Dates: November 20 – December 6, 2026

Duration: 17 days / 16 nights

Number of participants: 9 - 12

Cost per person:

• 5 590 USD subject to 12 participants,
• 5 690 USD subject to 11 participants,
• 5 890 USD subject to 10 participants,
• 6 090 USD subject to 9 participants.

Everything is included except for:

• international flight to Managua (Nicaragua) and back from Belize City (Belize),
• medical insurance for traveling abroad,
• visas for Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Belize (please check requirements for your country)
• lunches and dinners.

Single occupancy: 1080 USD (single occupancy is available on the entire route, except for day 10 at the base camp on the volcano).


TRAVEL PROGRAM:
Tour to Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Belize

Day 1. November 27, 2026 (Friday). MANAGUA (NICARAGUA) – GRANADA
Arrival in Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. Meeting with the guide and transfer to Granada – the most beautiful and romantic city in Nicaragua. During the colonial era, Granada became one of the wealthiest cities in the region, which in turn attracted pirates who regularly raided it. Here we will stroll along the cobblestone streets, visiting colonial churches and convents along the way, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city center, and explore the La Pólvora Fortress, whose bastions offer a stunning view over the city center. We will observe city life in the shade of the mango trees in the Central Park.

Overnight at Hotel Casa San Francisco 3*.

Meals included: none
Accommodation included: Hotel Casa San Francisco 3 or similar


Day 2. November 28, 2026 (Saturday). GRANADA – MOMBACHO VOLCANO – CATARINA VIEWPOINT – MANAGUA – MASAYA VOLCANO – GRANADA

Today we explore Mombacho Volcano National Park, which offers a wonderful view over Granada and Lake Nicaragua. Then we will head to the Catarina viewpoint, from which the entire Apoyo Lagoon, the city of Granada, and Lake Nicaragua are visible.

On the way to Masaya Volcano, we will make a brief stop in the country's capital, Managua, to see its few notable sights. Masaya Volcano National Park features open and easily accessible active volcanoes, whose summits can be climbed to peer into the bubbling crater, conditions permitting. The park's territory includes two volcanoes, Masaya and Nindirí.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Casa San Francisco 3 or similar*


Day 3. November 29, 2026 (Sunday). GRANADA – RUM TASTING IN MANAGUA – LEÓN

In the morning, transfer to the Nicaraguan capital — Managua. Here we will taste the legendary Nicaraguan rum Flor de Caña — a brand that has been produced by the Pellas family since 1890 and has repeatedly been recognized as one of the finest rums in the world.
After lunch, transfer to León (about 90 km, just under 2 hours' drive), the colonial capital of Nicaragua.
León was founded in 1524 by conquistador and national hero Francisco Hernández de Córdoba at the foot of the Momotombo Volcano. In the early 17th century the city suffered severely from earthquakes and a volcanic eruption and was relocated to its current, more seismically safe site.
León's main landmark is the Cathedral of the Assumption (Catedral de la Asunción), the largest cathedral in Central America, where distinguished citizens of Nicaragua are buried, including the famous poet Rubén Darío. Check-in at the hotel in León, free time to walk around the historic center.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel El Convento 4 or similar


Day 4. November 30, 2026 (Monday). LEÓN – CERRO NEGRO VOLCANO – ESTELÍ

This morning brings an extreme adventure and Nicaraguan "know-how" — volcano boarding, sliding down a volcano on a board. Near León lies Central America's youngest volcano, Cerro Negro, which first appeared in 1850. Its last eruption occurred in 1999. The descent down the volcano's half-kilometer slope, at an incline of around 40–45 degrees, will be one of the most vivid highlights of your visit to the country. Reaching the top requires a moderate climb of about one hour.

After descending the volcano, we will return to the hotel to change and then head to the town of Estelí, located near the Nicaragua–Honduras border.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Los Arcos 3 or similar


Day 5. December 1, 2026 (Tuesday). ESTELÍ – CIGAR FACTORY – TEGUCIGALPA (HONDURAS)

The Estelí region is one of Central America's main tobacco-growing areas. It is home to numerous cigar factories, some of which offer tours demonstrating the full production cycle. We will visit one of the oldest factories, whose origins trace back more than 150 years to Cuba. Today the factory, now run by the fifth generation of the family, produces more than 40 million cigars a year, including a unique type rolled from 100% organic tobacco.

