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Long Trips & Tours in Central America

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Central America was pretty much made for long travel

It might be a narrow isthmus that connects North and South America , but Central America packs a punch. If you want to do this region right, you need to experience a little bit of everything. You could begin at the taco stands of Mexico City and road trip your way through Belize and Guatemala. Or how about exploring ancient Aztec ruins and zip-lining through the cloud forests of Costa Rica ? And don’t get us started on the tacos, tamales and tapou... you could spend an entire month simply eating your way around this region. Vamos!

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Highlights of Central America

Caye Caulker, Belize

Take off your watch because you're on island time now. Caye Caulker is a dreamy Caribbean island off the coast of Belize. You can do as much or as little as you like here. Feeling chilled? Pick a palm tree and let the rustling leaves lull you to sleep. Feeling adventurous? Jump on a snorkelling tour at the world’s second-largest coral reef (no biggie). Feeling hungry? Tuck into fresh grilled seafood — including the island's famous lobsters if they're in season.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

We love a good hike, but when there's an option to fly through clouds over a misty forest, we'll take it! Monteverde Cloud Forest is a very special place. Not only because it's home to more than 2000 plant species, 320 birds and 100 mammals, but also because of how cool (literally) cloud forests are. They're similar to rainforests, but instead of drawing water from the rain, they draw it from semi-permanent, low-hanging clouds that cover the region.

Chichen Itza, Mexico

The most famous of the Maya sites on the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza does get busy. Get there early to avoid the midday heat, and you can spend most of the day wandering around, discovering the secrets of the Mayan astronomical calendar and admiring the ancient stonework. If you can, try and plan your trip around the vernal and autumnal equinox, when the sun produces the illusion of a giant serpent ascending El Castillo’s staircase.

What is long travel?

Intrepid was founded on the premise of long travel when our two owners – Darrell and Manch – set off across  Africa  with a bunch of friends and no plans to come home anytime soon. It didn't take them long to discover that when you stay a little longer in a destination, you can make the most of every mile and really immerse yourself in the heart and soul of a place and its people.

With borders reopening around the world, Intrepid is celebrating by curating a new range of ‘long’ trips. These epic adventures span over three weeks, a smorgasbord of cities, regions, and countries, and encapsulate the essence of Intrepid travel. 

Why long travel?

Long travel means a true break from your day-to-day, with time to properly wind down and disconnect. It gives you the chance to really get to know each destination better. Not just see a place, but really live it. You can slow things down. Dig a little deeper. Not just see the highlights but find those places and meet those people you might not have otherwise. Time to lose yourself on a real adventure.

And by skipping internal flights for public transport (think epic train trips across multiple countries), you'll find yourself with journeys that become trip highlights, and come with the added bonus of helping reduce your carbon footprint. Taking a long trip is easier than you think when you let us take care of all the planning and research, so find your next big adventure below. 

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How to plan for a long trip

Trading in your "real" life and routines to travel the world is one part exciting, one part scary, and two parts liberating. And while dreaming of what your next couple of months will hold is almost as good as actually going, the planning process can be trickier than cracking the fictitious Da Vinci Code. Let us help you. Here are our pro tips on how to make long trips a breeze.

• It's always a good idea to set and stick to a budget. Converting dollars to pesos, rupees, euros, riel, and a dozen other currencies makes it tricky to keep track of the dinero you've actually spent. We recommend setting budgets per country visited and keeping track of those pesky expenses.
• Choose your must-sees and you're nice-to-see's. Once you've mapped out the musts that you absolutely have to visit (as in, you refuse to go home until you do), you can start to connect the dots and find a logical and affordable travel route.
• Expect plans to change. Travel rarely goes 100% to plan, so expect and welcome the unexpected. Sometimes, the best experiences are the ones you never planned on having. 

How to pack for a long trip

Long travel is all in the planning. But strangely, it’s the opposite of what you think. Months on the road and you’re probably thinking ‘Dear God, I’ll need a suitcase just for the underwear!’ But really, when it comes to long vacations, less is more. Watch our ultimate packing guide on the right-hand link, or check out the tips below.

• Pack for one week at a time. You only ever need enough clothes to last you a week. Depending on where you are, by that time you’ll either a) have found a Laundromat, or b) be so far off the beaten track that no one will care if you smell. Either way, you save on trunk space.
• Roll, don’t fold. It’s counterintuitive, but you’ll actually fit more in if you roll your clothes, rather than folding them. Make sure to use up all available space too – that means squashing socks and underwear into empty shoes.
• Wear clothes that go together. Since you’re packing smarter, not harder, pick clothes you know will already match. A few t-shirts that go with your jeans, and a neutral pair of shorts that goes with anything. Shoes for all climates (or at least as many climates as possible) and a pair of flip-flops. That’s all you need.
• Pack for the climate. Long travel means you might pass through different climactic zones. And that means layers are your friend. Lightweight, breathable fleece or woolen layers will block out the cold but not take up too much space in your pack. Leave the three different jackets at home. One waterproof option should do it.
• Invest in a good suitcase, and stick to it. With long travel, you have to think ahead. You’ll be tempted to buy souvenirs and things everywhere you go, but if you don’t want to make your chiropractor rich, be ruthless. Don’t accumulate stuff as you go. And invest in a good quality, lightweight suitcase and a lock.

