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Central American Explorer (18 destinations)

25 days
From Panama City to Antigua
4.5
7,914 traveler reviews
Central American Explorer (18 destinations) - Explore!

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Panama City's colonial charm
  • Witness the engineering marvel of Panama Canal
  • Discover Chiriqui's lush coffee plantations
  • Relax on the stunning beaches of Bocas del Toro
  • Hike through Rincon de la Vieja's volcanic trails

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Panama City (Panama)
  2. Day 2 Panama Canal visit; afternoon free to explore the city
  3. Day 3 Public bus to David
  4. Day 4 Morning in Boquete. Drive and boat to the Bocas del Toro Archipelago
  5. Day 5 In Bocas del Toro, optional boat trip around the islands
  6. Day 6 Journey to Sarapiqui (Costa Rica)
  7. Day 7 Travel to Arenal; optional evening bathe in hot springs
  8. Day 8 Drive to Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve via Arenal Volcano
  9. Day 9 Guided reserve walk; optional canopy tour and night walk
  10. Day 10 Transfer to Rincon de la Vieja and free afternoon for optional hiking
  11. Day 11 Visit the Rincon de la Vieja National park
  12. Day 12 Travel to Ometepe (Nicaragua); optional walks
  13. Day 13 Free day to discover Ometepe Island
  14. Day 14 Journey to the mainland and head to Granada
  15. Day 15 In Granada; free day to explore the colonial city
  16. Day 16 Drive to Leon via Masaya Market
  17. Day 17 Free morning for optional Cerro Negro Volcano hike; drive Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
  18. Day 18 Fly to Roatan
  19. Day 19 On Roatan, choose to relax on beaches, kayak or snorkel
  20. Day 20 Head back to the mainland and travel to Copan Ruinas
  21. Day 21 Visit the UNESCO Site of Copan, free afternoon
  22. Day 22 Drive to Antigua (Guatemala); walking tour of the town
  23. Day 23 Free day to explore Antigua or optional trip to Chichicastenango Market
  24. Day 24 Free day to spend in Antigua or choose to visit Lake Atitlan
  25. Day 25 Tour ends Antigua
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

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Number of tours

461

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • JoAnne
    · December 31st, 2024
    Volcan Masaya, Granada & Leon, Suchitoto, Atitlan, Antigua
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Linda
    · December 12th, 2023
    Night walk in Canó Negro Seeing the Masaya volcano at night Copan Colonial cities Fantastic birds
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Al
    · December 11th, 2023
    Volcanos, Copan and the historic cities of Grenada, Leon, Managua and Sochimoto. Great tour leader and local guides...
    Review collected by Explore!
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 251691

  • Currencies
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
    Q
    Quetzal
    Guatemala
    L
    Lempira
    Honduras
    C$
    Cordoba Oro
    Nicaragua
    B/.
    Balboa
    Panama
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

    Type A
    Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
    Type B
    Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
    Type G
    Guatemala
    Type I
    Guatemala
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Yellow fever - Recommended for Panama. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 16th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 16th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.