Central America Tours & Trips
A fine stretch of land that ties North America to its southern counterpart, Central America is a land infused with colours, sounds and smells. Experience Mexico's famous food scene, fly over the cloud forest in Costa Rica, sip your favourite cocktail on a Caribbean beach or discover Guatemala's ancient ruins.
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Central American Journey
"The tour was far more amazing than what I expected (compared to the one I did in..."
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica+4 more
- starts/ ends in
- Playa del Carmen / San Jose
- age range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel, Hotel, Home-stay
- transport
- Boat, Local Transport, Private Vehicle, Ferry+2 more
- Travel style
- Adventure
- operator
- G Adventures
-25%- Duration
- 32 days
- Price per day
- $70
- From $2,999
- US$2,249
Sign up to save $80631 Aug 20191 space left7 Sep 20192 spaces leftMore informationVolcano Trail
"Had a fantastic time on this trip. I was so lucky to be placed on tour with a lovely..."
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica+2 more
- starts/ ends in
- Antigua / San Jose
- age range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel, Hotel, Home-stay
- transport
- Boat, Local Transport, Private Vehicle, Ferry+2 more
- Travel style
- Adventure, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- G Adventures
-25%- Duration
- 17 days
- Price per day
- $75
- From $1,699
- US$1,274
Sign up to save $45725 Aug 20195 spaces left1 Sep 20192 spaces leftMore informationBest of Central America
"44 day Mexico to Panama. Only 1 or 2 overnight stops, everywhere else 2-3, travel..."
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama+6 more
- starts/ ends in
- Playa del Carmen / Panama City
- age range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel, Hotel, Home-stay, Camping, Lodge+2 more
- transport
- Boat, Local Transport, Private Vehicle, Ferry+2 more
- Travel style
- Adventure
- operator
- Intrepid Travel
-12%- Duration
- 45 days
- Price per day
- $85
- From $4,375
- US$3,839
You save: $53631 Aug 20197 spaces left7 Sep 20198 spaces leftMore informationCentral American Journey
"Great trip, amazing scenery. Some excellent options of extras available, at a cost...."
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica+2 more
- starts/ ends in
- Antigua / San Jose
- age range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Lodge
- transport
- Boat, Local Transport, Private Vehicle, Ferry+2 more
- Travel style
- Adventure, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- Intrepid Travel
-27%- Duration
- 17 days
- Price per day
- $77
- From $1,785
- US$1,306
You save: $4792 Sep 20196 spaces left9 Sep 201910 spaces leftMore informationPlaya Del Carmen To San Jose Bolt
"Such a great tour! This is actually carried out via Geckos Adventures (part of Intrepid)..."
Flexible Payments- destinations
- Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica+5 more
- starts/ ends in
- Playa del Carmen / San Jose
- age range
- 18 to 29 year olds
- operator
- Trek America
- Duration
- 32 days
- Price per day
- $85
- From
- US$2,735
You save: $853 Sep 20197 spaces left17 Sep 20197 spaces leftMore informationExplore Costa Rica National Geographic Journeys
"We had a diverse group of people of 16 from Canada, US and UK. Ages ranged from 40s..."
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Volcan Arenal, Monteverde, Santa Elena, Manuel Antonio National Park+7 more
- starts/ ends in
- San Jose / San Jose
- age range
- 12 to 70 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Lodge
- transport
- Boat, Private Vehicle
- Travel style
- Adventure, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures
-15%- Duration
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $146
- From $2,399
- US$2,039
You save: $3608 Sep 20194 spaces left27 Oct 201910+ spaces leftMore informationCentral American Highlights (from Antigua to San Jose)
16 day discovery tour through Antigua, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan and 11 other destinations in 5 different countries
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica+3 more
- starts/ ends in
- Antigua / San Jose
- age range
- 14 to 85 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Camping
- transport
- Coach / Bus, Boat
- Travel style
- Adventure
- operator
- Explore!
- Duration
- 16 days
- Price per day
- $154
- From
- US$2,470
You save: $5010 Oct 201910 spaces left14 Nov 20191 space leftMore informationCentral American Highlights (Reverse)
16 day discovery tour through San Jose, Sarapiqui, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and 13 other destinations in 5 different countries
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala+4 more
- starts/ ends in
- San Jose / Antigua
- age range
- 14 to 85 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Berth / Cabin
- transport
- Coach / Bus, Boat
- operator
- Explore!
- Duration
- 16 days
- Price per day
- $156
- From
- US$2,499
You save: $5129 Nov 201910+ spaces left7 Jan 20208 spaces leftMore informationTropical Trails (From Dec 2019)
19 day adventure tour through Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Caye Caulker and 10 other destinations in 4 different countries
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica+2 more
- starts/ ends in
- Cancun / San Jose
- age range
- 18 to 35 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Camping, Lodge
- transport
- Train & Rail
- Travel style
- Beach, Coach / Bus, Discovery, Christmas & New Year+2 more
- operator
- Contiki
- Duration
- 19 days
- Price per day
- $173
11 Dec 20199 spaces left25 Dec 201910+ spaces leftMore informationBest of Panama with Boquete & San Blas Islands
"We never found a host at any location, and the driver cannot book optional tours...."
Flexible Payments- destinations
- Panama City, David, Boquete, Gamboa, San Blas Islands+3 more
- starts/ ends in
- Panama City / Panama City
- age range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel
- transport
- Plane
- Islands
- San Blas Islands
- Travel style
- Adventure, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- Monograms
- Duration
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $204
- From
- US$2,239
- +$383 upfront costs
20 Oct 20198 spaces left27 Oct 201910+ spaces leftMore informationDiscover Costa Rica
"We really enjoyed the hot springs, the kayaking, the snorkelling, Tortuguero National..."
