About the tour
Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
16
Age Requirement
15 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
EasyLight physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
San Jose, Costa Rica
Panama City, Panama
Highlights
Put your chef’s hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
Swim in clear ocean waters, stop in at shacks serving cold cerveza and kick back on sandy shores covered in starfish in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
Head to the coffee plantations, waterfalls and caldera hot springs of Boquete – a highland town so beautiful you’ll hardly miss the beach at all!
Spend a morning with the Ngabe-Bugle indigenous community on Isla Popa, learning about local lifestyles as you get to experience a slice of village life.
Learn about the scale of the Panama Canal during a visit to the Miraflores Lock, then get to know Panama City during a guided stroll through Casco Viejo.
Itinerary
Looking to get beneath the surface of Central America? The 12-day 'Costa Rica & Panama Discovery' tour introduces you to the vibrant rhythms and hidden gems of Costa Rica and Panama, beginning in San Jose and winding down in Panama City. With a mix of included activities and free time, you’ll visit the indigenous Ngabe-Bugle community on Isla Popa, learn Caribbean cooking, spot wildlife on jungle walks, and even get a close-up look at the Panama Canal’s engineering marvels. Perfect for explorers drawn to culture and history, this tour package stands out for its access to off-the-beaten-path communities, offering authentic experiences rarely found on standard itineraries. All accommodation, meals, and transport are included, ensuring a smooth and engaging cultural sightseeing journey.
Day 1San Jose
Day 2Sarapiqui
Day 3Puerto Viejo
Day 4Puerto Viejo
Day 5Bocas del Toro
Day 6Bocas del Toro
Day 7Bocas del Toro
Day 8Boquete
Day 9Boquete
Day 10Chitre
Day 11Panama City
Day 12Panama City
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What's Included
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights)
Meals
5 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Shared boat
Guide
An expert tour leader
Included Activities
Sarapiqui – Jungle WalkPuerto Viejo de Talamanca - Leader-led orientation walkPuerto Viejo - Hands-on dinner in local homeNgäbe-Buglé Indigenous Community VisitBoquete - Leader-led orientation walkChitre - Traditional mask workshopPanama City - Miraflores Locks (Panama Canal)Panama City - Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo
What's Excluded
Customer Reviews
AnonymousOn Feb 25, 2025
Experience Local Culture
Our trip to Costa Rica and Panama introduced us to some famous places and some interesting out-of-the-way places. There was a nice balance of organized activities and time on our own. We had many opportunities to meet local people and experience the culture of the countries, which we really valued.
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