Day 02: PARQUE NACIONAL VOLCÁN POÁS Y SARCHÍ-CIUDAD DE ARTESANÍAS
Breakfast. After our trip by the surrounded zones to the Volcano Poas and the visit to this interesting National Park, you will travel through the streets full of tradition and culture of the cities of Grecian and Sarchi. You will visit the old metallic church of Grecia , whose particular red color distinguish it from the others religious buildings all over the country. In route to the handicrafts city of Sarchi , you could appreciate the bridges beautifully decorated with the colorful of our typical wagon, national symbol, which you could appreciate enlargement during our visit at the most important handicrafts centers in the zone. Returning to San Jose and lodging.

Day 03 SAN JOSÉ – MONTEVERDE
Breakfast. We will by the Pan-American Highway crossing the valley and mountain to Lagarto river and next coming to Monteverde. Accomodations: Hotel Estate Valverde's or similar
 
Day 4 MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST BIOLOGICAL RESERVE
Monteverde, a 10.000 ha. (24.710 acres) private preserve, is always cold and hum thanks to the rain clouds coming from the Caribbean . Exuberant forest area with numerous rivers, 2500 different plants, trees covered with moss and ferns that protect the home of different exotic frogs, 100 mammals and the resplendent quetzal (one of the 400 species of birds to be found here). In the 1950's, a group of farmers named “Quakers” founded Monteverde, which is today a charming little town. Lodging: Hotel Finca Valverdes or similar
 
Day 5: MONTEVERDE-PEÑAS BLANCAS-GRANADA
Brakfast and transfer to the Peñas Blancas border with Nicaragua . Pick at the border with Costa Rica ( Peñas Blanca). Transfer to Granada. (98 KM)
We will stop at the side of the great lake of Nicaragua in the restaurant LA MAR, whose owner is the famous baseball player Dennis Martinez, we will have a snack and then we will continue to the city of Rivas where we will visit the Museum and perform a panoramic tour. We will carry on towards the marvellous and impressive city of Granada , which colonial architecture will take us back to the 18 th Century. Its small streets for cars pulled by horses will allow us create a concrete idea of the customs of the epoch of the Spanish conquer that took place in this city. Historic Centre Tour: The Church and Archaeological Museum of the Convent of San Francisco . Cathedral among other colonials buildings are part of all the architectonical beauty of this city. Overnight stay in the Hotel Alambra 3* or in any of the charming hotels in the city.

Day 06: GRANADA
After breakfast we will visit the Natural Reserve “Mombacho Volcano”, which has many species of flora and fauna proper of this zone. Because it is a very productive land, it is used to cultivate coffee. Once we climb the volcano we will get an impressive view of the region, the great immensity of the lake of Nicaragua , its small islands, and the Masaya's Volcano, among others. In the afternoon we will finish our tour by visitingl the Cocibolca (or Nicaragua ) Lake . Tha lake`s 356 small islands will bring you an Eco-tour that will remind you of origin of the species of the region. Overnight in a local hotel in Granada .

Day 07: GRANADA-CATARINA-MASAYA-MANAGUA
Breakfast. Following the Check out we will visit the little town of Catarina , wich posses the biggest lagoon of the Country it also counts with one of the most beautiful panoramic views from this lands. Catarina is a very picturesque town of artisans. We will continue to the city of Masaya and the artisans Market where you can find typical ceramic artefacts from the region. Visit to the National Park Volcan Masaya and its museum, where we will encounter many traditions of our aborigines. We will also learn how the geological formation of the area and the country was in General. We will ascend the crater where we can see the nests of chocoyos (love birds) that has adapt to the sulphur environment of this active Volcano. Next we will go to Managua where we will overnight in Hotel Holyday inn 4*
 
Day 08: MANAGUA
Alter breakfast we will take a city tour of Managua beginning by visiting the Historical Centre of the capital, where we can encounter: El Malecon, Plaza Juan Pablo II, the National Theatre, the Ruben Dario National Theatre, Dario Park, Central Park , the old Cathedral, and The national Palace of Culture where we can find the National Museum . Continuing with our tour you will visit the archaeological site and museum “Acahualinca footprints”, with more than 10,000 years of age, full of History about our old civilization. It is presume that they were originated by the eruption of Masaya , asozosca or Tiscapa Volcano. We will also visit the Site Museum of memorial Sandino, Where we can admire the panoramic view of the City of Managua . To terminate our Tour we'll go to the Central Market. (Roberto Huembes).
 
Day 09: MANAGUA
Breakfast. Transfer to International Airport for a returning flight to their home country.

