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Costa Rica to Panama: Surf, Treks & Starry Skies

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13 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Catch Caribbean vibes and surf breaks in Puerto Viejo.

Snorkel with starfish in the clear waters of Bocas del Toro.

Hike lush trails and chase waterfalls in cloud forest-covered Boquete.

Kick back in Valle de Antón inside a volcanic crater surrounded by mountains.

Visit an Indigenous community and learn how chocolate goes from bean to bar.

End the trip with city lights and nightlife in buzzing Panama City

Itinerary

Ready to bounce from beach to jungle to crater town? This 13-day trip kicks off in Costa Rica and cruises into the wild beauty of Panama, where laid-back vibes meet epic adventure. Chill out on the Caribbean coast in Puerto Viejo, snorkel through starfish-studded waters in Bocas del Toro, and hike cloud forest trails to hidden waterfalls in Boquete. You’ll get up close with local culture, learn how chocolate is made from the source, and hang out in Valle de Antón — an actual town inside a volcanic crater. Wrap it up with a night out in Panama City, and you’ve got a Central American escape that’s anything but basic.

day 1San José

Arrive at any time. There’s so much to see and do in San José so we recommend checking out what you can. From city tours to coffee experiences in the Central Valley, there’s a variety to choose from should you arrive early. Join a welcome meeting in the evening to get to know your newest travel family and opt to grab a meal at a local restaurant afterwards as a way to break the ice and grow more comfortable with each other.

Accomodation
Costa Rica Guesthouse (or similar)
Included Activities
Connect With New Friends, Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2San José/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

day 3Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

day 4Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/Bocas del Toro

day 5Bocas del Toro

day 6Bocas del Toro

day 7Bocas del Toro/Boquete

day 8Boquete

day 9Boquete

day 10Boquete/Valle de Antón

day 11Valle de Antón

day 12Valle de Antón/Panama City

day 13Panama City

What's Included

Accommodation
Hostels (8 nts, multi-share), Hotels/Guesthouse (4 nts).
Meals
No meals included
Note: Allow USD450-585 for meals not included.
Transport
Public bus, private vehicle, ferry, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Local Community Focused Chocolate Experience, Bocas del ToroYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Big Night Out Moment: Bocas del ToroYour Discover Moment: BoqueteCEO-led Orientation Walk of Puerto ViejoBiking in Puerto ViejoCEO-led Orientation Walk - Bocas del ToroStarfish Beach VisitPanama City CEO-led Orientation WalkFree time in Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro, Boquete, Valle de Anton

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