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Join us on one of these 25 Central America & Mexico active adventure tours in 2025. 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, Snorkeling, Hiking, and Archaeological Site Visits 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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Tulum Beach
from $6,150
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Premium Mexico in Depth

Mexico Small Group Tour - 15 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Mexico City / Tulum
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
This Premium Mexico Tour takes you on a 15-day journey through the bustling city of Mexico City to the idyllic beach resort of Tulum. Get to know Mexico City on a tour with your guide, see the beautiful ruins of Teotihuacan, Cholula, Mitla, Chichen Itza, and Muyil, and discover the Tulum archaeological site during an exclusive after-hours visit.
  • Visit the vibrant Mexico City
  • Tour Teotihuacan ruins
  • Visit Oaxaca archaeological site
  • Explore Celestun Bird Sanctuary
  • Enjoy the resort town of Tulum
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Chiapas Mountain Biking
from $5,593
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Chiapas Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Bike across the Chiapan countryside
  • Hike Montebello Lakes
  • Search for jaguars, eagles & macaws
  • Boat to Rio Lacantun
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View of Pacayitas
from $5,178
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El Camino Tropical Trail: Caribbean to Pacific

11 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Hotel Pacuare / Quepos
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Camping, Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
Join this 11-day hike along El Camino de Costa Rica, from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Trek through jungle trails and steep mountains, engage with indigenous communities and local wildlife, navigate river crossings, and relax in thermal springs. This trip uniquely highlights Costa Rica's diverse landscapes and rich cultural experiences.
  • Hike through forests and mountains
  • Explore Pacuare Reserve
  • Spot diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy authentic local cuisine
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Tulum Ruins Beach
from $4,520
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Best of Mexico

Mexico Small Group Tour - 15 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Mexico City / Playa del Carmen
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Mexico's hidden gems, from fiery Mexico City to the Caribbean resort of Playa del Carmen. Visit the Chichen Itza ruins and indigenous towns near San Cristobal de las Casas to learn about Maya history and culture. Take part in a cooking class and sample some of the best local cuisine.
  • See Mexico's Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Discover Teotihuacan ruins
  • Visit Oaxaca archaeological site
  • Relax in Playa del Carmen resort
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Hiking the Oaxaca area
from $4,304
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Oaxaca Hike and Bike

8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Trek the Sierra Norte Mountains
  • Bike back roads through Oaxaca
  • Visit artisan villages
  • Explore the ruins at Mitla
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Desert Landscape in Baja
from $3,669
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Sea and Sierra National Parks Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
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.
  • 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
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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
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
  • 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
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Kayak and snorkel in clear blue waters
from $3,311
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Belize Adventure

Belize Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Kayak Glover's Reef Atoll
  • Zip-line through the jungle
  • Float through a series of caves
  • Explore Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
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Tobacco Caye - Relaxing at Cabin or bungalow on small tropical island at Barrier Reef
from $2,875
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Coral Islands SUP

Belize Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Dangriga
Activities
Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Moderate
Spend your days exploring the lesser traveled areas of the reef by Stand Up Paddleboard. This trip is Ideal for those seeking the adventure of a guided paddling journey combined with the comforts of family-run island lodges.
  • Snorkel and Paddle through the reef
  • View a variety of marine wildlife
  • Visit a local Garifuna fishing camp
  • Tour the Tropical Education Center
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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
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.
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Hike through the cloudforest
  • Zip line through the rainforest
  • Kayak and snorkel around Ballena
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Mombacho Reserve Canopy
from $2,336
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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Managua / Granada
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.
  • Hike Cerro Negro Volcano
  • Explore Ometepe Island
  • Discover Granada
  • Kayak on Lake Nicaragua
  • Visit Masaya Volcano
  • Hike Mombacho Volcano
  • Zipline Tour
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Sea Kayaking at Belize Barrier Reef
from $2,399
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Reefs and Cayes Kayaking

Belize Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary
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.
  • 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
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Scarlet macaws perched in the rainforest
from $2,149
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for scarlet macaws
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
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The ruins at Tikal
from $1,309
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Tikal and Chiminos Lodge

4 Day Itinerary
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Moderate
This 4-day extension focuses on exploring the jungle and visiting some of the most well-preserved Mayan ruins in Guatemala. If you are looking to extend your vacation, this low-key tour is the perfect way to begin or end your Guatemala trip, including opportunities for fishing, rainforest exploration and plenty of wildlife viewing!
  • Hike through the jungle
  • Visit well-preserved Mayan Ruins
  • Discover and explore Tikal
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Good Morning Costa Rica! Pura vida!
from $970
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Chirripo Hike

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
This 3-day highland tour takes you into the paramo ecosystem and to the summit of Mt. Chirripo. Each day features significant climbs in elevation, taking you through various biomes en route to the peak, but it is physically demanding, so being in good shape is paramount. Your evenings will be spent in the comfort of Pelicano Mountain Lodge.
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El Valle de Anton Valley
from $343
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El Valle de Anton

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Moderate
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Kayaking at the Hatillo Mangroves
from $3,470
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Coast to Coast Multisport

10 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Plunge through the Pacuare's rapids
  • Rappel down waterfalls
  • Kayak off the Pacific coast
  • Hike lowland tropical forest
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Howler Monkey in the rainforest canopy
from $3,907
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Corcovado Trekking

9 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Whitewater Rafting
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.
  • Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
  • Camp on the remote beaches
  • Hike trails in search of wildlife
  • Hike, snorkel, kayak or whale watch
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