DAY 02: Tour FD Lago Atilán/Panajachel
SOLOLA / PANAJACHEL / SANTIAGO ATITLAN Early this morning departure to Lake Atitlan passing by the town of Solola , upon arrival in Panajachel, cross the lake by boat to Santiago Atitlan to visit the market, church and shops of this picturesque town nestling between three towering volcanoes. Watch the interesting pagan rites of Maximon, a native deity, at the local Cofradia (religious brotherhood). Return to Panajachel ( 13:30 ) for free time to walk and shop around. Back to Guatemala late afternoon.

DAY 03: Antigua Guatemala y Aguas Calientes.
From your Hotel, close by only one-hour drive is the American Colonial Monument , Antigua , named so for the beauty and greatness of the colonial buildings. The town in protected by the surrounding eternal guardians, Volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. This colonial city was founded in 1543 and was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1773. To arrive in Antigua , the bus will take the Pan American Highway to San Lucas Sacatepequez. Once there you will drive over the cobblestone streets to visit the Main Square, The Cathedral, Palace of the Captain General, The Arms Plaza and The University. Your visit will also include colonial Churches and Monasteries. During the afternoon visit the jade factory that is fashioned into modern jewelry. Also visit the nearby town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes , famous for its typical native weavings. Return to Guatemala City .

DAY 04: Tour FD Tikal
Early transfer to the airport to board your flight to Flores , Peten. On arrival at Santa Elena airport, our representative will take you to the archeological site of Tikal . Visit the main Plaza, the central and northern Acropolis, Lost World and Temple IV , from where you will observe the majesty of the city and the emerald green jungle. After lunch visit the museum where you can appreciate exhibits of ceramics and jade found in the Mayan tombs. Transfer to airport to board flight to Guatemala City .

DAY 05: GUATEMALA- Nicaragua.
Transfer at Airport for your flight to Nicaragua . Pick up at the airport following by registering at the Hotel moving on with the tour visiting the old downtown (destroyed by the earthquake in 1972). You will visit the Presidential House, the National Assembly, the Ruben Dario National Theatre, the Palace of the Music, the monument in honour to the great poet Ruben Dario and the National Palace of the Culture (with a rich part of our history and events). Transfer to Hotel Seminole Plaza 4*.

DAY 06: Masaya Volcano –Handicraft market- Catarina.
We start our trip visiting the Masaya´s Volcano National Park and its Natural History Museum where we will have an explanation of its and will appreciate original samples of indigenous ceramics and will learn on the history of the volcano, interesting dates on its eruption. We will have the opportunity to learn on the geological formation of the area and of the country in general, its flora and fauna. We will continue our trip climbing by paved road to La Plaza de Oviedo from where we will have the impressive beauty that Santiago´s crater offer us and can observe, between other species, the nesting of small parrots (named “Chocoyos”) which has been adapted to the sulfurous gases from this active volcano. Continuously we will go to the “Balcony of Echo” from where we can experience the returning of our voices from the walls of the volcano. Our singular experience will take us to visit the “ Cave of Bats ” which begin its route in the crater Santiago and reach 612 meter of length till the end where it is gradually closed. This formation is the bigger one founded in the park and allows us 150 meters of routing. Free time to do your own routing by others paths of the park and to take pictures. Continue to Catarina and Granada . Accommodation.

DAY 07: Granada, Mombacho Volcano, Isletas
Early in the morning we will start our trip until we get the lower slope of Mombacho Volcano where we will start our trip to the Biological Station. During our rise we can observe the unique beauty of this singular cloud forest. Route by the path of 1,500 meters where will appreciate the beauty of this green island, the splendid flora and fauna who reflect the diversity of environment with endemic species of the zone, beautiful trees covered mocees, ferns, bromeliads and orchids. At the top we will have the impressive panoramic view of the small islands and Granada City before we enter at Elfin Forest , characterized by its wind twisted trunks and shrub-like tree tops. Lunch (optional). At the afternoon you can have sport activity of canopy located in the lower slops of the volcano. Accomodation in Granada where you can walk by its historical center full of past colonial.

DAY 08: Transfer at Airport for return.

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Day 02: Tour FD Lago Atilán/Panajachel
SOLOLA / PANAJACHEL / SANTIAGO ATITLAN Early this morning departure to Lake Atitlan passing by the town of Solola , upon arrival in Panajachel, cross the lake by boat to Santiago Atitlan to visit the market, church and shops of this picturesque town nestling between three towering volcanoes. Watch the interesting pagan rites of Maximon, a native deity, at the local Cofradia (religious brotherhood). Return to Panajachel ( 13:30 ) for free time to walk and shop around. Back to Guatemala late afternoon.

