North & Central American Overland
109 days
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If you have 109 days to spare and want to explore North and Central America, then you will want to consider this trip. It travels along the spine of the two regions, through the great mountains and deserts and gives a great and diverse view of the region travelled through.
We travel from the glaciers, ice fields and wildlife of the Northern Rockies and Alas...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Watch Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park
- Explore scenic Banff National Park and Lake Louise
- 3 night stay in a community run eco lodge to explore the Amazon Jungle
- Hike and explore the forest and hills of Jasper National Park
- Try your luck in glitzy Las Vegas
- Overnight and explore Lake Nicaragua's volcanic island of Ometepe
- Visit Antelope Canyon near Page
- Boat trip and night out in the wilds of the Alaskan Wilderness
- Boat trip to the cloud forests of Monteverde Forest Reserve
- Visit the beaches and guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
What's this trip about?
If you have 109 days to spare and want to explore North and Central America, then you will want to consider this trip. It travels along the spine of the two regions, through the great mountains and deserts and gives a great and diverse view of the region travelled through.
We travel from the glaciers, ice fields and wildlife of the Northern Rockies and Alaska, through the wonderful national parks of Banff, Jasper, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, and then on into the deserts of Nebraska and Arizona. There is time to explore the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Zion and Bryce Canyon and then for a bit of “civilisation” there’s Las Vegas.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAnchorage
End CityPanama City
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Use of the truck and its camping equipment, library, etc.,
- Camping meals
- All activities that are listed as included
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Itinerary
Day 1: Anchorage
Border information: If you are joining in Anchorage, you will most likely enter the USA at Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport (IATA code: ANC).
There will be an important group meeting at 18:00 at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for ...
Day 2-3: Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, com...
Day 4-6: Denali National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will drive to Denali National Park, the home of Denali, the highest mountain in North America.
On the following day we will have an included trip into Denali National Park. We will take a shuttle bus through the park to the ...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore Denali National Park by taking a shuttle bus to the Toklat River, an area with excellent hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities
Day 7-8: Denali Highway
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Today we have a short and scenic drive to our lodge along the Denali Highway, located in an area popular with wildlife spotters and fishermen.
Tonight we will camp in the grounds of an Alaskan lodge.
On the following day we will he...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Head deep into the Alaskan wilderness by motorised canoe for an incredible remote overnight bushcamp
Day 9-10: McCarthy, Wrangell-St Elias National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will head back downstream from our wilderness camp to rejoin our bus. We will then drive to the historic remote outpost of McCarthy, once a thriving copper mining town and the gateway town to the stunning Wrangell-St Elias Nat...
Day 11: Tok
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will have a scenic drive day towards the Canadian border, arriving at the small town of Tok.
In Tok we will stay in a well-equipped campsite.
Day 12-13: Dawson
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Border information: Exit the USA at Pokar Creek, enter Canada at Little Gold Creek.
Today we will travel along the spectacular 'Top of the World Highway' to cross into Canada at North America's northernmost border. We will drive into...
Day 14: Dawson, Whitehorse
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will drive to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon territory. En route we will stop for a tour of one of the incredible original mobile mining rigs near Dawson, Dredge No. 4.
In Whitehorse we will camp at a well-equipped campsite.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the famous Dredge No. 4, a massive mobile gold-mining rig built in 1912
Day 15: Boya Lake
Estimate Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Today we will drive into the province of British Columbia. We will have an included visit to the fascinating Sign Post Forest, and in the evening we have the chance to go on an optional visit to see the show at the fantastic Northern Lights Centre.
In Watson Lake we will camp at a well-equipped campsite.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the famous Signpost Forest near Watson Lake, and perhaps make your own sign to add to the collection!
Day 16-17: Stewart, Hyder
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.
Today we will drive south through the beautiful countryside of British Columbia to the town of Stewart.
