Top Central America & Mexico Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Costa Rica to Panama

Puerto Caldera - Balboa - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Explore Puerto Caldera’s coast
• Relax on Isla Tortuga’s beaches
• Experience Golfito’s rich history
• Snorkel in Golfo de Chiriqui’s

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Puerto Caldera / Balboa

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Explore stunning beaches, vibrant marine parks, and rich history before concluding your adventure in Balboa, Panama.

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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Observe animals in their habitat
• Kayak through magical mangroves
• Transit the historical Panama Canal
• Explore Gulf of Panama beaches

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Variable

Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this wonderful 8-day expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.

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from $11,050

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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Puntarenas to Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Darien National Park
• Embera village visit
• See Miraflores Locks view
• Experience Guna community encounter

Starts / Ends

Puntarenas / Colon

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Puntarenas to Colon aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Quepos, Darien National Park, Flamenco Island, the San Blas Islands, and complete the full Panama Canal crossing with cultural encounters and wildlife viewing.

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Pura Vida Express

Golfito to Drake Bay - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra

• Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
• See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
• Enjoy water activities
• Spot wide variety of wildlife

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Golfito / Drake Bay

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica with a 5-day luxury cruise onboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Puerto Jiménez, Punta Adela, and Corcovado National Park. Experience the breathtaking scenery, abundant marine life, and pristine beaches.

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from $1,754

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Treasures of Belize

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lamanai Mayan ruins
• Stay at a secluded jungle lodge
• Search for Belizean marine life
• Choose from a menu of activities

Activity Level

Relaxed

This tour incorporates a secluded jungle stay and a beach getaway on Ambergris Caye at the secluded Lamanani Outpost Lodge. See myriad marine life such as sea turtles, eagle rays, nurse sharks, and hundreds of species of fish. You also can explore the island by bicycle, rent a catamaran, or just relax on the beach! 

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Black Rock Lodge Rainforest and Ruins

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Maya ruins
• Watch wildlife and canoe Rio Macal
• Visit Belize's largest cave
• Choose to book additional excursion

Starts / Ends

Belize City / Belize City

Activity Level

Moderate

Visit Belize's most celebrated archaeological sites during the day, and spend your nights relaxing at a jungle lodge in the shadow of the Maya Mountains. This is the perfect trip for travelers who are short on time but want to learn more about Belize's history and culture.

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Caribbean Beach Extension - Big Corn Island

4 Day Itinerary

• Watch the sunset from your retreat
• Choose from a menu of activities
• Stay in San Juan del Sur
• Extension trip at the beach

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San Juan del Sur / Managua

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Big Corn Island and San Juan del Sur over four days. Relax on turquoise beaches, snorkel vibrant reefs, or hike scenic trails. Witness sea turtles at La Flor Wildlife Reserve or enjoy horseback riding at Playa El Coco. Transfers between Managua, Big Corn Island, and San Juan del Sur are seamless, ensuring a hassle-free adventure.

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from $3,609

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Nicaragua Wildlife and Nature

10 Day Itinerary

• Search for wildlife while hiking
• Summit Mombacho Volcano
• Explore Granada with your guide
• Tour through tropical wetlands
• Birdwatching in Montibelli
• Visit Masaya Volcano National Park
• Visit historic town of El Castillo
• Hike in Indio Maiz Biosphere Reserv

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Managua / Managua

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Travel through Nicaragua on this 10-day tour, focusing on the exotic animal life. Visit research centers and nature reserves along the way to learn about the history and biodiversity of the region, while you hike up volcanoes and paddle through the jungle areas, where you will see rare species of monkeys, birds, jaguars, tapir, caiman, and manatees.

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from $3,814

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Discover Nicaragua

Costa Rica - León, Nicaragua - 11 Day Itinerary

• Explore Ometepe
• Visit the ruins of Old León
• See San Juan de Oriente pottery
• Sandboard Cerro Negro Volcano
• Discover Charco Verde lagoon
• Visit El Castillo, Río San Juan
• Hike Indio Maíz Biosphere Reserv
• Visit Granada

Starts / Ends

Liberia / Managua

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover the highlights of Nicaragua on this 11-day tour, hike, and kayak from one end of the country to the other. This tour incorporates history and adventure while traveling through both the urban and rural areas of this beautiful country, all from the comfort of the best hotels and lodges in the area.