Day 03: Antigua Guatemala y Aguas Calientes.
From your Hotel, close by only one-hour drive is the American Colonial Monument , Antigua , named so for the beauty and greatness of the colonial buildings. The town in protected by the surrounding eternal guardians, Volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. This colonial city was founded in 1543 and was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1773. To arrive in Antigua , the bus will take the Pan American Highway to San Lucas Sacatepequez. Once there you will drive over the cobblestone streets to visit the Main Square, The Cathedral, Palace of the Captain General, The Arms Plaza and The University. Your visit will also include colonial Churches and Monasteries. During the afternoon visit the jade factory that is fashioned into modern jewelry. Also visit the nearby town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes , famous for its typical native weavings. Return to Guatemala City .

Day 04: Tour FD Tikal
Early transfer to the airport to board your flight to Flores , Peten. On arrival at Santa Elena airport, our representative will take you to the archeological site of Tikal . Visit the main Plaza, the central and northern Acropolis, Lost World and Temple IV , from where you will observe the majesty of the city and the emerald green jungle. After lunch visit the museum where you can appreciate exhibits of ceramics and jade found in the Mayan tombs. Transfer to airport to board flight to Guatemala City .

Day 05: GUATEMALA-COSTA RICA
Transfer at Airport for your flight to. Pick up at the airport following by registering at the Hotel. City tour . You will visit La Sabana Park, Rohrmoser and Los Yoses residential areas, The Central Park, the Cathedral, the National Theatre, the Main Post Building , The Parliament, one of the Museums, the University of Costa Rica and Moravia souvenir shops.

Day 06 Poas Volcano – Grecia- Sarchí
Drive by dairy farms and flower plantations on the way to the National Park Poás Volcano, the largest geyser in the world. Walk through natural paths to Botos Lagoon, an ancient crater that you reach through natural paths. Ride the Pan-American Highway to Alajuela (Second largest city). See coffee and sugar cane plantations. Visit Grecia, considered one of the cleanest cities in The Americas. Admire the wooden handicrafts at Sarchí, including the well-known ox-cart factories

DAY 07: Tour Orosí-Lankaster y jardín de orquídeas
Ride from San José to Paraíso de Cartago to admire the eternal beauty of the Orosi Valley. See the Cachí Hydroelectric power plant; visit the ruins of the Ujarrás Church and the Orosi Church one of the oldest colonial churches in Costa Rica.

Later, you will visit the Lankester Gardens , with an incredible diversity of plants and with the largest Orchids exhibition in Central America

DAY 02: MANAGUA-LEON
Breakfast. Today we will head towards the Occidental zone of our country, passing by the Ruins of the Old Leon, from where we will be able to observe the Momotombo Volcano, which eruption destroyed this city in the year 1610. We will move along to the Colonial city of Leon where we will undertake a City Tour visiting: The Cathedral, in which lies the Tomb of Rubén Darío, walk trough the cellars and then make our way up to the peak of the Cathedral, where we will be able to enjoy the splendid panoramic view of the volcanic mountain range, the Museum of Art, and the native Indian district “El Laborío“. On the afternoon we will visit the San Jacinto boilings and geisers located at the slopes of the Santa Clara Volcano, which waters contain sulfides and can be used for medicinal purposes. Transfer back to Managua

DAY 03: MANAGUA-MASAYA-CATARINA-GRANADA
After breakfast we will have a F/D Managua city tour: visit the old cathedral, National Palace of Culture, National Museum , Ruben Dario National Theatre, Xolotlan or Managua 's Lake and the archaeological museum Huellas de Acahualinca, following by visiting the Masaya Volcano National Park containing a museum where we will learn about anthropology, indigenous history. We will climb at the top of this volcano by pavement road where we will have the opportunity to see the interesting crater of the volcano. Later we will visit the Artisans market in Masaya where you can find ceramics and souvenirs. To finish this trip, we will visit the town of Catarina and the colonial city of Granada , our historic and architectonic beauty by excellence. Overnight in Granada .

DAY 04: GRANADA-ISLETAS-MANAGUA
The greatness of its lake Cocibolca (or Nicaragua Lake ) will delight us with a trip by boat around its 356 small islands that owns natural canals to enjoy its marvellous beauty. A walk thru the Historic centre will be our last visit before returning to our Capital and lodging.

DAY 05 MANAGUA-PANAMA
Breakfast and transportation to the airport to flight to Panama . Reception and transfer to the hotel located near the commercial zone.

DAY 06 Panamá City tour and Canal
Breakfast. Depart from your hotel to visit Panama Viejo, the first city founded on the isthmus by the Spanish at the beginning of colonization. The remaining ruins are the vestiges of the city left by Pirate Henry Morgan, who sacked the town in 1671. Visit to the Panama Canal, one of the 20th century's most important engineering feats. At the Miraflores Locks you will also have the opportunity to observe the locks functioning as giant cargo ships are raised and lowered in them just meters in front of you. Then you will view the Canal from the scenic Amador Causeway

DAY 07 Panamá
Breakfast. free day for shoping or optional excursions.

