After breakfast, set out to explore the enchanting city of Antigua, one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by three magnificent volcanoes, Antigua is renowned for its colourful architecture, historic churches and charming cobblestone streets.

Your guided sightseeing tour includes many of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Cathedral Ruins, La Merced Church, the vibrant Central Park and the famous Santa Catalina Arch. You’ll also visit Cerro de la Cruz, where you’ll enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the city with Volcán de Agua rising dramatically in the background.

This afternoon, travel to the nearby village of San Juan del Obispo, where you’ll visit a traditional loquat plantation and sample locally produced wines, jams and artisan products. Return to Antigua with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the city’s boutique shops, cafés and hidden courtyards at your own pace.

Accommodation: Porta Hotel Antigua – Deluxe Room
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, travel to the picturesque village of San Juan del Obispo, nestled on the slopes of Volcán de Agua. Rich in history and local tradition, this charming colonial village is renowned for its beautifully preserved church, artisan products and warm hospitality.

Enjoy a guided walk through the village before taking part in an authentic Guatemalan cooking class. Under the guidance of a local cook, you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes using fresh local ingredients, discover the flavours of Guatemalan cuisine and master the art of hand-making corn tortillas. The experience concludes with a delicious lunch featuring the dishes you’ve helped create.

Return to Antigua in the afternoon, where you’ll have free time to explore at your own pace. Wander through the colourful streets, browse local markets and artisan boutiques, relax with a coffee overlooking the surrounding volcanoes, or simply enjoy the beautiful facilities of your hotel.

Accommodation: Porta Hotel Antigua – Deluxe Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart Antigua and journey through Guatemala’s spectacular highlands towards the breathtaking Lake Atitlán, often regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

Along the way, stop in the colourful town of San Juan Comalapa, renowned for its vibrant murals, talented local artists and rich Mayan heritage. Browse local galleries, admire the impressive street art and gain an insight into the traditions and history of the Kaqchikel people before continuing your scenic drive to Lake Atitlán.

Upon arrival, visit the beautiful Atitlán Nature Reserve, where you’ll enjoy a guided walk through lush rainforest, crossing hanging bridges and passing waterfalls while taking in magnificent views over the lake and its surrounding volcanoes. Keep an eye out for colourful birds, butterflies and other native wildlife along the way. Those seeking a little extra adventure may also choose to experience the optional zipline course through the forest canopy.

Later this afternoon, check into your beautiful lakeside hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, soaking up the peaceful atmosphere and spectacular views across the lake.

Accommodation: Hotel Atitlán (2 Nights)
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, board a private boat and cruise across the crystal-clear waters of the spectacular Lake Atitlán, surrounded by three towering volcanoes and traditional Mayan villages.

Your first stop is the charming village of San Juan La Laguna, where you’ll gain a fascinating insight into local Mayan life. Visit inspiring women’s weaving cooperatives, learn the traditional art of natural textile dyeing using plants and flowers, explore local art galleries, and discover the community’s use of medicinal plants and ancient healing traditions.

Continue by boat to Santiago Atitlán, the largest and most traditional village on the lake. Explore its colourful local market, historic 16th-century church and vibrant streets while learning about the unique customs and traditions of the Tz’utujil Maya people. Throughout the day, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking scenery, colourful traditional dress and authentic cultural experiences before returning to your hotel by boat later this afternoon.

The evening is yours to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of beautiful Lake Atitlán.

Accommodation: Hotel Atitlán 
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for the colourful highland town of Chichicastenango, home to one of the largest and most famous indigenous markets in Central America. Wander through the vibrant maze of market stalls filled with beautifully handcrafted textiles, ceramics, masks, fresh produce and traditional Mayan handicrafts. You’ll also visit the historic Church of Santo Tomás, where ancient Mayan spiritual traditions continue to blend with Catholic customs, creating one of Guatemala’s most fascinating cultural experiences.

Following your visit, continue to Guatemala City Airport for your domestic flight to Flores, the gateway to Guatemala’s ancient Mayan heartland. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your beautiful jungle lodge, set amongst lush tropical gardens on the shores of a peaceful lagoon.

The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings before tomorrow’s exploration of the incredible Mayan world.

