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Adventure Life offers an 8-day tour to Central America and Mexico, a region brimming with diverse landscapes and rich cultures. Discover the adventure and wildlife capital of Central America on this trip, where you can observe nesting sea turtles, hike in the rainforest at night, and raft the Sarapiqui River. From exploring the nesting sites of green sea turtles at Tortuguero National Park to embarking on thrilling rafting excursions, this journey is filled with excitement and natural wonders. Whether you're seeking volcano hiking, turtle observation, or whitewater rafting, this trip has it all. Experience the best of Central America and Mexico with Adventure Life and contact one of our Trip Planners for help planning your next seamless trip.
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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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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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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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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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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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Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
$2,000
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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
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This eight-day Costa Rica tour is jam-packed with adventure activities, including whitewater rafting, jungle walks, horseback riding, and even the opportunity to climb into the jungle canopy. Spend the first three days exploring the tropical rainforest, and then relax on a Caribbean beach …
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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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Beautiful pier at Lake Peten, Guatemala
$1,591
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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
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Travel to Guatemala's highlands to learn about present Maya culture, steep-sided temples and other relics of the Maya past. Begin by exploring historic Antigua and staying a few nights along the volcano-rimmed Lake Atitlan's coastline. Discover Chichicastenango's lively market and then …
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Handling an urchin while snorkeling at Turneffe Flats
$2,590
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Belize Explorer

Ambergris Caye - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Canoe down the Rio Macal
  • Adventure through the ATM cave
  • Visit Tikal's towering pyramids
  • Snorkel in clear Caribbean waters
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Journey through cathedral-shaped caves, spot wildlife along the banks of the Macal River, and explore winding trails in the Belizean rainforest. Then discover the jungle-clad ruins of Tikal where the ancient Maya once held their royal courts. End your Belize vacation with two days at a beachside …
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Horses on pasture near Arenal Volcano
$2,590
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Costa Rica's Mountains and Beaches

8 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy views of Lake Arenal
  • Relax on the beach
  • Watch for unique bird life
  • Explore Costa Rica's hidden gems
Starts / Ends:
Hotel Arenal Manoa / Liberia
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 8-day Costa Rica vacation is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but big on adventure. Start your travels by exploring Arenal Volcano National Park, followed by the beautiful Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, where you'll likely spot monkeys, numerous bird species, and sloths. …
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Agami Heron at nesting site in Pacuare Reserve
$2,150
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for scarlet macaws
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
Activities:
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Moderate
This 8-day Costa Rica trip is perfect for the active traveler hoping to experience Corcovado in the most engaging way possible. After an exhilarating 2-day whitewater rafting trip, head toward the untamed Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park - one of the only places in Costa Rica where large …
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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
$2,520
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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Hike deep into the jungle
  • Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
  • Tour Panama's vibrant capital city
Activities:
Horseback Riding, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 8-day getaway combines the first half of our popular Costa Rica tour, Beaches and Rainforest, with the clear blue waters of Panama's idyllic Bocas del Toro Archipelego. Enjoy the riotous rapids of Costa Rica's Pacuare River and three nights at Selva Bananito Lodge surrounded by wild …
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Holding a baby sea turtle
$2,409
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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rain forest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / San Jose
Activities:
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rainforest Exploration, Volunteering, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Conservation of Costa Rica's pristine nature is an important job, and this 8-day tour allows you to join biologists for two nights of research at the most important nesting ground of leatherback turtles in the country. Pacuare Reserve is located a little south of Tortuguero, and with a group …
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Panama
$3,426
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Discover Panama

8 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the lowland tropical forest
  • Bike, hike, zipline, raft or relax
  • See wildlife in natural habitats
  • Explore Tranquilo Bay
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Start this Panama tour by exploring the highlands of Boquete near the Costa Rica border. Enjoy hiking in cloudforests or whitewater rafting on the Chiriqui. End your Panama travels with a couple of days around Bocas del Toro, snorkeling or kayaking and soaking in the sun.
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Kayaking right before sunset.
$2,336
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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
  • Tour the colonial city of Granada
  • Climb Cerro Negro Volcano
  • Zip line the base of Mombacho
  • Kayak Lake Nicaragua islets
Starts / Ends:
Managua / Granada
Activities:
Biking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Moderate
This 8-day Nicaragua vacation is perfect for the traveler who wants to explore Nicaragua while remaining active at the same time! Begin in Leon, a cultural hub of colonial history. Climb the black sands of Cerro Negro, then travel to Ometepe Island, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with volcanic peaks …
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Relax along Nicaragua's beautiful beaches
$2,011
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Best of Nicaragua

8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit UNESCO Old Leon Ruins
  • Tour Selva Negra coffee farms
  • Hike Masaya Volcano trails
  • Experience San Jacinto Hot Springs
Activities:
Biking, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Explore Nicaragua’s diverse wonders on an 8-day tour. Begin in Managua, exploring its history and vibrant culture. In León, admire the colonial architecture, the UNESCO-listed Old León Ruins, and experience volcanic adventures at Cerro Negro or Juan Venado Reserve. Visit San …
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The famed Cathedral of Granada
$1,948
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Nicaragua Vieja

8 Day Itinerary
  • Climb past fields of petrified lava
  • Tour the colonial city of Granada
  • Visit the buried ruins of Old Leon
  • Explore Juan Venado Reserve
Starts / Ends:
Managua / Granada
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This tour focuses on the two main twin cities of Granada and Leon and surrounding attractions. Start by visiting the Masaya market and explore the local handicrafts. Continue on to explore the city of Granada and the nearby cloudforest of Mombacho Volcano. Continue on then to see Leon city in the …
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Lamanai Ruins - 13 foot stone mask of Mayan King
$1,594
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Treasures of Belize

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lamanai Mayan ruins
  • Stay at a secluded jungle lodge
  • Search for Belizean marine life
  • Choose from a menu of activities
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Begin your Belizean adventure at the secluded Lamanai Outpost Lodge. The lodge is surrounded by a variety of habitats that facilitate nature-based activities. Choose from a number of different available activities to explore the beautiful surroundings of the lodge. Spend the rest of your vacation …
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