Central America & the Caribbean Tours & Trips 2020
232 trips to Central America & the Caribbean tours from 238 tour companies. 14,318 reviews. 4.4/5 avg rating.
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Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
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Costa Rica Family Holiday with Teenagers
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
9 days
$ 253 / day
$ 2,280
From :
$ 3,078
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Dive into the heart of one of the world’s most biologically diverse countries, travelling along rivers, through dense rainforest, past towering volcanoes and to blissful beaches on a journey that will awaken your inner nature-lover
- Get active on an incredible range of outdoor pursuits – rafting along rapids, climbing up to volcanic craters, safari-ing for crocs, and hiking through jungle
- Enjoy close-up encounters with Costa Rica’s endless wildlife, then enjoy plenty of time to let off some steam in thermal springs and swimming pools
- End this adventure by hitting Manuel Antonio National Park, where the evergreen forest grows right up to the long, white beaches and irresistible water
Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Experience
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9 days
$ 126 / day
$ 1,130
From :
$ 1,526
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Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- San Jose is Costa Rica’s cultural heart. Spend time wandering through the artisan stalls of the main Plaza de la Cultura, with plenty of time to stop for a refresco (smoothie) and to do some people watching.
- Lend a hand at a farmstay outside of Santa Rosa de Pocosol, and learn some home-cooked recipes and techniques from the locals on a visit to the Juanilama agricultural community.
- Marvel at the size and stature of the Arenal Volcano on the horizon, perhaps taking a soak and relaxing in La Fortuna’s lava-heated thermal springs.
- Try to spot the elusive resplendent quetzal when you’re exploring Monteverde’s steamy cloud forests. Better yet, why not consider a jungle zip-line to get high in the sky?
- With plenty of time to chill out at your own pace, Quepos’ surf vibe is ideal for catching some waves, lazing on the white-sand beaches or hiking the lush trails of Manuel Antonio with your travel pals.
Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Raft, Surf & Kayak
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8 days
$ 253 / day
$ 2,025
From :
$ 2,734
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge is home to monkeys, reptiles, toucans and macaws, while its waters contain turtles, barracudas, sea urchins and more than 125 species of fish.
- Raft Costa Rica’s Pacuare River – an area ranked in the top five rivers of the world for whitewater rafting. You’ll tackle Class 3 and 4 rapids on an unforgettable river adventure.
- Catch some waves with a hiking and surfing expedition at Manzanillo beach. You’ll be away from the crowds and hanging ten in no time!
- Hop into kayaks and paddle through the waterways of Tortuguero National Parkin search of monkeys, sloths, caiman, jaguars and lizards.
- Explore the rich urban centre of capital San Jose, with time before and after your active adventure to really get to know the Costa Rican way of life.
Caribbean, Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Tropical Costa Rica - 2022
9 days
$ 185 / day
$ 1,669
From :
$ 2,053
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
- Taste your way through a cooking demonstration featuring local ingredients.
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- Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
- Spot indigenous wildlife while on a Cano Negro riverboat cruise.
- Learn about Costa Rica's vegetation on a guided walk in the cloud forest.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Highlights Of Panama (first Class)
4 days
$ 228 / day
$ 910
From :
$ 1,119
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Day 1 – Arrival in Panama
- Upon arrival you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Panama. Day 2 – Half Day City & Canal Tour
- Embark on a morning tour featuring a visit to the most attractive and remarkable sites of Panama, starting with a panoramic visit of Old Panama. Founded by the Spanish in 1519 and then later attacked by Sir Henry Morgan, Panama City has a rich and fascinating history. Modern Panama City is a more contemporary district dedicated to commerce and banking. The tour ends with a visit to Miraflores Visitor’s Center where you can view the first set of locks of the Panama Canal on the Pacific Side. (B) Day 3 – Panama
- After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure to pursue your own activities such as snorkeling, diving etc. Overnight at the hotel. (B) Day 4 – Depart Panama
- Transfer to airport for your flight to your onward destination. (B)
Panama
Viva Costa Rica(Twin Share Room,Start San Jose, E ...
9 days
$ 218 / day
$ 2,056
Travel Style :
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Full on
Physical Level :
Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
0- Wheelchair accessible
Lodging Level :
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Basic (2*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Learn all about authentic Costa Rican coffee on a Don Juan Coffee tour
- Entrance to Selvatura Park, also known as Monteverde's Cloud Forest
Costa Rica
Puerto Rican Paradise
Premier
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4 days
$ 279 / day
$ 1,117
From :
$ 1,508
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Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level : N/A
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
Puerto Rico
Bequia Beach Hotel & Barbados & Grenada
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
14 days
$ 254 / day
$ 3,555
From :
$ 4,373
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Start with a drive through the steep hills and lush rainforest of Grand Etang National Park, stopping at Concord Waterfall.
- You may like to head to historic Westerhall Rum Distillery.
