Highlights of Central America: Costa Rica & Panama
12 days | 15 days with Cartagena extension
Central America offers a feast for the senses.
Experience the best of this vibrant region as you spot wildlife in the magical Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, sip flavorful Panamanian coffee at a local farm, and watch ships pass through the Panama Canal. Whether you’re snapping photos of sloths in Costa Rica or strolling the historic streets of Panama City, the verdant landscapes and irresistible culture of these two nations will shine on this small group Wildlife Tour.
Your tour package includes
- 11 nights in handpicked hotels
- 11 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 5 dinners, some with beer or wine
- 2 food tastings
- 9 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
- Heliconia Ranch tree planting
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Gesha coffee tasting
- Chitré artisan workshops
- Gatun Lake cruise
- Miraflores Locks
- Casco Viejo
- Chagres National Park
- Emberá community visit
Itinerary
San José
Day 1: Arrival in San José
Included meal: Light dinner
Welcome to Costa Rica! Settle in to your hotel and enjoy an included dinner.
Please note: Travelers arriving at the hotel late this evening will have an informal dinner.
Monteverde
Day 2: Transfer to Monteverde & hiking tour of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Included meals: Breakfast, Welcome lunch
Leave the city behind and head to the mountainous town of Monteverde, where you’ll sit down with your fellow travelers for a welcome lunch at a local, family-owned ranch.
Join your Tour Director for an afternoon hike through Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, a haven for birdwatchers.
- Learn about variety of flora and fauna, including orchids and ferns
- Walk through the misty forest as you explore this rare ecosystem, which gets its name from the constant cloud coverage
- Try to spot toucans, hummingbirds, resplendent quetzals, and more
Please note: Travelers should be able to hike around two miles over wet, and potentially slippery, pathways.
Reviews
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
- A great price locked in today
- 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
FAQ
Select tour date
| Date | Extension | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ||
| Available | $3,369, $150 off $3,519 | |
| Available | $3,519 | |
| 2025 | ||
| Available | $3,749 | |
| Available | $3,749 | |
| Available | $3,899 | |
$3,749 | ||
| Available | $3,849 | |
| Available | $3,699 | |
| Available | $3,699 | |
| Available | $3,709 | |
| Available | $3,589 | |
| Available | $3,639 | |
| Available | $3,739 | |
| 2026 | ||
| Available | $3,789 | |
| Available | $3,789 | |
| Available | $3,789 | |
| Available | $3,739 | |
| Available | $3,739 | |
| Available | $3,749 | |
| Available | $3,629 | |
| Available | $3,629 | |
| Available | $3,629 | |