Border crossing into Honduras and transfer to the capital. Sightseeing in Tegucigalpa — the country's capital and largest city. Once the silver capital of colonial Central America, the city grew and prospered rapidly. Unfortunately, natural disasters (earthquakes and hurricanes, above all the devastating Hurricane Mitch in 1998) and internal political turmoil repeatedly disrupted the peaceful course of life in Tegucigalpa, causing much of the city to be rebuilt and largely lose its colonial charm.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Clarion or similar


Day 6. December 2, 2026 (Wednesday). TEGUCIGALPA – SUCHITOTO (EL SALVADOR)

One of Tegucigalpa's main attractions is the Basilica of Suyapa, a pilgrimage site for Hondurans as well as for many people across Central America. This large modern basilica, famous for its stained-glass windows, is dedicated to Our Lady of Suyapa, the patroness of Honduras. Many believe that this small wooden statuette, only about 6 cm tall, performs miracles, helps those in need, and heals the sick. After Tegucigalpa we head to the next country — El Salvador. We begin our acquaintance with the wonderful town of Suchitoto.
Suchitoto is a small town that, better than any other in El Salvador, has preserved the atmosphere and pace of colonial life. It is no coincidence that during her official visit to El Salvador in 2015, Queen Letizia of Spain visited Suchitoto specifically, where she reviewed the work of a Spanish program for the restoration of the town's cultural heritage.
Set on the shore of a lake and immersed in greenery, Suchitoto is a town you come to for a day and end up staying for a month.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Casa 1800 Suchitoto Boutique 4 or similar


Day 7. December 3, 2026 (Thursday). SUCHITOTO – SAN SALVADOR – JOYA DE CERÉN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE – SANTA ANA

We continue our discovery of El Salvador with a brief tour of the country's capital, San Salvador. We will visit the most interesting historical landmarks that have survived.
Transfer to the Joya de Cerén archaeological site. This Maya settlement was buried under a layer of ash following a volcanic eruption. As a result, it is now possible to learn how the ancient Maya lived — not through scholars' guesses and assumptions, but by seeing their everyday life with your own eyes. Joya de Cerén is known as the "Pompeii of the Americas" and is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in El Salvador.
Arrival in El Salvador's second-largest city, Santa Ana, surrounded by a "trident" of volcanoes: Cerro Verde, Santa Ana, and Izalco. The cool climate, colonial architecture, and beautiful views historically attracted wealthy coffee-planting families, who preferred this city to the more developed San Salvador — grand buildings from that era, including the famous National Theater, still stand here today.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Remfort Hotel or similar


Day 8. December 4, 2026 (Friday). SANTA ANA – ANTIGUA (GUATEMALA)

Transfer to Guatemala, to the city of Antigua — without exaggeration, the most beautiful colonial city in Central America. Its baroque architecture stands in remarkable harmony with the ruins of churches and convents, many of which were destroyed by powerful earthquakes in the past. Rather than being rebuilt, the ruins have been carefully preserved just as they were left by the disasters — a silent reminder that nature is stronger than man.
The city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so there are practically no modern buildings here — as soon as you enter the city, you find yourself in the very heart of its historic center, as if transported back several centuries.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Aurora or similar


Day 9. December 5, 2026 (Saturday). ANTIGUA – COFFEE PLANTATION – LAKE ATITLÁN – CHICHICASTENANGO

We start the morning with a visit to a coffee plantation near Antigua. Central America, and Guatemala in particular, is famous for coffee grown on mountain slopes and exported around the world. Here you will see the entire process — from growing and harvesting to processing the beans — learn about roasting, and taste different varieties, savoring the unique aroma of Guatemalan coffee.

