Top Central America & Mexico Tours & Cruises in 2028

Enjoy this 9-day guided Costa Rica adventure tour from San Jose to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, the rainforests of Manuel Antonio National Park, and whitewater of the Savegre River. Experience rivers, rainforests, cloud forests, and volcanoes as you hike, raft, zip-line, and view wildlife in this tropical paradise.

Explore Panama on an 8-day cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Transit the Panama Canal, anchor in Gatun Lake, and discover Darien National Park and the Pearl Islands. Kayak, hike rainforests, snorkel reefs, and meet Embera communities in remote villages and protected reserves.

Arrive in San Jose, transfer to La Fortuna and start the 9-day land and sea adventure. Explore Arenal Volcano and rainforest trails. Fly to Panama City and embark National Geographic Quest. Kayak, hike, and cruise the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, and Pearl Islands while snorkeling, exploring fortresses, and discovering tropical wildlife.

Experience a 15-day expedition cruise from Liberia, Costa Rica, to Panama City, Panama, aboard Safari Voyager. Explore remote national parks, tropical islands, vibrant reefs, and Indigenous communities while kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and crossing the iconic Panama Canal on an unforgettable small-ship adventure.

Explore Panama and Costa Rica on an 8-day voyage aboard Le Bougainville. Visit Colon, Portobelo, the San Blas Islands, Balboa, Quepos, and Puntarenas. Cross the Panama Canal, discover Afro-Caribbean heritage, meet Indigenous communities, relax at sea, and experience rainforest-lined Pacific shores.

Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this 8-day 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.

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! 

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.

Add four days on the Caribbean coast to your Nicaragua trip. Based at a beachfront hotel on Big Corn Island, the reef is right offshore, and a free day lets you explore by bike or golf cart before an overnight in Managua.

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.

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.

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.