Anchorage to Ushuaia
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Highlights
- Visit the Athabasca Falls, the most magnificent in the Canadian Rockies
- Uncover geysers in the USA’s Yellowstone National Park
- Tour of a tequila distillery in Mexico - ole!
- Be taken on a guided tour of Guatemalan ancient ruins
- Bask on Belize’s tropical island of Caye Caulker
- Venture deep into El Salvador’s El Imposible National Park
- Bathe in the Caribbean waters of Honduras’s Roatan Island
- Encounter the volcano at Masaya, Nicaragua
- Discover the Cloud Forest Reserve of Monteverde in Costa Rica
- Get acquainted with Panama City
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Border information: If you are joining in Anchorage, you will most likely enter the USA at Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport (IATA code: ANC). There will be an important group meeting at 10:00am at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception ...
Today our journey begins with a short drive to the town of Seward, possibly via a short detour to the Portage Glacier. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion o...
Today we will drive to Denali National Park, the home of Denali, the highest mountain in North America. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. On the following day we will have an included trip into Denali National Park. We will take a shuttle bus through the park to the...
Today we have a short and scenic drive to our lodge along the Denali Highway, located in an area popular with wildlife spotters and fishermen. Tonight we will stay in rooms at a basic Alaskan lodge - these could be dormitory or private rooms, depending on their avail...
Today we will canoe back downstream from our wilderness camp to our lodge to rejoin our overland bus. We will then drive to the historic remote outpost of McCarthy, once a thriving copper mining town and the gateway town to the stunning Wrangell-St Elias National Park...
Today we will have a scenic drive day towards the Canadian border, arriving at the small town of Tok. In Tok we will stay in a well-equipped campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Border information: Exit the USA at Polar Creek, enter Canada at Little Gold Creek. Today we will travel along the spectacular 'Top of the World Highway' to cross into Canada at North America's northernmost border. We will drive into the famous Klondike area of Canad...
Today we will drive to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon territory. En route we will stop for a tour of one of the incredible original mobile mining rigs near Dawson, Dredge No. 4. In Whitehorse we will camp at a well-equipped campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. INCLUDED ACTIVTIES Visit the famous Dredge No. 4, a massive mobile gold-mining rig built in 1912
Today we will drive into the province of British Columbia and the small town of Watson Lake. On arrival we will have an included visit to the fascinating Sign Post Forest, and in the evening we have the chance to go on an optional visit to see the show at the fantasti...
Today we will drive south through the beautiful countryside of British Columbia to the town of Stewart. Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours. On the following day we will have an included day trip over the border to Alaska and the 'ghost town' of Hyder. Here we will vis...
Today we will drive to the town of Hazelton and have an included tour of the historical Ksan Indian Village to learn all about the life and history of the Gitxsan people. After our visit we will continue our drive towards the Rocky Mountains and stay at the area of Fr...
Today we will continue our drive into the Canadian Rockies and to the town of Jasper. Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours. On the following day we will have a free day to explore the stunning Jasper National Park or take part in optional activities such as hiking, raf...
Today we have a scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway to the town of Banff, travelling through both Jasper and Banff National Parks. En route we will have an included visit to the Athabasca Falls and Lake Louise. In Banff we will stay in dormitory rooms in a centr...
If we have not our spare day anywhere else on the trip, then we will have two full days to freely explore the town of Banff, the spectacular National Park, and take part in the myriad of optional activities available here. INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Explore the wonderfully-...
Border information: Exit Canada at Chief Mountain, enter USA at Chief Mountain. Today we will have a full day drive over the US border into the state of Montana and arrive at the eastern side of Glacier National Park, stopping en route at the fascinating Head-Smashed...
Today we have a full day drive south into the state of Wyoming and to the famous Yellowstone National Park, home to magnificent landscapes, fantastic treks, and the incredible Old Faithful geyser. Estimated Drive Time - 9-11 hours. On the following day we will have ...
Today we will drive south through the stunning Grand Teton National Park and take a stop at the spectacular Jenny Lake, where we'll have some free time to explore the lake and possibly take a short boat trip. We will then continue to the beautiful town of Jackson Hole...
Today we will drive to Utah's state capital of Salt Lake City, where we will have time for quick free exploration of the city centre and its famous Temple Square. We will then head to the nearby Antelope Island State Park, known for its abundant population of American...
Today we will have a full day drive to the town of Moab, perfectly located next to the rugged wildernesses of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours. We will spend the next two days exploring and trekking in Arches National Park and ...
Today we will drive to the incredible Monument Valley, the iconic landscape symbolic of the American West. On arrival we will head out on an included jeep tour of the Monument Valley Tribal Park, seeing the stunning rock formations up close and learning about the loca...
