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LATIN AMERICA • CENTRAL AMERICA<br />
Splendours of<br />
Central America<br />
Duration • 19 days & 17 nights<br />
Category • Standard<br />
Small-group tour • From £3,195 (incl. flights)<br />
Private tour • From £4,495 (incl. flights)<br />
This group tour features…<br />
Small group size – average 14<br />
people (max 18)<br />
3- & 4-star accommodation<br />
Flexible – extensions & flight<br />
upgrades available<br />
International & internal flights<br />
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles<br />
Experienced local tour guide in<br />
each country<br />
17 breakfasts & 5 lunches<br />
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees<br />
Porterage at airports<br />
Weather<br />
Panama City<br />
J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
A 30 31 31 32 31 29 30 29 29 29 28 29<br />
B 22 22 23 24 24 23 23 23 22 23 22 22<br />
C 32 13 11 77 263 256 272 265 265 333 311 135<br />
Antigua, Guatemala<br />
J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
A 22 23 24 25 24 23 22 22 22 21 21 21<br />
B 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 13 12 12 11 10<br />
C 3 5 6 28 120 263 194 155 237 141 26 9<br />
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)<br />
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)<br />
C: Average rainfall (mm)<br />
Granada, Nicaragua<br />
Take in the natural and cultural wonders of<br />
Central America, from tropical landscapes<br />
and volcanoes to colonial heritage and<br />
superb Mayan cities. Get an insight into<br />
the history of the civil war and colourful<br />
indigenous cultures, and learn about the<br />
amazing engineering feat that is the<br />
Panama Canal.<br />
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES<br />
Navigate through the locks of the<br />
Panama Canal<br />
Spot wildlife in the cloud forest and<br />
meet early pioneers at Monteverde<br />
Take a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua<br />
Explore colonial towns and fascinating<br />
Mayan ruins, including Tikal and Copán<br />
Day 1: Fly to Panama City via the US<br />
Fly from London (regional connections<br />
available) to Panama City via the US. Transfer<br />
to the Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel<br />
for 3 nights. (N)<br />
Day 2: Panama City<br />
Morning city tour, including the ruins of old<br />
Panama and the historic colonial district. (B)<br />
Day 3: Panama Canal<br />
Take a shared partial transit and cruise<br />
through the various locks of the Panama Canal.<br />
(B, L)<br />
Day 4: Fly to San José, Costa Rica<br />
Fly to Costa Rica’s capital and visit a coffee<br />
plantation on the slopes of the active Poás<br />
Volcano. Overnight at Hotel Presidente. (B, L)<br />
Days 5-6: Monteverde<br />
Transfer to Monteverde and stay for 2 nights<br />
at the Monteverde Country Lodge. Afternoon<br />
visit to the Selvatura’s hummingbird garden<br />
and hanging walkways. Next day visit the<br />
Monteverde cloud forest to see its rare flora<br />
and fauna and in the evening meet up with<br />
one of the early local pioneers for a fascinating<br />
conversation. (B)<br />
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua<br />
Full-day journey across the border into<br />
Nicaragua to the city of Granada, overlooking<br />
Lake Nicaragua (approx 7-8 hours). Stay 2<br />
nights at Dario Hotel (or similar). (B)<br />
Day 8: Granada<br />
Morning tour of the colonial city, including the<br />
Franciscan convent. Take a boat ride through<br />
the canals formed by the small islands in the<br />
lake, which is the tenth largest lake in the world.<br />
Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions. (B)<br />
Day 9: Fly to San Salvador • Suchitoto<br />
Transfer to Managua and fly to San Salvador.<br />
Continue to the charming town of Suchitoto for<br />
1 night at Casa 1800 Suchitoto. (B)<br />
Day 10: Route of the Flowers<br />
Explore the cobbled streets of Suchitoto, then<br />
transfer to the archaeological site of Joya de<br />
Ceren, known as the ‘Pompeii of the Americas’.<br />
Later, explore cloud forest trails and enjoy<br />
spectacular volcano views en route to the<br />
picturesque Route of the Flowers. Overnight at<br />
Casa 1800 Ataco. (B, L)<br />
Day 11: Copán, Honduras<br />
This morning, visit the traditional artisan town<br />
of Ataco and stop at Santa Ana en route to<br />
Honduras (approximately 10 hours). Stay at the<br />
Hotel Marina Copán for 2 nights. (B, L)<br />
Day 12: Copán<br />
In the morning, tour the fascinating Mayan<br />
ruins of Copán with its intricate and<br />
well-preserved sculptures. Optional afternoon<br />
tour to a bird sanctuary. (B)<br />
Day 13: Livingston, Guatemala<br />
Cross into Guatemala and on to the Caribbean<br />
coast, visiting the impressive carved stelae at<br />
Quirigua en route (approx 6 hours). Take a 1.5-<br />
hour boat ride along the coast to the town of<br />
Livingston, with strong Garifuna culture. Stay<br />
overnight at the Hotel Villa Caribe. (B)<br />
Day 14: Flores<br />
A morning walking tour of Livingston, before<br />
taking a boat trip along the lush gorges of the<br />
Dulce River to visit Bird Island and an indigenous<br />
community. Continue by road to the Flores area<br />
for a 2-night stay at the lakeside Villa Maya. (B)<br />
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View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk
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