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Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other’s company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

1. As this trip crosses national borders, please be prepared to pay some border fees for certain countries totalling approx $22 USD for the entire trip. Please check with your local embassy or consulate for up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.

2. Please note that you will be required to fill out the form found at the link below at least two days prior to crossing into Honduras. It’s encouraged that you have the form filled out and with you at Welcome Meeting on Day 1. Your CEO will go over the details and make sure everyone has the correct information. The group will travel into Honduras on Day 2.

The correct form can be found at this link .

3. COMBO TRIP

Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.

4. This tour departs Antigua in the morning on Day 2. If you are interested in exploring the city and its nearby attractions, it is recommended you book additional pre-trip accommodation nights.

5. Please note the use of drones is banned in Nicaragua.

6. Important note for Nicaragua: New regulations now require visas for certain nationalities, including Australian and New Zealand passport holders. Requirements can change at short notice, so all travelers should check with the nearest consulate or official sources before travel.

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.

Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.

Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying and handling your own luggage.

Please note Nicaragua restricts certain items. Articles such as drones, professional cameras, and other recording or electronic equipment may require special permits or customs may hold them upon arrival. Travelers should verify current regulations in advance to avoid issues at the border.

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Hike through rural hills to the Tamanique Waterfalls, where emerald cascades tumble into natural plunge pools. Scramble over rocks with a local guide and cool off beneath the spray in a lush canyon.

This refreshing escape blends light adventure with tropical scenery, ideal for a midday dip and photos. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Step into mist-shrouded trails on a guided walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Learn how epiphyte-draped trees, orchids, and mosses create a vertical jungle teeming with hummingbirds and, if luck strikes, the resplendent quetzal.

Hear how moisture-laden trade winds shape this rare ecosystem and the conservation story that protects it. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Unwind on El Tunco’s black-sand beach, where volcanic grains meet steady Pacific swells. Linger over ceviche and coconut water, watch surfers carve the break, and capture sunset over the iconic rock formation that gives the town its name.

This is the coast El Salvadorians escape to on weekends—laid-back and salty-aired—with music drifting from beach shacks and a horizon that glows tangerine as the day fades.

Settle into island life with a community guesthouse stay at the Planeterra-supported Puesta del Sol project on Ometepe. Share home-cooked meals, practice Spanish, and wake to roosters and lake breezes beneath the twin cones of Concepción and Maderas.

Arriving by ferry across Lake Nicaragua, you’ll experience rural rhythms—morning coffee on the porch, trails through plantain groves, and stories from hosts who steward this social enterprise to sustain their community.

Break the journey with a tranquil boat ride on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest lake. Glide past forested shores while Arenal Volcano rises ahead, often wreathed in cloud, and watch for herons skimming the surface.

Use this calm crossing to pause for photos and reflection, taking in the shifting light on the water and the ridgelines of the Tilarán range—an atmospheric prelude to the adventures that await in La Fortuna.

Explore the Copán Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage city famed for exquisitely carved stelae, a ball court, and the iconic Hieroglyphic Stairway. Walk shaded plazas as your guide unpacks royal dynasties and cosmology.

Admire artistry that flourished over a millennium ago, from zoomorphic altars to glyphs that still challenge epigraphers. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Ease travel-weary muscles at Luna Jaguar Hot Springs, a riverside complex in the jungle where steam rises from stone-carved pools. Move between warm cascades and cooler plunge basins beneath a canopy of green.

Let time slow to the sound of birds and water as mineral-rich currents relax body and mind. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Learn to ride Pacific swells with a beginner-friendly surf lesson on El Tunco’s forgiving beach breaks. Instructors cover paddling, pop-ups, and ocean safety before you practice on steady, rolling waves.

Feel the rhythm of the coast as you catch your first rides, with volcanic hills and the black-sand shoreline as your backdrop. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Paddle a maze of volcanic islets scattered off Granada’s shore on a guided kayak the Isletas de Granada outing. Drift past ivy-clad rocks and lakeside fincas with views back to Mombacho Volcano.

Watch for herons, cormorants, and iguanas as you learn how these tiny islands formed from ancient eruptions. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Witness the elemental drama of Masaya Volcano after dusk. From safe viewpoints, peer into the glowing Santiago crater to see the living earth churn and breathe within an active caldera.

