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Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Panama Itineraries

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Discover your dream Central America itinerary with our tailored journeys through Costa Rica, Nicaragua or Panama (or all three!). We’ve created a range of inspiring ready-made itineraries which include domestic travel, small-scale accommodation and a selection of local experiences, all fully flexible to help you plan the perfect Costa Rica holiday for you.

If you’d like to get creative then take a look at our bite-sized trips which can be combined to build your own ideal holiday.

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Ready-made itineraries - Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Panama

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“I’ve visited Costa Rica a few times and it has never let me down. It’s packed with adventure; from volcanoes to cloudforests. Plus, being wildlife-mad, it’s perfect for me. I love its diversity and impressive conservation efforts.”

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1
2 week Costa Rica holiday
Itinerary:
San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Samara Beach - San Jose
Duration:
13 days / 12 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,095.- per person (excluding flights)
This speedy itinerary will allow you to see all the highlights of Costa Rica and top it off with a few days on a quiet beach in less than two weeks. Start in the bustling city of San Jose before journeying deep into the Costa Rican jungle by boat and canoe.

This speedy itinerary will allow you to see all the highlights of Costa Rica and top it off with a few days on a quiet beach in less than two weeks. Start in the bustling city of San Jose before journeying deep into the Costa Rican jungle by boat and canoe.
2
3 weeks in Costa Rica
Itinerary:
San Jose - Boca Tapada - Juanilama community - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - Costa Ballena - Corcovado National Park - Alajuela - Puerto Viejo - San Jose
Duration:
23 days / 22 nights
Price:
From £ 4,975.- per person (excluding flights)
Got three weeks to explore Costa Rica? Then this 3-week itinerary is for you! Get off the beaten track, hit up the highlights and get under the skin of this lush, varied country.

Got three weeks to explore Costa Rica? Then this 3-week itinerary is for you! Get off the beaten track, hit up the highlights and get under the skin of this lush, varied country.
3
A Taste of Costa Rica
Itinerary:
San Jose - Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - San Jose
Duration:
13 days / 12 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,065.- per person (excluding flights)
This itinerary will take you on a whirlwind trip through the cultural and natural highlights of the country. Your journey will begin in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose before heading off to the relaxed Caribbean coast to whip up some tasty treats.

This itinerary will take you on a whirlwind trip through the cultural and natural highlights of the country. Your journey will begin in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose before heading off to the relaxed Caribbean coast to whip up some tasty treats.
4
Hidden Costa Rica
Itinerary:
San Jose - Cahuita - Turrialba - Copey de Dota - San Gerardo de Rivas - Costa Ballena - San Jose
Duration:
15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,325.- per person (excluding flights)
Discover Costa Rica’s diverse highlights without the crowds with this 2 week itinerary. You’ll travel off-the-beaten-track for unique experiences, without missing out on the vibrant jungles, beautiful beaches and incredible wildlife the country is famous for.

Discover Costa Rica’s diverse highlights without the crowds with this 2 week itinerary. You’ll travel off-the-beaten-track for unique experiences, without missing out on the vibrant jungles, beautiful beaches and incredible wildlife the country is famous for.
5
2 weeks in Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Itinerary:
San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Rincon de la Vieja - Ometepe - Granada - Managua
Duration:
16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 3,365.- per person (excluding flights)
Costa Rica and Nicaragua complement each other perfectly. Begin in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose before heading off to turtle beach for a boat trip along the river and through the jungle.

Costa Rica and Nicaragua complement each other perfectly. Begin in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose before heading off to turtle beach for a boat trip along the river and through the jungle.
6
En Route to the Rainforest
Itinerary:
San Jose - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - Costa Ballena - Corcovado National Park - Alajuela (San Jose)
Duration:
18 days / 17 nights
Price:
From £ 4,570.- per person (excluding flights)
Explore the remote jungles of Corcovado National Park, marvel at the mighty Arenal Volcano and spot dolphins off the Costa Ballena. This self-drive itinerary takes you through the highlands and down the Pacific coast to discover the variety Costa Rica has to offer.

Explore the remote jungles of Corcovado National Park, marvel at the mighty Arenal Volcano and spot dolphins off the Costa Ballena. This self-drive itinerary takes you through the highlands and down the Pacific coast to discover the variety Costa Rica has to offer.
7
From Traditional Tribes to Remote Rainforests
Itinerary:
San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Juanilama - Boca Tapada - San Jose
Duration:
11 days / 10 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,530.- per person (excluding flights)
If you’d like to see the less visited areas of Costa Rica, this is the itinerary for you. Begin in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose before heading off on a boat trip along the river and through the jungle.

