Worldwide 2024-25

LATIN AMERICA • CENTRAL AMERICA
Splendours of
Central America
Duration • 19 days & 17 nights
Category • Standard
Small-group tour • From £3,995 (incl. flights)
Private tour • From £5,795 (incl. flights)
This group tour features…
Small group size – average 14
people (max 18)
3- & 4-star accommodation
Flexible – extensions & flight
upgrades available
International & internal flights
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Experienced local tour guide in
each country
17 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 1 dinner
Welcome lunch & a farewell dinner
Guided sightseeing & entrance
fees included
Porterage at airports
Weather
Panama City
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 30 31 31 32 31 29 30 29 29 29 28 29
B 22 22 23 24 24 23 23 23 22 23 22 22
C 32 13 11 77 263 256 272 265 265 333 311 135
Antigua, Guatemala
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 22 23 24 25 24 23 22 22 22 21 21 21
B 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 13 12 12 11 10
C 3 5 6 28 120 263 194 155 237 141 26 9
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)
C: Average rainfall (mm)
Carved stella, Copán, Honduras
Take in the natural and cultural wonders
of Central America, from tropical landscapes
and active volcanoes to colonial heritage
and superb Mayan cities. Gain insight
into the historic civil conflicts and colourful
indigenous cultures of the region, and learn
about the amazing engineering feat that is
the Panama Canal.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Navigate through the locks of the
Panama Canal
Spot wildlife in the cloud forest and
meet early pioneers at Monteverde
Take a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua
and see the molten lava of the active
Masaya volcano at dusk
Explore colonial towns and fascinating
Mayan ruins, including Tikal and Copán
Day 1: Fly to Panama City via the US
Fly from London (regional connections
available) to Panama City via the US. Transfer
to the Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
for 3 nights. (N)
Day 2: Panama City
Morning city tour, including the ruins of old
Panama and the historic colonial district,
where you can enjoy a welcome lunch. (B, L)
Day 3: Panama Canal
Take a shared partial transit and cruise
through the locks of the Panama Canal. (B, L)
Day 4: Fly to San José, Costa Rica
Fly to Costa Rica’s capital and visit a coffee
plantation on the slopes of the active Poás
Volcano. Overnight at Hotel Presidente. (B, L)
Days 5 & 6: Monteverde
Transfer to Monteverde and stay for 2 nights
at the Monteverde Country Lodge or similar.
Afternoon visit to the Selvatura’s butterfly
garden and hanging walkways. Next day visit
the Monteverde cloud forest to see its rare
flora and fauna and in the evening meet
up with the family of one of the early local
pioneers for a fascinating conversation. (B)
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua
Full-day journey across the border into
Nicaragua to the city of Granada, overlooking
Lake Nicaragua (approx 7-8 hours). Stay 2 nights
at Patio de Malinche Hotel (or similar). (B)
Day 8: Granada
Morning tour of the colonial city, including the
Franciscan convent. Take a boat ride through
the canals formed by the small islands in
the lake, which is the tenth largest lake in
the world. Afternoon at leisure before your
evening visit to the Masaya volcano to see its
impressive fluorescent lava from its rim. (B)
Day 9: Fly to El Salvador • Suchitoto
Transfer to Managua and fly to San Salvador,
El Salvador’s capital. Continue to charming
Suchitoto for 1 night at Casa 1800 Suchitoto.
(B)
Day 10: Route of the Flowers
Explore the cobbled streets of Suchitoto, then
transfer to the archaeological site of Joya de
Ceren, known as the ‘Pompeii of the Americas’.
Later, explore cloud forest trails and enjoy
spectacular volcano views en route to the
picturesque Route of the Flowers. Overnight
at Casa 1800 Ataco. (B, L)
Day 11: Copán, Honduras
This morning, visit the traditional artisan town
of Ataco and stop at Santa Ana en route to
Honduras (approximately 10 hours). Stay at the
Hotel Marina Copán for 2 nights. (B, L)
Day 12: Copán
In the morning, tour the fascinating Mayan
ruins of Copán with its intricate and wellpreserved
sculptures. Optional afternoon
tour to a bird sanctuary. (B)
Day 13: Livingston, Guatemala
Cross into Guatemala and on to the Caribbean
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