Mexico & Central America Tours & Cruises

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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 $3,381

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Beautiful Belize

9 Day Itinerary

• Discover Maya ruins
• Canoe down the Rio Macal
• Visit the village of Placencia
• Relax on the beach

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Ziplining, Fishing, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Rich in Maya culture and natural beauty, this 9-day tour of Belize takes you into the Maya Mountains to see the ancient ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol, and to explore the underground world of mysterious caves. Then head to the beautiful beaches of Placencia where you can snorkel, dive, and dance the night away to Caribbean rhythms.

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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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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, 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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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary

• Climb a giant kapok tree
• Raft the Pacuare River
• Snorkel a large coral reef system
• Hike through the rainforest

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.

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from $2,182

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Hamanasi Adventure

5-8 Day Itinerary

• Snorkel & search for marine life
• Explore the rainforest & ruins
• River tubing in a wildlife reserve
• Choose from a menu of activities

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 5-8 day Belize tour enjoy both marine and inland adventures, all from the comfort of the idyllic Hamanasi Resort eco-lodge. Customize your itinerary to fit your personal preferences, with options like river tubing in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve, snorkeling, exploring Maya ruins, canoeing, caving, and more.

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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

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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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from $2,030

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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary

• Observe nesting sea turtles
• Hike in the rainforest at night
• Raft the Sarapiqui River
• Explore nearby Arenal Volcano

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Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Easy Active

This exciting 8-day tour of Costa Rica takes you to Tortuguero National Park, rafting on the thrilling Sarapiqui River, and up the slopes of the active Arenal Volcano! You'll have opportunities to take a night hike in Tirimbina Biological Reserve and learn about the tropical wildlife that inhabits Costa Rica.

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Baja California's Whales & Sealife

La Paz Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager

• Snorkel with young sea lion pups
• Visit the Sea of Cortes
• Search whales in the Sea of Cortez
• Kayak around coastal rocks

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La Paz / La Paz

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Whale Watching

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Variable

Embark on a 7-night adventure aboard the Safari Voyager, discovering the stunning marine life and landscapes of Baja California. Starting in La Paz, visit Isla San Francisco, Bahía Agua Verde, Honeymoon Cove, and more. Snorkel with sea lion pups, kayak, hike, and spot dolphins, whales, and birds along Baja’s rugged coastlines.

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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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from $1,930

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Encounter Panama

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore El Valle's forested trails
• Transit through the Panama Canal
• Enjoy the Gamboa Rainforest Resort
• Visit the Embera community

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin your Panama journey at the manmade marvel, the Panama Canal, and continue your travels into the region's tropical forests, visiting an indigenous community in Chagres National Park and exploring the ecology of Barro Colorado Island. This is a great introductory tour of Panama!

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from $3,500

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Glamping the Seas and Sierras of Baja

8 Day Itinerary

• 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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La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Scuba Diving, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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.

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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

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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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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary

• Hike near Arenal Volcano
• Zip-line through the cloud forest
• Raft the Rio Savegre
• Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches

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.

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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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Discover Panama

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek the lowland tropical forest
• Bike, hike, zipline, raft or relax
• See wildlife in natural habitats
• Explore Tranquilo Bay

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Biking

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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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

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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