10-day Central America

DEPARTING APRIL 2025

EXCLUSIVE SSR X INTREPID guided TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

DEPARTING APRIL 2025

This trip takes you through four diverse Central American countries, showcasing their natural beauty, cultural treasures, and historical wonders.

As you journey through Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, you will experience black-sand beaches, vibrant rainforests, and ancient ruins.

The itinerary is filled with outdoor adventures and enhanced by local expertise.

You'll hike up volcanic slopes in Nicaragua, connect with mountain communities in El Salvador, and marvel at the intricate carvings of the Copán archaeological site while gaining unique insights from your local guide.

Traveling with your Sole Sisters allows you to share unforgettable moments with like-minded women and forge friendships that will last a lifetime.

Price: $2,150 USD / Single Supplement $540 USD

Flights not included

Small Group

An immersive experience, with an intimately sized group. Minimum of 9 and maximum 16 Ramblers (+ local guide & 1 SSR leader).

10 days/9 nights

Includes 9 nights of accommodation in a private twin shared room, 9 breakfasts, and 2 dinners.

Like-Minded Women

Travel with your Sole Sisters and an SSR leader! Get to know each other and ask questions pre-trip in the dedicated tour WhatsApp Group.

Locally Led

Benefit from a knowledgeable local guide who will add a deeper layer to your discoveries, show you the hard-to-find spots, and connect you with unique local experiences.

Safety

Intrepid trips follow comprehensive health and safety policies, adhering to the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Safe Travel protocols for tour operators.

24-Hour Support

This includes arrival and departure airport transfers and 24-hour support from the Intrepid local office.

Everywhere is in rambling distance when you have Sole Sisters.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Granada

Welcome to Nicaragua!

Your adventure begins in Granada, the oldest city in the New World. It features Moorish and Andalusian architecture and is located on Lake Nicaragua, surrounded by active volcanoes.

Included:
Arrival transfer from the airport
Accommodation
Dinner

DAY 2 - Leon

We will travel to Leon, stopping along the way to visit the Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve. There, we will take a 4x4 to the top of the volcano and hike to one of its four craters.

We will also stop at an artist's village to learn the indigenous perspective on the revolution and a local market, the town's center of daily life.

Later, we'll explore the relatively tourist-free city of Leon, Rambling the mural-lined streets and eating dinner at a local restaurant.

Included:
Mini-bus travel
Breakfast
Accommodation

Day 3 - Leon

We will start the day with a walking tour of Leon, and then you can explore the city at your leisure for the rest of the day.

You can sample Leon's street food, take a kayaking tour through mangroves at Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve, or sandboard on the volcano!

Included:
Walking tour with a local guide
Breakfast
Accommodation

Day 4 - El Cuco

Prepare for a long driving day today as you cross into Honduras and then to El Salvador to get to your overnight stop.

Along the way, your leader will engage you in an absorbing discussion about life and challenges for modern Central Americans.

Included:
Mini-bus travel
Breakfast
Accommodation

Day 5 - Suchitoto

Today, our first stop is El Salvador's capital, San Salvador. We'll enjoy a leader-led walk through the city and a visit to the UNESCO-listed El Rosario Church.

Then we'll continue to Suchitoto, where we'll have a free evening to Ramble and settle in for the night.

Included:
Breakfast
Leader-led walking tour
Accommodation

Day 6 - Suchitoto

Today, we will visit Cinquera Forest, where we will meet a former guerrilla fighter and learn about the forest's significance during the Salvadoran Civil War. Then, we will tour the small mountain community.

In the afternoon, we will return to Suchitoto for a guided walk through the well-preserved town.

Later, we will have the opportunity to learn how to make the national dish, Pupusas.

Included:
Breakfast
Salvadoran Pupusa cooking demonstration
Leader-led walk
Cinquera Community tour with former guerilla
Accommodation

Day 7 - Copan

We will drive along the scenic route to Copan, where you can expect breathtaking views.

Copan serves as the perfect base for exploring nearby ruins or wandering through its charming cobblestone streets.

A visit to the Macaw Mountain Bird Park is a must for those interested in wildlife.

In the evening, we will enjoy a traditional Honduran dinner featuring Baleadas or Honduran tacos.

Included:
Small private transfer travel
Breakfast
Accommodation

Day 8 - Copan

We'll start our day with a guided visit to the Copan archaeological site, one of the most significant Mayan ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We'll have free time in the afternoon, and in the evening, Ramblers can visit nearby natural hot springs for a mud bath.

Included:
Breakfast
Guided visit to an archaeological site
Accommodation

Day 9 - Antigua

We'll travel to Guatemala and arrive in Antigua in the early afternoon. Our local guide will take us on a guided Tour of the city center.

Later, we'll enjoy our final group dinner.

Included:

Breakfast
Dinner
Private travel transfer
Leader-led orientation walk
Farewell dinner
Accommodation

Day 10 - Antigua

Sleep in and enjoy the city. We'll transfer you to the airport based on your flight time.