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Central America

Travel in Central America conjures up images of white beaches, idyllic islands and ancient ruins. As any local will tell you, that’s just the beginning.

While Mexico is one of the world’s most visited countries, the wonders of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama are only just being uncovered by the outside world.

For travellers, the region’s compact size means it’s a great region for exploring multiple countries in one trip. As local experts, our on-the-ground team can design you your own multi-country itinerary that takes in one or two Central American gems, or even all of them on a grand overland journey.

Experiences may include snorkelling in Belize’s Blue Hole, rafting down Costa Rica’s Pacuare River, exploring the colonial architecture of Granada or eating a feast of tacos in Oaxaca, Mexico.

For something a little different your travellers may choose to spend time relaxing on an island off the coast of Panama, spotting sloths in Costa Rica’s Cahulta National Park or cycling through rainforests and past volcanoes in Nicaragua.

As with all trips run by our global business we have a team on the ground using their expert local knowledge to design and deliver the itineraries under your brand. They also place an emphasis on partnering with local businesses and suppliers, to create a sustainable style of travel filled with authentic experiences for your travellers.

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Region highlights.

Homestay, Costa Rica

Your clients will get to know the villagers at the Juanilama agricultural community on an overnight homestay. They’ll be guests of the locals and get a rare insight into daily life. There will be opportunities to help with farm chores, learn some local cooking or just chat with new friends.

Day Of The Dead, Mexico

As part of the Day of the Dead festivities, your clients will be able to see locals building altars and lamps. With luck they’ll be invited to make their own. That evening they’ll take part in the ceremonies in the cemetery, joining locals to light lamps, dance and tequila.

Mayan Cave, Belize

The cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal is a living museum of Mayan relics for your travellers to explore. They’ll wade through water until they reach the Mayan ceremonial site where they’ll find ceramic pots and crystallised skeletons, preserved by the natural processes of the cave for over 1,400 years.

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Places You’ll See

• Practice your Spanish or take a salsa lesson in Antigua
• Opt to visit the Crystal Maiden in Actun Tunichil Muknal
• Uncover ancient Mayan ruins in Tikal, Copan, and Tulum
• Nab a hammock and embrace El Tunco’s mellow vibe
• Marvel at the vast biodiversity of the misty cloud forests
• Introduction
• Day 1 Playa del Carmen
• Day 2 Playa del Carmen
• Day 3 Chetumal
• Day 4 Caye Caulker
• Day 5 Caye Caulker
• Day 6 Caye Caulker
• Day 7 San Ignacio
• Day 8 San Ignacio
• Day 9 Tikal National Park
• Day 10 Rio Dulce
• Day 11 Rio Dulce
• Day 12 Antigua
• Day 13 Panajachel
• Day 14 San Juan La Laguna
• Day 15 Antigua
• Day 16 Antigua
• Day 17 Antigua
• Day 18 Copan
• Day 19 Copan
• Day 20 Suchitoto
• Day 21 Suchitoto
• Day 22 Pacific Coast, El Salvador
• Day 23 Pacific Coast, El Salvador
• Day 24 Leon
• Day 25 Leon
• Day 26 Granada
• Day 27 Granada
• Day 28 Monteverde
• Day 29 Monteverde
• Day 30 La Fortuna
• Day 31 La Fortuna
• Day 32 San Jose
• Day 33 San Jose

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Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and some friends. On that trip, they came up with the idea that perhaps others may be interested in this style of travel too. Just like that, Intrepid was born. Intrepid has come a long way since then, now giving over 100,000 travelers a year the opportunity to experience small group travel across all 7 continents. They use local transport, sleep in local accommodation from Cambodian stilt houses to Moroccan riads, and employ 100% local leaders. With three different travel styles including basix, original and comfort, themes ranging from cycling trips to family holidays, and itineraries crafted with the perfect balance of must-see sights and free time, Intrepid caters to every type of traveller no matter their age, budget or travel style. The company has grown but their mission remains the same: to change the way people see the world through sustainable, experience-rich travel