Accommodation: Villa Maya  (2 Nights)
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, journey into the heart of the Maya Biosphere Reserve to explore the remarkable archaeological site of Yaxhá. Set between two tranquil lagoons and surrounded by dense rainforest, this lesser-known Mayan city offers a peaceful and immersive experience away from the crowds. Wander through ancient plazas, ceremonial temples and ball courts as your expert guide brings the fascinating history of this once-powerful civilisation to life. Climb Temple 216 for breathtaking panoramic views across the rainforest canopy and shimmering lakes below.

This afternoon, continue to the charming island town of Flores, connected to the mainland by a picturesque causeway. With its colourful colonial buildings, cobblestone streets and relaxed lakeside atmosphere, Flores is one of Guatemala’s most delightful towns. Enjoy free time to browse boutique shops, relax at a waterfront café, or simply soak up the beautiful views over Lake Petén Itzá before returning to your hotel.

Accommodation: Villa Maya 
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, prepare to explore one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world as you visit the magnificent Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site hidden deep within the lush Petén rainforest.

Once one of the greatest cities of the ancient Maya civilisation, Tikal is renowned for its soaring temples, grand ceremonial plazas and fascinating history. Accompanied by your expert guide, you’ll wander through this remarkable ancient city while learning about the Maya people, their incredible achievements and the mysteries that still surround this spectacular site. Keep an eye out for howler monkeys, spider monkeys, toucans and other wildlife that call the surrounding rainforest home.

After lunch, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for a relaxing evening before continuing your journey to Costa Rica tomorrow.

Accommodation: Hyatt Centric Guatemala City – Standard Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Guatemala City’s La Aurora International Airport for your international flight to Costa Rica, where the next chapter of your Central American adventure begins.

Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in the heart of San José. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight, enjoy the hotel’s facilities, or head out to explore Costa Rica’s vibrant capital city. Wander through the nearby streets, discover local cafés and restaurants, or simply unwind before your exciting wildlife adventures begin tomorrow.

Accommodation: Hotel Presidente – Premium Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

After an early breakfast, depart San José and travel through the spectacular Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of Costa Rica’s largest protected rainforests. Along the way, you’ll pass lush mountain scenery, banana and pineapple plantations before arriving at the river dock, where you’ll board a boat for a scenic journey through the winding canals of Tortuguero.

Often referred to as Costa Rica’s “Little Amazon,” Tortuguero National Park is one of the country’s most important wildlife sanctuaries and can only be reached by boat or small aircraft. Cruise through the tranquil waterways surrounded by dense tropical rainforest before arriving at your beautiful jungle lodge, where lunch awaits.

This afternoon, enjoy a guided visit to the charming village of Tortuguero, where you’ll learn about the region’s unique culture and history before returning to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening immersed in nature.

Accommodation: Aninga Lodge – Standard Room (2 Nights)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake to the sounds of the rainforest before setting out on an unforgettable morning exploring the remarkable waterways of Tortuguero National Park. Accompanied by your naturalist guide, cruise through the narrow jungle canals in search of monkeys, sloths, caimans, river turtles, colourful toucans and an incredible variety of tropical birdlife. With its rich biodiversity, Tortuguero is one of the best places in Costa Rica to experience wildlife in its natural habitat.

Later, enjoy a guided walk along the lodge’s private rainforest trails, where you’ll learn about the fascinating flora and fauna that thrive within this unique ecosystem. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the lodge, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or simply soaking up the sights and sounds of the rainforest.

This evening, dinner is served at the lodge.

Accommodation: Aninga Lodge – Standard Room
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, journey into the cool mountain landscapes of Monteverde, home to one of the world’s most famous cloud forests. Surrounded by mist-covered mountains and lush rainforest, Monteverde is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, spectacular scenery and unique ecosystem.

After checking into your beautiful mountain lodge, enjoy some time to relax before heading out this evening on a guided night walk through the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. As darkness falls, the forest comes alive with a fascinating array of nocturnal wildlife. Accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, keep an eye out for frogs, insects, sleeping birds, mammals and other creatures that only emerge after sunset, while learning about this remarkable cloud forest environment.

Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the rainforest.

Accommodation: Hotel Belmar – Forest Room (2 Nights)
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, experience the incredible beauty of the Monteverde Cloud Forest from above as you stroll along the famous Hanging Bridges. Suspended high within the forest canopy, these impressive bridges provide a unique perspective of this extraordinary ecosystem and offer excellent opportunities to spot colourful birds, monkeys and other wildlife while surrounded by lush rainforest.