On the following day we will have an included day trip over the border to Alaska and the 'ghost town' of Hyder. Here we will visi...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit Fish Creek for a chance to see Alaskan Grizzly Bears fishing for salmon (the season is usually from mid-July to early September, but please note that the dates vary every year and sightings can never be guaranteed)
View the colossal Salmon Glacier from Hyder, at the southern tip of Alaska
Day 18: Hazelton, Burns Lake
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will drive to the town of Hazelton and have an included tour of the historical Ksan Indian Village to learn all about the life and history of the Gitxsan people. After our visit we will continue our drive towards the Rocky Mountains and stay at the area of Burns Lake.
We will camp at a well-equipped campsite near Burns Lake
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the Ksan Indian Historical Village in British Columbia to learn all about the history and culture of the Gitxsan people
Day 19-20: Jasper
Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.
Today we will continue our drive into the Canadian Rockies and to the town of Jasper.
On the following day we will have a free day to explore the stunning Jasper National Park or take part in optional activities such as hiking, rafting, biking, or taking the Skytram up the near Whistlers' Mountain.
In Jasper we will camp at a well-equipped campsite.
Day 21: Jasper, Banff
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.
Today we have a scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway to the town of Banff, travelling through both Jasper and Banff National Parks. En route we will have an included visit to the Athabasca Falls and Lake Louise.
In Banff we will ...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the scenic and colourful Lake Louise near Banff
Visit the Athabasca Falls near Jasper, among the most powerful and breathtaking falls in the Rocky Mountains
Day 22-23: Banff
We will have two full days to explore the town of Banff, the spectacular National Park, and take part in the myriad of optional activities available here.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore the wonderfully-scenic Banff National Park and see its famous lakes and walking trails
Day 24: Banff
Border information: If joining in Banff, you will most likely enter Canada at Calgary International Airport (IATA code: YYC).
There will be an important group meeting at 18:00 at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for a note from your leader wit...
Day 25-26: Glacier National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, com...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, used for around 5,500 years by the indigenous peoples of the plains to kill buffalo by driving them off the 11m-high cliff
Explore the spectacular lakes and mountains of Glacier National Park in the state of Montana
Day 27-29: Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 9-11 hours.
Today we have a full day drive south into the state of Wyoming and to the famous Yellowstone National Park, home to magnificent landscapes, fantastic treks, and the incredible Old Faithful geyser.
On our first night we will stay at ...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore the highlights of the famous Yellowstone National Park, including its hiking trails and the iconic geyser of Old Faithful
Day 30-31: Jackson Hole
Estimated Drive Time - 7-9 hours.
Today we will drive south through the stunning Grand Teton National Park and take a stop at the spectacular Jenny Lake, where we'll have some free time to explore the lake and possibly take a short boat trip. We will then continue to t...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Drive through the stunning Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, stopping at the picturesque Jenny Lake
Day 32: Salt Lake City
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Today we will drive to Utah's state capital of Salt Lake City, where we will have time for quick free exploration of the city centre and its famous Temple Square. We will then head to the nearby Antelope Island State Park, known for its abundant population of American bison and pronghorns.
In Antelope Island we will camp at a basic campsite with few facilities.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore the rugged Antelope Island State Park and go in search of American Bison and Longhorns
Day 33-34: Canyonlands National Park, Moab
Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
Today we will have a full day drive to the town of Moab, perfectly located next to the rugged wildernesses of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
We will spend the next day exploring and trekking in Canyonlands National Park, and taking part in some optional activities in and around Moab.
In Moab we will camp in a well equipped campsite.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore the phenomenal 'Islands in the Sky' region of Canyonlands National Park and walk on some of it's stunning trails
Explore the other-worldly landscapes of Arches National Park and see the iconic Delicate Arch at sunset
Day 35: Monument Valley
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.
Today we will drive to the incredible Monument Valley, the iconic landscape symbolic of the American West. On arrival we will head out on an included jeep tour of the Monument Valley Tribal Park, seeing the stunning rock formations up ...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Spend a night sleeping in a traditional Navajo hogan and take a jeep tour of the spectacular Monument Valley
Day 36: Page
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Today we will continue our drive to the beautiful town of Page near the stunning Lake Powell.