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• Overall Rating Excellent 4.5
• Itinerary Excellent 5.0
• Guide Excellent 4.7
• Transport Good 4.0
• Accommodation Good 4.0
• Food Rather poor 2.0
• Tour Operator Intrepid Travel 4.6
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• A Anonymous · 7th December 2010 Great trip, great group, great guide. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. All the hastle that comes with travel just wasnﾴt there. Trip date: November 2010 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
• A Anonymous · 27th October 2010 A trip that covers just about all of the central American countries, pack your patience (especially in the rainy season), take an up to date guide book and enjoy a varied scenery. Trip date: September 2010 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
• A Anonymous · 27th October 2010 Enjoyable trip. Not particularly high on cultural experiences, but lots of interesting places. Trip date: September 2010 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
• A Anonymous · 25th October 2010 You get a lot out of this trip, although come prepared for long days and quick stays in places you will want to stay longer in. Do your own research so you don't miss out on anything. Trip date: September 2010 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
• A Anonymous · 20th August 2010 A great trip, it gives you a real taste of the 6 countries visited and see\'s the highlights of each. Its tiring constantly moving, but there is enough time in each place to get a real feel for it. Trip date: July 2010 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
• A Anonymous · 24th July 2010 Intrepid is a great company to book with and the staff are very friendly. Just make sure your transfers are sorted as I know a few people had problems with these in arrival. Trip date: June 2010 Review collected by Intrepid Travel

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Yes. Please take note that there will be an extra charge for a single supplement room. Please contact us to arrange this.

For the first half of the trip, they are currently all solos (only half of whom are under 40). For the second half, they are again mostly solos but only a couple are under 40. If you're looking for a tour with more night life then this might not be the best choice for you. Get in contact with us and our customer support team will work on pairing you with the perfect adventure.

The advertised price is for twin share. If you're travelling solo, Intrepid will pair you with another traveller of the same gender so solo travellers are not obliged to pay a mandatory single supplement. However, should you like to request a single room, this can be added to your booking for an extra cost.

It is possible to start or end the trip anywhere along the itinerary, however, as the tours are sold as packages, we will not be able to amend the price. Of course, if you decide to start later, we will send you the hotel details where you can meet the group and if you decide to leave earlier, we can let the operator know about that. The departure dates are set by the operator and they don't have any flexibility.

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• Currencies BZ$ Belize Dollar Belize ₡ Costa Rican Colon Costa Rica Q Quetzal Guatemala L Lempira Honduras $ Mexican Peso Mexico C$ Cordoba Oro Nicaragua SVC El Salvador Colon El Salvador

As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

• These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
• Typhoid - Recommended for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Hepatitis A - Recommended for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Tuberculosis - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months before travel.
• Hepatitis B - Recommended for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 months before travel.
• Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Belize. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days before travel.
• Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Real Central America

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16 Days Starting in Playa del Carmen and ending in Antigua

Visiting: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, Tikal National Park, Rio Dulce, Antigua, Chichicastenango / Lake Atitlan, Lake Atitlan

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18-30 Somethings

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18-35 years

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This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry, tour overview.

Explore the lake vistas, volcanic landscapes and thick jungles of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala on this 16-day Central American adventure. Starting in Playa de Carmen, you’ll explore hotspot Tulum, where you can visit the Temple of Frescoes and dance the night away after a few margaritas. Hit island paradise in Caye Caulker, where you have a couple of days to snorkel, swim and laze on the beach (after taking your new profile pic). Explore San Ignacio, a place of waterfalls and Maya ruins, at your own pace before hitting Tikal National Park. Take scenic boat rides in Rio Dulce, trek through the jungle in your spare time and then head to the gorgeous Lake Atitlan, where you’ll visit the famous Chichi market and make the trip to San Juan La Laguna to immerse yourself in Mayan village life. End it all in World Heritage-listed Antigua, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.

This overland adventure allows you to see some of the best of Central America in one trip, covering parts of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.

Extended time in Caye Caulker and Antigua offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy laidback island vibes as well as buzzing colonial city life.

There's nothing quite like eating with a local family to really experience a place. At dinner you'll be experiencing traditional Guatemalan hospitality while improving your Spanish with the locals.

There are many sides to Central America, and you’ll get a taste of a few: slumbering poolside by Playa del Carmen, gazing at the pyramids of Tikal or haggling in the markets of Chichicastenango.

Oh Maya, travelling in the Guatemalan Highlands is a humbling experience.

Enjoy traditional Guatemalan hospitality with a homecooked lunch in a local home in San Juan La Laguna, after visiting a local midwife, walking through medicinal gardens and experiencing a weaving and dying workshop.

Head to Tikal National Park within the dense Maya forest to explore ancient Maya ruins at the archaeological site – you might like to opt to swing through the canopy on the optional zipline experience!

Extended time in the paradise of Caye Caulker and unique Antigua offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy laidback island vibes and buzzing colonial city life. Swim among tropical fish, sharks and manta rays and then hit the salsa lessons!

Visit the colourful markets of Chichicastenango, nicknamed Chichi, where you can explore the local handmade wares like jade jewellery, pottery and traditional huipils – the traditional dress worn by Maya women.

See some of the best of Central America in one trip travelling through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Enjoy loads of free time where you can rent bikes and explore on wheels, go snorkelling and kayaking or rent a paddleboard and explore the landscape from the water.