Then we head to the stunning Lake Atitlán, located 1,500 meters above sea level. The lake is surrounded by three picturesque volcanoes — San Pedro, Tolimán, and Atitlán — and its shores are dotted with numerous Kaqchikel and Tz'utujil Maya villages. We will take a motorboat ride across the lake to the capital of the Tz'utujil people, the town of Santiago Atitlán, where a walking tour awaits us: a viewpoint, a traditional Maya washing area, and the Peace Park, dedicated to the memory of victims of repression during the civil war.
We will also stop by the local Catholic church — the Cathedral of Santiago Apóstol (St. James) — where Catholicism and Maya beliefs have intertwined in a remarkable way. We will stroll past the town hall building, where by tradition the town elders sit, dressed in striped white shorts embroidered with birds along the hem. Men here wear traditional striped shorts, while women wear huipiles embroidered with birds. A particular highlight of the day will be the search for the local indigenous people's most important idol, Maximón, who "moves house" every year from one resident's home to another. The family hosting Maximón is relieved of their usual chores for that year — their sole duty becomes caring for the deity.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Santo Tomás or similar


Day 10. December 6, 2026 (Sunday). CHICHICASTENANGO – LA SOLEDAD – ACATENANGO VOLCANO BASE CAMP

We start the morning with a short sightseeing walk through Chichicastenango to see the famous local market — we're in luck, as Sunday is one of the only two days of the week when it operates at full swing. After this we head toward the foot of the famous Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes, passing through the village of La Soledad.
After about an hour, we leave the vehicles behind and cover the final stretch on foot to the base camp, located at an altitude of 3,560 meters. The climb requires no mountaineering experience, but generously rewards you with a fantastic view of the Fuego Volcano and the surrounding mountain ranges.
In the evening — dinner at camp and, very likely, the chance to watch lava bursts from the neighboring active Fuego Volcano. The volcano's name ("fire" in Spanish) speaks for itself — it is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet. Small emissions of gas and ash occur every 10–20 minutes, creating an unforgettable spectacle. Larger eruptions are rarer, but in recent years have occurred at least once a year.
This is one of the most vivid and thrilling moments of our journey, offering a true sense of volcanic adventure.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Accommodation included: tent accommodation at NOMA base camp, basic conditions


Day 11. December 7, 2026 (Monday). ACATENANGO VOLCANO SUMMIT – ACATENANGO BASE CAMP – LA SOLEDAD – ANTIGUA GUATEMALA

Early wake-up before dawn. We recommend covering the final 400 meters of elevation gain (a distance of just over 1 km) to the summit (3,976 m) in the early morning, in order to catch the sunrise from the very top — with a view of the active Fuego Volcano. The fantastic panorama that unfolds from the crater in every direction lets you take in the landscape all the way from the Mexican border to San Salvador.
After watching the sunrise and taking photos — breakfast at camp and the descent to the jeeps. Transfer to Antigua Guatemala via La Soledad.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Aurora 4 or similar


Day 12. December 8, 2026 (Tuesday). ANTIGUA – COPÁN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE (HONDURAS) – COPÁN RUINAS

Transfer to the border with Honduras (about 5 hours).
Visit to the Copán archaeological site — the ruins of an ancient Maya city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In its time, the city was the capital of a major kingdom that spanned parts of present-day Guatemala and Honduras. Thanks to its magnificent monumental architecture, Copán is known as the "Athens of the ancient Maya." More than 3,500 different structures from the Maya Classic period have been discovered within the city, along with the majestic Hieroglyphic Stairway, which bears the longest known inscription in the ancient Maya language.

For the night, we will stay in the small, charming colonial town of Copán Ruinas.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Plaza Magdalena or similar


Day 13. December 9, 2026 (Wednesday). COPÁN RUINAS – QUIRIGUÁ ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE (GUATEMALA) – LUNCH ON THE RÍO DULCE – FLORES

Return to Guatemala. Transfer to the Quiriguá archaeological site, home to the largest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere — a ten-meter-tall stela depicting the city's ruler.
Next we head to Lake Izabal — the largest in the country. In keeping with its distinctive geological history, spanning hundreds of millions of years, Izabal is a complex mix of karst caves and hills, rivers, lakes, marshes, and vast plains. Boasting the highest biodiversity in the country, with lush vegetation lining its riverbanks, the forest around Lake Izabal is rightly known as Guatemala's jade coast.
Transfer to the small colonial town of Flores on Lake Petén Itzá.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Petén Esplendido or similar


