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From ecological tours of Mexico to the best of Nicaragua, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama, Adventure Life is ready to help you plan your dream vacation to Central America. In the heart of the sun-kissed tropics, you will be able to witness impressive remnants of the Maya civilization on the historic Yucatan Peninsula or in the heart of idyllic Chiapas. Head south to beautiful Belize to snorkel and kayak in the crystal turquoise waters. Guatemala will take you back in time as you visit destinations like the Tikal ruins, Lake Atitlan, or get a taste of the gourmet on the Antigua Culinary tour. In Nicaragua you can bike, zipline, and kayak your way through the immersive wildlife and nature. End your Central American excursion with a stop at the Panama Canal  to witness one of man's greatest engineering feats.
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Clear blue water of the Caribbean
$2,202
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Panama's Parks and Beaches

9 Day Itinerary
  • Visit ruins of Old Panama
  • Explore the Gailard Cut
  • Pass the Bridge of the Americas
  • Explore mountains and rural life
Starts / Ends:
Panama City / Panama City
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the richness of Panama's National Parks and Beaches in a 9-day adventure, from the historic ruins of Old Panama and colonial charm in Casco Antiguo to the iconic Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. Sail through the Canal, witness live ship transits, and explore the Amador Causeway. …
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Several travelers bike through ruins of Guatemala
$3,047
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Maya Multisport

11 Day Itinerary
  • View glowing lava at Pacaya Volcano
  • Explore the Maya ruins of El Zotz
  • Kayak past villages & fisherman
  • Explore Santiago at your leisure
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Explore the fertile landscape and rich Maya heritage by land and water on this 11-day Guatemala tour. Towering volcanoes, verdant highland farms, lush cloudforest, and bustling markets make a spectacular backdrop for a multisport travel adventure. Bike and hike along pathways which have been used …
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Two local farmers pour out a fresh crop of coffee beans
$3,717
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Highland Maya Markets

14 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a women's textile cooperative
  • Tour sustainable coffee farms
  • Peruse Comalapa Market
  • Explore Lake Atitlan by kayak
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This cultural Guatemala travel adventure begins with a visit to the busy, colorful markets of Antigua. Spend a day with a local Maya family and allow them to introduce you to their culture and beautiful country. Take a trip to serene Lake Atitlan and explore its volcano-fringed shoreline. Your …
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Tikal Ruin in Guatemala
$3,341
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La Ruta Maya

11 Day Itinerary
  • Tour the city of Antigua
  • Visit a women's textile cooperative
  • Encounter the pyramids of Tikal
  • Journey into Actun Tunichil Muknal
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Colorful markets, smoking volcanoes, mysterious traditions, and warm hospitality describe the Guatemalan highlands and the discoveries on this trip. Visit the magnificent ruins of Tikal before crossing into Belize to journey through cathedral-shaped caves and explore winding trails along the …
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$2,461
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Panama Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike through tropical forest
  • Take a coffee tour in Boquete
  • Explore the Golf of Chiriqui
  • Snorkel, kayak or hike
Starts / Ends:
Panama City / Crowne Plaza Panama Airport
Activities:
Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Start this Panama tour by exploring the highlands of Boquete near the Costa Rica border. Enjoy hiking through cloud forests or whitewater rafting on the Chiriqui. End your Panama travels with a couple days around Boca Chica, snorkeling in turquoise waters and soaking in the sun.
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Experience the colorful Kite Festival on your Guatemala Tour
$1,390
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Dia de Los Muertos Kite Festival

7 Day Itinerary
  • Wander through a bustling market
  • Visit a women's textile cooperative
  • Tour the city of Antigua
  • Celebrate Dia de los Muertos
Activities:
Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience El Dia de los Muertos in the village of Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. Witness the festivities as giant brightly-colored kites are launched into the air. Your guide teaches you about the history of the Maya culture and how they honor their ancestors once a year through this celebration. …
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Howler monkey and baby
$2,031
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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary
  • Observe nesting sea turtles
  • Hike in the rainforest at night
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Explore nearby Arenal Volcano
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Costa Rica is the adventure & wildlife capital of Central America, and this 8-day tour has it all, including volcano hiking, turtle observation, and even whitewater rafting. Explore the nesting sites of green sea turtles at Tortuguero National Park, and carry on to a thrilling rafting excursion …
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Colorful handmade carpet in for the Guatemal Easter Festivals
$1,722
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Guatemala Easter Festival

9 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy Easter Festival ceremonies
  • Tour the colonial capital Antigua
  • Be introduced to Mayan culture
  • Visit Chichicastenango market
Activities:
Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The Easter Festival is just the beginning of this 9-day Guatemala travel adventure. Arrive in Antigua in the middle of the festival, when the streets come alive in celebration of this Holy Week. This itinerary is designed to coincide with the Easter festivities in colonial Antigua but also offers …
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
$4,490
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Wild Costa Rica Escape

