Central America holiday

COUNTRY:
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure
DEPARTURES:
CHECK AVAILABILITY2013: 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2014: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr
PRICE:
From £885 - £975 (17 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
We can arrange flights from the UK.
VOUCHERS:
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Central America holiday
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Central America holiday

Small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places!

Because of our small group size, we're able to guarantee departures for all of our trips. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, your trip is guaranteed to go!

How Central America holiday makes a difference

We just can't get enough of the Amazon, not only as a jaw-dropping travel destination but also as a global treasure and this trip will help to ensure that the incredibly Amazon Rainforest is here for us to enjoy for generations to come! Our Amazon Fund will help support on the ground projects by the Foundation's long time partners Greenpeace and WWF. By booking your Latin American adventure with us you're helping us work towards a sustainable future for the Amazon.

This trip gives you plenty of opportunities to get to know the culture and vibrant history of Latin America. There are numerous chances for local interaction as we cover so much ground using all means of public transport. You’ll be surprised how much you can learn from a friendly local who strikes up a conversation during your journey.

Your leader and the occasional local guide will be able to direct you to many local eateries throughout the trip, helping you discover real local fare at real local prices (and probably helping you learn some Spanish at the same time). All travellers are encouraged to explore with the group and on their own, learn a few words of the language and interact with the locals as much as possible.

Local guides are employed to help explain as much as possible about the cultural differences and the historically significant places that we visit. This also allows us to appreciate the importance of preserving and respecting these sites and to help us minimise the impact of our visits.

There are plenty of opportunities to support local merchants in the markets and stalls that we pass along the way. We can purchase traditional handicrafts from local artisans and learn more about the importance of preserving these crafts.

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The story of the provider of Central America holiday

This company started in 1989 with a passion to get travellers off the beaten track. It was started by best friends who wanted to develop a style of travel that was all together different; wanting travellers to become a part of a country - and not just tourists looking in. Wanting them to have fun, meet people, learn things, explore, and do stuff they could never do at home, to travel by anything and everything, and stay anywhere and everywhere! Fast forward two decades and they now travel to more than 110 countries and offers over 800 itineraries however their philosophy on travel is unchanged. Their core purpose is to enrich people's lives by creating unique, interactive travel experiences. Providing fun, affordable and sustainable travel adventures that are beneficial to local communities.

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Central America holiday

Reviewed 05 Jan 2013 by Shelagh Travers3 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Hiking up Conception Volcano


2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Expect a fluctuation in accommodation from grand to scary.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Locals were supported to some extent. Not always, but if there was an option locals were suggested over larger companies.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Good, but with some flaws. Still enjoyable.

Reviewed 10 Dec 2012 by Graham Dalby3 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Definitely climbing Concepcion volcano on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua. The top part of the climb was quite hazardous. A guide is essential, and only attempt the top half if you're fit, with strong legs.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Allow plenty of cash to do the optional activities as none are included in the tour. Some of the travel days use 2 or more public buses. Be prepared for some long transfers. Transfers by private transfers may be offered at extra cost - these are much better as the time saved allows you to spend more time at each location. Add an extra day in Antigua before the tour start and an extra day in Panama City at the end of the tour otherwise you'll not see much of either city.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Yes. Our tour leader organised a short "Litter Pick" to set an example to the locals. Optional visits were arranged to indigenous communities in Honduras and Panama with the opportunity to purchase locally produced items.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Very good, but if you're used to very active tours, you might find there are too many days at relaxing beach locations.
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