Tour · 16 nights · with G Adventures
Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways
Sixteen nights tracing the volcanic landscapes and local communities of Central America's Pacific coast, from Guatemala to Costa Rica with G Adventures' small group touring style.
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Departures
- 2 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras
- Operator
- G Adventures
- From
- £929.25
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two-night community guesthouse stay on Isla de Ometepe
Orientation walks around León and Granada
Beach time in El Tunco, El Salvador
Free time in Monteverde and La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Use of public and private transportationIncluding chicken buses
About the trip
This G Adventures small group tour crosses five Central American countries over sixteen nights, threading together volcanic islands, colonial cities and coastal villages. Starting in Guatemala, the route includes stops that range from the colourful streets of León and Granada to the relaxing shores of Santa Elena and La Fortuna in Costa Rica.
A highlight is the two-night stay in a community guesthouse on Isla de Ometepe, an island formed by twin volcanic cones rising from Lake Nicaragua. Here, the chance to connect with locals offers insight beyond touristic scenes — a welcome counterpoint to travelling by a mix of public and private transport with the group. The itinerary also includes free time in natural settings like Laguna de Apoyo, and cultural moments in markets and small towns.
The trip balances busy days with pockets of leisure and several optional excursions, from hiking volcanoes to surfing lessons on the Pacific beaches of El Salvador. It's a route framed by volcanic landscapes and the everyday local rhythms of Central America.
- 1 Antigua
- 2 León
- 3 Granada
- 4 Isla de Ometepe
- 5 Monteverde
- 6 La Fortuna
Itinerary
The route
Antigua
León
Granada
Isla de Ometepe
Monteverde
La Fortuna
These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with G Adventures
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with G Adventures
- Accessibility
- Check with G Adventures
For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways?
- Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways is a 16 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways?
- Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways is operated by G Adventures.
- How much does Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways cost?
- Prices for Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways start from £929.25, subject to availability.
The operator
G Adventures
Small-group tours around the world
Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.
You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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