In Page we will camp in a well-equipped campsite.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the iconic Antelope Canyon on a trip from the town of Page
Day 37: Kodachrome Basin State Park
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will drive to the wonderful Kodachrome Basin State Park, where we will have free time on arrival to explore the beautiful landscape.
In Kodachrome Basin State Park we will camp in a scenic campsite.
Day 38-39: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Today we will drive to the incredible Bryce Canyon National Park, where we will have a few hours here to take some optional treks to its hoodoos (odd-shaped pillars of rock left standing from the forces of erosion). Following this, we ...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the beautiful and scenic Bryce Canyon National Park and the nearby Kodachrome Basin State Park
Visit the spectacular canyons and rock formations of Zion National Park
Day 40-41: Las Vegas
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
This morning we will have free time to explore, trek or take scenic drives through the spectacular deserts and rock formations on Zion National Park. In the afternoon we will drive to the bustling and energetic city of Las Vegas.
On ...
Day 42-43: The Grand Canyon
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will continue south into the state of Arizona and to one of the most spectacular highlights of the USA - the world-famous Grand Canyon. On arrival we will head up to one of the stunning viewpoints over the Grand Canyon for sun...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit some of the spectacular viewpoints over the world-famous Grand Canyon and the Colorado river
Day 44: Phoenix
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Today we start to drive south through Arizona to the area near Phoenix.
In the Phoenix area we will most likely stay in multi-share rooms in a hostel, if time allows we may have the opportunity to go horse riding or visit Antelope Canyon.
Day 45: Nogales
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Today we will drive south to the border town of Nogales.
In Nogales we will camp in a well equipped campsite.
Day 46-47: Mazatlán, Guaymas
Estimated Drive Time - 8-11 hours each day.
Border information: Exit USA at Nogales, enter Mexico at Nogales.
Today we will cross the border into Mexico, and over the next two days we will drive south along the Pacific coast, staying close to the towns of Guaymas and Mazatlán en route.
In Guaymas and Mazatlán we will camp in well-equipped campsites.
Day 48-49: Sayulita
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will drive to the surfing town of Sayulita on Pacific coast and enjoy some free time on arrival.
On the following day we will have free time to explore the Playa Los Muertos beach and possibly try your hand at surfing!
In Sayulita we will stay in a basic hostel.
Day 50: Tequila
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Today we will drive to the town of Tequila, where we will have time for an optional visit to the town's famous distilleries (either today or on the following morning).
In Tequila we will stay in a basic hotel.
Day 51-52: Angahuan
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Today we drive to the town of Angahuan. This village is inhabited by the Purépecha people, who have been indigenous to the area since one thousand years before the Spanish invasion. Angahuan is the gateway to the Parícutin volcano, the...
Day 53-54: Mexico City
Estimated Drive Time - 10-11 hours.
Today we will have a full day drive to the massive and chaotic Mexican capital of Mexico City.
The following day we have a free day to enjoy Mexico.
In Mexico City we will stay in a good hotel in the central district of Bellas Artes.
Day 55: Mexico City
Border information: if joining in Mexico City, you will most likely enter Mexico at Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (IATA code MEX).
There will be an important group meeting at 18:00 at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for a no...
Day 56-57: Oaxaca
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, com...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Take a guided tour around the ruined Zapotec capital of Monte Alban near Oaxaca
Day 58-60: San Cristóbal de las Casas
Estimated Drive Time - 12-14 hours.
Today we have a full day drive to the stunning old colonial town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of Mexico's most beautiful towns. and well known as the heart of the indigenous Tzotzil Maya culture.
On the following day we will ...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Head on a boat trip along the breathtaking Sumidero Canyon
Day 61: Frontera Corozal
Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.
Today we will have a full day drive to the remote town of Frontera Corozal, on the Guatemalan border. En route, we may have time for an optional stop at the stunning waterfalls of Agua Azul.
In Frontera Corozal we will camp in the grounds of a hotel.