Flexible Payments- destinations
- San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Santa Elena, Manuel Antonio National Park, Golfito, Savegre+7 more
- starts/ ends in
- San Jose / San Jose
- age range
- 16 to 99 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel
- transport
- Boat, Private Vehicle
- operator
- Grand American Adventures
- Duration
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $225
- From
- US$3,380
You save: $10526 Oct 20197 spaces left7 Nov 20199 spaces leftMore informationWonders of Central America - 22 days
22 day discovery tour through Panama City, Boquete, Bocas Del Toro and 8 other destinations in 5 different countries
Flexible Payments- destinations
- Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala+3 more
- starts/ ends in
- Panama City / Antigua
- age range
- 18 to 70 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel
- transport
- Private Vehicle
- Travel style
- Historical
- operator
- On The Go Tours
- Duration
- 22 days
- Price per day
- $209
- From
- US$4,595
Sign up to save $11514 Sep 20193 spaces left19 Oct 20197 spaces leftMore informationMexico Beach to Costa Rica Jungle
16 day adventure tour through Playa del Carmen, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio and 7 other destinations in 4 different countries
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica+2 more
- starts/ ends in
- Playa del Carmen / San Jose
- age range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel
- transport
- Boat, Local Transport, Private Vehicle, Plane, Ferry+3 more
- Travel style
- Beach, Discovery, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- Tucan Travel
-31%- Duration
- 16 days
- Price per day
- $144
- From $3,349
- US$2,311
- +$260 local payments
You save: $1,0386 Oct 20197 spaces left3 Nov 20197 spaces leftMore informationBack Roads of Central America
"Overall amazing experience with great people and new places! So many opportunities..."
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala+4 more
- starts/ ends in
- San Jose / Antigua
- age range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel, Hotel
- transport
- Boat, Local Transport, Private Vehicle, Plane+2 more
- physical rating
- Active
- Travel style
- Discovery, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- G Adventures
-25%- Duration
- 18 days
- Price per day
- $71
- From $1,699
- US$1,274
Sign up to save $45727 Aug 20195 spaces left10 Sep 20198 spaces leftMore informationCentral American Adventure
"My trip with intrepid was very good. We covered a lot of area. My guide Maurico Ramirez..."
Instant BookingFlexible Payments- destinations
- Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica+4 more
- starts/ ends in
- Playa del Carmen / San Jose
- age range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Home-stay, Camping, Lodge+1 more
- transport
- Boat, Local Transport, Private Vehicle, Ferry+2 more
- Travel style
- Adventure
- operator
- Intrepid Travel
-17%- Duration
- 33 days
- Price per day
- $78
- From $3,100
- US$2,569
You save: $53131 Aug 20197 spaces left7 Sep 20198 spaces leftMore information
Highlights
- Take in the spectacular sight of smouldering lava embers, as they envelope the Arenal Volcano by night, in Costa Rica.
- Experience the eerie mysteriousness that surrounds Tikal’s ancient Maya ruins, set amidst dramatic and steamy forestland in Guatemala.
- Wander among colonial architectural jewels, in the carefully restored Nicaraguan city of Granada.
- Take in the sights of vibrant hued marine life, as you snorkel in the pristine barrier reef just off the Caye Caulker island, in Belize.
- Go on a memorable boat cruise and marvel at the amazing engineering intricacies of the world-famous, Panama Canal.
- Go off the beaten track, and canoe through wild, untamed rivers located in the remote and marshy coastal wetlands of La Mosquitia, in Honduras.
- Tap into your adventurous spirit while hiking up to Santa Ana, El Salvador’s highest volcano.
- Watch ancient Maya history spring to life in the spectacular tombs, pyramids and temples of Palenque, in Mexico.
Tips
- Try authentic tacos, burritos and mouth-watering mole sauces in Mexico. Wash it down with a shot of tequila or mezcal.
- You can shop for decorated, little ceramic orbs called sorpresa in El Salvador.
- Keep an eye out for elusive mammals such as pumas, jaguars, and tapirs in the tropical rainforests of Honduras.
- Get a surfing lesson when you’re at one of the gorgeous beaches of Bocas del Toro.
- Strike up a friendly conversation with Belize locals by greeting them with a ‘Maanin’ (Good Morning!) or ‘Hey Bali!’ (Hey Buddy).
- Take a few Spanish classes in-between excursions, while you’re in Granada, Nicaragua.
- Guided canopy tours are an exciting way to explore the rainforests that surround Tikal.
- Sample savoury snacks called ‘bocas’, which are served before main meals at the bars and restaurants of San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital city.
Central America Tours & Trips Reviews
"Our guide was amazing - one of the best guides I have ever had - extremely warm,..."
Central American Journey"Completely fell in love with Central America on this trip! So many hidden G Adventures..."
Volcano Trail"44 day Mexico to Panama. Only 1 or 2 overnight stops, everywhere else 2-3, travel..."
Best of Central America"It was a fantastic trip, great itinerary, I picked this over other tour companies..."
Central American Journey"Such a great tour! This is actually carried out via Geckos Adventures (part of Intrepid)..."
Playa Del Carmen To San Jose Bolt"Great tour. Good accommodation and transport. A good mix of activities in the tour...."
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- Budget293
- Luxury60
- Singles and Solo485
- For Couples356
- Young Adults154
- Seniors435
Duration
- 10 Day Tours224
- 2 Week Tours132
Departure
- Summer 2019195
- Fall / Autumn 2019559
- Winter 2019 / 2020503
- Spring 2020363
- August 2019433
- September 2019479
- April 2020337
- May 2020301
- June 2020286
- July 2020299
- August 2020162
- September 2020150