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Panama & Costa Rica: Caribbean Coasts, Rainforests & Volcanoes (Multi county)

12 days
From Panama City to San Jose
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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
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Panama City

    Panama City
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Tryp Panama Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Panama City at your own pace
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  2. Day 2

    Panama City

    Panama City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Tryp Panama Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day excursion to Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal
    • Watch transit of cargo ships and cruise vessels through the lock system
    • Visit Panama Canal Museum with interactive exhibits and audiovisual presentations

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Casco Viejo
    • Enjoy local coffee
    • Continue exploring Panama City
    Landmarks
    Miraflores Locks
    Panama Canal Museum at Miraflores
    Casco Viejo
  3. Day 3

    Panama City to Bocas del Toro

    Panama City to Bocas del Toro
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Swans Cay Hotel)
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  4. Day 4

    Bocas del Toro

    Bocas del Toro
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Swans Cay Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Dolphin watching in bay
    • Sloth spotting in mangrove area
    • Snorkeling at Coral Cay
    • Visit to Cayo Zapatilla in Bastimentos National Marine Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trails at Cayo Zapatilla
    Landmarks
    Coral Cay
    Cayo Zapatilla
    Bastimentos National Marine Park
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  5. Day 5

    Bocas del Toro

    Bocas del Toro
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Swans Cay Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Rent a bicycle
    • Visit nearby beaches
    • Relax by the sea
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  6. Day 6

    Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo

    Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Caribbean Villas)

    Included Activities

    • Combined transfer including boat ride and overland drive to Puerto Viejo de Limón
    • Local assistance during immigration process at Panama-Costa Rica border
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  7. Day 7

    Puerto Viejo

    Puerto Viejo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Caribbean Villas)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore beaches
    • Experience bohemian atmosphere
    • Enjoy Afro-Caribbean cuisine
    • Optional tours available in the area
  8. Day 8

    Puerto Viejo to Sarapiquí

    Puerto Viejo to Sarapiquí
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Quinta Sarapiquí)

    Included Activities

    • Night walk in Tirimbina Biological Reserve with naturalist guide
    • Discover nocturnal wildlife including tree frogs, poison dart frogs, insects, arachnids, reptiles, bats, and birds
    Landmarks
    Tirimbina Biological Reserve
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  9. Day 9

    Sarapiquí to Arenal

    Sarapiquí to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Eco Arenal)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore hotel facilities
    • Enjoy surrounding nature
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  10. Day 10

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Eco Arenal)

    Optional Activities

    • Nature walks
    • Adventure excursions
    • Explore Arenal area at own pace
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  11. Day 11

    Arenal to San José

    Arenal to San José
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Irazú)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San José
  12. Day 12

    San José

    San José

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    June 7th, 2026
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    Everything very well organized

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Tour ID: 351259

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica.Panama. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • 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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    • For any tour departing before August 31st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 31st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Costa Rica. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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