Volcano Trail - Waves & Local Ways

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • Antigua Guatemala

  Arrive at any time. Tonight, explore El Barrio, a vibrant marketplace of many small bars and pubs. Get to know your fellow travellers over a few drinks, and cheers to the adventures to come.

• Day 2 • Antigua Guatemala & Copan

  Set off today on a full day of travel from Antigua across the border to neighboring Honduras, arriving to the town of Copán Ruinas in the evening.

• Day 3 • Copan

  Free time in Copán. Opt to visit the ruins of Copán or soak in hot springs.

• Day 4 • Copan & Suchitoto

  Cross the border into El Salvador and stay in the colonial town of Suchitoto. Don't forget to try the delicious pupusas, a local Salvadorian specialty.

• Day 5 • Suchitoto & La Libertad Region

  Enjoy a free morning in Suchitoto before heading to the coast in the La Libertad region. The sunsets in these small surfing towns are stunning. Grab a cold drink and enjoy!

• Day 6 • La Libertad Region

  Enjoy a free day in the laidback beach towns of the area to take a surf lesson, eat fresh ceviche at the fish market in nearby La Libertad, visit the Tamanique waterfalls, or chill out with a beer in hand.

• Day 7 • La Libertad Region & Leon

  Set off early for a full day of travel by land and sea to Nicaragua, finishing up in colonial León with a brief orientation walk.

• Day 8 • Leon & Granada

  Journey to Granada and see its colourful colonial buildings on an orientation walk. Enjoy a Big Night Out with the group.

• Day 9 • Granada

  Free time to explore beautiful Granada's markets, buildings and museums. Opt to kayak in Lake Nicaragua or swim in Laguna de Apoyo.

• Day 10 • Granada & Isla de Ometepe

  Get to know local friends during a 2-night G Adventures-supported community homestay on Ometepe. Try the local cuisine and test out some language skills.

• Day 11 • Isla de Ometepe

  Enjoy free time to explore Ometepe. Opt to climb Volcano Concepción or Volcano Maderas, take a cultural tour, visit the beach at Santo Domingo, or visit el Ojo de Agua for a refreshing swim and lunch. You can also view pre-Columbian petroglyphs or the small museum of indigenous artifacts in Altagracia.

• Day 12 • Isla de Ometepe & Monteverde

  Take a ferry back to the mainland and cross the border into Costa Rica, finishing up in the cloudforest air of Monteverde.

• Day 13 • Monteverde

  Free day in Monteverde. Opt to visit a cloud forest reserve, fly through the jungle canopy via zipline, or tour a coffee plantation.

• Day 14 • Monteverde & La Fortuna

  Transfer to La Fortuna along bumpy roads, then break up the journey with a peaceful boat ride on Lake Arenal before a short ride to the town.

• Day 15 • La Fortuna

  Free time to enjoy the La Fortuna and Arenal area.

• Day 16 • La Fortuna & San Jose

  Journey through the mountains to the capital for a final night out.

• Day 17 • San Jose

  Depart at any time.