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Discover the joy of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Central America and Mexico with one of these 25 thrilling tours in 2026 or 2027. Whether it's exploring the Caribbean coast of Belize, the tropical islands of the Panama Canal, or even the mysterious Mayan ruins of the Yucatan, each destination offers a unique SUP experience. Marvel at the vibrant marine life while paddling through crystal-clear waters, discover hidden coves, and explore the dramatic coastline of Central America and Mexico. From 5 to 13 days, you can embark on a SUP journey to remember, starting at $1,699. Adventure Life's tour specialists will help customize a seamless trip for you. Contact us to start planning your next paddle-boarding exploration.
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,579
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Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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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.
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Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
from $7,500
$500 Off
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In Steinbeck's Wake: An Epic Voyage Through the Sea of Cortez

La Paz Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
  • Sail around Isla Espiritu Santo
  • Spot diverse bird species
  • Search for majestic whales
  • Snorkel with sea lions & reef fish
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San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise 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.
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Collected a starfish while snorkeling.
from $6,500
$500 Off
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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
Activity Level
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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Guests explore by zodiac cruise in Portobelo, Panama
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 / Panama City
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle cruise aboard National Geographic. Quest in Colon and explore Panama’s Pacific coast. Cruise Gatun Lake, hike Barro Colorado Island trails, and visit the Pearl Islands. Discover Darien National Park’s rainforest and culture, explore Punta Patiño Reserve, and return to Panama City.
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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
  • 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
Homestays, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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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Blue water and lush rain forest in Panama
from $6,150
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The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle

Balboa to Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Panama Canal transit
  • Chagres River cruise
  • Kayak and snorkel at Isla del Rey
  • Explore Playa Muerto
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Panama City / Panama City
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Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Rainforest Exploration
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Variable
Explore Panama on an 8-day cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Transit the Panama Canal, anchor in Gatun Lake, and discover Darien National Park and the Pearl Islands. Kayak, hike rainforests, snorkel reefs, and meet Embera communities in remote villages and protected reserves.
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,801
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Exploring Arenal Volcano, Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal

San Jose to Panama - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Arenal Volcano exploration
  • Relax in Ecotermales hot springs
  • Pearl Islands snorkeling
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
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San Jose / Panama City
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Arrive in San Jose, transfer to La Fortuna and start the 9-day land and sea adventure. Explore Arenal Volcano and rainforest trails. Fly to Panama City and embark National Geographic Quest. Kayak, hike, and cruise the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, and Pearl Islands while snorkeling, exploring fortresses, and discovering tropical wildlife.
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Tortuga Island beach
from $7,500
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Costa Rica Unbound

Golfito to Quepos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Take a thrilling whitewater rafting
  • Enjoy snorkeling in Biesanz Beach
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Golfito / Quepos
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day luxury cruise on M/Y Kontiki Wayra, exploring Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Punta Adela, Caño Island, Puerto Jiménez, & Corcovado National Park before arriving at Quepos. Experience stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, & gourmet dining aboard this exquisite yacht.
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Snorkeling activity
from $3,900
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Baja Adventure & Mobula Migration

7 Day Itinerary
  • Spot the huge groups of mobulas
  • Enjoy marine activities
  • Experience unique scenery in Baja
  • Kayak Isla San José’s coastlin
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San Jose del Cabo / La Paz
Activities
Camping, Fishing, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience Baja California Sur on this 7-day adventure. Stay at Camp Cuevas on Isla San José, snorkel with sea lions, kayak remote shores, explore turtle-filled mangroves, and witness the mobula ray migration. Guided by local conservationists, discover wildlife encounters and stunning seascapes across the Sea of Cortez.
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Beautiful beach of Corcovado National Park
from $4,200
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Pura Vida Express

Golfito to Drake Bay - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Enjoy water activities
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
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Golfito / Drake Bay
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica with a 5-day luxury cruise onboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Puerto Jiménez, Punta Adela, and Corcovado National Park. Experience the breathtaking scenery, abundant marine life, and pristine beaches.
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Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
from $7,500
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Captain's Cruise: In Steinbeck's Wake: An Epic Voyage

Roundtrip La Paz - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
  • Explore Punta Marcial
  • Discover Steinbeck Sites
  • Kayak Bahía de Ángeles
  • Hike Isla San Esteban
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La Paz / La Paz
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Cabo to La Paz on a 12-day Safari Voyager cruise through Baja California Sur. Explore remote islands, observe diverse sea life, and enjoy activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking. Visit Isla San Esteban, Bahía de los Ángeles, and Espíritu Santo before returning to La Paz.
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Crossing a stream on Osa Peninsula
from $7,200
$250 Off
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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
Activity Level
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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Kayak the clear blue waters of Belize
from $2,999
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Lighthouse Reef Adventure

Belize Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Sea kayak & snorkel Lighthouse Reef
  • Discover rich marine reef ecology
  • Visit the Great Blue Hole
  • View a colony of red-footed boobies
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Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza / Lighthouse Reef
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy 9 days at the Lighthouse Reef Atoll on this beautiful Belize snorkeling and kayaking tour. Spend your days wildlife watching, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and relaxing on the white sand beaches. The time is yours to spend as you wish!
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Snorkel the clear, tropical waters
from $3,327
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Sirenian Bay Ocean Adventure

All-inclusive Resort Stay - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy the outdoor activities
  • See wildlife in Monkey River
  • Explore Maya temples in Belize
  • Snorkel in Silk and Moho Cayes
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 7-day Sirenian Bay Resort and Villas Ocean Adventure Tour in Belize is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience that immerses you in the breathtaking beauty of Belize's coastal wonders. Explore the magical underwater world of the Barrier Reef, the incredible flora and fauna of the rainforest, and enjoy the beach and Caribbean Sea.
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Exploring the coast by kayak
from $2,379
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Sirenian Bay Resort Fun in the Sun Adventure

All-inclusive Resort Stay - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Stay in an exclusive resort
  • Explore the ancient Mayan city
  • See wildlife in Monkey River
  • Snorkel in Silk and Moho Cayes
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activities
Ziplining
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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Playa Manuel Antonio
from $7,195
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Natural Treasures of Costa Rica

Roundtrip San Jose - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Spot wildlife in Manuel Antonio
  • Discover Punta Leona's reserve
  • Traverse Curu Refuge's trails
  • Snorkel at Isla Tortuga
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San Jose / San Jose
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 7-day cruise on Sylvia Earle to explore Costa Rica's protected jungles and vibrant ecosystems. Discover unique wildlife like the Scarlet Macaw and spider monkeys through land treks and sea excursions.
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from $2,875
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Coral Islands SUP

Belize Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary
  • 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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Belize City / Dangriga
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.
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from $1,699
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Kayaking Lighthouse Reef

Small Group Departure - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Discover the rich marine ecosystem
  • Visit renowned Great Blue Hole
  • Tour with an expert naturalist
  • Relax in a hammock or beach comb
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activity Level
Easy Active
Relax on the beautiful Lighthouse Reef on your Belize vacation. Brimming with an exotic reef system, fringed with flowing palm trees, and open to adventure, Lighthouse Reef is a pristine island getaway. Stay in beachside tents by night and explore the forests, sea, and historical locations by day. Paradise is yours during this 5-day tour of Belize.
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