Splendours of Central America

Resort:Splendours of Central America
Operator: Cox and Kings
Destination: Caribbean and Central America
Price From: £2945.00

Overview

Take in the natural and cultural wonders of
Central America, from tropical landscapes
and volcanoes to colonial heritage and superb
Mayan cities. Get an insight into the history of
the civil war and colourful indigenous cultures,
and learn about the amazing engineering feat
that is the Panama Canal.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Panama City via Amsterdam or
the US

Fly from London (regional connections available)
to Panama City via Amsterdam or the US.
Transfer to Hilton Garden Inn for 3 nights. (N)

Day 2: Panama City

Morning city tour, including the ruins of old
Panama and the historic colonial district. (B)

Day 3: Panama Canal

Take a shared partial transit and cruise through
the various locks of the Panama Canal. (B, L)

Day 4: Fly to San Jos, Costa Rica

Fly to Costa Ricas capital and visit a coffee
plantation on the slopes of the active Pos
volcano. Stay overnight at Hotel Presidente. (B, L)

Day 5: Monteverde

Transfer to Monteverde and stay for 2 nights
at the Monteverde Country Lodge. Afternoon
visit to the Selvaturas hummingbird garden and
hanging walkways. (B)

Day 6: Monteverde

Morning visit to Monteverde cloud forest to see
its rare flora and fauna. In the evening meet
up with 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 Dario 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 or optional excursions. (B)

Day 9: Fly to San Salvador Suchitoto

Transfer to Managua and fly to San Salvador.
Continue to the charming town of Suchitoto for
1 night at Casa 1800. (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 on the picturesque
Route of the Flowers. Overnight at Hotel
Mision de Angeles. (B, L)

Day 11: Copn, Honduras

This morning visit the traditional artisan town
of Ataco and stop at Santa Ana en route to
Honduras (approx 10 hours). Stay at the Hotel
Marina Copn for 2 nights. (B, L)

Day 12: Copn

In the morning, tour the fascinating Mayan
ruins of Copn 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
coast, visiting the impressive carved stelae at
Quirigua en route (approx 6 hours). Take a 1.5-
hour boat ride along the coast to the town of
Livingston, which has a strong Garifuna culture.
Stay overnight at the Hotel Villa Caribe. (B)

Day 14: Flores

A morning walking tour of Livingston, before
taking a boat trip along the lush gorges of
the Dulce river to visit Bird island and an
indigenous community. Continue by road to
the Flores area for a 2-night stay at the lakeside
Villa Maya. (B)

Day 15: Tikal

Morning tour of Tikal, one of the most
spectacular Mayan ruins, located in the heart
of the jungle. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

Day 16: Fly to Guatemala City Antigua

Early morning flight to Guatemala City and
transfer to colonial Antigua for 2 nights at
Mesn de Mara. Afternoon walking tour. (B)

Day 17: Antigua

Day at leisure or optional excursions. (B)

Days 18-19: Fly to London via the US

Transfer to Guatemala City and fly to London
via the US, arriving the next day. (B) (N)

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