By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, the Adelante Foundation. Donations help them empower female entrepreneurs from low-income parts of Honduras to grow their businesses and build a livelihood with microfinance.

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Day 1: Playa Del Carmen

Location: playa del carmen, accommodation: hotel, meals included: dinner.

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico. You’ll kick things off in Playa del Carmen – it’s recommended that you book a couple of extra days here to chill on the coast and explore at your own pace before the trip starts. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm at your hotel. If you arrive early, maybe go snorkelling or cycling, or simply stroll along the sandy playa (beach). Tonight, head out with your group leader for an included dinner at a local taquisa for a selection of delicious tacos – make sure you order one with freshly caught fish! To improve your lingo, your group leader will conduct an informal Spanish lesson between bites, so that you can understand your burritos from your banos. Included Activities: - Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson Optional Activities: - Playa del Carmen - Bicycle Rental (per day)

Day 2: Tulum

Location: tulum.

Today, you’ll hop on a local bus and travel along the Caribbean coast to Tulum, where it's all about that laidback life on the white sands of the Yucatan Peninsula. Head out on a leader-led orientation walk around Tulum and maybe visit one of the best-looking Maya sites – the Temple of the Frescoes. See how this pre-Columbian walled ruin city clings to a cliff-top overlooking the ocean and grab some cool photos before heading for an optional swim in the archaeological zone. Tonight, maybe kick back and watch the waves roll in at a beachside bar with a margarita. Included Activities: - Tulum - Leader-led orientation walk Optional Activities: - Tulum - Archaeological Site (incl. entrance & national park fee - no guide) - Tulum- Bike rental

Day 3: Tulum

With a free day to relax in Tulum, you can settle into the laidback Mexican vibe. Maybe rent a bike and cruise around the area on two wheels. The town is heaving with hip cafes and restaurants with many vegetarian and vegan options. There are also plenty of places to relax the mind and the body with yoga and meditation. Maybe you’d like to explore Dos Ojos (two eyes) – one of the area's most famous cenotes (freshwater rock pools) and an underwater world full of stalagmites and stalactites. Tonight, explore the vibrant nightlife of Tulum with your fellow travellers. Optional Activities: - Tulum - Cenote Adventure - Tulum - Jungle Adventure - Tulum - Jungle Bike tour - Tulum - Maya Inland Expedition - Tulum - Sian Ka'an Adventure - Tulum - World Wonder Discovery - Tulum - Sian Ka'an Muyil

Day 4: Caye Caulker

Location: caye caulker.

Say adios to Mexico and hello to Belize. You’ll have a long travel day today, so make sure you grab a window seat if you can or get stuck into a good book. This is also the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers a bit better! Drive by local bus to the border, then carry on to Belize City. Let the wind and the sea wash the travel sweat away with a 1-hour speedboat ride when you arrive – to the palm-fringed island of Caye Caulker. If your idea of paradise is white sand, blue waters and palm trees, you’re going to really dig this place. Included Activities: - Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk

Day 5: Caye Caulker

Your time in Caye Caulker is all about taking it easy. It’s said that the pace of life is so slow here that it's almost backwards! If being underwater is your thing, maybe head out to Hol Chan Marine Reserve, home to Shark Ray Alley and the world's second-longest barrier reef. Snorkel among the colourful corals and see tropical fish, sharks and manta rays. You can also take day trips to other Cayes nearby as each island has its own Caribbean charm. Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America, which makes chatting with locals much easier here. Optional Activities: - Caye Caulker - Sunset Sailing - Caye Caulker - Full-day Guided Snorkelling Trip (gear, guide and transport included)

Day 6: Caye Caulker

Today is another free day to take up any other optional activities you like, or to simply pull up a towel and relax on the beach with a book, a cocktail or some friends. If you’ve already been snorkelling, maybe continue the marine exploration with a manatee tour. Get more active with sea kayaks and stand-up paddle boards or go the other way and just chill out. The island's also great for food – famed for its lobster and super tasty meals cooked on the side of the road. How about some grilled shrimp and a rum and coke made with the local fire water? Optional Activities: - Caye Caulker - Stand-up paddleboard hire (per hour)

Day 7: San Ignacio

Location: san ignacio.

