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Best of Costa Rica & Panama - 13 days

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From San Jose to Panama City
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Arenal

    San Jose to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Central Valley mountain scenery to Arenal region
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  3. Day 3

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Mistico Hanging Bridges - guided walk across suspension bridges with naturalist guide (8:00 AM or 2:00 PM, approximately 4 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees, and snacks)
    • Arenal Volcano National Park and Boat - short boat ride from Lake Arenal and guided walk through park trails with views and birdwatching opportunities
    • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by Boat including Lunch - full-day boat tour through wetland ecosystem (7:30 AM, approximately 8 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, lunch, and beverages)
    • Safari Float Peñas Blancas River - gentle float along river through rainforest (7:30 AM or 1:00 PM, approximately 5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and snacks)
    • Arenal Volcano and Ecotermales Hot Springs including Dinner - guided walk in national park followed by thermal pools and dinner (3:00 PM, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees, and dinner)
    • Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall - scenic rainforest trails to viewpoints with opportunity to swim at the falls
    • Balsa River Rafting Class II-III including Lunch - white-water rafting experience for beginners and families (10:00 AM, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, snacks, beverages, and lunch)
    • Rappelling Pure Trek including Lunch - canyoning adventure with multiple rappels down waterfalls and zip-line elements (7:00 AM or 12:00 PM, approximately 4 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and lunch)
    • Sky Tram and Sky Trek - ride observation platform with rainforest and volcano views followed by zip-lines (various morning times, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation and bilingual guide, minimum age 8 years)
    Landmarks
    Mistico Hanging Bridges
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
    Peñas Blancas River
    Ecotermales Hot Springs
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Balsa River
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  4. Day 4

    Arenal to Monteverde

    Arenal to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive from Arenal to Monteverde

    Optional Activities

    • Don Juan Coffee Tour - guided experience covering coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production from seed to finished product with tastings (various departure times throughout day, approximately 2 hours)
    • Frogs Tour - exhibition showcasing frog and toad species including red-eyed tree frogs and blue jeans frogs (8:30 PM, approximately 1 hour, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and entrance fees)
    • Children's Eternal Rainforest - guided walk through largest private reserve in Costa Rica and UNESCO biosphere (5:15 PM or 7:15 PM, approximately 2.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and entrance fees)
    • Night Walk Kinkajou - guided night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife including sloths, armadillos, porcupines, opossums, coatis, and kinkajous (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, or 8:30 PM, approximately 2 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, and entrance fees)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Children's Eternal Rainforest
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  5. Day 5

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip through mangroves near Damas Island
    • Visit to local spice plantation
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Damas Island
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  6. Day 6

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Savegre River White Water Rafting including Lunch - white-water rafting through scenic countryside with class III rapids (8:00 AM, approximately 5.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks, and lunch)
    • Naranjo River White Water Rafting including Lunch - challenging rafting adventure through jungle gorges (8:00 AM or 11:30 AM, approximately 4.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks, and lunch)
    • Manuel Antonio National Park - guided rainforest walk with beach stop and opportunities to spot monkeys, sloths, birds, and reptiles (7:30 AM, approximately 3.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees, and snacks)
    • Catamaran Tour including Lunch - coastal catamaran cruise with snorkeling opportunity or anchor time in sheltered bay (8:00 AM or 1:00 PM, approximately 5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, snacks, and lunch)
    Landmarks
    Savegre River
    Naranjo River
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  7. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose
  8. Day 8

    San Jose to Panama City

    San Jose to Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    Panama City

    Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Panama ruins with cathedral tower climb
    • Museum visit in Old Panama
    • Walking tour of Casco Antiguo with visits to Cathedral, Las Bóvedas, and French Plaza
    • Return to hotel by private transfer
    Landmarks
    Old Panama
    Casco Antiguo
    Cathedral
    Las Bóvedas
    French Plaza
  10. Day 10

    Panama City

    Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Partial Panama Canal transit on Pacific Queen
    • Cruise under Bridge of the Americas
    • Pass through Miraflores Locks
    • Travel through Miraflores Lake and Pedro Miguel Locks
    • Transit through Gaillard Cut
    • Coach return from Gamboa to Flamenco Marina
    Landmarks
    Panama Canal
    Flamenco Marina
    Bridge of the Americas
    Miraflores Locks
    Miraflores Lake
    Pedro Miguel Locks
    Centennial Bridge
    Gaillard Cut
    Gamboa
  11. Day 11

    Panama City to Soberania National Park

    Panama City to Soberania National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Soberania National Park
    • Boat journey on Gatun Lake with wildlife viewing
    • Guided walk on park trail
    Landmarks
    Soberania National Park
    Gatun Lake
  12. Day 12

    Panama City to Embera Village

    Panama City to Embera Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Embera indigenous village)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to El Corotu
    • Motorised dugout canoe journey up Chagres River
    • Visit to Embera indigenous village
    • Traditional music and dancing performance
    • Demonstration of Embera craftsmanship
    • Traditional lunch
    • Return to accommodation

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional jagua body paint application
    Landmarks
    Chagres National Park
    Madden Lake
    Chagres River
  13. Day 13

    Panama City

    Panama City

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    Is Manuel Antonio Park included in the itinerary, or does it need to be added as a separate option?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      Manuel Antonio is already included in the itinerary, with time there on Days 5, 6, and 7. Your clients will have free time and the option to join a guided visit to Manuel Antonio National Park, so there is no need to add this separately.

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica.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 Yellow fever - Recommended for and Panama. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Panama. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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