Highlights
San Jose - Arrive in Costa Rica’s lively capital, framed by lush Central Valley mountains, with time to settle in before your adventure begins
Arenal - Bask in views of mighty Arenal Volcano and lush rainforest as you enjoy free time in La Fortuna’s spectacular natural surroundings
Monteverde - Traverse misty cloud forest trails teeming with birdlife, orchids and towering trees in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse reserves
Manuel Antonio - Relax on palm-fringed Pacific beaches and wander rainforest paths in a compact national park famed for monkeys, sloths and colourful birdlife
Panama City - Explore the ruins of Old Panama and atmospheric Casco Antiguo, uncovering centuries of trade, empire and canal history with your local guide
Panama Canal - Cruise past giant ships through Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks and along the Gaillard Cut on a partial transit of this engineering icon
Soberania National Park - Seek wildlife by boat on Gatun Lake and on forest trails, watching for monkeys, iguanas and tropical birds beside the Panama Canal
Chagres River & Embera Village - Immerse yourself in rainforest scenery by canoe and learn about Embera culture, crafts and traditions on village visit including lunch
Panama Canal - Cruise past giant ships through Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks and along the Gaillard Cut on a partial transit of this engineering icon
Soberania National Park - Seek wildlife by boat on Gatun Lake and on forest trails, watching for monkeys, iguanas and tropical birds beside the Panama Canal
Chagres River & Embera Village - Immerse yourself in rainforest scenery by canoe and learn about Embera culture, crafts and traditions on village visit including lunch
Itinerary
Travel from San Jose to Panama City over 13 days, packing in two of Central America’s biggest nature-and-culture hits. Start in Costa Rica’s capital, then head to Arenal/La Fortuna for volcano views, rainforest adventures and the option of hanging bridges, hot springs, rafting or wildlife boat trips. Continue to Monteverde via a scenic Lake Arenal crossing, with time to explore the famous cloud forest (hello, birds and brilliant biodiversity). Wind down on the beaches and jungle trails of Manuel Antonio before returning to San Jose and flying to Panama. In Panama City, explore Casco Antiguo and Old Panama, cruise a Panama Canal partial transit, then finish with wildlife-rich Soberanía and an immersive Emberá village visit.
day 1Arrive San Jose
On arrival in Costa Rica’s capital - set in the Central Valley and surrounded by green mountains - you clear customs and immigration and make your own way to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
day 2San Jose to Arenal
day 3Arenal at Leisure
day 4Arenal to Monteverde
day 5Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
day 6Manuel Antonio at Leisure
day 7Manuel Antonio to San Jose
day 8San Jose to Panama City
day 9Panama City city tour
day 10Panama Canal partial transit
day 11Panama City to Soberania National Park
day 12Embera village visit
day 13Depart Panama
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