Honduras

This self-launched version of Gap360's Guatemala to Costa Rica Adventure takes you through the same five stunning Central American countries — Antigua's volcanic skyline, Mayan ruins at Copán, El Salvador's surf coast, Nicaragua's colonial cities and volcanic islands, and Costa Rica's cloud forests and adventure hotspots — at a fraction of the guided tour price. Swap the private group vehicle for chicken buses, shared shuttles and public ferries; replace the tour guide with local booking platforms and hostel noticeboards; and enjoy the same experiences with far more flexibility. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£560

A self-launched, independently-booked version of G Adventures' 62-day Mexico City to Panama City odyssey. Two months, seven countries, one epic overland route — Mexico City's street food and Roma/Condesa vibes, Oaxaca's markets, the Sumidero Canyon and Palenque ruins, Bacalar's lagoon, Chichén Itzá and Tulum, Belize's Caye Caulker snorkelling and San Ignacio caves, Tikal and Flores, Rio Dulce and Livingston, colonial Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Copán, El Salvador's surf coast, colonial León and Granada, Ometepe's volcanoes, Costa Rica's cloud forest and Caribbean beaches, and Panama's Bocas del Toro and San Blas Islands. All travel is by public bus, shuttle, ferry and shared boat; all accommodation is hostel/guesthouse/homestay level. Built for solo travellers comfortable organising their own logistics on the fly.

Travel Crew

~£2,662

A self-launched version of G Adventures' 17-day Volcano Trail through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. From the laid-back vibes and waves of the Pacific Coast to tropical rainforests alive with jungle melodies, follow the road less travelled between volcanoes, colonial towns, lake islands and cloud forests — moving mostly on public chicken buses, local shuttles, boats and ferries, and staying in simple multi-share hostels and guesthouses.

Travel Crew

~£640