Day 62: Yaxchilan, Palenque
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Today we will have an included guided visit to the remote ancient Mayan city of Yaxchilán, which is only accessible via a boat trip down the river. After our visit we will drive to the village of Palenque.
In Palenque we will camp in the grounds of a hotel located within the national park.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Take a boat trip out for a guided tour of the stunning and remote Mayan ruins at Yaxchilán
Day 63: Palenque
Today we will have an included guided visit to the incredible Mayan ruins of Palenque, which rise out of the thick jungle surrounding them. In the afternoon we will have free time to go on a jungle tour, visit the on site museum, or travel to the nearby waterfall of Misol Ha.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Take a fascinating guided tour around the magnificent ruined city of Palenque deep in the Mexican jungle, including time to freely explore the excellent on-site museum
Day 64: Mérida
Estimated Drive Time - 10-11 hours.
Today we will drive to the beautiful and artistic colonial town of Mérida, the capital of the Yucatan state.
In Mérida we wil stay in a colonial hotel in the heart of the city.
Day 65: Chichen Itza, Tulum
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Today we will have an early start to drive to the world-famous Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - we have an included guided tour around this spectacular site before continuing our drive to the stunning coastal village of Tulum.
In Tulum we will camp in a basic campsite near to the Mayan ruins.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the spectacular Chichen Itza Mayan ruins on a guided tour, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World centred around the world-famous pyramid of El Castillo
Day 66: Tulum
This morning we visit the Tulum ruins, one of the last cities built by the Maya and one of the best preserved coastal Maya sites. We will have a free afternoon to explore the beaches or take part in some optional activities.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore the phenomenal clifftop Maya-Toltec ruins at Tulum, wonderfully located right on the Caribbean coast
Day 67-69: Caye Caulker
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Border information: Exit Mexico at Subteniente López, enter Belize at Santa Elena.
Today we will travel south across the border to Belize City, where we board a speed boat to the island paradise of Caye Caulker.
We will have two fu...
Day 70-72: San Ignacio
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Today we will head back to the mainland and rejoin the bus in Belize City. We then have a short drive to the village of San Ignacio, home to Belize's best archaeological sites and adventure activities!
We will have two full days to t...
Day 73: Tikal
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Border information: Exit Belize at Benque Viejo del Carmen, enter Guatemala at Melchor de Mencos.
Today we will have a short drive across the Guatemalan border to the phenomenal Mayan ruins of Tikal, where we have an included guided tour.
In Tikal we will camp at a basic campsite close to the ruins.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Enjoy a guided tour of the phenomenal Mayan ruins of Tikal, one of the greatest ancient sites in the world
Day 74-75: Poptún
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Today we have a short drive to the small town of Poptún, stopping in the colonial town of Flores en route. We will arrive at our fantastic eco-lodge near Poptún and have a free afternoon.
On the following day we will have free time to take part in the many optional activities offered at our eco lodge.
In Poptún we will camp at an eco-lodge on a working Guatemalan ranch.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Stay at a wonderful eco-lodge on a working Guatemalan farm near Poptún
Day 76-77: Rio Dulce, Livingston
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Today we will have a short drive to Rio Dulce in Guatemala's beautiful central region. On arrival we will have a free afternoon to take part in some optional activities.
On the following day we will have an included boat trip to the village of Livingston on the Caribbean coast, before returning to Rio Dulce.
In Rio Dulce we will stay in an eco-lodge.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Enjoy a beautiful boat ride down the Rio Dulce to the Caribbean town of Livingston
Day 78: San Andres Itzapa
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will drive day to San Andres Itzapa, a small village located in the mountains around Antigua. We will spend one night at the community centre of Manos Amigas, run by the Italian NGO 'Mani Amiche' in support of local women who ...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Spend a night at the Manos Amigas community project, a centre which has been set up to support local women and their children
Day 79-80: Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Chichicastenango
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Today we will spend the morning at the Manos Amigas project before heading off on a short drive to Panajachel, situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Atitlan.
