Volcano Adventure - San Jose to Antigua

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive San José

Arrive in San José at any time.

Day 2 San José

Free day to explore the cosmopolitan city of San José. This is your chance to see some of the city's sights, including the National Theatre, built entirely by coffee growers through a voluntary tax, the museums of Costa Rican art, and the Jade Museum. Relax in some of the many parks and green spaces located in and around the city, which are a constant source of Costa Rican pride and renown.

Day 3-5 La Fortuna

La Fortuna at the foot of Arenal Volcano, is an excellent base for exploration. Spend time on a night hike around the Volcano or try a full day of whitewater rafting, go horseback riding, tour the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, or relax and soak in hot springs.

Day 6-7 Monteverde

Travelling into the cool cloudforest and rainforests of Monteverde gives us a glimpse of the lush ecosystems of Costa Rica. Take time to bird watch, go horseback riding, mountain biking or soak up the mountain air on a trek over the cloudforest canopy.

Day 8-9 San Juan del Sur

Low-key relaxation by the sea. San Juan del Sur is set on a stunning horseshoe-shaped cove, where hiking, fishing, biking, surfing and sunset tours are just some of the possible activities. You can also take a short boat ride to even more deserted beaches such as Playa Remanso or Playa Majagual.

Day 10-11 Ometepe

This unspoiled island paradise formed out of the lava flowing in between two volcanoes, Madera (1394m) and Concepción (1610m), is a nature lover’s dream with abundant wildlife. Take a walk through its lush forest for a chance to see howler monkeys and green parrots.

Day 12-13 Granada

Nicaragua's oldest colonial city offers historic avenues ideal for walking or biking to city cathedrals, markets or the Convento de San Francisco. Optional activities include a scenic boat trip or guided kayak excursion among the 365 little islands (isletas) of Lake Nicaragua. Visit Masaya Volcano on our way out of Granada on day 13.

Day 14-15 León

Off to politically progressive León. This was the nation's capital from the colonial period until 1857. Many well preserved Spanish colonial buildings and churches line the streets, along with the largest cathedral in Central America.

Day 16-18 Roatan

A scuba diving haven, Roatan is famous for its marine treasures. Blue waters invite swimming, diving, snorkelling, or simply relaxing on the white sand beaches of the Bay Islands.

Day 19-20 Copán

Walk through grassy plazas filled with intricately carved and decorated monuments, statues and staircases at the unique Mayan ruins of Copán.

Day 21 Antigua

Antigua is the old capital of Guatemala and as the seat of the Spanish colonial government, was once the most important city in all of Central America. Enjoy the beautiful architecture of this UNESCO-designated, World Heritage Site. Take a mountain bike ride out into the countryside or explore the fascinating markets, shops and museums within the city.