If you’d like to see the less visited areas of Costa Rica, this is the itinerary for you. Begin in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose before heading off on a boat trip along the river and through the jungle.
8
2 week Panama and Costa Rica holiday
Itinerary:
San Jose - Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo - Bocas del Toro - Boquete - Panama City
Duration:
15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,895.- per person (excluding flights)
Combine classic Costa Rica with the less-travelled treasures of Panama; travel through Costa Rica’s best loved jungles and beaches before journeying onwards into Panama.

Combine classic Costa Rica with the less-travelled treasures of Panama; travel through Costa Rica’s best loved jungles and beaches before journeying onwards into Panama.
9
Costa Rica: Pura Vida en Familia
Itinerary:
San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Samara - Manuel Antonio - Alajuela (San Jose)
Duration:
15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,750,- per adult (excluding flights)
From £ 2,050,- per child (up to 11 years)
If you’re travelling to Costa Rica over the school summer holidays, then this route works like a charm.

If you’re travelling to Costa Rica over the school summer holidays, then this route works like a charm.
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Panama in a Nutshell
Itinerary:
Panama City - Boquete - Bocas del Toro
Duration:
8 days / 7 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 1,740.- per person (excluding flights)
With three destinations in just over a week, this itinerary really packs a punch. Begin by wandering the cobbled streets of Panama City and swing by the famous canal. Then it’s off the countryside as you head into the hills to learn about coffee.

With three destinations in just over a week, this itinerary really packs a punch. Begin by wandering the cobbled streets of Panama City and swing by the famous canal. Then it’s off the countryside as you head into the hills to learn about coffee.
11
A Taste of Panama
Itinerary:
Boquete - Golfo de Chiriquí - El Valle de Anton - Panama City
Duration:
10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 1,895.- per person (excluding flights)
Panamanian cuisine is an intoxicating fusion of different cultures and countries. Sample as much as you can as you travel from west to east.

Panamanian cuisine is an intoxicating fusion of different cultures and countries. Sample as much as you can as you travel from west to east.
12
2 week Panama beach and wildlife holiday
Itinerary:
Panama City - Bocas del Toro - Boquete - Golfo de Chiriquí - Pedasi - El Valle de Anton
Duration:
15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,895.- per person (excluding flights)
In two weeks you’ll see just how diverse the small country of Panama really is. Check out the famous canal, lie back on a Bocas beach then head into the hills to learn how coffee is made.

In two weeks you’ll see just how diverse the small country of Panama really is. Check out the famous canal, lie back on a Bocas beach then head into the hills to learn how coffee is made.
13
Nicaragua in a Nutshell
Itinerary:
Granada - Leon - Ometepe - Managua
Duration:
9 days / 8 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,040.- per person (excluding flights)
This compact itinerary is ideal if you’re short on time. Wander through the streets of glorious Granada, try your hand at some traditional art work in Leon and watch an evening bat exodus.

This compact itinerary is ideal if you’re short on time. Wander through the streets of glorious Granada, try your hand at some traditional art work in Leon and watch an evening bat exodus.
14
From Cobbled Streets to Coral Reefs
Itinerary:
Granada - San Ramon - Leon - Great Corn Island - Managua
Duration:
10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,540.- per person (excluding flights)
Wander along colonial streets, help out with the evening meal at a local homestay then simply unwind on a white-sandy beach, tropical cocktail in hand. From the charming city of Granada you’ll head north to the San Ramon Community for a night with a local family before journeying to artistic Leon to discover the art of traditional painting.

Wander along colonial streets, help out with the evening meal at a local homestay then simply unwind on a white-sandy beach, tropical cocktail in hand. From the charming city of Granada you’ll head north to the San Ramon Community for a night with a local family before journeying to artistic Leon to discover the art of traditional painting.
15
The Land of the Volcanoes
Itinerary:
Granada - Ometepe Island - Matagalpa - San Ramon - Leon - San Juan del Sur – Managua
Duration:
14 days / 13 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 2,995.- per person (excluding flights)
See the highlights of Nicaragua with a Rickshaw twist in just 2 weeks. Begin amongst the colonial facades of Granada before taking some time out on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua. Journey north to the coffee plantations of Matagalpa and learn to make tortillas with a local family in San Ramon.

See the highlights of Nicaragua with a Rickshaw twist in just 2 weeks. Begin amongst the colonial facades of Granada before taking some time out on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua. Journey north to the coffee plantations of Matagalpa and learn to make tortillas with a local family in San Ramon.
16
Tobacco, Tortillas & Trails
Itinerary:
Granada - Leon - Esteli - Jinotega - Matagalpa - San Ramon - Ometepe - Managua
Duration:
16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 3,160.- per person (excluding flights)
Get ready to discover Nicaragua’s northern bounty. Bursting with coffee, tobacco and butterflies, it’s a lush, intriguing place just begging to be explored.

Get ready to discover Nicaragua’s northern bounty. Bursting with coffee, tobacco and butterflies, it’s a lush, intriguing place just begging to be explored.