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Join us on one of these 23 Central America & Mexico active adventure tours in 2026. Customize your Central America & Mexico adventure with visits to San Jose, Belize City, Pacuare River, Dangriga, and Glover's Reef Basecamp and combine the perfect mix of Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, Snorkeling, and Ziplining to accommodate any fitness and skill level. Contact one of our Central America & Mexico adventure travel planners for help planning your next trip.
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Mombacho Reserve Canopy
from $2,340
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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerro Negro Volcano
  • Explore Ometepe Island
  • Discover Granada
  • Kayak on Lake Nicaragua
  • Visit Masaya Volcano
  • Hike Mombacho Volcano
  • Zipline Tour
Starts / Ends
Managua / Granada
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Nicaragua’s diverse landscapes in 8 days. Climb Cerro Negro, hike San Ramón Waterfall, kayak Lake Nicaragua, and explore Leon, Ometepe, and Granada.
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View of Pacayitas
from $5,179
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El Camino Tropical Trail: Caribbean to Pacific

11 Day Itinerary
  • Hike through forests and mountains
  • Explore Pacuare Reserve
  • Spot diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy authentic local cuisine
Starts / Ends
Hotel Pacuare / Quepos
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, Village Visits, Camping, Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
Join the El Camino Tropical Trail 11-day adventure, a Costa Rica coast-to-coast hiking tour from the Caribbean to the Pacific. Enjoy authentic cultural immersion in Costa Rica through homestays, local meals, and small village life while experiencing diverse rainforests, mountains, and beaches.
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A group of nurse shark
from $2,583
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Belize Adventure - Ambergris

8 Day Itinerary
  • Zipline through rainforest canopy
  • Choose your jungle adventure
  • Venture through the ATM cave
  • Snorkel Shark Ray Alley
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activities
Scuba Diving, Fishing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the best of Belize on this 8-day adventure. Trek into the sacred ATM Cave, zip-line through the canopy, and canoe the Macal River. Visit the ancient temples of Xunantunich before flying to the coast. Relax on Ambergris Caye, snorkel the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and enjoy a free day to explore the island.
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Scarlet macaws perched in the rainforest
from $2,294
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for scarlet macaws
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience an 8-day Costa Rica vacation package that immerses you in the natural wonders of Central America. After a two-day whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River, explore the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, where you can go horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, or take a rainforest canopy tour.
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Pacaya volcano a tourist attraction
from $2,900
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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
Kayaking, Ziplining, Biking, Archaeological Site Visits
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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Mayan ruins in the Belize rainforest
from $3,639
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Belize Adventure

Belize Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Glover's Reef Atoll
  • Zip-line through the jungle
  • Float through a series of caves
  • Explore Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore the Belize Barrier Reef on a 9-day tour from your private island retreat at Glover's Reef Atoll. Here your tour includes snorkeling, sea kayaking, and hammock surfing. Then head inland to explore lush rainforest and the world of the Maya as you zip-line through the canopy, go cave tubing, and explore the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave.
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Kayaking at the Hatillo Mangroves
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, Whitewater Rafting
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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Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica
from $2,678
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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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Sea Kayaking at Belize Barrier Reef
from $2,499
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Reefs and Cayes Kayaking

Belize Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Paddle your kayak through the cayes
  • Observe a variety of marine life
  • Learn to paddle and sail your kayak
  • Snorkel or dive the reef walls
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activity Level
Moderate
This 7-day sea kayaking experience in Belize combines fast-paced activities with restful beach retreats. Paddle through the newly designated South Water and Tobacco Caye Marine Parks. Uninhabited islands await exploration, as do pristine coral reefs and mangrove canals. Kayak among stingrays, eagle rays, groupers, and nurse sharks.
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Chiapas Mountain Biking
from $5,927
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Chiapas Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
  • Bike across the Chiapan countryside
  • Hike Montebello Lakes
  • Search for jaguars, eagles & macaws
  • Boat to Rio Lacantun
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Moderate
Enjoy an active exploration of Chiapas on this 9-day Mexico tour! Biking and hiking are just some of the excitement in this adventurous tour, as you experience first-hand the traditional cultures and history of this region. You'll visit Sumidero Canyon, Las Guacamayas, and the Lacandona Rainforest, plus stops at the Maya ruins of Bonampak and Palenque.
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Hiking the Oaxaca area
from $4,305
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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
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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Desert Landscape in Baja
from $3,669
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Sea and Sierra National Parks Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore diverse Sierra de la Laguna
  • Experience rancho culture
  • Snorkel Cabo Pulmo National Park
  • Swim with sea lions & colorful fish
  • Discover and be awed by Baja
Starts / Ends
Cabo Pulmo / San Jose del Cabo
Activities
Snorkeling, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this 7-day tour, explore three important National Parks of Baja California Sur: Sierra de La Laguna, Cabo Pulmo National Park, and Espiritu Santo Island. Admire the landscapes, seascapes, marine life, and rancho culture of this wild region. Tour La Paz with its world-class beaches, waterfront Malecón, and abundant fresh seafood.
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