Costa Rica & Panama tour

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A pocket-sized link in the chain connecting North and South Americas, Costa Rica promises travellers a range of outdoor activities that sweep across cloud forests, active volcanoes, tumbling rivers, and wild beaches. Touring the Arenal National Park, you can discern the rumblings of the region's perfectly conical volcano and negotiate the hanging bridges in...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    A pocket-sized link in the chain connecting North and South Americas, Costa Rica promises travellers a range of outdoor activities that sweep across cloud forests, active volcanoes, tumbling rivers, and wild beaches. Touring the Arenal National Park, you can discern the rumblings of the region's perfectly conical volcano and negotiate the hanging bridges in search of numerous bird species. At Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, a three-hour cruise along the Rio Frio could put you in sight of sloth, caiman, lizards, tropical birds, monkeys and turtles. Or, fly through the treetops of the Selvatura Forest on a zipline, glimpsing birds and monkeys among the canopy.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPanama City
End CityPlaya Potrero

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Panama City.

Day 2 : Panama City

Arrive in Panama City today, where you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in private vehicle.

Day 3 : Panama City

Tour of Panama City including the historic quarter and the Miraflores Locks.

Day 4 : Panama City

Today you will take partial transit of the world-famous Panama Canal.

Day 5 : San Blas Islands

Fly to the San Blas Islands and transfer to your lodge. Afternoon to relax or start trying some excursions.

Day 6 : San Blas Islands

Full day for excursions in the San Blas Islands - you could visit the indigenous Kuna communities, go snorkelling, or arrange boat trips to other islands.

Day 7 : Tranquilo Bay

Fly back to Panama City and on to Tranquilo Bay.

Day 8 : Tranquilo Bay

Time for activities from Tranquilo Bay - you could go kayaking, snorkelling, fishing or arrange nature walks and bird watching.

Day 9 : Tranquilo Bay

At leisure in Tranquilo Bay - other activities include surfing, swimming or visiting some of the remote islands of the archipelago.

Day 10 : Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Transfer from Tranquilo Bay to the border and in to Costa Rica. You will travel overland to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the laid-back Caribbean Coast.

Day 11 : Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Full day excursion to the Cahuita National Park, exploring the jungle trails in search of monkeys, bird and sloth, in addition to snorkelling at the nearby coral reef.

Day 12 : Arenal Volcano

Transfer inland to Costa Rica's activity hub at the Arenal Volcano.

Day 13 : Arenal Volcano

Morning guided tour of Arenal's rainforest trail and complex of Hanging Bridges. This afternoon visit the Volcano National Park, through tropical forest and finishing at the old lava flows. You will then travel to a nearby hot springs complex for a relaxing soak under the stars with dinner included.

Day 14 : Arenal Volcano

Free day for further activities in Arenal - you may wish to consider a full day excursion to a wildlife refuge, trekking, kayaking, white water rafting or canopy zip lining.

Day 15 : Playa Potrero

Transfer to Costa Rica's Northern Pacific Coast for some beach relaxation.

Day 16 : Playa Potrero

At leisure on the beach.

Day 17 : Playa Potrero

At leisure on the beach.

Day 18 : International return flight

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Day 19 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,882
Price per day$415
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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