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / San Jose
Activities:
Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the treasures of Guanacaste, one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, on a six-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. Snorkel and kayak among untouched corals and palm-lined beaches in the Guanacaste Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hike, ride horseback, and zipline …
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Roatan Island French Caye
$4,380
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Land of the Maya: Belize, Guatemala & Honduras

Belize City Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Visit Belize’s jaguar sanctuary
  • Explore red-footed booby sanctuary
  • Explore Quirigua’s Mayan ruins
  • Snorkel the Mesoamerican Barrier Re
Starts / Ends:
Belize City / Belize City
Activities:
Adventure Options, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on an extraordinary 9-day adventure aboard SH Vega, discovering the cultural and natural treasures of Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala. In Belize City, explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Lamanai and the unique jaguar sanctuary at Cockscomb Basin. Discover the natural beauty of Guanaja …
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Kayak the clear blue waters of Belize
$2,799
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Lighthouse Reef Adventure

Belize Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Sea kayak & snorkel Lighthouse Reef
  • Discover rich marine reef ecology
  • Visit the Great Blue Hole
  • View a colony of red-footed boobies
Activities:
Camping, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Explore the stunning and most remote island group, Lighthouse Atoll on this active small group 8-day Belize tour. In this UNESCO World Heritage site, you'll paddle the atolls by kayak and snorkel to your heart's content to dozens of world-class spots such as the famous Blue Hole. Managed by …
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Swim in the crystal pools of Semuc Champey on your Guatemala Tour
$1,405
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Semuc Champey and Rio Dulce

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a Maya archaeological site
  • Explore limestone caves
  • Discover a natural limestone bridge
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Prolong your vacation with this 5-day Guatemala extension! Explore the ancient Maya site of Quirigua, famous for its monumental stone sculptures, and learn about the traditions and cultures of the Maya. Cross one of the largest bridges in Central America in Rio Dulce and grab a headlamp and …
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The city of Antigua is nestled between two volcanos
$1,140
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Guatemala Classico

6 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Antigua and visit churches
  • Attend Comalapa Market
  • Travel to a deep caldera lake
  • Visit a local plantation
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Begin your Guatemala travel adventure with a visit to the bustling Comalapa Market. Bargain your way through the rows of vendors and emerge with local arts and crafts, and vegetables and fruits - a taste of Guatemala. Spend the next couple of nights along the beautiful shores of volcano-fringed …
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Xunantunich ruins in Belize
$3,110
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Beautiful Belize

9 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Mayan ruins
  • Canoe down the Rio Macal
  • Visit the village of Placencia
  • Relax on the beach
Activities:
Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Rich in Maya culture and jungle beauty, this trip to Belize takes you into the Maya Mountains, to the ancient ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol, to the underground world of mystifying caves and beautiful beaches at Placencia. This trip is designed to introduce you to Maya culture and histories, but …
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Panama adventure
$1,640
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Panama to Costa Rica

8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Visit the Caribbean world
  • Swim & snorkel at the Pearl Islands
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
Starts / Ends:
Balboa / Puerto Caldera
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Variable
This 8-day Central America adventure cruise departs from Balboa, Panama, to Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The waters of San Jose Island are considered to be among the best deep-sea fishing grounds in the world due to their abundance of tropical game species. Then, spend a few days at sea exploring …
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Antigua architecture with volcano view
$2,611
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Guatemala Discovery

10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the streets of Antigua
  • Greet locals at the Comalapa Market
  • Visit a women's textile cooperative
  • Explore a limestone cave
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Experience the varied terrain and rich culture of the Maya on this 10-day Guatemala tour. Begin in colonial Antigua and drive to Lake Atitlan, visiting small markets and meeting friendly locals who have kept their Maya heritage alive, before making your way across the country to the limestone caves …
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
$6,420
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colón - Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover San Blas
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Explore Fuerte Amador
  • Visit Darien National Park
Starts / Ends:
Colon / Puntarenas
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural splendors and cultural richness of Panama and Costa Rica. Start your journey in Holandes Cayes, part of Panama's San Blas Islands, known for their white sands and clear waters, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Sail through …
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Cabo Pulmo
$6,981
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Baja California: Among the Great Whales - Eastbound

San Carlos - Loreto, Mexico - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Observe California gray whales
  • Hike across desert islands
  • Experience the Baja California
  • Snorkel with sea lions
Starts / Ends:
Puerto San Carlos / Loreto
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience Baja in full with visits to lively La Paz and lovely Loreto. La Paz invites you to follow your curiosity into a maze of quaint streets and sun-drenched promenades, promising discoveries of all kinds. Loreto, a charming coastal town spectacularly backed by the Sierra de la Giganta …
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