Leave island paradise behind today and return to Belize City by boat, before taking a local bus to San Ignacio via Belize’s capital, Belmopan. The local buses here are a little more basic than in Mexico, but this is a great opportunity to mix with Belizeans and get a feel for local life. Arrive in San Ignacio – a lively town surrounded by fast-flowing rivers, waterfalls and Mayan ruins, making it the best base for exploring the region. Your afternoon is free, so maybe visit the Chaa Creek butterfly garden, or try one of the barbeque street stalls for a char-grilled chicken leg for dinner. Included Activities: - San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk

Day 8: San Ignacio

There is heaps to do in San Ignacio, so your free day has endless possibilities. The cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal is a living museum of Maya relics and you can wade through its waters until you reach a bunch of spooky 1400-year-old crystallised skeletons. You could take a day tour to the Mountain Pine Ridge area to visit waterfalls and swimming holes or go down the Macal River in canoes or tubes. If you prefer a slower pace, maybe take a trip to Xunantunich – an impressive Maya ceremonial centre with panoramic views. Getting to the site is half the fun, as you'll need to take a hand-cranked boat down the river. Belizeans are super friendly, so tonight, maybe walk down Burns Avenue and join the locals for a chat in one of the many restaurants or streetside stalls. Optional Activities: - San Ignacio - Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves (Incl. entry, guide, transport & lunch) - San Ignacio - Cave tubing (incl. entrance, guide & transport) - San Ignacio - Butterfly Farm (incl. transport) - San Ignacio - Cahal Pech Ruins entry - San Ignacio - Iguana Conservation Project (entrance fee) - San Ignacio - Xunantunich Ruins entry

Day 9: Tikal National Park

Location: tikal national park, accommodation: hotel (multishare).

Today you’ll leave San Ignacio, cross the border and get dropped off at Tikal National Park – often referred to as the Maya forest. Check-in at your hotel before exploring the crazy-cool Maya ruins of Tikal. Pass through the lush jungle vegetation, and if you've got the energy, climb Temple IV to take in the epic canopy views. While here, there's also the option to check out more of the area with a guided tour or to fly through the canopies like a toucan with a memorable zipline experience. Included Activities: - Tikal National Park - Archaeological Site Tour (Entrance fee & Transport) Optional Activities: - Tikal National Park - Guide for Ruins (per group)

Day 10: Rio Dulce

Location: rio dulce, accommodation: lodge (multishare).

Head from the jungle to the lakeside town of Flores this morning. Here, there's time to grab some lunch and quickly explore the town. Then it's back to the private vehicle to Rio Dulce. When you arrive, you’ll transfer to the hotel by boat. The easiest way to get back into town is also by boat, which can be organised through the hotel – or you can take a short walk through the jungle. Take some time to absorb the atmosphere of this laidback Caribbean town, which feels quite different from the inland communities. A highlight for many guests is the 'Casa Natural' – an open-air accommodation with screened-in rooms, shared bathrooms and a lounge looking out to the surrounding jungle.

Day 11: Rio Dulce

There is a load of kick-ass activities to choose from in Rio Dulce today. Take a scenic boat trip down the river to Livingston – a laidback town on the Caribbean coast that offers the unique experience of local Garifuna culture. Go boating on the lake, relax in the thermal hot springs or explore the nearby San Felipe fort in Livingston. You could also hike through the dense forest of the surrounding Chocon-Machacas Natural Reserve and spot the protected manatees of the area. Optional Activities: - Rio Dulce - Boat trip to Livingston (Price dependent on boat available & passengers) - Rio Dulce - Natural Hot Springs (entrance fee and transport) - Rio Dulce - San Felipe Fort (entrance fee) - Rio Dulce - Quirigua Ruins (entrance fee)

Day 12: Antigua

Location: antigua.

This morning you’ll travel to Antigua, where you’ll spend the night before heading to Lake Atitlan. When you arrive, maybe stroll around the city and tuck into some tasty tamales (a local dish served in a corn leaf) or pepian (a spicy meat stew of chicken, beef and pork in a dark sauce). You'll find the best value food in the square next to the La Merced Church.

Day 13: Chichicastenango / Lake Atitlan

Location: chichicastenango / lake atitlan.

Travel by private vehicle to the famous market in Chichicastenango (nicknamed Chichi market). This is the most colourful market in the country, where on Thursdays and Sundays, locals come from the surrounding villages to sell their wares and the streets are lined with stalls where you can stock up on cool trinkets. After visiting Chichi, head to Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, where you'll check in to your hotel. Tonight, you’ll join your group for dinner at a local pupuseria. Included Activities: - Chichicastenango - Market Visit

Day 14: Lake Atitlan

Location: lake atitlan, meals included: breaksfast, lunch.

This morning, make a trip to San Juan La Laguna to immerse yourself in Mayan village life. Visit a local midwife to learn about this traditional and sacred art. Then visit the village's medicinal garden before a hands-on workshop where you'll learn about Mayan textile weaving and dyeing techniques. Hungry yet? Settle in for a homestyle lunch with your hosts and chat about life in the village. This is the perfect way to really immerse yourself in local culture and get off the beaten track. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Panajachel and soak up the views of deep blue Lake Atitlan with a free evening. Included Activities: - San Juan La Laguna - Weaving & Dyeing experience - San Juan La Laguna - Midwife home visit - San Juan La Laguna - Medicinal Garden Optional Activities: - Panajachel - Kayak rental (per hour) - Panajachel - Bicycle rental (per day) - Panajachel - Zipline

Day 15: Antigua

Meals included: breaksfast.

