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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

  • Costa Rica cloud forests Monteverde BridgeCosta Rica family photo in front of Arenal volcanoturtle on beach
    • Itinerary:
      San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Samara Beach - San Jose
    • Duration:
      13 days / 12 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 1,995.- 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.

  • Costa Rica Manuel Antonio beachCosta Rica wildlife monkeyArenal Volcano Costa Rica
    • Itinerary:
      San Jose - Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - San Jose
    • Duration:
      13 days / 12 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 1,985.- 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.

  • Woman with bike in front of Arenal in Costa RicaCosta Rica dolphins wildlife spottingCorcovado hikers in forest
    • Itinerary:
      San Jose - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - Costa Ballena - Corcovado National Park - Alajuela (San Jose)
    • Duration:
      18 days / 17 nights
    • Price:
      From £ 4,125.- 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.

  • Costa Rica monkey in treesCorcovado national park natural poolWoman ziplining in Monteverde 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 £ 4,650.- per person (excluding flights)

    Got three weeks to explore Costa Rica? Then this 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 itinerary is for you! Get off the beaten track, hit up the highlights and get under the skin of this lush, varied country.

  • Costa Rica wildlife monkeyArenal Volcano Costa RicaPeople doing cooking class
    • Itinerary:
      San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Juanilama - Boca Tapada - San Jose
    • Duration:
      11 days / 10 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,350.- 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.

  • Family holiday to Costa Rica boat tourCosta Rica Pura Vida slothsCosta Rica family photo in front of Arenal volcano
    • Itinerary:
      San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Samara - Manuel Antonio - Alajuela (San Jose)
    • Duration:
      15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,430,- per adult (excluding flights)
    • From £ 1,775,- 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.

  • Granada dancing coupleMonteverde Costa RicaTorturego
    • Itinerary:
      San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Rincon de la Vieja - Ometepe - Granada - Managua
    • Duration:
      16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 3,150.- 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.

  • Costa Rica wildlife monkeyCosta Rica Caribbean beachCosta Rica Panama beach palms sand and sea
    • Itinerary:
      San Jose - Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo - Bocas del Toro - Boquete - Panama City
    • Duration:
      15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,640.- 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.

  • Panama cityscapeCosta Rica wildlife Quetzal bird bright greensunbeds and palm trees by the sea
    • Itinerary:
      Panama City - Boquete - Bocas del Toro
    • Duration:
      8 days / 7 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 1,580.- 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.

  • Person by waterfallPanama cityscapeCoffee tables green landscape
    • Itinerary:
      Boquete - Golfo de Chiriquí - El Valle de Anton - Panama City
    • Duration:
      10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 1,750.- 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.

  • Panama Bocas del Toro beach island boatCoffee tables green landscapePanama city Miraflores canal
    • Itinerary:
      Panama City - Bocas del Toro - Boquete - Golfo de Chiriquí - Pedasi - El Valle de Anton
    • Duration:
      15 days / 14 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,650.- 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.

  • Nicaragua Ometepe kayakingNicaragua volcanoNicaragua Leon church
    • Itinerary:
      Granada - Leon - Ometepe - Managua
    • Duration:
      9 days / 8 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 1,980.- 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.

  • Leon buildingsNicaragua corn island beachCorn Islands accommodation island view
    • Itinerary:
      Granada - San Ramon - Leon - Great Corn Island - Managua
    • Duration:
      10 days / 9 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,390.- 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.

  • Coffee beansNicaragua San Juan surferNicaragua volcano
    • Itinerary:
      Granada - Ometepe Island - Matagalpa - San Ramon - Leon - San Juan del Sur – Managua
    • Duration:
      14 days / 13 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,875.- 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.

  • Green landscape EsteliCosta Rica wildlife Quetzal bird bright greenLeon building
    • Itinerary:
      Granada - Leon - Esteli - Jinotega - Matagalpa - San Ramon - Ometepe - Managua
    • Duration:
      16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 2,975.- 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.

Speak to our Costa Rica specialist, Hannah

“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.”

Travel specialist Hannah