DAY 08: Return
Breakfast. Transfer to Airport.

Day 02: MANAGUA-MASAYA-CATARINA-GRANADA
After breakfast we will have a F/D Managua city tour: visit the old cathedral, National Palace of Culture, National Museum , Ruben Dario National Theatre, Xolotlan or Managua 's Lake and the archaeological museum Huellas de Acahualinca, following by visiting the Masaya Volcano National Park containing a museum where we will learn about anthropology, indigenous history. We will climb at the top of this volcano by pavement road where we will have the opportunity to see the interesting crater of the volcano. Later we will visit the Artisans market in Masaya where you can find ceramics and souvenirs. To finish this trip, we will visit the town of Catarina and the colonial city of Granada , our historic and architectonic beauty by excellence. Overnight in Granada .

Day 03: GRANADA-ISLETAS-MANAGUA
The greatness of its lake Cocibolca (or Nicaragua Lake ) will delight us with a trip by boat around its 356 small islands that owns natural canals to enjoy its marvellous beauty. A walk thru the Historic centre will be our last visit before returning to our Capital and lodging.

Day 04: MANAGUA-LEON
Breakfast. Today we will head towards the Occidental zone of our country, passing by the Ruins of the Old Leon, from where we will be able to observe the Momotombo Volcano, which eruption destroyed this city in the year 1610. We will move along to the Colonial city of Leon where we will undertake a City Tour visiting: The Cathedral, in which lies the Tomb of Rubén Darío, walk trough the cellars and then make our way up to the peak of the Cathedral, where we will be able to enjoy the splendid panoramic view of the volcanic mountain range, the Museum of Art, and the native Indian district “El Laborío“. On the afternoon we will visit the San Jacinto boilings and geisers located at the slopes of the Santa Clara Volcano, which waters contain sulfides and can be used for medicinal purposes. Accomodation selected Hotel in León.

Day 05 LEON- HONDURAS BORDER-TEGUCIGALPA
Breakfast. Transfer to El Guasaule, Honduras Border. In rout we visit Ron Flor de caña Factory. Continue to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Lodging

Day 06 TEGUGIGALPA
Breakfast. City Tour. Visit Tegucigalpa , the capital of Honduras , got its tongue twisting name from the ancient Nahuatl language, and translated means "silver mountain" In effect, Tegucigalpa came to being during colonial times as a mining center. "Tegus" as its inhabitants affectionately call it, is a mix of an old colonial city that has turned into the modern capital of Honduras . As a matter of fact, Tegucigalpa became the most important mining center in Central America during colonial times.

Day 07 VALLE DE ANGELES
Breakfast. Today visit Valle de Angeles, a picturesque town that has become a favorite weekend escape for the inhabitants of Tegucigalpa .. Its proximity, only 30 km. and the good highway connecting it to the capital has made it popular with foreigners, many of whom have established in the area. Return to Tegucigalpa and lodging.

Day 08 TEGUCIGALPA-SAN PEDRO SULA.
Breakfast. Transfer to San Pedro Sula , Located in the northern part of the country. San Pedro is only a few miles from the coast and has always played a major role in Honduran history. Lodging

Día 09: SAN PEDRO SULA-COPAN
Early transfer to Copán. We travel through scenic landscapes until reaching Copán Ruins, where we'll visit the legendary archaeological park which consists of two main sites: the ruins and the sepulchres. Learn about the impressive 63 step stairway with over 2,500 hieroglyphs and the masterfully carved Stella. Afternoon visit to Las Sepulturas, a residential and burial site of the Mayan nobles. Before returning to San Pedro Sula in the late afternoon

Day: 10 Transfer to Airport
Consult us optional: Flight to Fantasy Island for 2 night/3 days in the beach.

Day 01

Day 02 SAN SALVADOR-SUCHITOTO-SAN SALVADOR
Breakfast. Departure from San Salvador to Ilobasco right place for to see locals painting a different tiny figures of ceramic. then we´ll continue to Suchitoto located just 47 km northeast from San Salvador and was founded in the early 1500's. In ancient language Suchitoto means " place of birds and flowers" and it is easy to see why. Walking aorund you´ll find several interesting places like: Alejandro Coto´s Museum, picture galleries, Santa Lucía old church or you may take a boat trip on Suchitlán lake. Return to San Salvador and lodging.

Day 03 SAN SALVADOR-JOYAS DE CEREN
The tour will start at 8:30am departing from San Salvador . Joya de Ceren is considered to be the most important archeological site ever discovered in El Salvador . To leave the city we will take the Quezaltepeque highway, driving through this highway we will be able to appreciate one of the petrified lava rivers of the last eruption of the Quezaltepeque volcano, in 1917, now known as San Salvador 's volcano. We will stop to admire this beautiful landscape, after we will continue our trip to the Laguna Caldera volcano which was responsible for covering the village of Joya de Ceren, 1400 years ago; its result was the preservation of what now is considered to be a jewel of history, also known as the Pompeii of the Americas.