After breakfast, hit the road back to Antigua – three nearby volcanoes dominate the horizon, creating a truly unique landscape. Join your leader on a walk to orientate yourself around the World Heritage-listed city full of cobblestones, leafy town squares and ornate churches. There are hushed museums and lively Indigenous markets to explore here, or you can cycle the countryside and chase amazing views of mountain peaks and deep valleys. If you're into salsa dancing or if you'd just like to learn some moves, Antigua is the place to be! Many dancing schools offer hourly lessons, so maybe sign up and move your hips. This is a city that knows how to party, so tonight, why not bring your freshly learned dance moves, shout a round of mojitos and get down with the locals. Included Activities: - Antigua - Leader-led orientation walk Optional Activities: - Antigua - Chocolate-making workshop at ChocoMuseo

Day 16: Antigua

While there are no activities planned for today, Antigua has a lot to offer, from its vibrant colonial-style buildings and curved archways to the puffing volcanoes of Pacaya, Agua and Jumaytepeque. The number one stop for any chocoholic should be the ChocoMuseo, where you’ll get a history lesson and, more excitingly, participate in a chocolate-making workshop. For those more interested in the other famous Central American bean, you can go on a coffee tour, visit the plantations, do some tastings and even buy some to take home. If you’d like to spend more time in Antigua, just speak to your booking agent.

What's Included

• Antigua - Leader-led walking tour
• Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
• Tulum - Leader-led orientation walk
• Tikal National Park - Archaeological Site Tour (Entrance fee, Transport & Guide)
• Playa del Carmen - Taco dinner at a local Taquisa
• Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
• Chichicastenango Market
• San Jorge La Laguna - Dinner at Traditional Maya Family Home
• Santa Cruz La Laguna - Guatemalan Family style dinner with unlimited beer

2 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Accommodation

Hotel (10 nights), Camping with shared facilities (1 night), Multishare lodge (2 nights), Multishare permanent furnished camp (2 nights)

Private vehicle, local bus, Public bus, Taxi, Shared boat, Ferry

San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk

Tikal National Park - Archaeological Site Tour (Entrance fee & Transport)

Chichicastenango - Market Visit

San Juan La Laguna - Weaving & Dyeing experience

San Juan La Laguna - Midwife home visit

San Juan La Laguna - Medicinal Garden

Antigua - Leader-led orientation walk

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Tipping and Gratuities

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• Private vehicle , Local bus , Public bus , Taxi , Shared Boat , Ferry
• The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
• Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

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• 1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2 & 3 (Tulum), Days 10 & 11 (Rio Dulce) and Days 13 & 14 (Lake Atitlan) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
• 2. This tour includes accommodation in multi-share rooms (triple and quad). This means travelers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to single gender allocation.
• 3. Please be careful when booking flights from Antigua; make sure you fly out of Guatemala City Airport [GUA]. Guatemala City Airport is the closest airport to Antigua. Please do not book flights from Antigua & Barbuda Airport [ANU] as this is an island in the Caribbean.

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Moscow Metro

Introduction of moscow subway system (metro).

Nowadays the Moscow Metro has 12 lines, light subway and monorail. All stations are unique and beautiful in their own way. Unfortunately, in order to visit them all, you need to spend many days. I invite guests to visit the ones that have the greatest cultural and historical interest from my point of view. Among them are the Revolution Square, Arbatskaya, Kievskaya (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line № 3); Kievskaya, Belarusskaya, Novoslobodskaya, Komsomolskaya (the Ring line number 5). Let us dwell a bit on each.

Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line

Subway station "revolution square".

Most recently - in the year 2008-2010 – the Eastern lobby was renovated. Because of the terrorist attacks in the Moscow subway that took place several hours before the planned opening of the East lobby after renovation, the solemn part of the event was canceled.

Subway station Arbatskaya

Subway Arbatskaya is located on the same subway line as the station "Revolution Square." It was founded in 1953. It received the name in honor of the Arbat Street. It has one ground lobby (Western). Initially, the lobby was in a separate building, but the new building of the General Staff of the Ministry of Defense started, the lobby appeared to be in its atrium. The old exits were bricked up; a new entrance was built into the building of General Staff of the street Vozdvizhenka. There is a huge frame with a missing portrait in the ground lobby - until mid-1950 there was a portrait of Stalin. According to some reports, it survived, but closed with plaster.

The lobby was restored and partially reconstructed in 2007-2008.

The depth of the station is 41 meters.

Pylons are finished with red marble at the bottom, decorated with bouquets of flowers made from ceramics. The floor is laid out with gray granite. The walls lined with glazed ceramic tiles, white top and black bottom. The station hall is illuminated by massive bronze chandeliers in the form of rings.