Later, discover three of Costa Rica’s most famous exports during an immersive Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Tour. Learn how these iconic products are grown and produced, sample freshly roasted coffee, artisan chocolate and traditional sugar cane treats, and gain a fascinating insight into the country’s rich agricultural heritage.

This evening, enjoy a memorable treetop dining experience, where you’ll savour a delicious meal surrounded by the sights and sounds of the cloud forest—an unforgettable way to conclude your time in Monteverde.

Accommodation: Hotel Belmar – Forest Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, farewell the cool mountain landscapes of Monteverde as you journey to Costa Rica’s spectacular Pacific coast. Today’s scenic drive takes you through picturesque countryside before arriving in the beautiful beachside town of Manuel Antonio, renowned for its pristine beaches, lush rainforest and abundant wildlife.

Upon arrival, check into your luxury beachfront hotel, perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of this tropical paradise. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and soak up the stunning surroundings. Unwind by the pool, stroll to the nearby beach, enjoy a cocktail overlooking the ocean, or simply take time to recharge before tomorrow’s exploration of Manuel Antonio National Park.

Accommodation: Shana by the Beach – Superior Room (3 Nights)
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, discover one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful natural treasures as you explore Manuel Antonio National Park with your expert naturalist guide. Despite being one of the country’s smallest national parks, it is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, pristine white-sand beaches and lush tropical rainforest.

As you wander along the park’s scenic walking trails, keep your eyes peeled for sloths, white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, iguanas, colourful tropical birds and a fascinating array of native wildlife. Your guide will help you spot animals hidden amongst the rainforest canopy while sharing fascinating insights into this unique ecosystem.

Following your guided walk, you’ll have time to relax on one of the park’s idyllic beaches or enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters before returning to your hotel for a leisurely afternoon.

Accommodation: Shana by the Beach – Superior Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, experience the spectacular coastline of Manuel Antonio from a different perspective as you set off on a guided sea kayaking adventure along the crystal-clear waters of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

Paddle past dramatic cliffs, secluded coves and lush rainforest-covered headlands as your guide shares fascinating insights into the region’s unique marine environment. Along the way, stop at a sheltered bay where you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel amongst colourful tropical fish and explore the vibrant underwater world. Keep an eye out for marine life, seabirds and the abundant wildlife that inhabits this beautiful coastline.

Return to your hotel this afternoon with time to relax and enjoy your final evening in Manuel Antonio.

Accommodation: Shana by the Beach – Superior Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart the Pacific coast and journey into the lush coffee-growing highlands of Alajuela. Surrounded by rolling green hills, cloud forest and volcanic landscapes, this picturesque region offers a peaceful retreat and the perfect setting to unwind during the final days of your journey.

Upon arrival, check into your beautiful boutique lodge, nestled amongst coffee plantations with breathtaking views across the Central Valley and surrounding volcanoes. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Take in the spectacular scenery from your private balcony, wander the grounds, or simply soak up the peaceful atmosphere before tomorrow’s exploration of the region.

Accommodation: Chayote Lodge – Recibidor Suite (2 Nights)
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, set out to discover two of Costa Rica’s most spectacular natural attractions. Your first stop is the impressive Poás Volcano National Park, home to one of the world’s largest active volcanic craters. Weather permitting, admire the dramatic crater and learn about the powerful volcanic forces that have shaped this remarkable landscape.

Continue to the breathtaking La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where a series of spectacular waterfalls tumble through lush rainforest. Wander the beautifully maintained walking trails, taking in the stunning scenery while visiting the park’s renowned wildlife sanctuary, home to colourful hummingbirds, butterflies, frogs, monkeys and other native Costa Rican wildlife.

Enjoy time to soak up the beauty of this incredible natural paradise before returning to your lodge for your final evening in Costa Rica.

Accommodation: Chayote Lodge – Recibidor Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to the incredible landscapes, wildlife and warm hospitality of Costa Rica as your unforgettable Central American adventure comes to an end.

At the appropriate time, you’ll be transferred to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your onward flight home. As you reflect on the remarkable experiences of the past three weeks—from ancient Mayan cities and colourful colonial towns to cloud forests, volcanoes, pristine beaches and unforgettable wildlife encounters—we’re sure you’ll leave with wonderful memories, new friendships and a deep appreciation for these two extraordinary countries.

We hope you’ve enjoyed travelling with Luxury Women’s Tours, and we look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon.

Meals Included: Breakfast