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From ecological tours of Mexico to the best of Nicaragua, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama, Adventure Life is ready to help you plan your dream vacation to Central America. In the heart of the sun-kissed tropics, you will be able to witness impressive remnants of the Maya civilization on the historic Yucatan Peninsula or in the heart of idyllic Chiapas. Head south to beautiful Belize to snorkel and kayak in the crystal turquoise waters. Guatemala will take you back in time as you visit destinations like the Tikal ruins, Lake Atitlan, or get a taste of the gourmet on the Antigua Culinary tour. In Nicaragua you can bike, zipline, and kayak your way through the immersive wildlife and nature. End your Central American excursion with a stop at the Panama Canal  to witness one of man's greatest engineering feats.
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,536
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Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activities
Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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Panama adventure
from $1,960
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Panama to Costa Rica

8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Balboa / Puerto Caldera
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise exploring Panama and Costa Rica's natural beauty and rich history. Before landing at Puntarenas, enjoy a few days of leisurely sailing. Explore deserted islands, wildlife-rich jungles, and welcoming seaside towns. Climb the Star Clipper's mast for awe-inspiring vistas throughout Central America.
  • Visit the Caribbean world
  • Swim & snorkel at the Pearl Islands
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,420
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon - Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Colon / Puntarenas
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Panama and Costa Rica, including the white sands of Holandes Cayes, the iconic Panama Canal, and Panama City's historic Old Quarter.
  • Discover San Blas
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Explore Fuerte Amador
  • Visit Darien National Park
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Cabo Pulmo
from $7,120
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Baja California: Among the Great Whales - Eastbound

San Carlos - Loreto, Mexico - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Puerto San Carlos / Loreto
Activities
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.
  • Observe California gray whales
  • Hike across desert islands
  • Experience the Baja California
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Red-eyed tree frog on flower
from $2,292
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Costa Rica Highlights

6 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Arenal / Liberia
Activities
Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining
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.
  • Skytram and Skytrek Tour
  • Navigate class III rapids tubing
  • Relax on the beaches of Costa Rica
  • Riding at Hacienda Guachipelin
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Creating alfombra decorations from brightly colored sawdust for Semana Santa Holy Week Easter celebrations
from $1,803
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Guatemala Easter Festival

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Guatemala City / Guatemala City
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the heart of Guatemala on this exclusive 8-day tour! Celebrate the Easter Festival in the colorful streets of Antigua. Journey to the highlands, where modern Maya culture meets its past in sites such as the Chichicastenango market. Explore the villages around Lake Atitlan and return to Antigua for more exploration of this colonial city!
  • Enjoy Easter Festival ceremonies
  • Tour the colonial capital Antigua
  • Cruise across Lake Atitlán
  • Visit Chichicastenango market
  • Walk through Iximché ruins
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Relax along Nicaragua's beautiful beaches
from $3,265
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Nicaragua Escape

7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Managua / Managua
Activity Level
Variable
Discover a 7-day adventure through Granada, Mombacho Volcano, and San Juan. Explore Granada’s colonial heritage, hike Mombacho Volcano’s Crater Trail, and enjoy free time at Jicaro Lodge and Morgan’s Rock. Experience local culture, scenic landscapes, and various activities.
  • Tour the colonial city of Granada
  • Taste award-winning chocolate
  • See Doña Elba Cigars Granada
  • Stay in San Juan del Sur
  • Stay at Jicaro Lodge Eco Resort
  • Relax at Morgans Rock
  • Hike Mombacho Volcano
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Diving excursion
from $2,552
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Hamanasi Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
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 Maya 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.
  • Hike around a mountain lake
  • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Kayak down the Sittee River
  • Snorkel at Glover's Reef Atoll
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Mombacho Reserve Canopy
from $2,336
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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Managua / Granada
Activities
Horseback Riding, Local Market Visits, Biking
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.
  • Hike Cerro Negro Volcano
  • Explore Ometepe Island
  • Discover Granada
  • Kayak on Lake Nicaragua
  • Visit Masaya Volcano
  • Hike Mombacho Volcano
  • Zipline Tour
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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
from $2,781
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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day land-based tour highlights the best of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater excitement and rainforest exploration in Costa Rica couple with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama for a perfectly paced vacation. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and fall into the rhythm of the Caribbean!
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Hike deep into the jungle
  • Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
  • Tour Panama's vibrant capital city
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The famed Cathedral of Granada
from $2,019
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Best of Nicaragua

8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Visit UNESCO Old León Ruins
  • Tour Selva Negra coffee farms
  • Hike Masaya Volcano trails
  • Experience San Jacinto Hot Springs
  • Explore Granada City
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Life in an underwater world
from $2,182
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Hamanasi Adventure

5-8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 5-8 day Belize tour enjoy both marine and inland adventures, all from the comfort of the idyllic Hamanasi Resort eco-lodge. Customize your itinerary to fit your personal preferences, with options like river tubing in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve, snorkeling, exploring Maya ruins, canoeing, caving, and more.
  • Snorkel & search for marine life
  • Explore the rainforest & ruins
  • River tubing in a wildlife reserve
  • Choose from a menu of activities
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Diving among the reef and marine life
from $759
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Caye Caulker Getaway at Blu Zen

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activities
Kayaking, Fishing, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Belize's coastal wonders on this thrilling 5-day Blu Zen Resort Tour. Discover the fascinating underwater world of the Barrier Reef or the incredible flora and fauna of the rainforest while spending a day at the beach and admiring the Caribbean Sea
  • See lively corals and tropical fish
  • Visit the Barrier Reef in Belize
  • Enjoy kayaking around the island
  • Eat fresh seafood and local cuisine
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Blu Zen
from $1,788
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Blu Zen Resort Adventure

6 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Belize's coastal wonders with this 6-day Blu Zen Resort Tour, an exciting and unforgettable experience. Enjoy a day at the beach and take in the Caribbean Sea or discover the amazing flora and fauna of the rainforest and the enchanted underwater world of the Barrier Reef
  • Visit the Barrier Reef in Belize
  • See lively corals and tropical fish
  • Explore Maya temples in Belize
  • Take a bike to explore the island
  • Enjoy kayaking around the island
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Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
from $1,908
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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Snorkel a large coral reef system
  • Hike through the rainforest
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Scarlet macaws perched in the rainforest
from $2,149
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
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.
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for scarlet macaws
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
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Coati
from $2,030
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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This exciting 8-day tour of Costa Rica takes you to Tortuguero National Park, rafting on the thrilling Sarapiqui River, and up the slopes of the active Arenal Volcano! You'll have opportunities to take a night hike in Tirimbina Biological Reserve and learn about the tropical wildlife that inhabits Costa Rica.
  • Observe nesting sea turtles
  • Hike in the rainforest at night
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Explore nearby Arenal Volcano
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Xunantunich ruins in Belize
from $3,110
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Beautiful Belize

9 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Rich in Maya culture and natural beauty, this 9-day tour of Belize takes you into the Maya Mountains to see the ancient ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol, and to explore the underground world of mysterious caves. Then head to the beautiful beaches of Placencia where you can snorkel, dive, and dance the night away to Caribbean rhythms.
  • Discover Maya ruins
  • Canoe down the Rio Macal
  • Visit the village of Placencia
  • Relax on the beach
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