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Central America tour Ideas
Poison dart frog, Bocas del Toro

From Aztec ruins and Catholic cathedrals to lively rainforests and deserted beaches, Central America packs an incredibly diverse array of attractions into a compact area. Collectively, our specialists have explored it all and can help introduce you to a region’s landmark sights, as well as lesser-known attractions that offer a deeper insight into the area’s rich culture, history and wildlife.

Our sample itineraries aim to give you a basic starting point and show you what is possible. However, when it comes to planning your tour, we’ll create a personal itinerary based on your interests —  whether you’re hoping to go whale watching in Baja California, discover jungle-covered Palenque in Mexico, or dive the Blue Hole in Belize.

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Ideas for your trip to Central America & Mexico

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Central America & Mexico, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

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  • Blue Hole, Belize

    Belize beach break

    Belize

    • Five night stay at one of Belize's best beachfront hotels.

    • Incredible snorkeling and diving opportunities.

    • Enjoy a sunset boat cruise off Ambergris Caye.

    • Fly over the Great Blue Hole.

    6 days from $3,650pp

  • Leon Cathedral, Nicaragua

    Historic Nicaragua

    Nicaragua

    • Explore the colorful and vibrant city of Granada.

    • Learn about Nicaragua's turbulent modern history in León.

    • Stare down into the active Masaya volcano crater.

    • Enjoy remote beaches on the Pacific Coast.

    10 days from $3,995pp

  • Cruise ship on the Panama Canal

    Panama for families

    Panama

    • Explore the three cities within Panama City.

    • Get up close to the enormous locks by taking a partial transit of the Panama Canal.

    • Discover Portobelo National Park.

    • Relax on the resort's private beach.

    • Explore El Valle's waterfalls and lush walking trails.

    10 days from $3,995pp

  • Rafting on the Rio Sarapiqui

    Costa Rica self-drive family adventure

    Costa Rica

    • Explore Tortuguero National Park, an ecological treasure trove consisting of a maze of canals and rivers teaming with all sorts of wildlife.

    • Drive through some of Costa Rica’s most spectacular landscapes.

    • Explore Arenal Volcano, an activity hub that's home to hanging bridges, rainforest walks and lake kayaking.

    • Spend a couple of days in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui for great white-water rafting.

    • Relax in the natural pools of Rio Celeste.

    • Try an evening boating adventure or a kayaking experience to connect with nature.

    15 days from $4,100pp

  • Sloth, Tortuguero National Park

    Family adventure in Costa Rica

    Costa Rica

    • Glide through the canals of Tortuguero National Park.

    • See a huge array of wildlife from tiny frogs to sloths and tropical birds.

    • Fly over rainforest and volcanoes on your way to Arenal.

    • Soar through Arenal's canopy by zip-line or aerial tram.

    • Sample hand-crafted chocolate while learning how it is made.

    • Splash in the Pacific Ocean during a surf lesson or simply relax in the sand.

    10 days from $4,150pp

  • Caracol views

    Belize in a week: jungle & beach

    Belize

    • Explore the jungles and caves of the Cayo District.

    • Hike jungle and forest trails on guided walks.

    • Tour the Maya ruins of Caracol.

    • Snorkel and swim in the turquoise waters of Ambergris Caye.

    • Dive Belize's celebrated Blue Hole.

    8 days from $4,495pp

  • Hot air ballooning over Teotihuacan

    City break: 5 nights in Mexico City

    Mexico

    • Soar over the UNESCO-listed archaeological zone of Teotihuacán in a hot air balloon.

    • Discover the surrounding colonial cities of Cuernavaca and Taxco.

    • Uncover the history behind the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco.

    • Taste some of the wonderful street food on offer.

    6 days from $4,595pp

  • Aerial view of Panama City

    Panama City, the Canal & beach

    Panama

    • Explore the three cities within Panama City.

    • Get up close to the enormous locks by taking a partial transit of the Panama Canal.

    • Learn about the culture, traditions and history of the Emberá Indians in Chagres National Park.

    • Relax on a remote Pacific beach.

    10 days from $4,700pp

  • View of San Juan del Sur

    Classic Nicaragua tour

    Nicaragua

    • Marvel at the vast crater of the Masaya Volcano.

    • Relax, walk, kayak or mountain bike on Ometepe Island.

    • Relax on beautiful Pacific coastline beaches.

    • Explore the colorful and vibrant cities of Granada and León.

    12 days from $5,135pp

  • Ambergris Caye, Belize

    Belize honeymoon

    Belize and US

    • Snorkel with sharks, turtles and rays on Ambergris Caye.

    • A visit to Belize's last frontier, the Toledo District, where you can visit cacao plantations and swim in caves.

    • A relaxing end to the trip as you unwind on Placencia's beaches.

    10 days from $5,150pp

  • Zip-lining near Arenal Volcano

    Discover Costa Rica

    Costa Rica

    • Raft along the class III and IV rapids of the Pacuare River to and from the remote jungle lodge.

