Costa Rica & Panama Discovery
Combine proud Caribbean cultures with incredibly scenic stops
Get under the surface of Costa Rica and Panama with this 12-day Caribbean adventure. From San Jose to Panama City, you'll get introduced to some of the most beautiful spots in two Central American countries, with a perfect balance of included activities and free time for your own explorations.
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Put your chef's hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
- Swim in clear ocean waters, stop in at shacks serving cold cerveza and kick back on sandy shores covered in starfish in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
- Head to the coffee plantations, waterfalls and caldera hot springs of Boquete – a highland town so beautiful you'll hardly miss the beach at all!
- Spend a morning with the Ngabe-Bugle indigenous community on Isla Popa, learning about local lifestyles as you get to experience a slice of village life.
- Learn about the scale of the Panama Canal during a visit to the Miraflores Lock, then get to know Panama City during a guided stroll through Casco Viejo.
Itinerary
Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica, the starting point of your Caribbean adventure.
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None specified
Trip starts in San Jose, Costa Rica
Travel to Sarapiqui and embark on a jungle walk to explore the rich biodiversity of the region.
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None specified
Included Activities
- Jungle Walk
Arrive in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and take part in a leader-led orientation walk to familiarize yourself with the area.
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Meals
None specified
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Put your chef's hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home.
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Meals
Dinner included
Included Activities
- Hands-on dinner in local home
Travel to Bocas del Toro and begin your three-night stay on Isla Colon.
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None specified
Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Bocas del Toro, swim in clear ocean waters, and relax on sandy shores covered in starfish.
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None specified
Continue exploring Bocas del Toro, stopping at shacks serving cold cerveza and enjoying the Caribbean atmosphere.
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None specified
Travel to Boquete, a highland town known for its coffee plantations, waterfalls, and caldera hot springs.
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None specified
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Explore the beautiful highland town of Boquete, enjoying its natural beauty and attractions.
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None specified
Travel to Chitre and participate in a traditional mask workshop to learn about local culture and craftsmanship.
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None specified
Included Activities
- Traditional mask workshop
Visit the Miraflores Locks to learn about the scale of the Panama Canal, followed by a guided stroll through Casco Viejo to get to know Panama City.
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None specified
Included Activities
- Miraflores Locks (Panama Canal)
- Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo
Final day of your Caribbean adventure in Panama City, with time for last-minute exploration before departure.
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None
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None specified
Trip ends in Panama City, Panama
Inclusions & Activities
Destinations
Costa Rica, Panama
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Shared boat
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights)
Included
- 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Shared boat
- Hotel (11 nights)
- Sarapiqui – Jungle Walk
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Leader-led orientation walk
- Puerto Viejo - Hands-on dinner in local home
- Ngäbe-Buglé Indigenous Community Visit
- Boquete - Leader-led orientation walk
- Chitre - Traditional mask workshop
- Panama City - Miraflores Locks (Panama Canal)
- Panama City - Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo
Destinations
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