Costa Rica and Panama

• Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

  Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  Travel to Guanacaste

• Day 2: Guanacaste

  Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park

  Enjoy a snorkeling activity

• Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region

  Travel to the Arenal region

  Enjoy the rainforest from the unique perspective of a zipline through the canopy (For safety reasons, weight and size restrictions may apply) 

• Day 4: Arenal region

  Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

  Visit La Fortuna Waterfall 

  Visit the Arenal hot springs

• Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí • Alajuela

  Travel via Sarapiquí to Alajuela

  Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

• Day 6: Alajuela • San José • Panama City

  Travel to San José

  Fly to Panama City

  Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera

• Day 7: Panama City

  Take a guided tour of Casco Viejo

  Enjoy some beach time in the historic El Palmar region

  Explore on your own or

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  Surfing lesson

  Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.

• Day 8: Panama City • Gatun Lake

  Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal where you will learn about the different species on Monkey Island

  Visit the Biomuseo

  Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal

  Explore on your own or

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  Folklore evening

  Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show will make this a night to remember.

• Day 9: Depart for home

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• Day 9: Panama City • Cartagena

  Fly to Cartagena, Colombia

  Take a walking tour of Cartagena

• Day 10: Cartagena

  Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena

  With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Convento de la Popa
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle

  
  

  Explore on your own or

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  Cooking Class in Cartagena

  Dive into the delicious flavors of classic Colombian dishes. An expert local chef will introduce you to local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the varied styles that make up Colombian cuisine. Then, sit down to dine and enjoy your the fruits of your labor.

• Day 11: Cartagena • Barú Island

  Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island  

  Enjoy lunch on the beach

  Enjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing

• Day 12: Depart for home