    • Zip along wires strung across the forest.

    • Trek through the jungle to meet indigenous tribes.

    • Take a surf lesson on one of Costa Rica's Pacific beaches.

    9 days from $5,500pp

  • Panama City skyline at night

    Classic Panama tour

    Panama

    • Explore the buzzing Panama City.

    • Get up close to the enormous locks and tankers by transiting the Panama Canal.

    • Meet the indigenous Kuna community on the San Blas Islands.

    • Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bocas del Toro.

    13 days from $6,150pp

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City

    Culinary tour of Mexico

    Mexico

    • Get to know Mexico City and experience some of the wonderful street food on offer.

    • Visit Puebla and explore the surrounding countryside with its archaeological ruins.

    • Learn the secrets of Mexican cuisine through street food tours and market exploration in Oaxaca.

    • Take a cooking class with a local chef.

    • Relax at the coastal town of Huatulco and enjoy the delicious seafood available.

    13 days from $6,270pp

  • Cayo District, Belize

    Guatemala & Belize uncovered

    Belize and Guatemala

    • Stunning Lake Atitlán with its backdrop of volcanoes.

    • Verdant countryside of the Cayo District.

    • Fascinating Mayan ruins hidden in the jungle.

    • Explore the exquisite colonial city of Antigua.

    • Snorkeling in the turquoise waters of Ambergris Caye.

    14 days from $6,400pp

  • Palenque, Mexico

    Classic Mexico tour

    Mexico

    • Mexico City — the country's buzzing capital.

    • Palenque — Mexico's atmospheric Mayan ruins in the heart of the jungle.

    • Chichén Itzá — the most famous of Mexico's Mayan ruins.

    • Enjoy the long stretches of soft sandy beach in the Mayan Riviera.

    14 days from $6,700pp

  • Hummingbird, Costa Rica

    Natural Costa Rica

    Costa Rica

    • Raft along the class III and IV rapids of the Pacuare River to and from the remote jungle lodge.

    • Enjoy the services of an expert naturalist guide at Turrialba's renowned birding lodge, Rancho Naturalista.

    • Explore the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse areas of Costa Rica.

    • Discover the famous resplendent quetzal in the tranquil cloudforest of San Gerardo de Dota.

    13 days from $6,800pp

  • Sloth in Manuel Antonio National Park

    Wildlife of Costa Rica

    Costa Rica

    • Wander cloudforest canopy walkways in search of a variety of birdlife.

    • Enjoy a river safari in the Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve.

    • Visit the coastal Manuel Antonio National Park to spot white-faced capuchin monkeys, among other species.

    • Explore the Osa Peninsula, home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Costa Rica.

    11 days from $6,900pp

  • Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua

    Grand tour of Guatemala

    Guatemala

    • Explore the pretty cobbled streets of colonial Antigua.

    • Admire the scenery around Lake Atitlán with its backdrop of volcanoes.

    • Visit authentic local communities and markets in Guatemala's highlands.

    • Tour the turquoise pools and limestone caves at Semuc Champey.

    • Marvel at the Maya temples of Tikal, towering above El Petén's lush jungle.

    12 days from $6,900pp

  • Red-eyed Tree Frog, Costa Rica

    Classic Costa Rica tour

    Costa Rica

    • Take a boat trip among the lush network of canals in Tortuguero National Park.

    • Explore Arenal Volcano, an activity hub home to hanging bridges, lake kayaking and hot springs.

    • Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, a mystical temporal forest hiding a myriad of birdlife.

    • Take a surf lesson on one of Costa Rica's Pacific beaches.

    12 days from $6,995pp

  • Road through a forest in Costa Rica

    Classic Costa Rica self-drive tour

    Costa Rica

    • Explore Costa Rica’s magical landscapes in your own 4x4, with the freedom to stop whenever you like.

    • Enjoy a river safari in the remote Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve.

    • Explore Arenal Volcano, an activity hub home to hanging bridges, lake kayaking and hot springs.

    • Discover the trails of Manuel Antonio, where rainforest meets beach.

    • Explore the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse areas of Costa Rica.

    14 days from $7,100pp

  • Hot air balloons over Teotihuacán

    Self-drive Mexico: Baja California

    Mexico

    • Soar over the UNESCO-listed archaeological zone of Teotihuacán in a hot air balloon.

    • Explore the desert landscape of the Baja Peninsula at your own pace.

    • Day trip to Espíritu Santo Island to spot a number of bird species as well as observe and snorkel with playful sea lions.

    • Boat excursions to spot whales and dolphins in pristine lagoons.

    14 days from $7,500pp

  • Howler monkey, Belize

    Grand tour of Belize

    Belize

    • The plantations and Caribbean culture of Punta Gorda.

    • Spotting toucans and macaws in the trees above your lodge in Orange Walk.

    • Explore the jungles and caves of the Cayo District.

    • Swimming and diving in Ambergris Caye.

    13 days from $9,655pp

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