On the following day we will have free time to enjoy some optional a...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit the bewildering Mayan markets at Chichicastenango, taking in the incredible sights, smells, and atmosphere (provided it is running while we are in the area)
Day 81: Antigua
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Today we will have a short drive to the magnificent city of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated 60 kms from Guatemala City.
The rest of the day is free to explore the beautiful colonial city and its dramatic surroundings.
In Antigua we will stay in a delightful colonial hotel.
Day 82: Antigua
Border information: if joining in Antigua, you will most likely enter Guatemala at Guatemala City La Aurora International Airport (IATA code: GUA).
There will be an important group meeting at 18:00 at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for a not...
Day 83: Cerro Verde National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 9 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, comfo...
Day 84-85: Suchitoto
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
After our trek up the volcano, we will take a short drive to the beautiful town of Suchitoto, where we will have a free afternoon to explore the town, with its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses, and to learn about the incredible w...
Day 86-87: Copán
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.
Border information: Exit El Salvador at Anguiatú, enter Guatemala at Anguiatú. Exit Guatemala at El Florido, enter Honduras at El Florido.
Today we will have a full day drive to return to Guatemala and then onwards to Honduras, arriv...
Day 88-90: Roatán
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Today we will take a short drive to the town of San Pedro Sula and board a short local flight to Roatán, the largest of the famous tropical Bay Islands. On arrival we will transfer to the area of the West End Bay, where we base ourselv...
Day 91: Lake Yojoa
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Today we will start early to transfer back to Roatán's airport and catch our flight back to the mainland, rejoining the Dragoman Bus! We will then continue our journey east through Honduras to the beautiful countryside of Lake Yojoa
In Lake Yojoa we will camp for the night in the grounds of a lodge and brewery.
Day 92: Somoto
Aprroximate drive time - 364km / 8hrs
Today we will cross the border into Nicaragua, we will the head to the Somoto Canyon and stay in cabins near a village community.
In the morning we will have an included half day canyoning experience, or alternatively for those who wish a farm and village tour.
Day 93-94: León
Estimated Drive Time - 212km / 4hours.
This morning we will enjoy our canyon tour and then drive to the university town of León.
On the following day we will have free time to explore the town's wonderful colonial architecture or to take part in the many optional activities available here.
In León we will stay in a centrally-located hotel.
Day 95-96: Granada, Masaya National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours.
Today we will take a short drive to Nicaraguas's oldest city of Granada, a beautiful town which oozes with colonial charm! En route we will have an included visit to the traditional markets in the small town of Masaya, and witness the ...
Day 97-98: Ometepe Island
Estimated Drive Time - 2-3 hours.
This morning we drive to the small town of San Jorge on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, Central America's largest lake. Here we will board a ferry to the stunning volcanic island of Ometepe, where we base ourselves in the port village of...
Day 99-100: La Fortuna
Estimated Drive Time - 4-6 hours.
Border information: Exit Nicaragua at Peñas Blancas, enter Costa Rica at Peñas Blancas.
Today we will take an early morning ferry back to San Jorge and drive to La Fortuna in Costa Rica, a stunning town under the shadow of the mighty...
Day 101-102: Monteverde
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Today we will leave our overland vehicle behind and transfer by taxi and boat into the dense cloud forests and coffee plantations of Monteverde, a stunning area offering an incredible diversity of flora and fauna.
On the following da...
Day 103-104: Manuel Antonio National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Today we will continue by taxi to the small town of Tilarán, where we will rejoin our overland vehicle and drive to the spectacular beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast.
On the following day we will have an in...
Day 105-106: Boquete
Estimated Drive Time - 3-5 hours.
Border information: Exit Costa Rica at Paso Canoas, enter Panama at Paso Canoas.
Today we will drive across the Panama border into the Chiriqui highlands, arriving at the town of Boquete.
On the following day we will have a free da...
Day 107: Panama
Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
Today we will continue to Chagres National Park and explore the Grandfather of the Panama Canal: the Camino Real, a cobblestoned road from the Caribbean to the Pacific through the rainforests of Panama, established as the transport rou...