We will visit the volcano's extinct crater which is surrounded by beautiful flora. After this we shall continue to our main destination: Joya de Ceren which was declared human heritage by UNESCO in 1993 for being the only location in the whole Mayan culture where you can appreciate the day to day living styles of the popular pre-Columbian inhabitants. all well was preserved thanks to the ashes of the volcano's eruption .We will return to the city through the Pan-American Highway going up and through the mountains that belong El Balsamo´s range of mountains and to finish our tour we will stop at a restaurant to enjoy an excellent lunch.

Day 04 SAN SALVADOR-MANAGUA
Transfer at Airport for your flight to Nicaragua . Pick up at the airport following by registering at the Hotel moving on with the tour visiting the old downtown (destroyed by the earthquake in 1972). You will visit the Presidential House, the National Assembly, the Ruben Dario National Theatre, the Palace of the Music, the monument in honour to the great poet Ruben Dario and the National Palace of the Culture (with a rich part of our history and events). Transfer to selected Hotel

Day 05: MANAGUA-GRANADA
After breakfast we will to Masaya Volcano National Park containing a museum where we will learn about anthropology, indigenous history. We will climb at the top of this volcano by pavement road where we will have the opportunity to see the interesting crater of the volcano. Later we will visit the Artisans market in Masaya where you can find ceramics and souvenirs. To finish this trip, we will visit the colonial city of Granada , our historic and architectonic beauty by excellence. Visit the historical center. Overnight in Granada .

Day 06. GRANADA.
Breakfast . Free day for optionals activities. Overnight in Granada .

Day 07 GRANADA-CATARINA-MASAYA-VOLCAN- GRANADA.
Breakfast. Following the Check out we will visit the little town of Catarina , wich posses the biggest lagoon of the Country it also counts with one of the most beautiful panoramic views from this lands. Catarina is a very picturesque town of artisans. We will continue to the city of Masaya and the artisans Market where you can find typical ceramic artefacts from the region. Visit to the National Park Volcan Masaya and its museum, where we will encounter many traditions of our aborigines. We will also learn how the geological formation of the area and the country was in General. We will ascend the crater where we can see the nests of chocoyos (love birds) that has adapt to the sulphur environment of this active Volcano. Return to Granada . Overnight.

Day 08 Transfer out
Breakfast and transfer to Airport.

Day 02. Altun Ha.
Breakfast. Visit the ruins are about 30 miles from Belize City and because the site is less than 10 miles from the sea, Altun Ha was probably more important for trading and agriculture, rather than as a ceremonial center. The Temple of the Sun God was named for the sites' focus of worship, the sun. The most remarkable artifact excavated at the site is a spectacularly carved jade replica of the head of Kinich Ahua, the Sun God. The jade was mined in Guatemala and other artifacts found at the site emanate from as far away as ruins near Mexico City . Altun Ha was occupied from 350BC to about 950AD. There's also great birding at the ruins. Return to Belize . Note: Altun Ha is a 1/2 day tour and can be combined with more intensive birding and wildlife viewing on the boat trips at Crooked Tree lagoon.

Day 03 BELIZE-XUNANTUNICH-SAN IGNACIO
Breakfast. At 07:30 a.m. we will depart to do a full day trip by Mayan´s lands, starting en the Ceremonial Center Xunantunich (which means maid of stone) accessible only by ferry, which depart daily from San José Succotz. The most relevant structure in this place is El Castillo, a Pyramid of 130 ft high at the south point of the main complex. We will climb the pyramid using a spiral path. From the top it is possible to have a beautiful view of Belize and even some interesting views of Guatemala . We will continue our trip knowing the local flora and its medicinal uses. Lunch. By the afternoon we will have a trip by Cahal Pech, located in the western riverside of Macal River, an important Mayan place that offer a precious view of San Ignacio village. overnight.

Day 04 SAN IGNACIO-TIKAL-GUATEMALA
Breakfast. Departure from the hotel to pass the border to Guatemala and visit to the Ruins of the National Park Tikal. Visit the Q complex, the Main Square, the Center and North Acropolis, the Lost World, the Temple IV, Museum of History and others important places. Lunch. By the afternoon transfer to the airport of Flores to go to Guatemala City . Reception and transfer to the hotel.