Subway station Kievskaya

There are several subway stations "Kievskaya" in Moscow, located on different branches. This name is quite popular. It comes from the capital of Ukraine - one of Russia's nearest neighbors - the city of Kiev. The name is fully consistent with the idea of the subway station. The interior the station devoted to Soviet Ukraine and the reunification of Ukraine and Russia. The station is decorated with a large number of paintings .Twenty four murals depicting workers of Soviet Ukraine are placed on the arch above the pylons. The wall from the side of platform also contains frescos, mainly with images of fantastic plants. Pylons are decorated with light marble and additionally decorated with colorful ceramic cornice. The butt of the station has a large mosaic, depicting festivities to celebrate the 300 anniversary of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia.

Opened in 1953, this subway station for a long time was the final (1953-2003).

The station has one lobby, combined with the station ring line and located in the building of the Kievskaya railway station. The diameter of the central hall station is 9.5 m, the diameter of side one is 8.5 m. The depth of the station is 38 meters.

= Ring Line Subway =

It opened in 1954. The station received its name after the Kiev station, and locked the Ring line. During the construction of the station many projects were proposed, but the victory in the competition won the Kiev architects who made the construction of the station. It is the only station of the Ring Line which is not located in the Central Administrative District of Moscow.

The station has a pylon structure. Eighteen pylons are decorated with mosaic panels of glazes, decorated on the theme of Ukrainian history and friendship between the Ukrainian and Russian peoples, which started in the mid-17 century.

On the front wall of the central hall of the station a large panel with molding in the form of flags and a mosaic portrait of Lenin in the center are located. There are lines of the Soviet national anthem around the portrait, and under the portrait - the words of Lenin. One of the ways out of the station was designed by French architects modeled on the Paris Subway in 2006.

At one of the mosaics – “The Struggle for Soviet power in Ukraine "- modern passengers observe a mobile phone and PDA in the hand of one of the guerrillas, and on his knees - a laptop. In fact, he uses a field telephone, which was really a heavy thing (guerrillas holds it in two hands), and thing that people see a laptop is the lid of a box with a telephone. However, these phones have begun to produce only in the second half of the 20-ies of XX century. We must assume that the mosaic depicts a foreign field telephone transmitter.

Subway station Belorusskaya

The founded of the station was in 1952. It received the name after the Belarusian railway station nearby. The station has two ground-based lobbies. The Western one goes to Tverskaya  Zastava. It is decorated with beautiful carvings. The Eastern one leads to Butyrskiy shaft and Forest Street. The Eastern lobby is known for its majolica panels.

The station Belorusskaya is located at a depth of 42.5 m below ground. The diameter of the central hall is 9.5 meters.

Pylons are faced with light marble. The walls lined with white ceramic tiles, the floor is covered with ceramic tiles, gray, white and red colors. Lamps placed on pylons, in the form of vases made of glass and marble. The theme of decoration is economy and culture of Belarus. Decorative pattern on the floor repeats the theme of traditional Belarusian embroidery. Decorations of the ceiling consist of stucco decorations and 12 mosaic panels depicting the life of the Belarusian people.

Subway station Novoslobodskaya

Built in 1952, Subway station Novoslobodskaya got its name from the eponymous street:  the station is located at the very beginning of it.

Novoslobodskaya is pylon station of deep foundation (its depth is 40 m) with three arches.

Exit to the street is through the ground lobby with column portico, located on Novoslobodskaya Street lined with gray marble. Pylons of the underground station are faced with marble from the Urals. Thirty two spectacularly illuminated stained-glasses, placed inside the pylon and bordered by steel and gilt brass are splendid decoration of the station. A remarkable mosaic "World Peace" is located at the end of the central hall. The picture depicts a happy mother with a baby in her arms; it was the face of Stalin at the picture: the child gave a hand to him. But in times of Khrushchev the face of the former leader of USSR was removed from the panel. The walls are lined with bright marble; floor is covered with white and black granite slabs, placed in a checkerboard pattern.

Subway station Komsomolskaya

The station was built in 1952 and named in honor of the Komsomolskaya Square, which is situated nearby.

This subway station is the station of the deep bedding. Its depth is 37 meters. The station has column and three- arched design. Cast iron decoration is used in the construction, monolithic slab used as a tray for a collapsible finishing. The length of the boarding hall is 190 meters; width of it is 10 meters. There are 68 octagonal columns at station.

The main theme of the interior of the station is the fighting of the Russian people for their independence. The ceiling is decorated with eight station mosaic mural made from glazes and precious stones. Six of them represent the Alexander Nevsky, Dmitry Donskoy, Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, Alexander Suvorov and Mikhail Kutuzov, the Soviet soldiers and officers at the walls of the Reichstag.

 Two other panels, depicting Stalin ("Victory Parade" and "Presentation of the Guards Banner"), were replaced after the dethronement of Stalin's personality cult in 1963. New panels depict Lenin's speech in front of the Red Guards and the Motherland on the background of the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower.

