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Venture off the beaten path to Central America and Mexico with Adventure Life on one of these 38 extraordinary hiking trips for 2025 and 2026. From the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala, to the lush cloud forests of Costa Rica, this captivating region is a paradise for trekkers. As you traverse through ancient jungles or scale towering volcanoes, you'll be immersed in a singular landscape that buzzes with life. Along your journey, you'll explore vibrant cities like San José and Antigua, as well as rustic colonial villages like San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Adventure Life offers hikes tailored to all skill levels, while ensuring your safety, comfort, and enjoyment along the way. Our Central America & Mexico hiking trips range from $77 to $15,434 for expeditions of 5 to 12 days. Whether it's uncovering hidden gems or connecting with local culture that interests you most - let us help make your dream trip come true! Contact one of our tour specialists today for help planning your next seamless trip!
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Pacaya volcano a tourist attraction
from $3,200
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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
Biking, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
On this fast-paced 11-day Guatemala multisport tour, trek through highland mountains, peddle past active volcanoes and cloud forest, and kayak across Lake Atitlan on your Guatemala travels. Enjoy a night steeped in Maya culture during a homestay in a highland village. Finally, explore the colonial city of Antigua.
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Cabo Pulmo
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
Wildlife Viewing, 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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Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
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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Red-eyed tree frog on flower
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
Ziplining, Whitewater Rafting, Rainforest Exploration, 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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Wildlife of Costa Rica - colorful tree frog
from $2,877
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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
Activity Level
Easy Active
This thrilling 9-day Costa Rica multisport adventure tour takes you whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, biking through tropical plantations, hiking the cloud forest at the Savegre Reserve, zip-lining through the canopy at Hacienda Baru, snorkeling & kayaking in Ballena National Park, and strolling along the beaches of the Pacific coastline.
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Rafting the Pacuare River!!
from $2,965
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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zip-line through the cloud forest
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy this 9-day guided Costa Rica adventure tour from San Jose to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, the rainforests of Manuel Antonio National Park, and whitewater of the Savegre River. Experience rivers, rainforests, cloud forests, and volcanoes as you hike, raft, zip-line, and view wildlife in this tropical paradise.
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Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica
from $2,678
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Costa Rica Multisport

9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Hike through the cloudforest
  • Zip line through the rainforest
  • Kayak and snorkel around Ballena
Activity Level
Challenging
On this active 9-day Costa Rica vacation you'll explore the rainforest by raft, hike, zip-line, and kayak - from Los Cusingos Biological Reserve to the summit of Chirripo Peak and down to the coastal beaches of Ballena National Marine Park & Terraba Sierpe Mangrove Swamps.
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Gray Whale sighting
from $3,006
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Gray Whales and Espiritu Santo Island

The Perfect Combination - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Baja & the Sea of Cortez
  • Observe curious gray whales
  • Snorkel with playful sea lions
  • Feast on freshly caught seafood
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this five-day Baja California, Mexico trip, encounter gray whales as they approach your boat in Magdalena Bay. Snorkel with playful sea lions and visit the UNESCO World Site of Espiritu Santo Island. Explore La Paz, a friendly beach city with an array of adventure opportunities. Learn about the biodiversity of remarkable Baja California.
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Agami Heron at nesting site in Pacuare Reserve
from $2,149
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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
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience an 8-day Costa Rica vacation package that immerses you in the natural wonders of Central America. After a two-day whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River, explore the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, where you can go horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, or take a rainforest canopy tour.
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Holding a baby sea turtle
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
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 $3,428
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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
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day hotel-based tour of Panama takes you from metropolitan Panama City, through the lowland tropical forest of Soberania National Park, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, surfing, birding, and exploring Bocas del Toro & Tranquilo Bay, and finally to the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal.
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Mombacho Reserve Canopy
from $2,336
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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerro Negro Volcano
  • Explore Ometepe Island
  • Discover Granada
  • Kayak on Lake Nicaragua
  • Visit Masaya Volcano
  • Hike Mombacho Volcano
  • Zipline Tour
Starts / Ends
Managua / Granada
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Nicaragua’s diverse landscapes in 8 days. Climb Cerro Negro, hike San Ramón Waterfall, kayak Lake Nicaragua, and explore Leon, Ometepe, and Granada.
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The famed Cathedral of Granada
from $2,019
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Best of Nicaragua

8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit UNESCO Old León Ruins
  • Tour Selva Negra coffee farms
  • Hike Masaya Volcano trails
  • Experience San Jacinto Hot Springs
  • Explore Granada City
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Managua, León, Granada, and Masaya on an 8-day tour. Visit Old León Ruins, lush Isletas, vibrant cities, and breathtaking volcanoes while discovering Nicaragua's rich heritage.
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La Merced Church, Granada, Nicaragua
from $1,948
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Nicaragua Vieja

8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Masaya Volcano National Park
  • Tour the colonial city of Granada
  • Visit the buried ruins of Old Leon
  • Hike Mombacho Volcano’s trails
  • Visit Catedral De La Asuncion
  • Visit Juan Venado Nature Reserve
Starts / Ends
Managua / Granada
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience an 8-day journey through Nicaragua’s history and natural beauty. Visit Managua, Leon, and Granada, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Leon. Tour volcanoes, explore reserves, cruise islets, and participate in cultural activities like pottery and cooking classes.
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Tranquilo Bay indeed...
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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Snorkeling among the coral reef system
from $3,500
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Glamping the Seas and Sierras of Baja

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore diverse Sierra de la Laguna
  • Swim with sea lions & colorful fish
  • Experience rancho culture
  • Discover and be awed by Baja
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Scuba Diving, Village Visits, Adventure Options, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Camping, Homestays
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 8-day tour, explore the Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve, La Paz, and Espiritu Santo Island. Admire the marine life on Isla Espiritu Santo, stay in a luxury tent camp in the Sierra, and experience the rancho culture of Baja. Visit La Paz with its world-class beaches, waterfront Malecón, and abundant fresh seafood.
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Kayak and snorkel in clear blue waters
from $3,311
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Belize Adventure

Belize Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Glover's Reef Atoll
  • Zip-line through the jungle
  • Float through a series of caves
  • Explore Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore the Belize Barrier Reef on this 9-day tour from the private island retreat at Glover's Reef Atoll. Here your tour includes snorkeling, sea kayaking, and hammock surfing. Next, move inland to discover the lush rainforest and the world of the Maya, as you zipline through the canopy, tube through caves, & journey into Actun Tunichil Muknal.
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Concepcion Volcano
from $3,788
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Discover Nicaragua

Costa Rica - León, Nicaragua - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Ometepe
  • Visit the ruins of Old León
  • See San Juan de Oriente pottery
  • Sandboard Cerro Negro Volcano
  • Discover Charco Verde lagoon
  • Visit El Castillo, Río San Juan
  • Hike Indio Maíz Biosphere Reserv
  • Visit Granada
Starts / Ends
Liberia / Managua
Activities
Fishing, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover the highlights of Nicaragua on this 11-day tour, hike, and kayak from one end of the country to the other. This tour incorporates history and adventure while traveling through both the urban and rural areas of this beautiful country, all from the comfort of the best hotels and lodges in the area.
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