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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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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tryp Panama Hotel)

    Optional Activities

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

    Panama City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Swans Cay Hotel)
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  4. Day 4

    Bocas del Toro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Eco Arenal)

    Optional Activities

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

    Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Irazú)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San José
  12. Day 12

    San José

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Where You'll Stay

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Reviews from other tours by Destination Services Costa Rica

  • Christian
    May 8th, 2026
    A good 7 day tour! All transfers were on time. Very nice selected hotels on the round trip! The pricing of the...
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  • Nicola
    April 24th, 2026
    We had a good trip to Costa Rica. All the arrangements, pickups and tours were as advertised. I would, however have...
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  • Jennifer
    April 21st, 2026
    Phenomenal experience! This itinerary was the perfect order to La Fortuna, then Tortugero, then Puerto Viejo where it...
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    • 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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