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Explore the vibrant landscapes and rich cultures of Central America and Mexico on our 136 diverse tours for the year 2026. From ancient Mayan ruins to bustling markets, our itineraries offer a unique blend of history, nature, and local traditions. Embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of the region's archaeological sites, dive into the crystal-clear waters for snorkeling adventures, or savor the flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine during cooking classes. With tours ranging from , you can immerse yourself in the heart of Central America and Mexico, where every day promises new discoveries and unforgettable experiences. Join us on a trip to Central America and Mexico to create lasting memories and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless adventure.
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Pacaya volcano a tourist attraction
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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Two local farmers pour out a fresh crop of coffee beans
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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Tikal Ruin in Guatemala
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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Canopy Tree Trek, Scenery with Forest and Waterfall. Boquete, Panama
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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Experience the colorful Kite Festival on your Guatemala Tour
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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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
  • 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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Howler monkey and baby
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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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
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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Kayak the clear blue waters of Belize
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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St. Joseph's Cathedral Ruins, Antigua , Guatemala
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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Swim in the crystal pools of Semuc Champey on your Guatemala Tour
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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Crossing a stream on Osa Peninsula
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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Xunantunich ruins in Belize
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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Antigua architecture with volcano view
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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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
  • 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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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
  • 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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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
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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Arenal and flowers
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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