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Canopy Tree Trek, Scenery with Forest and Waterfall. Boquete, Panama
from $2,608
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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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Tortuga Island beach
from $7,500
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Costa Rica Unbound

Golfito to Quepos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Take a thrilling whitewater rafting
  • Enjoy snorkeling in Biesanz Beach
Starts / Ends
Golfito / Quepos
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whitewater Rafting, Scuba Diving, Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day luxury cruise aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra, exploring Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Punta Adela, Caño Island, Puerto Jiménez, and Corcovado National Park before arriving at Quepos. Experience stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, and gourmet dining aboard this exquisite yacht.
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Costa Rica Toucan Bird
from $1,930
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Panama Canal
from $6,320
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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
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 $3,590
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Discover Panama

8 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the lowland tropical forest
  • Bike, hike, zipline, raft or relax
  • See wildlife in natural habitats
  • Explore Tranquilo Bay
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day hotel-based tour of Panama takes you from metropolitan Panama City, through the lowland tropical forest of Soberania National Park, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, surfing, birding, and exploring Bocas del Toro & Tranquilo Bay, and finally to the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal.
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Paradise tropical in Belize Central America
from $1,648
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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
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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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Kayaking
from $3,327
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Tranquilo Bay Escape

8 Day Itinerary
  • Navigate through Bocas archipelago
  • Search for an array of wildlife
  • Kayak around Boca del Toro
  • Hike through the local jungle
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Panama City
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend 8 days overlooking the Caribbean Sea from your private bungalow at a secluded casual resort. The days are yours to spend as you please. Choose from a menu of activity options each day or simply relax in the Caribbean sun.
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Crossing a stream on Osa Peninsula
from $7,200
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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
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching
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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Visit the lush jungle and stunning waterfalls
from $2,734
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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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from $2,110
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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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Hiking the Oaxaca area
from $4,304
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Oaxaca Hike and Bike

8 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the Sierra Norte Mountains
  • Bike back roads through Oaxaca
  • Visit artisan villages
  • Explore the ruins at Mitla
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Moderate
Hike and bike through Oaxaca, Mexico, on this 8-day journey, all while exploring the ancient ruins of Mitla, local artisan villages, and the Sierra Norte Mountains of the Oaxaca region. You'll get acquainted with local Zapotec communities that will teach you the age-old techniques of the folk arts of pottery and weaving.
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Turquoise waters and white sands at Turneffe Atoll
from $3,695
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Turneffe Flats

8 Day Itinerary
  • Fish for bonefish, permit & tarpon
  • Snorkel in crystal clear waters
  • Kayak around Turneffe Atoll
  • Search for local marine life
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit our island hideaway in the warm waters of Belize where you will discover the pristine beaches and amazing underwater world of the Caribbean. Enjoy a variety of activities each day as you explore the magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life found along the world's second longest barrier reef.
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Cenotes Water Pool
from $2,920
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Premium Mexico Yucatan Highlights

Mexico Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Chichen Itza, Muyil, & Tulum
  • Experience local life in community
  • Enjoy in a old-world charm hotel
  • Explore Tulum archaeological site
  • Meet with a local conservationist
Starts / Ends
Playa del Carmen / Tulum
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join on this 8-day Premium Mexico Yucatan adventure, from the beautiful coastline of Playa del Carmen to the colorful city of Valladolid, the colonial town of Merida, and the white sand beaches of Tulum. Learn the ancient secrets of the Maya during visits to Chichen Itza, Muyil, and the Tulum archaeological site, and travel with a local guide, meet local families, conservationists, and historians to uncover a side of the country most don’t get to see
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Horses on pasture near Arenal Volcano
from $2,740
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Costa Rica's Mountains and Beaches

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Arenal Volcano’s trails
  • Relax in EcoTermales hot springs
  • Watch for unique bird life
  • Enjoy views from Sky Tram
  • Tubing adventure in Rio Celeste
  • Discover Costa Rica’s flora and fau
Starts / Ends
Hotel Arenal Manoa / Liberia
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Costa Rica's beaches and mountains on this active 8-day vacation. Hike Arenal Volcano, explore Monteverde’s cloud forests, soar through the rainforest canopy on a zipline, and relax in Rio Celeste’s turquoise waters. From La Fortuna to Tamarindo, enjoy the best of nature, adventure, and beaches with stays at top hotels.
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Swimming with sharks
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
Activities
Fishing
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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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
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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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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $1,960
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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
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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Guests bird watch during sunrise from a zodiac at Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico
from $6,160
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Baja California Holiday Voyage: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore the islands and caves
  • Search for marine animals
  • Snorkel among fish and sea lions
  • Visit the town of Santa Rosalia
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Visit Isla Rasa
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Loreto / Loreto
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Sea of Cortez among the best places in the world to see a great variety of whales, plus dolphins in abundance. With a flexible itinerary, rely on our expert staff to follow the seasonal movements of migrating birds and feeding whales ensuring excellent wildlife sightings. Hike forests of giant cacti, snorkel with sea lions and discover rare wildlife among desert islands.
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