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Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica
$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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Challenging
Take part in this 9-day active Costa Rica trip designed for those who like to keep their blood pumping while on vacation. The trip includes a 2 day/1 night trek up Chirripo peak, zip lining, whitewater rafting, snorkeling, and kayaking! This is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but big …
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Gray Whale sighting
$2,955
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover "the world's aquarium", the Sea of Cortez and Mexico's Baja California, on this 5-day trip. Travel to scenic Magdalena Island, on the Pacific coast of the peninsula. Gray whale mothers and calves travel close to shore on their northbound migration, providing excellent …
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Handling an urchin while snorkeling at Turneffe Flats
$2,403
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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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Agami Heron at nesting site in Pacuare Reserve
$2,126
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for the scarlet macaw
  • 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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San Blas
$7,090
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Secrets of Central America

Colon - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Discover San Blas Islands
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Swim in the Pearl Islands
Starts / Ends:
Colon / Puntarenas
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day expedition cruise from Colon to Puntarenas aboard the Le Bellot. Visit San Lorenzo’s Fort, an extraordinary fortress safeguarding transatlantic trade. Next, explore the San Blas Islands, home to the Kuna people and their vibrant craft of molas. Cross the legendary Panama …
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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
$2,402
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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
$2,311
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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 few miles south of Tortuguero, but with a group …
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Panama
$3,105
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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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Rapelling waterfalls on the canyoning tour in Arenal
$2,775
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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:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
This new Costa Rica multisport tour features 10 days of exhilarating experiences: Raft the Pacuare River, snorkel Cahuita National Park, hike Tirimbina Reserve, and of course soak in hot springs at Arenal Volcano. Designed for active travelers with a taste for authenticity, take part in adventure …
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Diving excursion
$2,374
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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:
Archaeological Site Visits, Fishing, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Travel to Belize on this 7 day trip to relax and explore at Hamanasi Resort. Each day you will be able to choose from a list of exciting excursions. Exploring Mayan ruins, canoeing and caving are just a few of the options. Stay in a treehouse bungalow or seaside room and don't miss out on an …
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Kayaking right before sunset.
$2,209
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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
  • Tour the colonial city of Granada
  • Kayak through 365 tiny islands
  • Zip line the base of Mombacho
  • Bike around Ometepe Island
Activities:
Biking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Land, Local Market, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
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! Start your travels in Granada with some kayaking and zip line canopy tour in the cloudforest atop Mombacho Volcano. Enjoy biking and kayaking on the Island of Ometepe …
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Keel-billed Toucan
$6,054
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Cross the Panama Canal
  • Punta Culebra Nature Center at STRI
  • Snorkel on beautiful Holandes Cayes
  • See Darién National Park rainforest
Starts / Ends:
Colon / Puerto Caldera
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The San Blas Islands of Holandes Cayes, Panama City's Old Quarter, and the Darién National Park are highlights of Le Bellot's journey in Central America. Proceed to Fuente Amador and start your exploration of the Panama Canal. In Costa Rica, you may encounter sloths, the noisy howler …
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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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Kayak and snorkel in clear blue waters
$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
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Moderate
Glover's Reef Atoll is one of only three coral atolls in the Western Hemisphere. Begin your Belize small group adventure by spending two nights here, exploring by day the reef and its colorful array of undersea life. Snorkel with blue parrot fish, neon blowfish, six foot eagle rays, and …
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Lamanai Ruins - 13 foot stone mask of Mayan King
$1,599
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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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Relax along Nicaragua's beautiful beaches
$1,514
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Best of Nicaragua

6 Day Itinerary
  • Climb past fields of petrified lava
  • Walk the trails of Mombacho
  • Bike around Ometepe Island
  • Zip line the base of Mombacho
Activities:
Biking, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 6-day Nicaragua vacation is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but wants to see the best Nicaragua has to offer. Start your travels visiting Isla de Ometepe, a volcanic island located in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, followed by a visit to the artisans in Masaya. Then, you can …
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A jungle river in the rainforest
$1,847
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Encounter Panama

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore El Valle's forested trails
  • Transit through the Panama Canal
  • Enjoy the Gamboa Rainforest Resort
  • Visit the Embera community
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Over 29% of Panama's landscape includes 15 national parks, forest reserves, and 10 wildlife sanctuaries - this itinerary is designed to visit some of the country's most celebrated. Begin your Panama travel journey with a cruise of the "8th wonder of the world", the Panama Canal, …
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Tranquilo Bay indeed...
$3,522
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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
Activities:
Hiking, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This Adventure Life exclusive 9-day tour travels from Costa Rica to Panama on an activity-packed exploration of Central America's Caribbean coast. From Selva Bananito Lodge in Costa Rica, you will be able to explore the wild rainforest, zipline through the canopy, and ride the rapids of the …
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