BEACHES & JUNGLES IN MEXICO & COSTA RICA

Start your adventure in Mexico City, where you'll meet the group you'll be travelling with for the next couple of weeks.

In Mexico City, you'll explore the historic centre, learn about the city's Aztec and Spanish heritage, check out famous sights and dive into the Mexican cuisine.

From there, you'll head to Puebla and Oaxaca, soaking up colonial charm and colourful markets. Continue through Oaxaca's valleys, where you'll visit a local family to learn how handmade textiles are produced, as well as a traditional mezcal distillery, before heading into Chiapas. Cruise through the spectacular Sumidero Canyon, surrounded by jungle, waterfalls and wildlife, then explore the mountain town of San Cristóbal de las Casas.

The journey finishes with a deeper look at local culture, including a visit to a local family where you'll make tortillas together.

Fly across Mexico to the Caribbean coast, where turquoise waters, sandy beaches and laid-back island vibes await. You'll visit the stunning island of Isla Holbox as well as the famous coastal city of Playa del Carmen.

On the Yucatán Peninsula, you'll learn more about Mexico's ancient history and visit the ruin city Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You'll also get the chance to swim in the magical cenotes Mexico is so famous for and go snorkelling in Tulum.

After the first two weeks of your trip, you'll say "see you" to the rest of the group and continue the adventure on your own.

Take some time to explore on your own. Discover places like Mérida, Valladolid, Chetumal and/or Bacalar around the Yucatán Peninsula.

This part of your journey can be as long as you like. We suggest spending a week or so, but it's completely up to you. Maybe you want to take your time and spend a little longer in each place, or perhaps you're short on time and want to keep things moving.

Our travel experts can help you plan this part of your trip if you'd like help finding transport, accommodation or specific activities. Or if you need inspiration, we love sharing our travel tips. 

When you're done travelling on your own, you'll catch a flight from Cancún, so whatever you decide to do, you'll need to make your way back there.

Welcome to Costa Rica! Here, you'll meet another fun group of travellers who you'll be sharing the next week and a half with.

Your group adventure starts in the capital, San José, before heading into Costa Rica's lush landscapes on the way to La Fortuna. Along the way, you'll visit the active Poás Volcano and a community coffee project, where you'll learn more about coffee production.

In La Fortuna, you'll have plenty of opportunities to unleash your inner daredevil. Go rappelling down a waterfall, try white-water rafting or go paddleboarding. Or simply spend some time relaxing, that's up to you. 

From La Fortuna, you'll make your way to the misty cloud forests of Monteverde, where you'll go zip-lining through the canopy and have some free time to get active, spot wildlife or simply chill out.

From Monteverde, you'll head to Tenorio Volcano National Park, where you'll go on a jungle hike before continuing to Liberia and then on to the Nicoya Peninsula.

Here, you'll explore more of Costa Rica's natural beauty, jungle, natural pools and waterfalls, before continuing to the laid-back beach town of Nosara. Spend some time relaxing and enjoying Costa Rica's beautiful beaches. Read a book on the sand, go surfing or try boogie boarding.

From there, you'll head north to Guaitil, a small village famous for its pottery. Here, you'll get the chance to learn more about the local pottery traditions and how the products are made.

The last stop is Tamarindo, where you'll enjoy a surf lesson and have some free time to explore on your own. Hit the beach, join a kayaking or snorkelling trip, or simply chill out.

After 11 exciting days in Costa Rica, it's time to say goodbye to the group and continue the journey on your own. 

Spend the rest of your journey exploring Costa Rica on your own. Your flight home departs from San José, so you'll eventually need to make your way back to the capital but what you do along the way is completely up to you.

If you love surfing, or fancy giving it a go, we highly recommend heading down to the picturesque town of Santa Teresa. This laid-back beach town is loved by surfers from all over the world and has that special surf-town vibe and charm, with sandy beaches, great waves and plenty of places to relax between sessions.

Your time travelling independently in Costa Rica can be as long as you like. Maybe you want to spend a week surfing but also have time to explore some of the country's smaller towns, or perhaps you're short on time and need to make your way back to San José a little quicker. It's completely up to you.

Oh, and if you're not ready to go home just yet, you can always keep the adventure going and continue to another destination. Let us know, and we'll help you tailor-make the trip of your dreams.