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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Costa Rica Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Connect With New Friends
    • Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • City tours of San José
    • Coffee experiences in the Central Valley
    • Welcome meal at a local restaurant
  3. Day 2

    San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Agapi)

    Included Activities

    • CEO-led Orientation Walk of Puerto Viejo

    Optional Activities

    • Beach exploration
    • Local dining
    • Water activities
    Landmarks
    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
  4. Day 3

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Agapi)

    Included Activities

    • Biking Puerto Viejo

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing
    • Beach visits (Cocles, Punta Uva, Manzanillo)
    • Swimming
    • Group hangout and dancing
    Landmarks
    Cocles Beach
    Punta Uva
    Manzanillo
  5. Day 4

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Bocas del Toro
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dreamers Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Border Crossing (Costa Rica - Panama)
    • CEO-led Orientation Walk - Bocas del Toro

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring Bocas del Toro independently
    Landmarks
    Bocas del Toro
  6. Day 5

    Bocas del Toro

    Bocas del Toro
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dreamers Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • Paddle boarding
    • Kayaking
    • Snorkelling
    • Bioluminescence tour (25USD per person)
    • Swimming
    • Sunbathing
    • Bike rental (5-10USD per person)
    • Sunset snorkelling tour (25USD per person)
  7. Day 6

    Bocas del Toro

    Bocas del Toro
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Dreamers Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Starfish Beach Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Local dining and dancing
    • Optional group dinner
    • Relaxation at hostel
    • Reading
    • Optional activities from previous day
    Landmarks
    Starfish Beach
  8. Day 7

    Bocas del Toro to Boquete

    Bocas del Toro to Boquete
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Oasis)

    Included Activities

    • Local Community Focused Chocolate Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner at a local spot with the group
    Landmarks
    Boquete
  9. Day 8

    Boquete

    Boquete
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Oasis)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to lost waterfalls
    • Baru Volcano hike
    • Whitewater rafting (65USD per person)
    • Horseback riding (40USD per person)
    • Coffee plantation tour (30USD per person)
    • Cloud forest hike
    • Wildlife spotting
    • Optional local dinner with the group
    Landmarks
    Baru Volcano
  10. Day 9

    Boquete

    Boquete
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Oasis)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to lost waterfalls
    • Baru Volcano hike
    • Whitewater rafting (65USD per person)
    • Horseback riding (40USD per person)
    • Coffee plantation tour (30USD per person)
    • Cloud forest hike
    • Wildlife spotting
    • Boquete cycling
    • Optional local dinner with the group
  11. Day 10

    Boquete to Valle de Antón

    Boquete to Valle de Antón
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Don Pepe)

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    Valle de Antón
  12. Day 11

    Valle de Antón

    Valle de Antón
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Don Pepe)

    Optional Activities

    • Ruta de la Caldera hike (30km / 18.6 miles)
    • El Gaital hike (over 1,000 metres / 3,281 ft)
    • Bike rental and cycling
    • Pozos Termales (hot springs visit)
    • Wildlife spotting
    • Optional group dinner at a local spot
    Landmarks
    El Gaital
    Pozos Termales
  13. Day 12

    Valle de Antón to Panama City

    Valle de Antón to Panama City
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Toscana Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Panama City CEO-led Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • In-depth city tour
    • Biking the Amador Causeway
    • Nightlife exploration
    Landmarks
    Casco Viejo
    Plaza de la Independencia
    Panama Cathedral
    Amador Causeway
  14. Day 13

    Panama City

    Panama City
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Toscana Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking along the Bay of Panama
    • Metropolitan Natural Park visit
    • Panama Canal visit (25USD per person)
    • Archaeological site visits
    • Colonial history exploration
    • Local dining
    Landmarks
    Bay of Panama
    Metropolitan Natural Park
    Panama Canal
  15. Day 14

    Panama City to San Blas Islands

    Panama City to San Blas Islands
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling
    • Beach exploration
    Landmarks
    San Blas Islands
    Carti
    Ariyaladub Island
  16. Day 15

    San Blas Islands

    San Blas Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Blas)

    Optional Activities

    • Natural pool and starfish visit
    • Island exploration
    • Beach relaxation
    • Water games
    • Snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Ariyaladub Island
  17. Day 16

    San Blas Islands

    San Blas Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Blas)

    Included Activities

    • Guna Community Visit
    • Kuna Yala Cultural and Natural Immersion

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Snorkelling
    • Beach volleyball
    Landmarks
    Aguadub Community
    Ariyaladub Island
  18. Day 17

    San Blas Islands to Panama City

    San Blas Islands to Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Toscana Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out

    Optional Activities

    • City exploration
    • Nightlife and rooftop bars
  19. Day 18

    Panama City to Cartagena

    Panama City to Cartagena
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Colonial)

    Optional Activities

    • City exploration
    • Independent exploration of Cartagena
    Landmarks
    Cartagena
  20. Day 19

    Cartagena

    Cartagena
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Colonial)

    Included Activities

    • CEO-led Orientation Walk of Old Town Cartagena

    Optional Activities

    • San Felipe fortress visit
    • Street exploration
    • Plaza time and people-watching
    Landmarks
    Plaza de San Diego
    Murallas de Cartagena
    Heredia Theatre
    Monumento Torre del Reloj
    San Felipe fortress
    Plaza de Santo Domingo
  21. Day 20

    Cartagena to Minca

    Cartagena to Minca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (On the rock hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Jungle hiking
    • Waterfall exploration
    • Adventurous activities
    Landmarks
    Minca
  22. Day 21

    Minca

    Minca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (On the rock hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Marinka Waterfalls
    • Swimming in waterfall pool
    • Relaxation in town
    Landmarks
    Marinka Waterfalls
  23. Day 22

    Minca to Palomino

    Minca to Palomino
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Huku Beach Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Palomino Beach Bonfire

    Optional Activities

    • Optional river tubing activity
    • Beach exploration
    • Local dining and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Palomino
  24. Day 23

    Tayrona National Park

    Tayrona National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Huku Beach Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Tayrona National Park Visit & Hike

    Optional Activities

    • Local dining
    • Sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Tayrona National Park
  25. Day 24

    Palomino to Santa Marta

    Palomino to Santa Marta
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tayromar)

    Included Activities

    • Big Night Out
    • Santa Marta CEO-led Orientation Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Local dining
    • El Rodadero beach visit
    • Independent exploration
    Landmarks
    Parque de los Novios
    Parque Bolívar
    Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas
    El Rodadero
  26. Day 25

    Santa Marta to Medellín

    Santa Marta to Medellín
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Medellin)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent city exploration
    • Optional night out with the group
    Landmarks
    Medellín
  27. Day 26

    Medellín

    Medellín
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Viajero Medellin)

    Included Activities

    • Tour Comuna 13 Guide Local

    Optional Activities

    • Museum visits
    • Historical tours
    • Local dining
    Landmarks
    Comuna 13
  28. Day 27

    Medellín

    Medellín

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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