Day 108: Panama City
Estimated Drive Time - 2 hours.
After early morning coffee you can go for an optional bird-watching hike on a trail with plenty of tropical birds (free with local guides). At return to community we have a hearty breakfast. We will then take a hike on the trail. Afterwa...
Day 109: Panama City
Border information: if you are finishing in Panama City, you will most likely exit Panama at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (IATA code: PTY).
Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Panama City. Please note there is no accommodation inclu...
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What's excluded
- Our trip price and kitty do not include optional activities
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Optional Activities
Optional Activities
These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.
Day 1:
USD 15
Visit some of Anchorage's fantastic museums, such as the Alaskan Native Heritage Centre which showcases the area's indigenous cultures, the world-class Anchorage Museum, and the fascinating Aviation Heritage Museum
Free
Explore some of Anchorage's famous parks, which are full of scenery and walking opportunities
Day 2-3:
USD 154
Head on a 6-hour boat trip in the Kenai Fjords National Park, viewing the abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers, rugged fjords and breathtaking scenery
Free
Trek along one of the challenging alpine trails in the mountains surrounding Seward
Free
Visit the massive Exit Glacier in the Kenai Fjords National Park, one of the largest and most accessible glaciers in Alaska
USD 68
Kayak out along the rugged Alaskan coastline near Seward
Day 4-6:
USD 100
Head on an excellent white-water rafting trip on the Nenana River in Denali National Park
USD 500
Head on a 2-hour scenic flight around the glaciers and mountains of Denali National Park, including unparalleled views of Denali, North America's highest mountain
USD 115
Head out for a fun quad-biking trip through Denali National Park
USD 57
Take a mountain biking tour around the trails and old mining roads of Denali National Park, getting wonderful views of the Alaskan wilderness
Day 9-10:
USD 80
Explore the stunning mountains of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park on various trekking routes
USD 120
Take a breathtaking scenic flight around Wrangell-St Elias National Park, its mountains, glaciers and icefalls
USD 125
Head out onto the Root Glacier for a day of ice-trekking and ice-climbing
USD 30
Take a guided tour of the historic mill town of Kennicott, frozen in time from when it was abandoned in 1938
USD 95
Take a kayaking trip to the base of Kennicott Glacier, taking in the spectacular views of Mt. Blackburn and the Stairway Icefall
Day 12-13:
USD 9.11
Enjoy a Klondike-themed cabaret show at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall in Dawson City
Free
Trek up the Midnight Dome near Dawson for fantastic views of the Yukon River and Klondike Valley
USD 41.76
Learn all about the fascinating history of the Klondike Gold Rush on a guided tour of some the area's old gold fields
Day 19-20:
USD 30.37
Take the fantastic Skytram up Whistler's Mountain to take in the spectacular views over Jasper
USD 24.30
Hire mountain bikes to explore some of the awesome biking trails around Jasper
USD 5
Visit Maligne Canyon, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies
Free
Head out hiking in the forests and hills of the Canadian Rockies in Jasper National Park
USD 60.74
Explore the wonderful scenery of Jasper on horseback
Day 21:
Free
Drive past the mighty Athabasca Glacier, part of the vast Columbia Ice Field between Jasper and Banff
Day 22-23:
USD 30.37
Take the gondola up to the fantastic viewpoint on Sulphur Mountain that looks out over Banff
USD 6.07
Relax in the sulphuric hot springs near Banff
USD 75.92
Head out on a horse riding trip through the mountains and forests near Banff
USD 15.18
Hire mountain bikes in Banff to explore some of the area's numerous biking trails
USD 75.92
Head out on an incredible white water rafting experience on the Kananashin or Kicking Horse River near Banff
Day 24:
USD 75.92
Head out on a horse riding trip through the mountains and forests near Banff