Today we will continue our drive to the beautiful town of Page near the stunning Lake Powell. In Page we will camp in a well-equipped campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours. INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Visit the ancient Navajo National Monument in Arizona OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Visit the iconic Antelope Canyon on a trip from the town of Page : USD 32
Today we will drive to the wonderful Kodachrome Basin State Park, where we will have free time on arrival to explore the beautiful landscape. In Kodachrome Basin State Park we will camp in a scenic campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
Today we will drive to the incredible Bryce Canyon National Park, where we will have a few hours here to take some optional treks to its hoodoos (odd-shaped pillars of rock left standing from the forces of erosion). Following this, we will take a very scenic drive to ...
This morning we will have free time to explore, trek or take scenic drives through the spectacular deserts and rock formations on Zion National Park. In the afternoon we will drive to the bustling and energetic city of Las Vegas. Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours. On...
Today we will continue south into the state of Arizona and to one of the most spectacular highlights of the USA - the world-famous Grand Canyon. On arrival we will head up to one of the stunning viewpoints over the Grand Canyon for sunset. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 ...
Today we start to drive south through Arizona to the area near Phoenix. In the Phoenix area we will most likely stay in a rustic campsite to the north of the city, where we may have the opportunity to take some short horse rides. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Today we will drive south to the border town of Nogales. In Nogales we will camp in a well equipped campsite. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Border information: Exit USA at Nogales, enter Mexico at Nogales. Today we will cross the border into Mexico, and over the next two days we will drive south along the Pacific coast, staying close to the towns of Guaymas and Mazatlan en route. In Guaymas and Mazatlan we will camp in well-equipped campsites. Estimated Drive Time - 8-11 hours each day.
Today we will drive to the surfing town of Sayulita on Pacific coast and enjoy some free time on arrival. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. On the following day we will have free time to explore the Playa Los Muertos beach and possibly try your hand at surfing! In ...
Today we will drive to the town of Tequila, where we will have time for an optional visit to the town's famous distilleries (either today or on the following morning). In Tequila we will stay in a basic hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Take a guided tour of the famous Jose Cuervo tequila distillery : MXN 180
Today we drive to the town of Angahuan. This village is inhabited by the Purepecha people, who have been indigenous to the area since one thousand years before the Spanish invasion. Angahuan is the gateway to the Paricutín volcano, the only volcano in the world to hav...
Today we will have a full day drive to the massive and chaotic Mexican capital of Mexico City. In Mexico City we will stay in a good hotel in the central district of Bellas Artes. Estimated Drive Time - 10-11 hours.
Border information: if joining in Mexico City, you will most likely enter Mexico at Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (IATA code MEX). There will be an important group meeting at 10:00am at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for ...
Today we head to the wonderful laid-back colonial town of Oaxaca, famous for its cuisine and indigenous cultures. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, ...
Today we have a full day drive to the stunning old colonial town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of Mexico's most beautiful towns. and well known as the heart of the indigenous Tzotzil Maya culture. Estimated Drive Time - 12-14 hours. On the following day we will...
Today we will have a full day drive to the remote town of Frontera Corozal, on the Guatemalan border. En route, we may have time for an optional stop at the stunning waterfalls of Agua Azul. In Frontera Corozal we will camp in the grounds of a hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.
Today we will have an included guided visit to the remote ancient Mayan city of Yaxchilán, which is only accessible via a boat trip down the river. After our visit we will drive to the village of Palenque. In Palenque we will camp in the grounds of a hotel located wi...
Today we will have an included guided visit to the incredible Mayan ruins of Palenque, which rise out of the thick jungle surrounding them. In the afternoon we will have free time to go on a jungle tour, visit the on site museum, or travel to the nearby waterfall of M...
Today we will drive to the beautiful and artistic colonial town of Mérida, the capital of the Yucatan state. In Mérida we wil stay in a colonial hotel in the heart of the city. Estimated Drive Time - 10-11 hours.
Today we will have an early start to drive to the world-famous Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - we have an included guided tour around this spectacular site before continuing our drive to the stunning coastal village of Tulum. ...
This morning we visit the Tulum ruins, one of the last cities built by the Maya and one of the best preserved coastal Maya sites. We will have a free afternoon to explore the beaches or take part in some optional activities. INCLUDED ACTIVITIES Explore the phenomenal...
Border information: Exit Mexico at Subteniente López, enter Belize at Santa Elena. Today we will travel south across the border to Belize City, where we board a speed boat to the island paradise of Caye Caulker. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. We will have two fu...
