Central America Cultural Tours

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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon - Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Discover San Blas
• Experience Panama Canal
• Explore Fuerte Amador
• Visit Darien National Park

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Colon / Puntarenas

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Variable

Join this 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Panama and Costa Rica, including the white sands of Holandes Cayes, the iconic Panama Canal, and Panama City's historic Old Quarter.

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from $1,604

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Classic Guatemala Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• Tour Antigua and visit churches
• Attend Comalapa Market
• Explore volcanic Lake Atitlan
• Visit a local plantation

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Guatemala City / Guatemala City

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Relaxed

Experience Guatemala’s history and culture on this 8-day adventure. Walk through colonial Antigua, visit the art-filled San Juan Comalapa, and explore ancient ruins at Iximché and Tikal. Cross Lake Atitlán by boat, browse Chichicastenango’s famous market and discover Flores. See Maya traditions, stunning landscapes, and iconic sites, from volcanoes to jungle ruins.

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from $1,803

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Guatemala Easter Festival

8 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy Easter Festival ceremonies
• Tour the colonial capital Antigua
• Cruise across Lake Atitlán
• Visit Chichicastenango market
• Walk through Iximché ruins

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Guatemala City / Guatemala City

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Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover the heart of Guatemala on this exclusive 8-day tour! Celebrate the Easter Festival in the colorful streets of Antigua. Journey to the highlands, where modern Maya culture meets its past in sites such as the Chichicastenango market. Explore the villages around Lake Atitlan and return to Antigua for more exploration of this colonial city!

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from $3,402

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Nicaragua Escape

7 Day Itinerary

• Tour the colonial city of Granada
• Taste award-winning chocolate
• See Doña Elba Cigars Granada
• Stay in San Juan del Sur
• Stay at Jicaro Lodge Eco Resort
• Relax at Morgans Rock
• Hike Mombacho Volcano

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Managua / Managua

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Variable

Discover a 7-day adventure through Granada, Mombacho Volcano, and San Juan. Explore Granada’s colonial heritage, hike Mombacho Volcano’s Crater Trail, and enjoy free time at Jicaro Lodge and Morgan’s Rock. Experience local culture, scenic landscapes, and various activities.

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from $2,574

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Guatemala Discovery

11 Day Itinerary

• Explore the streets of Antigua
• Take a boat on Lake Atitlán
• Visit Tz'utuhil Maya villages
• Shop Chichicastenango Market
• Swim in the Semuc Champey pools
• Tour Cobán coffee and orchids

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Antigua / Guatemala City

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore Guatemala’s highlands, lakes, markets, and Caribbean coast on this 11-day adventure. Walk colonial Antigua, boat across Lake Atitlán, browse Chichicastenango Market, experience Garifuna culture in Livingston, cruise the Rio Dulce, and discover the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey before ending in Guatemala City.

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from $5,178

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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

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Hotel Pacuare / Quepos

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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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from $2,025

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Best of Nicaragua

8 Day Itinerary

• Visit UNESCO Old León Ruins
• Tour Selva Negra coffee farms
• Hike Masaya Volcano trails
• Experience San Jacinto Hot Springs
• Explore Granada City

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Biking

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Easy Active

Explore Managua, León, Granada, and Masaya on an 8-day tour. Visit Old León Ruins, lush Isletas, vibrant cities, and breathtaking volcanoes while discovering Nicaragua's rich heritage.

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from $1,173

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Jade Jungle Retreat

4 Day Itinerary

• Explore ancient Maya ruins
• Enjoy yoga sessions
• Wander the lower trails
• Embrace Ecotourism in Belize

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Jade Jungle Resort / Jade Jungle Resort

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Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Spa Relaxation, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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Variable

Stay at a Belize jungle lodge with the Jade Jungle Resort 4-day adventure, formerly Pook’s Hill Lodge. Set in pristine rainforest, this eco-retreat offers Maya ruins tours, jungle hikes, and wellness experiences. Enjoy cultural immersion and comfort in one of Belize’s most unique jungle escapes.

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from $2,025

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Nicaragua Vieja

8 Day Itinerary

• Visit Masaya Volcano National Park
• Tour the colonial city of Granada
• Visit the buried ruins of Old Leon
• Hike Mombacho Volcano’s trails
• Visit Catedral De La Asuncion
• Visit Juan Venado Nature Reserve

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Managua / Granada

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Relaxed

Experience an 8-day journey through Nicaragua’s history and natural beauty. Visit Managua, Leon, and Granada, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Leon. Tour volcanoes, explore reserves, cruise islets, and participate in cultural activities like pottery and cooking classes.

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from $6,150

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The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest

• Transit the Panama Canal
• Explore Darien Jungle
• Visit Portobelo Forts
• Snorkel Pearl Islands

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Panama City / Balboa

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Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day Panama Canal cruise to the Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle aboard the National Geographic Quest. Transit the legendary Panama Canal, meet the Emberá people in Playa Muerto, spot wildlife in Punta Patiño, and snorkel the clear waters of the Pearl Islands, including Isla del Rey and Isla Pacheca.

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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

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Puerto Caldera / Balboa

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Small Ship Sailing

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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

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Horseback Riding, Land & Sea Exploration

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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 $3,813

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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

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Liberia / Managua

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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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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

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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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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

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Rainforest Exploration, Whale Watching

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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 $2,809

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Chiapas Maya Heartland

7 Day Itinerary

• Visit a potters village
• Walk through impressive Maya Ruins
• Learn about the Olmec people
• Swim at the Mishol-Ha Waterfall

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Tuxtla Gutierrez / Villahermosa

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Relaxed

Embark on a 7-day journey through the Maya Heartland in Chiapas, Mexico. Here you will learn about the traditions and beliefs of this ancient culture from modern-day Maya cultural groups. Tour the Palenque Maya ruins and visit Mishol-Ha Waterfall and Parque-Museo La Venta, en route from Tuxtla Gutierrez to Villahermosa.

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from $2,378

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Sirenian Bay Resort Fun in the Sun Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Stay in an exclusive resort
• Explore the ancient Mayan city
• See wildlife in Monkey River
• Snorkel in Silk and Moho Cayes

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Belize City / Belize City

Activities

Fishing, Ziplining, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover this 5-Day Sirenian Bay Resort and Villas Fun in the Sun Adventure Tour in Belize, a luxurious and secluded paradise nestled on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. Explore the underwater world, discover a diverse wildlife sanctuary, enjoy a relaxing day at the resort's private beach and infinity pool, and soak up the sun and sea breeze.

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from $3,502

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Maya Route: Belize and Guatemala Adventure

11 Day Itinerary

• Tour the city of Antigua
• Visit a women's textile cooperative
• Explore iconic Mayan ruins
• Journey into Actun Tunichil Muknal
• Swim in Rio On Pools
• Visit scenic Lake Atitlan

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Relaxed

This 11-day trip hits the highlights of both Guatemala & Belize! ancient Mayan ruins, colorful markets, and vibrant villages on this 11-day Belize and Guatemala tour. Walk historic Antigua, explore Lake Atitlan, visit Tikal and Caracol, and descend into sacred caves in the Belize jungle. Experience culture, nature, and archaeology along the unforgettable Ruta Maya.

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