- Little Arches is in a quiet, residential area on the south coast.
- A private tour to St Nicholas Abbey, a 17th century plantation house, for a tour of the house and rum tasting.
- You might like to head into Bridgetown, take a tour of the Mount Gay Rum factory or the famous Kensington Oval cricket grounds.
- Set on a beautiful, golden sand beach this charming property is a great base for exploring the sleepy island of Bequia.
- Explore the beautiful scenery of this sleepy island, passing fishing villages, artists studios and desert beaches.
- Ferries over to St Vincent take just an hour if you'd like to explore more of the islands that make up St Vincent & the Grenadines.
- Another day at leisure and you may like to take a boat trip to incredibly blue waters of the lagoon at Tobago Cays.
Kensington Palace, Barbados
Two-stop Bahamas: city & beach
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
9 days
$ 488 / day
$ 4,395
From :
$ 5,933
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Sail out to a secluded sand bank in the turquoise ocean.
- Watch the setting sun over Pink Sands Beach.
- Snorkel in the world’s third-largest barrier reef.
- Taste local rum and traditional dishes like cracked conch.
- Visit the historic streets of Dunmore town on Harbour Island.
Nassau, Bahamas
Guatemala to Mexico
Premier
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12 days
$ 109 / day
$ 1,312
From :
$ 1,771
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Learn some Spanish during an informal lesson in old-world Antigua, then put it to good use during the rest of your Central American adventure.
- Wonder at steep, granite steps that reach into the sky while exploring the temples and monuments of Tikal: the seat of Maya power that mysteriously collapsed in AD950.
- Explore Livingston: a unique riverside town where the local culture is heavily influenced by the Afro-Caribbean Garifuna population.
- Walk along cobblestone streets and shop for local handicrafts in the tiny inland island town of Flores and learn the traditional methods of making tortillas in a small-group workshop.
- Recharge and rejuvenate on the white sands of the Yucatan Peninsula, relaxing in stunning Bacalar and laidback Tulum.
Antigua, Caribbean, Central America, Playa del Carmen, San Ignacio, Tikal, Caye Caulker, Tikal National Park, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico
Beautiful Cuba
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
8 days
$ 125 / day
$ 998
From :
$ 1,228
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- A guided walking tour of Old Havana sheds lights on the difference between the lives of city and rural life in Cuba
- Take in all the colours and aromas of Soroa, the stunning valley area known as the 'rainbow of Cuba'
- Stroll along the rural dirt roads of Vinales as tractors, vintage cars and horse-drawn carriages pass you by
- A visit to the Che Guevara mausoleum and museum allows you to learn about the iconic Cuban revolutionary in the right context
- Trinidad is a real Cuban treat – step back in time on its old-world streets, then hit some fine palm-flanked beaches
- Marvel at the unique architecture of Palacio del Valle in Cienfuegos
- Try your hand at traditional dance moves with an informal salsa lesson
Caribbean, Havana, Trinidad, Vinales, Cuba
Panama City, Bocas del Toro & Chiriqui
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
8 days
$ 247 / day
$ 1,977
From :
$ 2,669
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Experience city life, beach life, and jungle life - all in one trip!
- Enjoy comfortable transfers between all destinations, including a ferry transfer across the bright blue waters near Colon Island Port.
- See the locks of the famous Panama Canal in Panama City.
- Spot colorful starfish at Starfish Beach in Bocas del Toro, then look out for monkeys, iguanas, and tropical birds in biodiverse Chiriqui.
- Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the colonial Casco Viejo neighborhood of Panama City.
Bocas Del Toro, Boquete, Panama City, Panama
Panama City & Gamboa
Premier
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6 days
$ 194 / day
$ 1,165
From :
$ 1,573
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
- Gatun-Canal Expedition
Gamboa Rainforest, Panama City, Panama
Costa Rica Wonders with Tortuguero & Guanacaste
11 days
$ 172 / day
$ 1,889
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit the village of Tortuguero, where you learn the lifestyle of local residents and the significant conservation efforts developed to protect the sea turtles that come to spawn each year along the 22 miles of nearby protected coastline
- Visit the famous Tabacón Hot Springs and take a dip in the natural springs and pools of mineral waters surrounded by lush, tropical forest
- Visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges, a network of suspension bridges, platforms, and trails built in the cloud forest
- Visit and call the area home
- Visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest to best experience the animals in their natural forest habitats
- Visit a local family’s farm to learn about sugar cane, coffee, and tilapia farming
- Visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park, known as Costa Rica’s Yellowstone, to explore the steamy sulfur water ponds and pungent fumaroles that punctuate this jungle, home to toucans, monkeys, and many other animals
Central America, Guanacaste, Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, Liberia
Simply Belize: Jungle & beach
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 3,034
From :
$ 4,096
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Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Visits:
Ambergris Caye, Caracol, San Ignacio, Xunantunich, Belize
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