Central America Tours in 2026

from $2,937

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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 on Lake Atitlan
• Explore Panajachel at your leisure

Starts / Ends

Antigua / Guatemala City

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience Guatemala’s diverse landscapes on an 11-day journey. Bike through Antigua’s forested trails, hike Pacaya Volcano, explore the ruins of Tikal, zipline over Lake Atitlán, and kayak its tranquil waters. Discover ancient history and thrilling outdoor adventures.

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from $3,953

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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

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-week exploration of Guatemala from Antigua will acquaint you with the sights and cultural heritage of the country, including visits to volcanic Lake Atitland & its surrounding villages, a number of indigenous craft markets, sustainable coffee plantations, and a number of opportunities to kayak, bike, and zip-line.

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from $3,506

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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

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 11-day trip hits the highlights of both Guatemala & Belize! Visit the highlands of Guatemala, discover the local markets and explore the ruins of Tikal before heading off to Belize for the second part of your trip. Spend your time in Belize exploring archaeological sites by day, and relaxing in a beautiful jungle lodge in the evenings.

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from $2,461

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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

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover unique wildlife in the vibrant jungles of western Panama as well as charming Caribbean towns through this comprehensive Panama tour. Explore the country through rainforest hikes, urban explorations, and snorkeling outings. Enjoy a remarkable and truly fresh cup of locally grown coffee at the end of the day!

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from $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

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend a week in Guatemala leading up to the Dia de Los Muertos Kite Festival. You'll visit Comalapa Market and Panajachel then spend a day exploring the villages around Lake Atitlan. Return to colonial Antigua to learn about the history of the Kite Festival and experience the main highlights of Guatemala, all in one vacation!

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from $1,803

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Guatemala Easter Festival

8 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy Easter Festival ceremonies
• Tour the colonial capital Antigua
• Cruise across Lake Atitlán
• Visit Chichicastenango market
• Walk through Iximché ruins

Starts / Ends

Guatemala City / Guatemala City

Activities

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!

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from $2,030

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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary

• Observe nesting sea turtles
• Hike in the rainforest at night
• Raft the Sarapiqui River
• Explore nearby Arenal Volcano

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.

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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

• Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
• Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
• Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
• Explore volcanic landscapes

Starts / Ends

San Jose / San Jose

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.

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from $2,799

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Lighthouse Reef Adventure

Belize Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Sea kayak & snorkel Lighthouse Reef
• Discover rich marine reef ecology
• Visit the Great Blue Hole
• View a colony of red-footed boobies

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy 8 days at the Lighthouse Reef Atoll on this beautiful Belize snorkeling and kayaking tour. Spend your days wildlife watching, snorkeling crystal clear waters, and relaxing on the white sand beaches. The time is yours to spend as you wish!

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from $1,632

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Guatemala Classico Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

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

Starts / Ends

Guatemala City / Guatemala City

Activities

Local Market Visits

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.

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from $1,545

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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

Activity Level

Relaxed

Extend your stay in Guatemala with this 5-day extension tour! Explore Maya ruins & natural limestone caves, and learn about the local traditions and culture. Each day features a new adventure, including the Rio Dulce and the village markets, hiking Lanquin Caves, and discovering Choban and Semuc Champey.

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from $6,500

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Costa Rica's Pure Life Adventure Cruise

Liberia Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager

• Hike Murciélago Bay trails
• Snorkel Isla Tortuga reefs
• Paddle Curú mangrove waterways
• Spot monkeys in Osa

Starts / Ends

Liberia / Liberia

Activities

Whale Watching, Hiking, Kayaking, Wine Tasting, Small Ship Sailing, Rainforest Exploration, Adventure Options, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Sail Costa Rica’s wild Pacific coast on this 8-day roundtrip cruise from Liberia aboard Safari Voyager. Hike remote trails in Murciélago Bay, explore the wildlife-rich Curú Wildlife Refuge, and paddle through the tropical fjord of Golfo Dulce. Enjoy expert-led kayaking, snorkeling, and scenic hikes.

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from $3,425

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Beautiful Belize

9 Day Itinerary

• Discover Maya ruins
• Canoe down the Rio Macal
• Visit the village of Placencia
• Relax on the beach

Activities

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing, 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.

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from $2,266

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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

Village 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.

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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

• Discover San Blas
• Experience Panama Canal
• Explore Fuerte Amador
• Visit Darien National Park

Starts / Ends

Colon / Puntarenas

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.

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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

• Observe California gray whales
• Hike across desert islands
• Experience the Baja California
• Snorkel with sea lions

Starts / Ends

Puerto San Carlos / Loreto

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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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

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding

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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from $2,357

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Adventure Pacifica

9 Day Itinerary

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

Activities

Ziplining

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.

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