Central America Tours in 2026

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Oaxaca Traditions

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore Oaxaca City with your guide
• Learn traditional weaving practices
• Shop for and cook a Oaxaca meal
• Visit artisan villages

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day Mexico tour explores the rich culture, history, and cuisine of Oaxaca. From Oaxaca City, visit local artisan villages, the Zapotek ruins, and authentic indigenous markets. Explore Mitla, the Tree of Tule, and Hierve el Agua, and visit workshops in a Zapotec village to learn traditional weaving practices.

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from $2,000

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Living Maya Experience

6 Day Itinerary

• Make a traditional Belizean lunch
• Take a Garifuna drumming class
• Visit Maya House
• Kayak, swim, zip-line, and hike

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Belize City / Belize City

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy an authentic Belize adventure combined with cultural and culinary experiences. Explore the jungle in Rio Grande National Park and learn about the Maya culture through crafts, music, and visits to nearby villages. Discover the flavors of Belize by preparing authentic Belizean dishes along with local masters.

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from $999

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Victoria House

5 Day Itinerary

• Fish, scuba, snorkel or swim
• Explore Mayan ruins
• Walk the San Pedro waterfront

Activity Level

Relaxed

For travelers who want the convenience of pre-arranged lodging without the constraints of an all-inclusive package, Victoria House offers the perfect compromise! Choose from a selection of optional activities such as cave tubing, Maya ruins, and parasailing to fill your days.

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from $4,092

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Corcovado Trekking

9 Day Itinerary

• Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
• Camp on the remote beaches
• Hike trails in search of wildlife
• Hike, snorkel, kayak or whale watch

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Costa Rica's remote Corcovado National Park on this 9-day active hiking tour. Spend two days on the whitewater of the Pacuare River and hike in the jungle of Corcovado. One of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, you will spot countless birds, reptiles, and other rainforest wildlife. An active Costa Rica trip for the avid explorer.

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from $13,113

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Costa Rica Escape

9 Day Itinerary

• Helicopter over volcanoes
• Watch the sun set over the Pacific
• Raft the Sarapiqui River
• Take a sunset bird watching cruise

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Spa Relaxation, Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Easy Active

This extraordinary 9-day luxury tour of Costa Rica takes you on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanoes, then to La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and hot springs, the rainforest canopy tram, and to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, where you'll actively explore this rainforest paradise. This trip is like no other!

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from $2,668

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Guatemala Highlands: Culture and Markets

10 Day Itinerary

• Tour colonial Antigua’s landmarks
• Visit Lake Atitlán by boat
• Stay in a Maya host home
• Learn traditional weaving arts
• Visit Chichicastenango Market
• Visit Chichicastenango Market

Starts / Ends

Antigua / Antigua

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Guatemala Highlands on a 10-day cultural tour through Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and highland markets. Visit traditional Maya villages, shop at handicraft markets, and stay with a local family. Walk historic towns, explore nature reserves, and experience authentic Guatemala with local artisans, weavers, and farmers.

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from $2,458

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Corcovado Lodge Adventure

6 Day Itinerary

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

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from $2,577

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Belize Adventure - Ambergris

8 Day Itinerary

• Zipline through rainforest canopy
• Rappel into a collapsed cavern
• Venture through the ATM cave
• Snorkel Shark Ray Alley

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy this active rainforest and coastal getaway in Belize! This itinerary is perfect for those wanting to travel to Belize during the summer months. Enjoy all the adventure that the rainforest has to offer before jetting off to Ambergris Caye for some downtime on the beach.

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from $2,510

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Beaches & Rainforest

9 Day Itinerary

• Climb a giant kapok tree
• Relax on white sand beaches
• Snorkel and kayak in the Caribbean
• Raft the Pacuare River

Starts / Ends

San Jose / San Jose

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy this active and varied 9-day Costa Rica vacation that is suitable for almost any age of traveler. Plunge down the whitewater of the Pacuare River, experience the jungle adventures of Selva Bananito Lodge, and end with a few relaxing days on a Caribbean beach. Snorkeling, kayaking, and rainforest exploration highlight this trip.

