Top Central America & Mexico Tours & Cruises in 2028

from $2,425

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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary

• Assist biologists on turtle rounds
• Learn about rainforest ecology
• Ride horseback through family farms
• Raft down the Pacuare River

Starts / Ends

San Jose / San Jose

Activities

Volunteering, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day eco-tour of Costa Rica combines nature and adventure as we join biologists to study giant leatherback sea turtles for two nights at Pacuare Nature Reserve. Then we head to Selva Bananito Lodge for a rainforest trip and finish with a whitewater rafting adventure on the raging rapids of the Pacuare River.

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from $3,470

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Coast to Coast Multisport

10 Day Itinerary

• Plunge through the Pacuare's rapids
• Rappel down waterfalls
• Kayak off the Pacific coast
• Hike lowland tropical forest

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Costa Rica from coast to coast on this active 10-day multisport vacation. From river rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, and canyoning to relaxation time, you'll enjoy the best that Costa Rica has to offer while staying in sustainable eco-lodges and reserves. Visit Cahuita National Park, La Tirimbina Reserve, the Pacuare River, & Arenal Volcano.

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from $2,552

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Hamanasi Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Hike around a mountain lake
• Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kayak down the Sittee River
• Snorkel at Glovers Reef Atoll

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Fishing, Kayaking, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7 day trip to Hamanasi Resort allows you to choose what to do each day. Snorkeling, canoeing, exploring the jungle, visiting Mayan ruins and caving are just a few of the options! Relax in a treehouse bungalow or a seaside room and enjoy your time in sunny Belize.

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from $3,787

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Caribbean Adventure

Tranquilo Bay - 9 Day Itinerary

• Raft down the Pacuare River
• Hike into the jungle for a swim
• Marvel at the Panama Canal
• Snorkel, kayak, hike, or relax

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the Caribbean from Costa Rica to Panama on this 9-day land-based adventure tour. Whitewater rafting and rainforest exploration along Costa Rica's Pacuare River combine with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and snorkel & dive among the Caribbean reefs!

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from $619

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Caribbean Beach Extension - Big Corn Island

4 Day Itinerary

• Watch the sunset from your retreat
• Choose from a menu of activities
• Stay in San Juan del Sur
• Extension trip at the beach

Starts / Ends

San Juan del Sur / Managua

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Big Corn Island and San Juan del Sur over four days. Relax on turquoise beaches, snorkel vibrant reefs, or hike scenic trails. Witness sea turtles at La Flor Wildlife Reserve or enjoy horseback riding at Playa El Coco. Transfers between Managua, Big Corn Island, and San Juan del Sur are seamless, ensuring a hassle-free adventure.

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from $2,314

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Wild Costa Rica

Nicuesa - 8 Day Itinerary

• Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
• Camp along the river
• Tour the jungle with a naturalist
• Take a night walk to see wildlife

Activity Level

Easy Active

This exhilarating 8-day tour takes you first on a thrilling two-day whitewater rafting trip along the Pacuare River and then into the lush jungle to learn about the birds, monkeys, sloths, and other animals that live there. This is followed by a 3-day trip to Playa Nicuesa, where you can see beautiful macaws before heading back to San Jose.

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from $2,031

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Turtles & Rainforest

Tortuguero - 8 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy Costa Rica's incredible wildlife with a tour of Tortuguero National Park and visit one of the most important nesting sites for the green sea turtle in the Western Hemisphere. Follow that with a rainforest retreat to Selva Bananito Reserve. Finish this Costa Rica vacation with an exciting whitewater adventure down the Pacuare River!

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from $1,024

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Rainforest and Ruins

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Mayan ruins
• Watch wildlife and canoe Rio Macal
• Visit Belize's largest cave
• Choose to book additional excursion

Starts / Ends

Belize City / Belize City

Activity Level

Variable

Visit Belize's most celebrated archaeological sites during the day, and spend your nights at the relaxing jungle lodge set in the shadows of the Maya Mountains. This is the perfect trip for travelers short on time and who are looking at learning more about Belize history and culture.