USD 30.37
Take the gondola up to the fantastic viewpoint on Sulphur Mountain that looks out over Banff
USD 7.59
Explore the wonderfully-scenic Banff National Park and see its famous lakes and walking trails
USD 6.07
Relax in the sulphuric hot springs near Banff
USD 75.92
Head out on an incredible white water rafting experience on the Kananashin or Kicking Horse River near Banff
Free
Visit the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, used for around 5,500 years by the indigenous peoples of the plains to kill buffalo by driving them off the 11m-high cliff
Day 27-29:
Free
Drive through the stunning Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, stopping at the picturesque Jenny Lake
USD 15
Take a short trek or boat ride at Jenny Lake in the heary of Grand Teton National Park
Day 30-31:
USD 70
White water rafting near Jackson
USD 15
Take a short trek or boat ride at Jenny Lake in the heary of Grand Teton National Park
Day 33-34:
USD 40
Hire mountain bikes to explore the canyons around Moab
USD 65
Head on an amazing rafting trip to Fisher's Tower near Moab
USD 5
Visit the Moab Museum and the Museum of Western Film and Heritage
Day 35:
Free
Visit the ancient Navajo National Monument in Arizona
Day 38-39:
USD 90
Go on a horse riding trip through the magnificent Zion National Park
Free
Head out on some scenic trekking routes in Zion National Park
Day 40-41:
USD 124
Take a dazzling helicopter flight over Las Vegas at night
Free
Explore the incredible casinos and resorts of Las Vegas
USD 30
Visit the collosal Hoover Dam near Las Vegas, one of the most important architectural projects of the 1930s
USD 30
Visit some of the fascinating museums and exhibitions in Las Vegas, such as the Titanic Exhibit, Madame Tussauds, and the Mob Museum
USD 150
Head out on an exhilarating ATV quad biking tour of the deserts surrounding Las Vegas
USD 160
Kayak down the Colorado River to the scenic Black Canyon
USD 130
Go on a fantastic horse riding trip through the rock formations and deserts around Las Vegas
Day 42-43:
Free
Head out on one of the incredible trekking trails around the Grand Canyon
USD 300
Take an unforgettable scenic helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon
Day 48-49:
USD 20
Try your hand at surfing at the relaxed coastal town of Sayulita
Day 50:
USD 9.45
Take a guided tour of the famous Jose Cuervo tequila distillery
Day 51-52:
USD 35
Trek up the Parícutin volcano in Angahuan, the only volcano in the world to be spawned during modern times
USD 36.76
Explore the area of the Parícutin volcano on horseback
Day 53-54:
USD 1.58
See Mexico City's famous traditional mariachi bands in the evening around Garibaldi Square
USD 3.94
Explore the magnificent ancient Mesoamerican ruins of Teotihuacan near Mexico City
USD 3.94
Freely explore the huge area of the Zocalo in Mexico City's centre, along with its famous Metropolitan Cathedral and the Temple Mayor (the last remains of the old Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan)
Free
Visit some of Mexico City's other incredible landmarks, such as the Palacio Nacional, the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, and the Basilica de Guadalupe
Free
Explore the vast system of waterways and flower gardens at Xochimilco, possibly including a visit to the creepy Isla de las Muñecas (Island of the Dolls)
USD 13.13
Visit some of Mexico City's most important museums and galleries, such as the old house of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo, the former home of revolutionary Leon Trotsky, and the Museo Dolores Olmedo art gallery
Day 55:
USD 1.58
See Mexico City's famous traditional mariachi bands in the evening around Garibaldi Square
Free
Freely explore the colossal Chapultepec Park, one of the world's largest urban green spaces and a cultural hotspot where you can often see the pole-swinging 'Volador' dancers
USD 13.13
Visit some of Mexico City's most important museums and galleries, such as the old house of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo, the former home of revolutionary Leon Trotsky, and the Museo Dolores Olmedo art gallery
Free
Explore the vast system of waterways and flower gardens at Xochimilco, possibly including a visit to the creepy Isla de las Muñecas (Island of the Dolls)
