Lake & Volcano Arenal

Costa Rica: Overnight in Historic San Jose

Costa Rica: Guided jungle walks through Manuel Antonio NP

Nights 26-28:

Panama: Time in Boquete for optional rafting, hiking or relaxing

Panama: Panama Canal Visit



Last updated: 5th February 2008

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