Day 14. December 10, 2026 (Thursday). FLORES – TIKAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE – SAN IGNACIO (BELIZE)

Visit to the magnificent city of Tikal, one of the largest and most influential cities of the Maya civilization. A tour of the city and a walk through the surrounding pristine jungle. We'll watch the tropical wildlife come alive, including a wide variety of animals: howler monkeys and spider monkeys, coatis, foxes, toucans, curassows (locally called "pheasants"), and many others.
According to one theory, the name "Tikal" comes from the Itzá Maya language and means "the place where voices are heard" — although in ancient times the city bore a different name, Yax Mutal, and its current name only became attached to it after its rediscovery in the 19th century. All of the largest temples were built as funerary monuments. The Maya considered pyramids to be analogues of mountains, where, according to their beliefs, the spirits of the dead reside. Compared to other cities of the Classic period, Tikal is striking in scale — it is the largest city of the entire Maya civilization, with its population at its peak estimated at anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 inhabitants.
The city flourished for centuries during the Classic period (roughly 250–900 AD), after which it was abandoned by its inhabitants and once again swallowed by the tropical jungle for nearly a millennium — until its rediscovery in 1848 and the start of restoration work in the 20th century.
Tikal National Park covers 575 square kilometers and has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a mixed site — both a cultural and a natural treasure of humanity at once. After our encounter with Maya culture, it's time to refuel and head to a new country — Belize.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: The Log Cab-Inn or similar


Day 15. December 11, 2026 (Friday). SAN IGNACIO – ACTUN TUNICHIL MUKNAL CAVE – BELIZE CITY – CAYE CAULKER

Today we will visit Belize's most fascinating archaeological site. The Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (ATM Cave) is a Maya archaeological site where skeletons, pottery, and stone tools have been discovered. For the Maya, this cave was an important ceremonial center, as it symbolized the entrance to Xibalba — the underworld. To reach the sacred cave, one must walk along a moderate trail (about 45 minutes), wading across several narrow forest rivers along the way, and finally swim across a small pool right at the cave's entrance. The cave consists of a series of interconnected chambers, and visiting them takes about 3 hours. The entire outing will take around 5–5.5 hours.

After our cave expedition, we will head to Belize City, from where we will take a ferry to one of the most fascinating Caribbean islands in Belize — Caye Caulker. The island is notable for still preserving a genuine Caribbean vibe: no paved roads, a slow pace of life (the island's motto is "Go Slow"), turquoise sea, picturesque sandy lanes, lush tropical nature, and natural food — everything that makes staying here so desirable.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Island Magic Beach Resort or similar


Day 16. December 12, 2026 (Saturday). CAYE CAULKER – HOL CHAN MARINE RESERVE – GREAT BLUE HOLE

Today is dedicated to exploring the Belize Barrier Reef and its wonders. In the morning we will head out to sea by boat to get a closer look at the flora and fauna of the country's main marine reserve — Hol Chan. Besides a variety of corals, we'll have the chance to see a wide range of fish, rays, and even sharks.

The Great Blue Hole is Belize's foremost landmark, drawing travelers and divers from around the world. It is a massive sinkhole at the center of the Lighthouse Reef, an atoll within the Belize Barrier Reef system, formed at the end of the last Ice Age. The Hole is an almost perfectly circular karst sinkhole roughly 300 meters in diameter, plunging to a depth of 124 meters. Jacques-Yves Cousteau named it one of the ten best dive sites on the planet.
Diving here requires certification and training, so instead we will admire this natural wonder from a plane — the best view is, in fact, from above. After circling the Great Blue Hole a few times, we will return to Caye Caulker and enjoy some beach relaxation.
(For diving at the Great Blue Hole, an additional day on Caye Caulker needs to be scheduled.)

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Island Magic Beach Resort or similar


Day 17. December 13, 2026 (Sunday). CAYE CAULKER – BELIZE CITY – RETURN FLIGHT

After breakfast, ferry transfer to Belize City. International return flight departing from Belize.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: none

* The order of visits and excursions can be changed depending on local conditions (road conditions, ferry/flight schedules, actual weather and sea conditions). If some visits and/or tours could not be carried out due to external reasons, they will be replaced if possible.