Day 05 GUATEMALA
Breakfast. Meet at hotel lobby, begin the trip through the New Guatemala de la Asunción, the official name for Guatemala City, which involves a great variety of architectural expressions, and offer innumerable contrasts. Begin your trip visiting La Avenida de Las Americas, Avenida de la Reforma, The Central Park, The Metropolitan Cathedral, the shopping district in zone 1, business and residential areas. Transfer to local restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon visit the National Museum of Archaeology and Handicraft Market.

Day 06 CHICHICASTENANGO AND ATITLAN .
Breakfast. At 07:00 a.m. We will depart to Atitlan´s Lake located in Solola Department, 126 kilometers far from Guatemala , which is one of the most beautiful lakes of the world. In our trip, we will have little stopping for 15 minutes in a typical restaurant in Tec pan, if our trip is on Sunday, or Thursday, we would admire the famous indigenous market with the Quiche rituals. Named “place surrounded by ravines” by the Quiche-Mayas. Chichicastenango, which means “place of nettles” in Nahualt tongue, is one of the most popular places of the trip. Founded in 1524 by the survivors of the Spaniards attacks to the capital Quiché, Utatlan. The Santo Domingo church built in 1540 on the ruins of a Maya Temple in an intent to eradicate all the remains of the indigenous culture to extend the colonial control on the area. Actually the white buildings dominates the square instead of the rituals practiced inside the church are a mix of the prehispanic and Christians ceremonies. A living museum, the streets of “Chichi” are saturated in the believes of its Quiche inhabitants. The friar Francisco Ximenez discovered the history of its creation the “Popol Vuh” here at the beginning of the XVIII century. The city its full of life on Thursday and Sunday when the market is located on the square, marketers come from miles on the surrounded areas, are grouped here to sell its products, flowers, livestock, and handicrafts, and negotiate by goods they need in a bustle atmosphere which has been change few from centuries ago. We will continue to visit Panajachel settled at the shores of Atitlan Lake , popular tourist site recognized by its impressive view of the lake and its three volcanoes. The majority of the hotels and restaurants are located between coffee plantations and beautiful gardens. After our enjoy of this gentle and beautiful place, we will return to Guatemala City .

Day 07 GUATEMALA-CIUDAD ANTIGUA-GUATEMALA
Breakfast. Our trip today will take us to know one of the most antique cities of American Continent: Ancient Guatemala, founded by the Spaniards in 1543, during the Conquest period. The UNESCO has declared ancient Guatemala Heritage of the Humanity and it is not only a city of ruins, churches and convents, it is more than its: It is paved streets, Pacific squares, and hotels. Restaurants, handicrafts, art's stores, and museums and of course the color and culture of this people represented in all its splendor. Lunch and by the afternoon returning trip to capital. Lodging.

Day 08 Transfer out.

Breakfast and transfer Hotel-Airpor

Day 2: Antigua Guatemala
Transfer to Antigua , the earlier colonial capital of Central America ,founded in 1543. We will visit the Main Square , the Cathedral and other buildings and colonial spots. Overnight.

Day 3: Antigua – Chichi – Lake Atitlan
Departure to the highlands to visit Chichi. Tour through the open-air market (only Thursdays & Sundays), where colourful handicrafts of the region are for sale. Enter the 400-year-old church of Santo Tomás , where catholic and pagan rites take place in a mystical atmosphere. We continue to Lake Atitlan . Overnight in Panajachel at the lake.

Day 4: Lake Atitlan
Early in the morning we will start a boat ride to the Tzutuhil town of Santiago Atitlan . This small town still keeps the Mayan traditions and culture. We will visit the local market and the town's church before returning to Panajachel. Overnight in Panachachel.

Day 5: Lake Atitlan – Santa Lucia
We will tour the indigenous towns of Almolonga and Zunil, famous for its vegetables and flowers. We continue through the Pacific side to Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa passing through a big coffee and sugar cane plantations. Overnight.

Day 6: Santa Lucia – Copán Ruinas, Honduras
Drive through the Motagua valley towards Honduras . En route we will pass through the states of El Progreso and Zacapa in Guatemala . The villages Almolonga and Zunil are known for their colourful vegetable and flower markets. After customs formalities transfer to Copán Overnight in Copán.

Day 7: Archaeological Park of Copán
Today we visit the legendary Archaeological Park of Copán. Enjoy the impressive 63-step stairway with over 2,500 hieroglyphs and masterfully carved Stella. In the afternoon we will visit Las Sepulturas, a residential and burial site of the Mayan nobles. Overnight in Copán.

Day 8: Copán – Lake Yojoa  
Transfer to the Yojoa Lake . It´s birdwatchers paradise! About 400 of the 700 species registered in Honduras can be found around this lake. We visit the impressive Pulhapanzak Waterfall before reaching our hotel at the lake.

Day 9: Lake Yojoa – Tela
We continue our way onto the Carribean coast to Tela. En route we visit the Lancetilla Botanical Garden . Leisure time in the afternoon. Overnight.

Day 10 - 13: Tela
four days left free to enjoy the sun, sand and tropical atmosphere of the Caribbean coast of Honduras . Optional excursions to nearby national parks may be organized at an additional cost. Overnights in Tela.

Day 14: Tela – San Pedro Sula
Transfer to the San Pedro Sula airport on time to connect to your departure flight or extension program to the beautiful Bay Islands. End of program.

Day 2: San Pedro Sula – Copán
The "lost city" of Copán is among the most superb in the Mayan world.  Inhabited for 2,000 years, its golden age was from the 5th to 9th centuries when it far preceded other Mayan and European civilizations in its development of astronomy, sculpture and writing. Depart today to the scenic mountain town near the ruins. Leisure time in the afternoon to explore the village with its cobblestone streets. Overnight in Copán.

Day 3: Copán
Today we visit the legendary Archaeological Park of Copán. Enjoy the impressive 63-step stairway with over 2,500 hieroglyphs and masterfully carved Stella. In the afternoon we will visit Las Sepulturas, a residential and burial site of the Mayan nobles. Overnight in Copán.

Day 4: Copán – Lake Yojoa 
Transfer to the Yojoa Lake . It´s birdwatchers paradise! About 400 of the 700 species registered in Honduras can be found around this lake. We visit the impressive Pulhapanzak Waterfall before reaching our hotel at the lake.

Day 5: Lake Yojoa – Tegucigalpa
After breakfast transfer to Tegucigalpa , driving through some of the most fascinating landscapes in Honduras . On the way we will visit Comayagua with its colonial heritage. Overnight in Tegucigalpa .

Day 6: Tegucigalpa – Valle de Angeles 
Before we will visit the Valle de Angeles, where we visit the famous National Handicraft Centre, we tour the Honduran captial. We return in the late afternoon. Overnight in Tegucigalpa .

Day 7: Tegucigalpa – León  
We cross the border to Nicaragua . After an interesting drive we reach León in the afternoon. Overnight in León.

Day 8: León – Managua – Granada
We tour León, the ancient capital of Nicaragua and then continue our way to the current capital, Managua . Overnight.

Day 9: Masaya Volcano – Granada
City tour in Granada visiting the colonial buildings. In the afternoon we go on to the national park of Vulcano Masaya. The panoramic view is breathtaking. Overnight in Granada.

Day 10: Granada – Island Ometepe
After breakfast boat transfer to Ometepe Island . Ometepe is an incredible island located inside the lake of Nicaragua . It is formed by two volcanos - Concepcion and Maderas. The Concepcion is a dormant volcano and the Maderas is extinct covered by a deep cloud forest. Overnight on Ometepe Island .

Day 11: Ometepe
We go for a hike near the volcano Maderas and get to know about local rural life. We spend the afternoon at the Santo Domingo´s beach. Overnight on Ometepe Island .

Day 12: Granada – Managua
Drive back to Managua in time for your international flight. End of program.

Día 02 MANAGUA-LEON
Breakfast. Today we will head towards the Occidental zone of our country, passing by the Ruins of the Old Leon, from where we will be able to observe the Momotombo Volcano, which eruption destroyed this city in the year 1610. We will move along to the Colonial city of Leon where we will undertake a City Tour visiting: The Cathedral, in which lies the Tomb of Rubén Darío, walk trough the cellars and then make our way up to the peak of the Cathedral, where we will be able to enjoy the splendid panoramic view of the volcanic mountain range, the Museum of Art, and the native Indian district “El Laborío“. On the afternoon we will visit the San Jacinto boilings and geisers located at the slopes of the Santa Clara Volcano, which waters contain sulfides and can be used for medicinal purposes. Transfer back to Managua .

DAY 03 MANAGUA-VISTAMAR
Breakfast. Departure in the morning to the beach “Pochomil”, where we will get pleasure from the tranquility of a very charming small Hotel, all meals included.

DAY 04 VISTAMAR – Beach day with all meals included.

DAY 05 VISTAMAR-OMETEPE
Breakfast. Departure in the morning to the port of San Jorge , where we will board a boat that will take us to the Island of Ometepe . Check in at the Hotel “Villa Paraiso 3*”, located in a privileged beach at the borders of the lake. In the afternoon we will start a route through the surroundings of the Island , visiting the archaeological museum situated in the town of Altagracia , La Punta Jesús María and the Charco Verde lake, where we will be regaled with the legend that seems to bring this magical place to life. Transfer back to the hotel and overnight sleep

DAY 06 OMETEPE-GRANADA
Breakfast. By morning we will take pleasure in exploring the surroundings of this ecological paradise. At noon we will go back to the dock to take a ferry back and resume our journey towards the city of Granada . Arrival and check in at the “La Gran Francia Hotel 5*”. Lunch. Walk through the Historical Center of this beautiful colonial city.