Today we will head back to the mainland and rejoin the Dragoman Bus in Belize City. We then have a short drive to the village of San Ignacio, home to Belize's best archaeological sites and adventure activities! Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. We will have two full...
Border information: Exit Belize at Benque Viejo del Carmen, enter Guatemala at Melchor de Mencos. Today we will have a short drive across the Guatemalan border to the phenomenal Mayan ruins of Tikal, where we have an included guided tour. In Tikal we will camp at a...
Today we have a short drive to the small town of Poptún, stopping in the colonial town of Flores en route. We will arrive at our fantastic eco-lodge near Poptún and have a free afternoon. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. On the following day we will have free time ...
Today we will have a short drive to Rio Dulce in Guatemala's beautiful central region. On arrival we will have a free afternoon to take part in some optional activities. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. On the following day we will have an included boat trip to the...
Today we will drive day to San Andres Itzapa, a small village located in the mountains around Antigua. We will spend one night at the community centre of Manos Amigas, run by the Italian NGO 'Mani Amiche' in support of local women who have been abandoned and abused, a...
Today we will spend the morning at the Manos Amigas project before heading off on a short drive to Panajachel, situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Atitlan. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. On the following day we will have free time to enjoy some optional ...
Today we will have a short drive to the magnificent city of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated 60 kms from Guatemala City. The rest of the day is free to explore the beautiful colonial city and its dramatic surroundings. In Antigua we will stay in a deli...
Border information: Exit Guatemala at Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado, enter El Salvador at La Hachadura. Today we will drive across the border into El Salvador and head to the Pacific coast and the small fishing village of Los Cobanos. On arrival we will enjoy some free ti...
Today we will drive to the stunning Cerro Verde National Park, where we will be surrounded by awe-inspiring volcanoes and countryside. On arrival we will have the opportunity to take an optional guided trek up the nearby Santa Ana volcano (approximately 4 hours). In ...
Today we will take a short drive to the beautiful town of Suchitoto, where we will have a free afternoon to explore the town with its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses, and to learn about the incredible work of the Dragoman-supported community centre in which we ...
Border information: Exit El Salvador at Anguiatú, enter Guatemala at Anguiatú. Exit Guatemala at El Florido, enter Honduras at El Florido. Today we will have a full day drive to return to Guatemala and then onwards to Honduras, arriving at the small village of Copán....
Today we will take a short drive to the town of San Pedro Sula and board a short local flight to Roatán, the largest of the famous tropical Bay Islands. On arrival we will transfer to the area of the West End Bay, where we base ourselves for our stay. Estimated Driv...
Today we will start early to transfer back to Roatán's airport and catch our flight back to the mainland, rejoining the Dragoman Bus! We will then continue our journey east through Honduras to the beautiful countryside of Lake Yojoa In Lake Yojoa we will camp for the night in the grounds of a lodge and brewery. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours.
Border information: Exit Honduras at Las Manos, enter Nicaragua at Las Manos. Today we will have a a full day's drive across the border into Nicaragua and to the university town of León. Estimated Drive Time - 9-11 hours. On the following day we will have free time...
Today we will take a short drive to Nicaraguas's oldest city of Granada, a beautiful town which oozes with colonial charm! En route we will have an included visit to the traditional markets in the small town of Masaya, and witness the incredible active caldera of the ...
This morning we drive to the small town of San Jorge on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, Central America's largest lake. Here we will board a ferry to the stunning volcanic island of Ometepe, where we base ourselves in the port village of Moyogalpa and enjoy free time to...
Border information: Exit Nicaragua at Peñas Blancas, enter Costa Rica at Peñas Blancas. Today we will take an early morning ferry back to San Jorge and drive to La Fortuna in Costa Rica, a stunning town under the shadow of the mighty Arenal volcano. Estimated Drive...
Today we will leave our overland vehicle behind and transfer by taxi and boat into the dense cloud forests and coffee plantations of Monteverde, a stunning area offering an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. On the following d...
Today we will continue by taxi to the small town of Tilarán, where we will rejoin our overland vehicle and drive to the spectacular beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast. Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours. On the following day we will have an i...
Border information: Exit Costa Rica at Paso Canoas, enter Panama at Paso Canoas. Today we will drive across the Panama border into the Chiriqui highlands, arriving at the town of Boquete. Estimated Drive Time - 3-5 hours. On the following day we will have a free da...
Today we will drive to the small coastal town of Santa Clara on our way towards Panama City. In Santa Clara we will camp in the grounds of a guesthouse, about 10 minutes' walk from the beach. Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
Today we will drive to the Miraflores Visitor Centre at the world-famous Panama Canal, learning all about its controversial history and incredible role in shaping trade and world politics in the 20th century. After our included visit we will complete the drive to the ...
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