Central America Tours in 2026

from $3,953

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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

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-week exploration of Guatemala from Antigua will acquaint you with the sights and cultural heritage of the country, including visits to volcanic Lake Atitland & its surrounding villages, a number of indigenous craft markets, sustainable coffee plantations, and a number of opportunities to kayak, bike, and zip-line.

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from $3,506

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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

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 11-day trip hits the highlights of both Guatemala & Belize! Visit the highlands of Guatemala, discovering the local markets and exploring the ruins of Tikal before heading off to Belize for the second part of your trip. Spend your time in Belize exploring archaeological sites by day, and relaxing in the beautiful jungle lodge in the evenings.

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from $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

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover unique wildlife in the vibrant jungles of western Panama as well as charming Caribbean towns through this comprehensive Panama tour. Explore the country through rainforest hikes, urban explorations, and snorkeling outings. Enjoy a remarkable and truly fresh cup of locally grown coffee at the end of the day!

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from $1,803

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Guatemala Easter Festival

8 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy Easter Festival ceremonies
• Tour the colonial capital Antigua
• Cruise across Lake Atitlán
• Visit Chichicastenango market
• Walk through Iximché ruins

Starts / Ends

Guatemala City / Guatemala City

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover the heart of Guatemala on this exclusive 8-day tour! Celebrate the Easter Festival in the colorful streets of Antigua. Journey to the highlands, where modern Maya culture meets its past in sites such as the Chichicastenango market. Explore the villages around Lake Atitlan and return to Antigua for more exploration of this colonial city!

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from $2,030

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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

Activity Level

Easy Active

This exciting 8-day tour of Costa Rica takes you to Tortuguero National Park, rafting on the thrilling Sarapiqui River, and up the slopes of the active Arenal Volcano! You'll have opportunities to take a night hike in Tirimbina Biological Reserve and learn about the tropical wildlife that inhabits Costa Rica.

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from $4,778

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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

Kayaking, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.

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from $1,545

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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

Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Extend your stay in Guatemala with this 5-day extension tour! Explore Maya ruins & natural limestone caves, and learn about the local traditions and culture. Each day features a new adventure, including the Rio Dulce and the village markets, hiking Lanquin Caves, and discovering Choban and Semuc Champey.

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from $1,257

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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

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 6-day tour of Guatemala by land visits lively markets, beautiful Lake Atitlan, historic Antigua, and friendly locals who will tell you about their culture and heritage on this Maya adventure. The well known Comalapa Market awaits with all manner of handicraft souvenirs too!

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from $3,425

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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

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Easy Active

Rich in Mayan culture and natural beauty, this 9-day tour of Belize takes you into the Maya Mountains, to the ancient ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol, to the underground world of mystifying caves and the beautiful beaches of Placencia where you can snorkel, dive and dance the night away to Caribbean rhythms.

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from $2,868

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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

Activity Level

Easy Active

Traverse the Guatemalan landscape, discovering the rich Mayan culture and heritage along the way on this 10-day adventure. From Antigua to Lake Atitlan and the Lanquin Cave, you'll visit small markets, interact with locals, explore the diverse landscape, and tour colonial cities. Goliath churches and palaces contrast with tiny towns and villages.

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from $6,420

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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon - 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

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Panama and Costa Rica, including the white sands of Holandes Cayes, the iconic Panama Canal, and Panama City's historic Old Quarter.

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from $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, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Enter the California gray whale birthing lagoons of Bahia Magdalena for close encounters with these gentle giants, a rare privilege in the natural world. Plus explore the islands dotting the azure Sea of Cortez, one of the best places to see marine mammals.

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from $1,908

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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary

• Climb a giant kapok tree
• Raft the Pacuare River
• Snorkel a large coral reef system
• Hike through the rainforest

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day Costa Rica tour explores the Caribbean coast, Cahuita National Park, & the Pacuare River. Whitewater rafting, hiking, climbing, and snorkeling will highlight your experience in the lush tropical rainforest, wild rivers, jungle lodges, and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.

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from $2,357

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Adventure Pacifica

9 Day Itinerary

• Hike near Arenal Volcano
• Zip-line through cloud forest
• Raft the Rio Savegre
• Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy a 9-day version of our classic Adventure Pacifica tour. Experience all that Costa Rica has to offer with opportunities to hike, raft, search for wildlife, zip-line and more. The tour includes visits to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the rainforest jungles of Manuel Antonio, and whitewater rafting on the Rio Savegre.

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from $2,292

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Costa Rica Highlights

6 Day Itinerary

• Skytram and Skytrek Tour
• Navigate class III rapids tubing
• Relax on the beaches of Costa Rica
• Riding at Hacienda Guachipelin

Starts / Ends

Arenal / Liberia

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore western Costa Rica's highlights during this 6-day vacation. Glide through the Arenal Rainforest Reserve on the Skytram and Skytrek Tour. Experience Rincon de la Vieja with the Adventure Pass at Hacienda Guachipelin, then unwind at Playa Panamá. Explore Tamarindo's marine wonders with a kayaking and snorkeling tour.

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from $1,751

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Guatemala Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• Tour Antigua's churches & palaces
• Attend a bustling local market
• Visit a women's textile cooperative
• Discover the pyramids of Tikal

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend 8 days traveling through Guatemala from Guatemala City to the Peten Jungle and the ruins of Tikal! You'll experience the warmth and hospitality of the Guatemalan people, visit local markets and villages, and learn about modern Maya culture and everyday life. This cultural highlights tour is a great introduction to Guatemala!

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from $13,113

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Costa Rica Escape

9 Day Itinerary

• Helicopter over volcanoes
• Watch the sun set over the Pacific
• Raft the Sarapiqui River
• Take a sunset bird watching cruise

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Easy Active

This extraordinary 9-day luxury tour of Costa Rica takes you on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanoes, then to La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and hot springs, the rainforest canopy tram, and to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, where you'll actively explore this rainforest paradise. This trip is like no other!

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from $2,400

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Hamanasi Adventure

5-8 Day Itinerary

• Snorkel & search for marine life
• Explore the rainforest & ruins
• River tube in a wildlife sanctuary
• Choose from a menu of activities

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 5-8 day Belize tour enjoy both marine and inland adventures, all from the comforts of the idyllic Hamanasi Resort eco-lodge. Customize your itinerary to fit your personal preferences, with options like river tube in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve, snorkeling, exploring Mayan ruins, canoeing, caving, and more.

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