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Venture off the beaten path to Central America and Mexico with Adventure Life on one of these 42 extraordinary hiking trips for 2025 and 2026. From the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala, to the lush cloud forests of Costa Rica, this captivating region is a paradise for trekkers. As you traverse through ancient jungles or scale towering volcanoes, you'll be immersed in a singular landscape that buzzes with life. Along your journey, you'll explore vibrant cities like San José and Antigua, as well as rustic colonial villages like San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Adventure Life offers hikes tailored to all skill levels, while ensuring your safety, comfort, and enjoyment along the way. Our Central America & Mexico hiking trips range from $77 to $74,571 for expeditions of 5 to 12 days. Whether it's uncovering hidden gems or connecting with local culture that interests you most - let us help make your dream trip come true! Contact one of our tour specialists today for help planning your next seamless trip!
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,536
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Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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Cabo Pulmo
from $7,120
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Baja California: Among the Great Whales - Eastbound

San Carlos - Loreto, Mexico - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
Starts / Ends
Puerto San Carlos / Loreto
Activity Level
Variable
Enter the California gray whale birthing lagoons of Bahia Magdalena for close encounters with these gentle giants, a rare privilege in the natural world. Plus explore the islands dotting the azure Sea of Cortez, one of the best places to see marine mammals.
  • Observe California gray whales
  • Hike across desert islands
  • Experience the Baja California
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Red-eyed tree frog on flower
from $2,292
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Costa Rica Highlights

6 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Arenal / Liberia
Activities
Ziplining, Whitewater Rafting, Rainforest Exploration, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore western Costa Rica's highlights during this 6-day vacation. Glide through the Arenal Rainforest Reserve on the Skytram and Skytrek Tour. Experience Rincon de la Vieja with the Adventure Pass at Hacienda Guachipelin, then unwind at Playa Panamá. Explore Tamarindo's marine wonders with a kayaking and snorkeling tour.
  • Skytram and Skytrek Tour
  • Navigate class III rapids tubing
  • Relax on the beaches of Costa Rica
  • Riding at Hacienda Guachipelin
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Mombacho Reserve Canopy
from $2,336
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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Managua / Granada
Activities
Biking, Horseback Riding, Archaeological Site Visits, 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.
  • 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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The famed Cathedral of Granada
from $2,019
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Best of Nicaragua

8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
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.
  • 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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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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Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
from $1,908
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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day Costa Rica tour explores the Caribbean coast, Cahuita National Park, & the Pacuare River. Whitewater rafting, hiking, climbing, and snorkeling will highlight your experience in the lush tropical rainforest, wild rivers, jungle lodges, and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Snorkel a large coral reef system
  • Hike through the rainforest
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La Merced Church, Granada, Nicaragua
from $1,948
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Nicaragua Vieja

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Managua / Granada
Activity Level
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.
  • 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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Tranquilo Bay indeed...
from $3,787
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Caribbean Adventure

Tranquilo Bay - 9 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the Caribbean from Costa Rica to Panama on this 9-day land-based adventure tour. Whitewater rafting and rainforest exploration along Costa Rica's Pacuare River combine with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and snorkel & dive among the Caribbean reefs!
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Hike into the jungle for a swim
  • Marvel at the Panama Canal
  • Snorkel, kayak, hike, or relax
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Wildlife of Costa Rica - colorful tree frog
from $2,877
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Discover Costa Rica

Multisport Adventure Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This thrilling 9-day Costa Rica multisport adventure tour takes you whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, biking through tropical plantations, hiking the cloud forest at the Savegre Reserve, zip-lining through the canopy at Hacienda Baru, snorkeling & kayaking in Ballena National Park, and strolling along the beaches of the Pacific coastline.
  • Raft Class III-IV rapids
  • Bike through an agricultural center
  • Sample local foods from the field
  • Kayak to Ballena Island
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Holding a baby sea turtle
from $2,425
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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activities
Volunteering
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day eco-tour of Costa Rica combines nature and adventure as we join biologists to study giant leatherback sea turtles for two nights at Pacuare Nature Reserve. Then we head to Selva Bananito Lodge for a rainforest trip and finish with a whitewater rafting adventure on the raging rapids of the Pacuare River.
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rainforest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
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Snorkeling activity
from $3,650
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Baja Adventure & Mobula Migration

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Fishing, Cooking Classes, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Camping
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 8-day Baja adventure in Mexico, exploring Isla San Jose and La Paz. Witness the incredible Mobula ray migration in the Sea of Cortez, dive into the region's marine life, and soak in stunning desert landscapes. Experience the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility in Baja California Sur
  • Spot the huge groups of mobulas
  • Enjoy marine activities
  • Experience unique scenery in Baja
  • Enjoy marine ecosystem in Isla San
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Snorkeling among the coral reef system
from $3,500
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Glamping the Seas and Sierras of Baja

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Scuba Diving, Adventure Options, Homestays
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 8-day tour, explore the Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve, La Paz, and Espiritu Santo Island. Admire the marine life on Isla Espiritu Santo, stay in a luxury tent camp in the Sierra, and experience the rancho culture of Baja. Visit La Paz with its world-class beaches, waterfront Malecón, and abundant fresh seafood.
  • Explore diverse Sierra de la Laguna
  • Swim with sea lions & colorful fish
  • Experience rancho culture
  • Discover and be awed by Baja
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Rafting the Pacuare River!!
from $2,965
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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
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.
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zip-line through the cloud forest
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
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from $3,428
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Discover Panama

8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Trek the lowland tropical forest
  • Bike, hike, zipline, raft or relax
  • See wildlife in natural habitats
  • Explore Tranquilo Bay
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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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Xunantunich ruins in Belize
from $1,160
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Rainforest and Ruins

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore Maya ruins
  • Watch wildlife and canoe Rio Macal
  • Visit Belize's largest cave
  • Choose to book additional excursion
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Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
from $6,500
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In Steinbeck's Wake: An Epic Voyage Through the Sea of Cortez

San Jose del Cabo Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
Starts / Ends
San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day voyage aboard the Safari Voyager to explore Baja California's marine wonders. Discover marine life at Punta Marcial, snorkel Isla Catalina, and kayak Bahia de los Angeles. Enjoy whale watching between Catalina and Santa Rosalia, visit historic Santa Rosalia, and bird-watch on Isla San Esteban. Star-gaze on Isla San Jose and explore the biosphere reserve at Isla Espiritu Santo.
  • Sail around Isla Espiritu Santo
  • Spot diverse bird species
  • Search for majestic whales
  • Snorkel with sea lions & reef fish
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