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Explore an untamed wilderness of unparalleled beauty on a Wildlife Viewing Trip in Central America and Mexico. Encounter some of the world's most extraordinary creatures, from jaguars to howler monkeys, and marvel at their majestic beauty. Join one of Adventure Life's 112 Wildlife Viewing Tours for 2025 or 2026, starting from as low as $46 for trips lasting between 5 to 15 days. Track pumas in Patagonia, watch whale sharks off the coast of Belize, and connect with nature. Don't miss out - contact one of our tour specialists today!
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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
Activities
Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,420
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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
Starts / Ends
Colon / Puntarenas
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
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.
  • Discover San Blas
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Explore Fuerte Amador
  • Visit Darien National Park
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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
Activities
Whale Watching
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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Relax along Nicaragua's beautiful beaches
from $3,265
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Nicaragua Escape

7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Managua / Managua
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
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.
  • 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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Diving excursion
from $2,552
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Hamanasi Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 7 day trip to Hamanasi Resort allows you to choose what to do each day. Snorkeling, canoeing, exploring the jungle, visiting Maya ruins and caving are just a few of the options! Relax in a treehouse bungalow or a seaside room and enjoy your time in sunny Belize.
  • Hike around a mountain lake
  • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Kayak down the Sittee River
  • Snorkel at Glover's Reef Atoll
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Mombacho Reserve Canopy
from $2,336
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Nicaragua Multisport

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Managua / Granada
Activities
Horseback Riding, Biking
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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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
from $2,781
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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day land-based tour highlights the best of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater excitement and rainforest exploration in Costa Rica couple with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama for a perfectly paced vacation. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and fall into the rhythm of the Caribbean!
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Hike deep into the jungle
  • Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
  • Tour Panama's vibrant capital city
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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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Life in an underwater world
from $2,182
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Hamanasi Adventure

5-8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Snorkel & search for marine life
  • Explore the rainforest & ruins
  • River tubing in a wildlife reserve
  • Choose from a menu of activities
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Blu Zen
from $1,788
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Blu Zen Resort Adventure

6 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Belize City / Belize City
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Relaxed
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Belize's coastal wonders with this 6-day Blu Zen Resort Tour, an exciting and unforgettable experience. Enjoy a day at the beach and take in the Caribbean Sea or discover the amazing flora and fauna of the rainforest and the enchanted underwater world of the Barrier Reef
  • Visit the Barrier Reef in Belize
  • See lively corals and tropical fish
  • Explore Maya temples in Belize
  • Take a bike to explore the island
  • Enjoy kayaking around the island
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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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Coati
from $2,030
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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary
Activities
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.
  • Observe nesting sea turtles
  • Hike in the rainforest at night
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Explore nearby Arenal Volcano
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Xunantunich ruins in Belize
from $3,110
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Beautiful Belize

9 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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.
  • Discover Maya ruins
  • Canoe down the Rio Macal
  • Visit the village of Placencia
  • Relax on the beach
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Handling an urchin while snorkeling at Turneffe Flats
from $2,590
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Belize Explorer

Ambergris Caye - 8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this spectacular 8-day tour of Belize, you'll explore the Belizean rainforest and wildlife, visit Maya ruins like Tikal, go caving at Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, and end your Belize vacation relaxing on the beach and snorkeling at Ambergris Caye.
  • Canoe down the Rio Macal
  • Adventure through the ATM cave
  • Visit Tikal's towering pyramids
  • Snorkel in clear Caribbean waters
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Antigua architecture with volcano view
from $2,159
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Guatemala Discovery

10 Day Itinerary
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Traverse the Guatemalan landscape, discovering the rich Mayan culture and heritage along the way on this 10-day adventure. From Antigua to Lake Atitlan and the Lanquin Cave, you'll visit small markets, interact with locals, explore the diverse landscape, and tour colonial cities. Goliath churches and palaces contrast with tiny towns and villages.
  • Explore the streets of Antigua
  • Greet locals at the Comalapa Market
  • Visit a women's textile cooperative
  • Explore a limestone cave
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Arenal Volcano Inn is nestled at the foot of the Arenal volcano
from $2,357
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Adventure Pacifica

9 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy a 9-day version of our classic Adventure Pacifica tour. Experience all that Costa Rica has to offer with opportunities to hike, raft, search for wildlife, zip-line and more. The tour includes visits to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the rainforest jungles of Manuel Antonio, and whitewater rafting on the Rio Savegre.
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zip-line through cloud forest
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
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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
Activities
Cooking Classes
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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