Central America Tours in 2026

from $4,579

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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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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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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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from $2,292

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Costa Rica Highlights

6 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Arenal / Liberia

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining, Rainforest Exploration

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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from $1,803

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Guatemala Easter Festival

8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Guatemala City / Guatemala City

Activities

Festival Visits, Urban Exploration

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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from $2,807

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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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from $2,400

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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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from $997

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Caye Caulker Getaway at Blu Zen

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Belize City / Belize City

Activities

Snorkeling, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Kayaking, 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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from $2,085

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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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from $2,149

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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

San Jose / San Jose

Activities

Horseback Riding

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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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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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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from $3,425

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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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from $2,741

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Belize Explorer

Ambergris Caye - 8 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

On this spectacular 8-day tour of Belize, you'll explore the Belizean rainforest and wildlife, visit Maya ruins like Tikal, go caving at Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, and end your Belize vacation relaxing on the beach and snorkeling at Ambergris Caye.

• Canoe down the Rio Macal
• Adventure through the ATM cave
• Visit Tikal's towering pyramids
• Snorkel in clear Caribbean waters

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from $2,266

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Guatemala Discovery

10 Day Itinerary

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Traverse the Guatemalan landscape, discovering the rich Mayan culture and heritage along the way on this 10-day adventure. From Antigua to Lake Atitlan and the Lanquin Cave, you'll visit small markets, interact with locals, explore the diverse landscape, and tour colonial cities. Goliath churches and palaces contrast with tiny towns and villages.

• Explore the streets of Antigua
• Greet locals at the Comalapa Market
• Visit a women's textile cooperative
• Explore a limestone cave

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from $2,357

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Adventure Pacifica

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy a 9-day version of our classic Adventure Pacifica tour. Experience all that Costa Rica has to offer with opportunities to hike, raft, search for wildlife, zip-line and more. The tour includes visits to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the rainforest jungles of Manuel Antonio, and whitewater rafting on the Rio Savegre.

• Hike near Arenal Volcano
• Zip-line through cloud forest
• Raft the Rio Savegre
• Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches

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from $1,632

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Guatemala Classico Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Guatemala City / Guatemala City

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Guatemala’s history and culture on this 8-day adventure. Walk through colonial Antigua, visit the art-filled San Juan Comalapa, and explore ancient ruins at Iximché and Tikal. Cross Lake Atitlán by boat, browse Chichicastenango’s famous market and discover Flores. See Maya traditions, stunning landscapes, and iconic sites, from volcanoes to jungle ruins.

• Tour Antigua and visit churches
• Attend Comalapa Market
• Explore volcanic Lake Atitlan
• Visit a local plantation

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from $3,787

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Caribbean Adventure

Tranquilo Bay - 9 Day Itinerary

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!

• Raft down the Pacuare River
• Hike into the jungle for a swim
• Marvel at the Panama Canal
• Snorkel, kayak, hike, or relax

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