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Join us on a trip to Central America and Mexico in December 2024 and explore the captivating 141 tours Adventure Life has to offer. From the stunning Lighthouse Atoll to the ancient Mayan ruins of Belize, there's an adventure waiting for every traveler. Snorkel rich reef systems, kayak to dive spots, and camp under the stars on the Lighthouse Reef Adventure tour. Discover Maya culture and jungle beauty while canoeing down the Rio Macal and exploring the village of Placencia on the Beautiful Belize tour. Hike near the Arenal Volcano, zipline through the cloud forest, and raft the Rio Savegre on the Adventure Pacifica tour in Costa Rica. With activities like hiking, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, and ziplining, these tours offer a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation for an unforgettable experience. Embrace the opportunity to connect with the untouched beauty of Central America and Mexico in December 2024. To start planning your seamless trip, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help today.
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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
$3,617
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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
$3,218
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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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$2,428
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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 rain forest 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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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
$3,051
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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
$2,606
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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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Arenal and flowers
$2,245
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Adventure Pacifica

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zipline through cloud forest.
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
In just 9 days, this thrilling Costa Rica tour packs adventure at every turn. Start with a trek up the active Arenal Volcano, followed by an excursion deep into the heart of the Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve, where you'll likely spot capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and two and three-toed …
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Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
$1,936
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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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Red-eyed tree frog on flower
$2,651
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Costa Rica Highlights

6 Day Itinerary
  • Skytram & Skytrek Tour
  • Navigate class III rapids on tubing
  • Relax on the beaches of Costa Rica
  • Horseback riding at Hacienda Guachi
Starts / Ends:
Arenal / Liberia
Activities:
Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Spa Relaxation, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the best of western Costa Rica in just six days with exciting adventures and breathtaking scenery. Take a Skytram and Skytrek Tour through the Arenal Rainforest Reserve, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the lake, forest, and Arenal Volcano. Head to Rincon de la Vieja for a thrilling …
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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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La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica
$13,113
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Costa Rica Escape

9 Day Itinerary
  • Helicopter over volcanos
  • Watch the sun set over the Pacific
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Take a sunset bird watching cruise
Activities:
Helicopter Tour, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Spa & Relaxing, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Pair the adventurous spirit of a Costa Rican getaway with a little pampering and relaxation and you'll have an unforgettable 9-day vacation. This hand-crafted luxury tour takes you to Arenal Volcano and its soothing hot springs, on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanos, and …
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Life in an underwater world
$2,029
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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
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Fishing, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore reefs and rainforests during your Belize vacation in a secluded beachside hotel. This action-packed week includes scuba and snorkeling on the longest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere and jungle adventures to hidden waterfalls, immense caves and towering Maya ruins. Choose to spend your …
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Wildlife of Costa Rica - colorful tree frog
$2,971
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Discover Costa Rica

Multisport Adventure Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft Class III-IV rapids
  • Bike through an agricultural center
  • Sample local foods from the field
  • Kayak to Ballena Island
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Start your 9-day Costa Rica adventure rafting on the wild waters of the Pacuare River. Next, explore the country's tropical plantations as you take a fun bike tour through the celebrated agricultural research center, CATIE. Learn about local vegetation and sample exotic fruits - try the coffee …
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