Guides share the site’s pre-Hispanic and colonial lore, where offerings once sought the volcano’s favor. A rare chance to pause for photos and reflection at one of Central America’s most accessible volcanoes. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Test your legs on the rugged cone of Concepción Volcano, an active stratovolcano rising sharply from Lake Nicaragua. Ascend through dry forest and lava scree to panoramic 360-degree views over Lake Nicaragua, weather permitting.

This demanding hike rewards persistence with raw, volcanic landscapes and sweeping horizons. Proper fitness, footwear, and early starts are essential. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Cool off in the crystalline pools of Ojo de Agua, a natural spring shaded by palms and banana trees. Slip into the spring-fed waters, order a fresh juice or lunch, and laze to birdsong and breezes.

Locals swear by the minerals; travellers love the tranquil setting and rope swing. A simple, soulful pause in island time. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Fly across the forest on a high-adrenaline zipline canopy course, launching from suspension platforms with sweeping valley views. Feel the cool cloud-forest air as you glide above a sea of green.

Guides handle the rigging while you savour the rush and scenery—a classic Monteverde thrill. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Trace Costa Rica’s flavours from field to cup on a coffee, chocolate and sugarcane experience. Walk the rows, see the bean-to-cup process, and sample fresh brews, cacao tastings, and pressed cane juice at a traditional trapiche mill.

Hear how small producers shape rural livelihoods and sustainable practices in the highlands. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Follow a forest trail and stairway to the thundering La Fortuna Waterfall, where a white ribbon drops into an emerald pool. Swim beneath jungle walls or relax on sun-warmed rocks as mist cools the air.

Your guide shares natural history and safety pointers before you descend. A refreshing classic of the Arenal area. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Sink into a circuit of Arenal hot springs fed by geothermal heat from the volcano. Move between pools of varying temperatures, listen to night sounds, and sip a drink beneath tropical foliage with a view of Arenal Volcano when skies are clear.

It’s the region’s signature wind-down—soothing, steamy, and star-lit. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Charge through class II–III rapids on the Río Balsa, paddling past rainforest-lined bends with guides calling commands. Between waves, drift to spot kingfishers, herons, and the occasional sloth in riverside trees.

Expect splashes, smiles, and a triumphant team photo at the take-out. Dry bags and safety gear provided. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Rappel down jungle waterfalls, scramble along creek beds, and leap into clear pools on a guided canyoning adventure. Professional rigging and instruction keep it safe as you test your nerve in a lush volcanic gorge.

Feel the rush of cold spray and the thrill of vertical drops—a favourite Arenal-area challenge. This experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Explore Granada’s heart on foot, from shade-dappled Parque Central to the pastel arcades of its merchant streets. Your CEO points out essentials and photo stops, including the saffron-yellow Cathedral of Granada and the dining promenade of Calle La Calzada.

Hear how trade across Lake Nicaragua shaped this elegant city’s fortunes, and note local eateries, galleries, and artisan stalls to revisit at your own pace for coffee, helado, and sunset people-watching.

Celebrate with the group on a hosted Big Night Out in Granada. Begin with chilled cervezas or rum cocktails along Calle La Calzada, then follow the beat to open-air bars where locals dance to salsa and marimba rhythms.

Soak up the warm evening air, trade stories from the road, and discover why Nicaraguans are famed for convivial hospitality. Expect lively music, easy conversation, and a relaxed vibe that lasts well into the night.

Join a guided orientation walk through the former Nicaraguan capital to find your bearings around Parque Central and the market lanes. Learn how to navigate cafés, cash points, and transport while admiring the whitewashed Basílica Catedral de la Asunción, a UNESCO-listed landmark.

Absorb León’s layered history in its revolutionary murals and colonial churches, where poetry and politics long intertwined. This quick primer helps you return later to delve deeper into museums, rooftop viewpoints, and street-food stands.

Meet fellow travellers and meet your CEO in UNESCO-listed Antigua before heading into the lively courtyards of El Barrio. Mingle over local beers and rum, swap first impressions, and take in the cobblestone streets of Antigua glowing under lantern light.

Hear handy tips on neighbourhood eateries, ATMs, and late-night spots to help you feel instantly oriented. Embrace the easy-going pace as you soak in the colonial atmosphere framed by the silhouettes of Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes.