Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

Awake in the Costa Rican capital and take a tour of a G Adventures–supported coffee cooperative. Meetlocal farmers, observe shade-grown coffee plants, and gain insight into the process of coffee production,from bean to cup. After a typical lunch—accompanied by an aromatic cup of coffee—continue to the town ofLa Fortuna, situated at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano. This evening, we’ll visit a local home to learnhow to make tortillas. Chat with your welcoming hosts and dig into a traditional Costa Rican meal of blackbeans, plantains, and your own handmade tortillas.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

Awake in the Costa Rican capital and take a tour of a G Adventures–supported coffee cooperative. Meetlocal farmers, observe shade-grown coffee plants, and gain insight into the process of coffee production,from bean to cup. After a typical lunch—accompanied by an aromatic cup of coffee—continue to the town ofLa Fortuna, situated at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano. This evening, we’ll visit a local home to learnhow to make tortillas. Chat with your welcoming hosts and dig into a traditional Costa Rican meal of blackbeans, plantains, and your own handmade tortillas.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

Spend the day on your own, exploring La Fortuna and its surrounding areas. In 1968, the Arenal Volcanoerupted after centuries of laying dormant, converting this quiet agricultural town into a hot spot foradventure travel. Choose to go stand-up paddleboarding on the tranquil waters of Lake Arenal; relax in theshadow of Arenal Volcano at a naturally heated outdoor spa; take a boat tour of Caño Negro WildlifeRefuge, one of the world’s most important wetlands; and more.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Baldi Hot Springs Soak, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour, Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall Swim, MountainBiking, Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour), Venado Caves Exploration
Accommodations: Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

Travel from La Fortuna to the leafy cloud forests of Monteverde—a nature lover’s paradise. This afternoon,choose to discover Monteverde’s breathtaking wilderness on a zip-lining adventure in the birthplace of thecanopy tour, gliding high above the treetops or zooming through the misty foliage at exhilarating speed.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Monteverde Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk, Monteverde Horseback Riding, Ziplining
Accommodations: Sibu Lodge (or similar)

Set out on a hike in the stunning Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, treading past giant ferns and vibrantorchids. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the resplendent quetzal—a sacred bird in Maya andAztec cultures. Afterward, visit the Monteverde Institute, a research and educational organizationsupported by National Geographic. Hear from a researcher about some of the institute's conservationinitiatives, including a successful reforestation project.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities: Monteverde Horseback Riding, Ziplining
Accommodations: Sibu Lodge (or similar)

Leaving the cloud forest behind, head to Costa Rica’s sweeping Pacific coast and settle into your hotel in theseaside village of Manuel Antonio. Soak up the laid-back atmosphere of the area, and opt to go surfing, orsailing. You can also spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Surfing
Accommodations: Hotel Villas Lirio (or similar)

Discover the lush tropical forests and white-sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. Costa Rica’ssmallest national park—yet one of the most spectacular—boasts an abundance of wildlife, includingmonkeys, armadillos, sloths, iguanas, and countless species of birds. Hike through the dense forest, climb upto rocky outcrops for views of the dazzling Pacific Ocean, and go swimming in the park’s lovely lagoons andtidal pools. Opt to take a surfing lesson, go horseback riding, or kayak through the mangroves.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Surfing
Accommodations: Hotel Villas Lirio (or similar)

Return to San José. Tonight, choose to join the group for a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Radisson San Jose (or similar)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrive at any time in Belize City and transfer to our hotel, located just near the village of Burrell Boom.

Accommodations: Black Orchid Hotel (or similar)

Enjoy a full day boat excursion to Lamanai—a Maya archaeological site dating from as early as 1,500 BC.Located on the wildlife-rich shores of the New River Lagoon and surrounded by dense jungle, Lamanai isone of the oldest known Maya sites in Central America. Explore the sprawling stone ruins with a local guide,and note the abundance of crocodile motifs at the site; the name “Lamanai” translates as “submergedcrocodile” in the regional Maya dialect. Afterward, return to our hotel to relax at the patio bar and pool, orstroll the grounds to spot local wildlife.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Black Orchid Hotel (or similar)

Visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary, co-founded by National Geographic Grantee Dr.Robert Horwich. This community-run organization is dedicated to the conservation of the Yucatán blackhowler monkey, locally called a baboon. Tour the sanctuary with a guide and observe these endangeredmonkeys in the wild. Then head to the village of San Antonio to visit a G Adventures–supported women's cooperative. Try your hand at throwing clay in the cooperative’s pottery workshop, and learn how toprepare corn tortillas using ancient Maya techniques. After lunch, continue to the bustling town of SanIgnacio.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Midas Resort (or similar)

Discover the stunning Maya ruins of Xunantunich, built over a thousand years ago on a hilltop above the Mopan River. Climb the steps of El Castillo, the site’s tallest structure, to enjoy panoramic views of the jungle; and wander amid intricately carved stelae and well-preserved temples and palaces. Spend the afternoon at leisure, choosing from a variety of optional activities.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit, Barton Creek Cave Canoeing, Butterfly Gardens, Cave Tubing
Accommodations: Midas Resort (or similar)

Enjoy a free day to explore San Ignacio and the surrounding countryside. Opt to descend into the spiritual “underworld” of the Maya at the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, an ancient burial site where mysterious ritualstook place; visit a butterfly garden to see the brightly coloured local species; or go canoeing or tubing through the region’s breathtaking limestone caves.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Visit, Barton Creek Cave Canoeing, Butterfly Gardens, Cave Tubing
Accommodations: Midas Resort (or similar)

Drive back towards the coast and catch a ferry to Caye Caulker—one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful cayesor islands—located along the Belize Barrier Reef. Settle into your hotel in this breezy island paradise andchoose to take a walk through laid-back Caye Caulker village, home to a small but diverse community oflocal residents and expats.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Coral View Hotel (or similar)

Set out to explore the island on a leisurely bike tour with a local guide from the G Adventures–supportedBike with Purpose project. This afternoon, opt for a snorkelling excursion on the Belize Barrier Reef, thesecond largest barrier reef on the planet. Come face-to-face with sea turtles, manta rays, parrotfish, nursesharks, and other fascinating creatures as you swim through the warm tropical waters. In the evening,choose to take a relaxing sunset cruise around the island.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Sunset Sailing Boat Tour
Accommodations: Coral View Hotel (or similar)

Spend the day at leisure, opting to join a full-day sailing and snorkelling trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve—the first marine reserve in Belize. Swim alongside schools of tropical fish in this spectacular natural aquariumand visit the Coral Gardens, perhaps spotting a manatee or two among the vibrant coral formations. Cap offthe day with a cruise back to Caye Caulker just before sunset. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner at apopular local restaurant.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities: Hol Chan Marine Reserve Visit
Accommodations: Coral View Hotel (or similar)

Depart at any time. Please book any departing flights no earlier than 11:30 am to ensure you will have ampletime to travel to the airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Accommodations: Shanghai Mansion Bangkok (or similar)

After breakfast, travel to the city of Kanchanaburi, situated at the convergence of the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai Rivers. Board a train for a winding journey into World War II history as you cross the bridge madefamous by the 1957 film The Bridge on the River Kwai. At the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, learn aboutthe Burma Railway, constructed by imperial Japanese forces to connect Bangkok and Burma; then visit thenearby Kanchanaburi War Cemetery to see where the prisoners of war who worked on the railway were laidto rest.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Royal River Kwai Resort (or similar)

Hike into the lush landscapes of Erawan National Park, located high in the mist-shrouded Tenasserim Hills. Take a dip in the turquoise pools of the Erawan Falls—so called because its top tier ofcascades resemble the three-headed, mythological elephant known as Erawan. This afternoon, transfer to the historic city of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, a former capital of the medieval kingdom of Ayutthaya, alsoknown as Siam. Sample traditional Thai dishes during dinner on a converted rice barge from the 1930s.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Classic Kameo Ayutthaya Hotel (or similar)

Set out to explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Ayutthaya Historical Park, centered on the old citywhich served as the Siamese capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it was one of the largest and mostcosmopolitan regions in the world. Stroll down well-planned city streets to view magnificent palaces and Buddhist monasteries that set the standard for Thai architecture for generations to come. Later, return to Bangkok and transfer to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Visit a traditional village in thecountryside and enjoy a khantok-style dinner, served on low pedestal trays.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities: Monteverde Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk, Monteverde Horseback Riding, Ziplining
Accommodations: Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa (or similar)