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from $2,966

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Coast to Coast Multisport

10 Day Itinerary

• Plunge through the Pacuare's rapids
• Rappel down waterfalls
• Kayak off the Pacific coast
• Hike lowland tropical forest

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Costa Rica from coast to coast on this active 10-day multisport vacation. From river rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, and canyoning to relaxation time, you'll enjoy the best that Costa Rica has to offer while staying in sustainable eco-lodges and reserves. Visit Cahuita National Park, La Tirimbina Reserve, the Pacuare River, & Arenal Volcano.

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Pura Vida

6 Day Itinerary

• Raft down the Pacuare River
• Find wildlife in the rain forest
• Explore the Arenal Volcano area
• Hike along the old lava flows

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 6-day Costa Rica trip takes you rafting on the beautiful and challenging Pacuare River, exploring the active Arenal Volcano and its amazing hot springs before ziplining through lush rainforest canopy at the famous rainforest tram. Contact us about customizing this action-packed Costa Rica adventure tour.

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Costa Rica and The Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Cross Panama Canal
• Explore biodiverse rainforests
• Visit Coiba National Park
• Enjoy Manuel Antonio National Park

Starts / Ends

San Jose / Panama City

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Central America's rich ecosystems, from Costa Rica's diverse wildlife to Panama's vibrant coral reefs. Experience a memorable daylight transit through the historic Panama Canal, witnessing this engineering marvel firsthand.

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from $7,500

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Captain's Cruise: In Steinbeck's Wake: An Epic Voyage

Roundtrip La Paz - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager

• Explore Punta Marcial
• Discover Steinbeck Sites
• Kayak Bahía de Ángeles
• Hike Isla San Esteban

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La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Sail from Cabo to La Paz on a 12-day Safari Voyager cruise through Baja California Sur. Explore remote islands, observe diverse sea life, and enjoy activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking. Visit Isla San Esteban, Bahía de los Ángeles, and Espíritu Santo before returning to La Paz.

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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

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Liberia / Liberia

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Hiking

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 $2,735

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Wild Costa Rica

Nicuesa - 8 Day Itinerary

• Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
• Camp along the river
• Tour the jungle with a naturalist
• Take a night walk to see wildlife

Activity Level

Easy Active

This exhilarating 8-day tour takes you first on a thrilling two-day whitewater rafting trip along the Pacuare River and then into the lush jungle to learn about the birds, monkeys, sloths, and other animals that live there. This is followed by a 3-day trip to Playa Nicuesa, where you can see beautiful macaws before heading back to San Jose.

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Costa Rica Multisport

9 Day Itinerary

• Raft the Pacuare River
• Hike through the cloudforest
• Zip line through the rainforest
• Kayak and snorkel around Ballena

Activity Level

Challenging

On this active 9-day Costa Rica vacation you'll explore the rainforest by raft, hike, zip-line, and kayak - from Los Cusingos Biological Reserve to the summit of Chirripo Peak and down to the coastal beaches of Ballena National Marine Park & Terraba Sierpe Mangrove Swamps.

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Turtles & Rainforest

Tortuguero - 8 Day Itinerary

• Learn about rainforest ecology
• Ride horseback through family farms
• Raft down the Pacuare River
• Explore Tortuguero by river boat

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy Costa Rica's incredible wildlife with a tour of Tortuguero National Park and visit one of the most important nesting sites for the green sea turtle in the Western Hemisphere. Follow that with a rainforest retreat to Selva Bananito Reserve. Finish this Costa Rica vacation with an exciting whitewater adventure down the Pacuare River!

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Oaxaca Hike and Bike

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek the Sierra Norte Mountains
• Bike back roads through Oaxaca
• Visit artisan villages
• Visit Mitla Mosaic Tombs
• Swim Las Salinas Mineral Pools

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Discover the cultural depth of Oaxaca on this 8-day adventure. Visit the Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban and Mitla, cycle through agave fields in the Central Valleys, and meet local artisans. Conclude with a multi-day hiking expedition through the Sierra Norte cloud forests, staying in community-owned lodges that support local conservation.

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