USD 3.94
Freely explore the huge area of the Zocalo in Mexico City's centre, along with its famous Metropolitan Cathedral and the Temple Mayor (the last remains of the old Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan)
USD 3.94
Explore the magnificent ancient Mesoamerican ruins of Teotihuacan near Mexico City
USD 3.68
Visit the beautiful Palacio de Bellas Artes and see it's immense murals by world-famous Mexican artists such as Diego Riviera
Day 56-57:
USD 2.63
Visit the splendid Baroque Dominican church of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca's colonial centre
Free
See the incredible Tree of Tule, which with a circumference of 42 metres hs the widest trunk in the world
USD 3.36
Visit the remarkably well-preserved Zapotec ruins of Mitla near to Oaxaca
USD 3.36
Learn all about the history and cultures of Oaxaca at the incredible Museum of Cultures, one of the best regional museums in Mexico
Day 58-60:
USD 13.13
Visit the atmospheric Tzotzil Mayan villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
USD 23.63
Head out on a mountain biking tour through the cloud forests and highlands surrounding San Cristóbal de las Casas
USD 2.89
Learn all about the traditional medicines of the Mayan people at the award-winning Mayan Medicine Museum
USD 25.21
Take a day trip to explore the idyllic national park of Lagunas de Montebello, home to pine forests, Mayan ruins, and many beautiful lakes
USD 2.73
See the incredbile showcase of handwoven fabrics from throughout Central America at the Mayan World Textiles Centre
USD 2.63
Explore the wonderful botanical gardens of Orchideas Moxviquil, and discover its collection of over 400 species of native plants and orchids
Day 65:
USD 6
Take a swim in the stunning natural cenote of Ik Kil near the ruins of Chichen Itza
Day 66:
USD 100
Go on a scuba diving trip through the ocean reefs near Tulum, or to some of the area's natural cenotes
USD 10
Hire snorkel gear on the beautiful beaches of Tulum
USD 5.25
Head out to explore some of the incredible cenotes (natural water-filled sinkholes) near Tulum
Day 67-69:
USD 260
Take a scenic flight over the phenomenal natural Great Blue Hole off Caye Caulker
USD 60
Head out to the stunning coral reefs off Caye Caulker on a snorkelling trip
USD 65 - 260
Head out on a fantastic scuba diving trip through the colossal coral reefs off the Caribbean island of Caye Caulker (there are many different options and sites available)
USD 20
Hire sea kayaks to explore the deserted mangroves of Caye Caulker's North Island
USD 250
Go on a half-day fishing trip in the idyllic blue ocean near Caye Caulker
Day 70-72:
USD 85
Head on a horse riding trip around San Ignacio
USD 95
Visit the Actun Tunichil Mukwal Cave, a Mayan archaeological site that includes ceramics, stoneware, and skeletal remains such as the famous 'Crystal Maiden'
USD 110
Take a full day tour to the remote ruins of the ancient Mayan capital of Caracol, once twice the size of the modern Belize City
USD 14.89
Visit the stunning ruins of Cahal Pech, atop a hill overlooking the southern outskirts of San Ignacio
USD 4.96
Explore the ancient ruins of Xunantunich, Belize's most-visited Mayan site and home to the mighty El Castillo pyramid
USD 5.96
Learn about local herbs and plants on a medicinal jungle trail en route to a release program for Green Iguanas near San Ignacio
Day 74-75:
USD 15.00
Trek out to the incredible River Cave near Poptún, walking through the stunning Guatemalan rural landscape and exploring the underground rivers by candlelight
USD 19.56
Take a day tour out to the nearby Mayan ruins of Ixcun, the comprehensive museum of Dolores and the beautiful waterfall of Mopan
Day 76-77:
USD 19.56
Take a kayak out to explore the beautiful waters around Rio Dulce at sunrise
USD 17.61
Explore deep into the Guatemalan rainforest on foot and trek on the canopy bridges near Rio Dulce
Day79-80:
USD 30
Head out on a boat trip to visit the traditional Mayan villages dotted along the coast of Lake Atitlan
USD 45
Take a tour through the spectacular highlands surrounding Lake Atitlan and Panajanchel, visiting picturesque villages and hot springs
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