Delve into the bustle of Chiang Mai’s morning markets with a local chef, and learn about colourful fruits and fragrant herbs as you select ingredients for a Thai cooking class. Enjoy your creation for lunch, then set outto visit a historic temple. Sit down with one of the resident monks to discuss daily life and the tenets of Buddhism. Later, clear your mind to the chanting of monks at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of the mostspectacular gilded temples in Thailand.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities: Chiang Mai Cycling Tour
Accommodations: Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa (or similar)

Spend a full day exploring Chiang Mai’s temples and forested hills on your own, or choose between a varietyof optional activities. Opt to take a cycling tour through verdant rice paddies and the elegant historic district. In the evening, choose to visit Chiang Mai’s vibrant night market.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Chiang Mai Cycling Tour, Night Market
Accommodations: Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa (or similar)

Fly to Bangkok and board a traditional klong boat for a ride along the winding canals thathave earned the city the nickname the “Venice of the East.” Glide past colourful temples, modern skyscrapers, and houses perched above the water. Visit Wat Pho, Bangkok’s largest and oldest templecomplex, and often considered Thailand’s first public university—its many inscriptions were intended toinstruct visitors. Marvel at the magnificent statue of the Reclining Buddha, glittering with gold leaf andmother-of-pearl.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Shanghai Mansion Bangkok (or similar)

Depart at any time.

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Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Accommodations: Mogador Marina Casablanca (or similar)

Set out on a guided tour of two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the remains of the medieval city of Meknès, which served as Morocco’s imperial capital in the 17th century. Then, venture to Volubilis and discover the soaring columns and remarkably well-preserved mosaic floors of this ancient Roman outpost. Continue to Fez and enjoy lunch at a G Adventures–supported women’s cooperative before checking in toour hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Nour Plazza Fes (or similar)

Step back in time on a walking tour of the medina of Fez, a spellbinding World Heritage site dating back tothe 9th century. Skirt past donkey carts as you take in the dazzling sights, from colourful mounds of spices to vividly painted ceramics, and observe Fez’s famous tanners treating and dying hides in the traditional manner. Pay a visit to the breathtaking Madrasa al-Attarine, a masterpiece of intricate Islamic architecture, and pass by the famed Al-Karaouine Mosque—home to the longest continually operating university in theworld.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Ville Nouvelle Exploration
Accommodations: Nour Plazza Fes (or similar)

Watch cedar forests give way to palm groves as we travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the fabled Sahara. Spend the night in a kasbah-style hotel at the edge of sweeping sand dunes.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities: Monteverde Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk, Monteverde Horseback Riding, Ziplining
Accommodations: Hotel Kanz Erremal (or similar)

Explore the Sahara on a thrilling 4x4 excursion. Visit the village of Khamliya, where we’ll meeta group of Gnaoua musicians. Learn about the history of this famed genre of Moroccan music, and enjoy ahypnotic performance. Later, share mint tea with Amazigh (Berber) nomads in the Sahara, and gain insights into their way of life. Transfer to Tinghir this evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel Tomboctou Tinghir (or similar)

Venture into the Dades Gorge, admiring its dramatic rock formations. Continue along the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs and pause at the maze-like Taourirt Kasbah. In Ouarzazate—home to one of Morocco’s largest filmstudios—choose to take a lesson in traditional Amazigh medicine with a local herbalist.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Berber Herbalist Lesson
Accommodations: Berbere Palace (or similar)

Discover the magical, twisting lanes of Aït Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO WorldHeritage site, then continue along high mountain roads to Marrakech. Take some free time to wander thislegendary city—a melting pot of Amazigh, West African, Mediterranenan, and Arab influences—and ventureoff the beaten path into hidden neighborhoods and artisan quarters.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Opera Plaza Hotel Marrakech (or similar)

Visit a historic riad for a hands-on cooking class with a renowned Moroccan chef, learning how to roll semolina and measure out spices for an exquisite tagine. Enjoy your creations for lunch, and spend theafternoon exploring Marrakech at leisure. Choose to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Djemaa el-Fna, the city’s main square, where storytellers and magicians captivate passersby; or tour the elegant Majorelle Gardens.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities: Djemaa el Fna Market Square Visit, El Badi Palace, Jardin Majorelle & Museum of Islamic Art Visit, Marrakech CityTour, Musée de Marrakech, Traditional Hammam Experience
Accommodations: Opera Plaza Hotel Marrakech (or similar)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included: Breakfast