Included:

Breakfast
Airport transfer

A bucket list adventure with like-minded women.

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Need to knows!

SSR X Intrepid travel experiences will take you beyond the everyday sights to see the hidden gems you might otherwise miss.

They will introduce you to the local people and culture at the heart of your trip.

It will be all about the hard-to-forget experiences in hard-to-find places.

You'll see all the highlights, but the real magic will happen off the beaten path, in the backstreet bodegas, local eateries, and other real-life experiences you won't find in a search engine. 

You'll enjoy your adventure with other like-minded women 45+, finding travel companions and friends that will last a lifetime.

We'll start our journey in Granada, Nicaragua, and travel overland to Antigua, Guatemala.

You will be accompanied by a local Intrepid tour leader and an SSR leader.

The role of the local tour leader is to make your travels hassle-free and to ensure you have the best experience possible.

Intrepid local leaders don’t just show you a destination; they introduce you to the soul of a place.

They will provide information about the places you visit, suggest activities and sights, recommend excellent local dining options, and introduce you to their local friends.

You can expect them to possess a broad general knowledge of the locations visited, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects.

Accommodations are two twin beds with double occupancy in local guest houses and small local hotels.

Ramblers can purchase a single occupancy add-on. If you pay for a single occupancy, you will have a single room throughout.

All rooms will have en-suite bathrooms and towels.

The tour does provide luggage transport from one destination to the next.

However, once you arrive at your destination, you must carry your luggage from the van to the hotel rooms, and at times, you might have to carry it for up to 30 minutes.

A pack will be best, but an overnight bag with a shoulder strap will suffice.

For your main piece of luggage, we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 20 kg.

You will have to carry your day pack with water and snacks. So, alongside your main piece of luggage, we recommend bringing a small to medium backpack (25-30 liters) for day walks.

A backpack with a waist strap will be the most comfortable option for all included walks.

This trip includes an arrival transfer in the cost of the trip if your arrival time lines up.

Please be careful when booking flights to Granada to travel to Managua—Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA). This is the closest airport to Granada. Avoid booking flights to Granada, Spain.

Please be careful when booking flights from Antigua. Make sure you fly from Guatemala City Airport (GUA), which is the closest airport to Antigua. Beware of booking flights to Antigua and Barbados airports in the Caribbean.

Once the tour reaches the minimum number of participants, Intrepid will email all booked clients, informing them that the tour is now guaranteed and that it's time to book their flights!

In that email, they will also provide information about when the included group arrival transfer will take guests from the airport to the hotel.

Anyone arriving outside this scheduled time can take a taxi, rent a car, or book a private transfer with us for an additional fee.

For those who have pre-booked an arrival transfer, the driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with the Intrepid logo or your name.

In case of flight cancellations, changes, severe delays at immigration, baggage collection, or customs, or if you are unable to find your driver, you will be provided with a phone number to contact for assistance.

When you book, they will take a deposit of $400 per person. The final balance is due 70 days before departure.

You will have access to your own Intrepid portal, which you can log in to and pay money off when you feel like it before the final balance is due.

Intrepid will send a payment link, but if you prefer to speak to them, you can call them—either option suits them!

You'll have the opportunity to experience a wide range of delicious foods unique to this region. Your group leader will recommend restaurants for you to try during your trip.

Not all meals are included in the trip price, giving you maximum flexibility in choosing where, what, and with whom to eat. This arrangement also allows for more budgeting options.

Generally, our groups prefer to dine together, so you can sample a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company.

Vegetarians might find the menu options in Central America less varied than what they are used to at home. Vegetarianism is less prevalent in this region, and the available choices are generally quite basic.

Vegans and those following gluten-free diets may face additional challenges. They may need to supplement their meals with supplies from supermarkets and local markets. Whenever possible, we will accommodate dietary needs for included meals; however, there may be occasions when individuals with special requirements will need to provide their own food.

If you have any dietary requirements or food allergies, please inform the booking agent before your departure.

Intrepid Travel has always focused on balancing purpose with profit. In 2018, they formalized this commitment by becoming a certified B Corporation.

Certified B Corporations prioritize their employees, strive for a more inclusive supply chain, and elevate corporate social responsibility. This certification signifies their dedication to creating benefits for everyone.

Intrepid's official pledge is to utilize travel as a force for good in the world.

The following are not included in the price: all flights, required visas, services not mentioned in the itinerary, late check-out at hotels, meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary, drinks with included lunches and dinners, tips for leaders, guide, and driver, personal expenditures, personal insurance, and optional activities.

Intrepid is committed to ensuring that all its trips are safe for everyone involved, including travelers, local leaders, and the communities they visit.

Their health and safety policies align with recommendations from the World Health Organization and the World Travel & Tourism Council's Safe Travel protocols for tour operators.

Each itinerary undergoes a thorough risk assessment and audit, and both leaders and suppliers complete extensive health and safety training.

You will need to have a valid passport that doesn't expire for at least 6 months.

It is your responsibility to check and address visa requirements from your country of origin.

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