DAY 07 GRANADA-MASAYA-GRANADA
Breakfast. We will start our day with a visit to the National park of the Masaya Volcano, and its museum of Natural History , where we will learn everything from many of the traditions practiced by the natives of the region, to the geological formations of the area and the country in general, its fauna and flora. We will continue ascending until we reach the Oviedo square, from where we will be able to observe the impressive beauty and magnitude of the crater, as well as the many nests of Parrakeets, a specie of birds that have adapted to the sulfurous environment of this active volcano.

DAY 08 GRANADA-MOMBACHO-ISLETAS-GRANADA
Breakfast. We will begin our eco-touring route in the early hours of the morning towards the biological station of the Mombacho Volcano. During our ascend we will delight our eyes with the unmatchable beauty of this unique cloudy forest. A walk trough a 1,500 mts path will enable us to appreciate the total beauty of this Island , the splendorous fauna and flora found in this extensive diversity of environments, filled with endemic species which are characteristic to the zone. Stunning trees covered with musk, ferns and orchids up to the point where its impossible to distinguish where one tree ends and another begins. As we reach the peaks of the hills and cliffs of the volcano, a dazzling panoramic view of the Small Islands and the City of Granada, will little by little revealed, just before we make our way into the unique “Dwarfed forest”, with its trees of shrunk treetops and twisted trunks caused by the strength of the wind. Lunch, and in the afternoon we will take a boat ride trough some of the channels that surround the Small Islands of Granada .

DAY 09 GRANADA-EL CHOCOYERO-CATARINA-SAN JUAN DE ORIENTE Y LOS PUEBLOS
Breakfast. Today we will continue with our tour in contact with nature, specially designed for the observation of “Chocoyos” (Parrakeets). We will leave early in the morning towards an ecotouristic site called “El Chocoyero”. Arrival, and a walk trough the narrow paths in the thick woods where these type of birds nest all the time. We will observe the birds, and rest under the leafy trees. We will return to the bus and move along to the native towns of Catarina and San Juan de Oriente, where we will be able to appreciate the very best of our National crafts. The towns are very close one to the other. Diria, Diriomo, Niqinohomo, Masatepe, San Marcos and others, are all gathered together in a valley that practically spells out the colors, music and vivid sotries of our ancestors folklore. Crafts made out of clay, wood and bamboo, the best traditional candies in the country, the most delicious soups of the region, white magic spells to become irresistible to the opposing sex, among other, are many of the most relevant things to try in this tour that leaves an unforgettable impression on our minds of the Chorotega Culture. Transfer back to Granada in the afternoon and overnight sleep.

DAY 10. GRANADA-FRONTERA DE PEÑAS BLANCAS-MONTEVERDE (COSTA RICA)
Breakfast. Departure to Costa Rica border, passing at the shores of Lake Cocibolca from where we will see the volcanoes Concepcion and Maderas in Ometepe Island , with an incomparable scenic beauty . After we pass the frontier, we will go to Montverde, one of the mot important Biological Reserve of Cloud Forest in our country, one of the wild life sanctuary more relevant in America thanks to the mix of species come from the two hemispheres. Lodging. By the afternoon a specialized guide will take us to observe some of the 300 species of migratory birds residing in the region. Dinner and lodging

DAY 11 MONTEVERDE-SAN JOSE
Breakfast. Today we could enjoy the nature, we will practice an ecological sport by excellence: canopy (travel to the trees) and riding by the zone in tame horses arriving at thermal waters. After lunch we will continue our trip arriving at San José , capital of Costa Rica where we will lodge.

DAY 12 SAN JOSE
Breakfast. Depart for a city tour that will take us to visit the most important tourist attractions in San José , the capital city. The National Theater built in 1897 is a true architectonical jewel. The Jade museum houses interesting pre-Columbian objects as well as contemporary art works. The tour also includes the Metallic Building , the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the Justice Tribunals and many other interesting government buildings, finishing our trip with a visit to the handicrafts market. Afternoon free.

DAY 13 SAN JOSE-VOLCAN POAS-GRECIA-SARCHI-SAN JOSE
After our trip by the surrounded zones to the Volcano Poas and the visit to this interesting National Park, you will travel through the streets full of tradition and culture of the cities of Grecian and Sarchi. You will visit the old metallic church of Grecia , whose particular red color distinguish it from the others religious buildings all over the country. In route to the handicrafts city of Sarchi , you could appreciate the bridges beautifully decorated with the colorful of our typical wagon, national symbol, which you could appreciate enlargement during our visit at the most important handicrafts centers in the zone. Returning to San Jose and lodging.

DAY 14 SAN JOSE
Breakfast. Transfer to Airport