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from $12,955

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Natural Wonders, Engineering Marvels

Puntarenas - Colon - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud Spirit

• Explore Nicoya Peninsula beaches
• Visit Pearl Islands Discover Pea
• Discover Marina Flamingo
• Relax at Playa Panama
• Sail through the Panama Canal

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Puntarenas / Colon

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the essence of “Pura Vida” on a 13-day Panama cruise from Puntarenas to Colon. Visit Punta Leona, Marina Flamingo, Playa Panama, Quepos, Puerto Jimenez, the Pearl Islands, and the San Blas Archipelago, exploring rainforests, beaches, & marinas while encountering diverse wildlife and witnessing the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal.

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from $2,768

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Ka'ana Belize Rainforest Resort

5 Day Itinerary

• Choose from a number of excursions
• Tour the organic farm on site
• Schedule spa services

Activity Level

Relaxed

Venture deep into the Belizean rainforest for adventure and relaxation. Choose from a number of exciting excursions throughout the jungle, explore local music and culture and relax at the in-house spa. During this five day itinerary Ka'ana mixes the best of rainforest adventure with pampering comfort.

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from $1,598

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The Placencia Resort

5 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Maya beach
• Enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding
• View Maya mountain from the pool

Starts / Ends

The Placencia / The Placencia

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Moderate

Witness one of the most popular beach destinations along the southern coast of Belize. The Placencia resort is located on Maya beach and provides access to both ocean and jungle adventures. Visit the stunning Belize Barrier Reef or the Maya Mountains, or simply unwind at the pool's swim-up tropical bar.

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from $820

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Portobelo Extension

4 Day Itinerary

• Snorkel in the bay of Portobelo
• Visit Aguas Clara Visitor Center
• Explore Gatun Lake busy waterway
• Visit UNESCO Portobelo Forts

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Panama City / Panama City

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover Panama's allure with a day exploring Aguas Clara, San Lorenzo Fort, and Portobelo's historic port. Snorkel along picturesque bays and witness colonial charm, designated a UNESCO Patrimony for Humanity.

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from $4,670

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Luxury Belize Explorer

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore Maya ruins
• Experience luxury
• Snorkel and relax
• Customize your tour

Starts / Ends

Ka'ana Resort / Ka'ana Resort

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Belize's rich Maya history and beautiful beaches on this luxurious 7-day tour. Explore the fascinating Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave and other iconic Maya ruins. Relax on Belize's white sand beaches and snorkel in pristine blue waters.

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from $9,632

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Channel Islands National Park to Baja California

California to Mexico - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture

• Kayak Channel Islands National Park
• Visit Valle de Guadalupe vineyards
• Snorkel at Cabo Pulmo reefs
• Spot migratory shorebirds

Starts / Ends

Los Angeles / Loreto

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day voyage aboard the National Geographic Venture. Visit the Channel Islands, Ensenada, Isla San Martin, Baja's Magdalena Bay, and the Gulf of California islands. Discover unique wildlife, marine reserves, and UNESCO sites.

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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Transit the Panama Canal
• Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
• Look for unique tropical wildlife
• See colonial architecture

Starts / Ends

Panama City / Cartagena

Activity Level

Variable

Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.

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from $3,333

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Baja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird

• Discover whales in Magdalena Bay
• Hike through island landscapes
• Kayak on the glassy waters
• Learn about ecosystems

Starts / Ends

Loreto / Puerto San Carlos

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Variable

In the nursery waters of Magdalena Bay, live amid massive gray whale mothers and their calves. See them up close onboard the National Geographic Sea Bird and local pangas. Kayak and paddleboard through magnificent mangroves, or beachcomb boundless stretches of sand.

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from $2,210

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Costa Rica & Panama

Puerto Caldera Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Discover Quepos's authentic charm
• Experience Golfito's allure
• Swim Bahia Potrero's calm waters
• Marvel at Arenal's majestic volcano

Starts / Ends

Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper through Costa Rica and Panama, exploring lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. Highlights include Manuel Antonio, Coiba Island, and Isla Tortuga’s turquoise waters.

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