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from $2,170

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Pura Vida

6 Day Itinerary

• Raft down the Pacuare River
• Find wildlife in the rain forest
• Explore the Arenal Volcano area
• Hike along the old lava flows

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 6-day Costa Rica trip takes you rafting on the beautiful and challenging Pacuare River, exploring the active Arenal Volcano and its amazing hot springs before ziplining through lush rainforest canopy at the famous rainforest tram. Contact us about customizing this action-packed Costa Rica adventure tour.

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from $172

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Ecotermales Hot Springs

½ Day Itinerary

• Soak in Arenal hot springs
• Relax in five warm pools
• Enjoy Arenal’s rainforest

Activity Level

Relaxed

Unwind after a long day's adventure as you soak in natural hot springs, heated from the Arenal Volcano. Surrounded by rainforest, the location includes 5 hot pools to soak away the day as well as a fresh water waterfall and a regular pool. There are only two daily time slots and they are limited to 100 guests each.

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from $581

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Totonicapan Home Stay

2 Day Itinerary

• Attend a costume and craft workshop
• Enjoy time with your host family
• Visit San Francisco Market

Activities

Local Market Visits, Homestays

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 2-day Guatemala extension tour from Guatemala City, join the Totonicapan community for an evening of traditional dance, music, costume and craft, as they welcome you into their home for the evening to experience authentic Guatemalan life; you will also join a costume & craft workshop and hone your bartering skills at the San Francisco Market.

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from $308

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Explore Panama City

½ Day Itinerary

• Tour the ruins of Panama La Vieja
• Watch a transit of the Panama Canal

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tour Panama City with a local guide, well versed in the history of the area. See a transit of the Panama canal and tour Casco Antiguo where the pirate Henry Morgan waged his attack in 1671.

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from $2,875

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Coral Islands SUP

Belize Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Snorkel and Paddle through the reef
• View a variety of marine wildlife
• Visit a local Garifuna fishing camp
• Tour the Tropical Education Center

Starts / Ends

Belize City / Dangriga

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Moderate

Spend your days exploring the lesser traveled areas of the reef by Stand Up Paddleboard. This trip is Ideal for those seeking the adventure of a guided paddling journey combined with the comforts of family-run island lodges.

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from $283

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Barro Colorado Island Tour

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit Barro Colorado Island while in the Panama City with a boat ride in Gatún Lake. Enjoy a day exploring the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and learn about the current studies underway. This man-made island was created when the canal was flooded preserving a breathtaking array of diverse wildlife and jungle on the tiny island.

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from $192

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Birdwatching in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

During your half-day morning birding tour, your guide will help you spot up to 350 species of birds that live in the Reserve. While hiking through the pristine Monteverde cloud forest, you have a chance to see birds such as the quetzal, toucan, wood creeper, flycatchers, orioles, and grosbeaks. With any luck you may see the three-wattled bellbird.

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from $57

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Monteverde Coffee

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the Trapiche Coffee Farm, a local family farm established in Monteverde in 1948. You'll learn all about coffee and sugarcane production, with delicious tastings included in the tour!

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from $45

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Monteverde Hidden Valley Night tour

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the jungle this evening as Monteverde's wildlife comes alive. Your naturalist guide will explain the different sights and sounds you observe throughout your hike. Snakes, spiders, tarantulas, tree frogs, coatimundis, agoutis, sloths, kinkajous, and the highly endangered olingo are among the many species you may spot along the way.

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from $970

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Chirripo Hike

3 Day Itinerary

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Challenging

This 3-day highland tour takes you into the paramo ecosystem and to the summit of Mt. Chirripo. Each day features significant climbs in elevation, taking you through various biomes en route to the peak, but it is physically demanding, so being in good shape is paramount. Your evenings will be spent in the comfort of Pelicano Mountain Lodge.

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