The yellow ceiling is decorated with mosaic and moldings. The hall is illuminated by massive chandeliers hanging between the panels; platforms are illuminated with smaller chandeliers. The columns are decorated with marble capitals and trimmed with light marble, as well as the wall station. The floor is laid with pink granite. There is a bust of Lenin at the end of the hall. At the opposite end of the escalator is a large Florentine mosaic of the Order of Victory with red banners on the background. The ground lobby of the station is decorated with bas-reliefs.

In conclusion...

Each of the stations of the Moscow subway is attractive and interesting in its own way. Each has its own long and fascinating history and is beautifully decorated. The Moscow subway is a whole world, which can be talking about for hours. I suggest you short - no more than one hour and a half - and a fascinating journey through the world of the Moscow subway. The pleasure is guaranteed!

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• The Best Redesign of Moscow Metropolitan Map 2013 Russia's leading internet and graphic design agency has won an online vote for the best redesign of the Moscow Metro map. Art. Lebedev Studio is a design company in Russia, founded in 1995 by Artemy Lebedev. They redrew the Moscow Metro map for a second time in three years, with even cleaner graphics and a raft of new details and won more than 50% of the online vote.

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

Central America Explorer

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• This is one of our most extensive trips in Central America, hitting more than 20 destinations and introducing you to the cities, villages and myriad cultures of seven countries.
• Your local craft fair just won’t feel the same after you’ve experienced Chichicastenango, a colourful Guatemalan market that draws thousands of vendors from the surrounding mountain villages.
• Chichen Itza is one the New Seven Wonders of the World – find out why. Strolling around the ancient Maya ruins feels pretty wondrous.
• A few days on Caye Caulker provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy Belizean island vibes, beachside beers and optional snorkelling, the perfect (almost) halfway point for this epic adventure.
• Discover the jungle Costa Rica is famous for during a stay in Monteverde, a misty rainforest area home to sloths, hummingbirds, white-faced monkeys and tapirs among hundreds more animal species.

What's this trip about?

Travel themes.

• High Adventure
• Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

• North America
• Central America
• El Salvador

Attractions

• Arenal Volcano
• Caye Caulker
• Chichen Itza
• Lake Atitlan
• Lake Nicaragua
• Mexico City
• Pacific Coast
• Playa del Carmen
• San Cristobal
• San Ignacio
• Tikal National Park

Trip includes

• Mexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
• Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
• Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
• Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
• Puebla - Visit to La Pasita Bar
• Tlahuac - Community Visit
• Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
• San Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Zinacatan Church - Visit
• San Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
• Agua Azul - Waterfall Visit
• Palenque - Palenque Ruins (entrance fee)
• Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
• Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (entrance fee, no guide)
• Playa del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Caye Caulker - Leader-led orientation walk
• San Ignacio - Leader-led orientation walk
• Tikal National Park - Tikal archaeological site (entrance fee, no guide)
• Chichicastenango - Market Visit
• Chichicastenango - Shaman Visit
• Panajachel - Leader-led orientation walk
• San Juan La Laguna - Traditional Maya Homestay
• Antigua - Leader-led orientation walk
• Santa Apolonia - Traditional Pottery Demonstration
• Copan Ruins - Visit
• Suchitoto - Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
• Suchitoto - Leader led orientation walk
• Suchitoto - Indigo Dyeing Demonstration
• Leon - Leader led orientation walk
• Granada - Breakfast at El Cafe de las Sonrisas
• Monteverde - Leader-led orientation walk
• La Fortuna - Leader led orientation walk
• San Jose - Leader-led orientation walk

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Travel along a windy road by private vehicle to Palenque, stopping en route at the beautiful Agua Azul cascades for a refreshing swim. Once you've arrived in Palenque, the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore. Situated in a steamy jungle, Palenque is a central town close to the nearby Maya ruins of the same name, which you'll have a chance to check out tomorrow.

Enjoy a free day exploring photogenic Antigua today. Maybe check out the ChocoMuseo, two blocks away from central park. Learn all about chocolate, which was first documented by the Guatemalan Maya, as well as its historical importance. Or maybe grab a coffee from one of the myriad shops in central park, sit back, relax and enjoy Antigua's chilled-out vibes.

Enjoy a free day to explore the city, with no plans until a meeting to welcome any new travellers joining you on your adventure. Maybe grab some roasted beans from a street vendor and munch them while you stroll around. If you’ve got a historical bent, perhaps check out the 18th-century ruins of the Monastery of Santa Clara.

Today, you're free as a bird to explore the beautiful Pacific Coast at your own pace. Alternatively, simply sit back and relax in a hammock on the beach and soak up the sunshine with a drink – life’s good.

With no further activities planned, your trip comes to an end this morning. There's a lot to see and do in and around San Jose, so if you’d like to stay for longer, just speak to your booking agent.

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