Costa Rica & Panama

20 days from £5,020pp Inc. international flights

A great overview of the main highlights of Panama and Costa Rica. The trip combines cities, pristine tropical islands, indigenous communities and active volcanoes.

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At a Glance

• Tranquilo Bay 3 days
• Arenal Volcano & the Cloudforest Reserves 3 days
• Tamarindo 3 days
• Panama City 2 days
• San Blas Islands 2 days
• Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 2 days
• Turrialba 2 days
• San Jose 1 day

Highlights of this itinerary

• Panama City - explore the three parts of the city.
• Panama Canal - Get up close whilst undertaking a partial transit.
• Arenal Volcano - smoking and spectacular the country's most active volcano.
• Turrialba - a beautiful agricultural region famous for its volcano.
• Caribbean beaches - Beautiful archipelagos in Panama and stretches of coastline in Costa Rica that provide fantastic opportunities for a range of activities.

Day 1London - Madrid - Panama City

International flight from London Heathrow to Panama City via Madrid. Upon arrival in Panama City you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2Panama City

Tour of Panama City and the Miraflores Locks.

Day 3Panama City

Partial transit of the Panama Canal.

Day 4Panama City - San Blas Islands

Fly to the San Blas Islands and transfer to your lodge. Afternoon excursions e.g visiting local Kuna communities, snorkelling, island trips. All meals included in your stay

Day 5San Blas Islands

Further excursions.

Day 6San Blas Islands - Tranquilo Bay

Fly back to Panama City and on to the stunning Tranquilo Bay. Afternoon excursions. e.g. kayaking, snorkelling, fishing, nature walks, birding, exploration of remote islands of the archipelago, surfing, swimming or simply relaxing. All meals included in your stay.

Day 7Tranquilo Bay

Further optional excursions.

Day 8Tranquilo Bay

Further optional excursions.

Day 9Tranquilo Bay - Sixaola - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

transfer from Tranquilo Bay to the border and in to Costa Rica. You will travel overland to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Afternoon at leisure/optional excursions e.g. cycling, walking, snorkelling, horseriding, dolphin watching, fishing and chocolate tours.

Day 10Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Full day excursion to the Cahuita National Park.

Day 11Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Turrialba

Transfer from Puerto Viejo de Talamance to Turrialba. Afternoon at leisure/optional excursions e.g. Guayabo National Monument tour, agricultural tours, excursions to macadamia and coffee plantations, hiking in the Espino Blanco Biological Reserve, horse riding, kayaking, canopy tours, canyoning and ATV tours.

Day 12Turrialba

Excursion to the Guayabo National Monument.

Day 13Turrialba - Arenal Volcano

Transfer from Turrialba to Arenal. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 14Arenal Volcano

Morning excursion to the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Afternoon excursion around the Arenal Volcano National Park followed by an evening at the Ecotermales Hot Springs.

Day 15Arenal Volcano

Full day excursion to the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge.

Day 16Arenal Volcano - Tamarindo

Transfer from Arenal to Tamarindo. Afternoon at leisure/optional excursions e.g. surf lessons, sailing, kayaking, golf, fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving boat trips, horse riding, quad biking and zip lining.

Day 17Tamarindo

Day at leisure/optional excursions.

Day 18Tamarindo

Day at leisure/optional excursions.

Day 19Tamarindo - San Jose

Transfer from Tamarindo to San Jose for your international flight to Madrid.

Day 20Madrid

International flight from Madrid to London Heathrow.