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Costa Rica & Panama Discovery
12 Days | Chill out in the Caribbean and soak up the sunshine
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Start
San Jose, Costa Rica
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Finish
Panama City, Panama
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Trip Code
QVRC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
1 dinner
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Shared boat
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Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Lodge (1 night)
From £1,590(12 days)
Trip Informations
Get under the surface of Costa Rica and Panama with this 12-day Caribbean adventure. See it all, from jungles and beaches to local villages. From San Jose to Panama City, this laidback discovery will introduce you to some of the most beautiful spots in two Central American cultures, and then it’ll give you the freedom to explore however you want, at your own pace. You can't go wrong with your local leader to steer you in the right direction (to the best bars and surf breaks), plus a small group of adventurers to enjoy them with. Make a traditional dinner in a local’s home, look out for wildlife on a night jungle walk and soak in the local hotspots in areas seldom travelled.
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Go on a jungle walk at night with your expert trip leader in the rainforest district of Sarapiqui – look out for various snakes, sloths, and frogs.
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Get to know Panama City during a guided stroll along the Cinta Costera, right to the city’s salty belly – the Mercado de Mariscos (seafood market).
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary includes basic accommodation and has free time for activities when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in.
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With so much to see and do, Costa Rica can sometimes be expensive. Expect to pay more than you would in other Central American countries for a lot of things.
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Public transport is better for the environment, and you’ll get an authentic look at daily life, but keep in mind that local transport between specific locations on this trip can be pretty basic.
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While the border crossing between Costa Rica and Panama is usually straightforward, sometimes it can take a while, so please prepare to be patient.
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Central America is generally hot and humid year-round. At nighttime and in locations at higher elevations it can get chilly. Protect yourself from the sun, bring light clothing you can layer and a waterproof jacket, and stay hydrated. Air conditioning may not always be available in your rooms. Occasionally, properties may require an additional charge for air conditioning.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • San Jose
- DAY 2Day 2 • Sarapiqui
- DAY 3Day 3 • Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- DAY 4Day 4 • Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- DAY 5Day 5 • Bocas del Toro / Isla Colon
- DAY 6Day 6 • Bocas del Toro / Isla Colon
- DAY 7Day 7 • Bocas del Toro / Isla Colon
- DAY 8Day 8 • Boquete
- DAY 9Day 9 • Boquete
- DAY 10Day 10 • Panama City
- DAY 11Day 11 • Panama City
- DAY 12Day 12 • Panama City
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
1 dinner
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Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Shared boat
bed Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), Lodge (1 night)
festival Activities
circleSarapiqui – Jungle Walk
circlePuerto Viejo de Talamanca - Leader-led orientation walk
circlePuerto Viejo - Hands-on dinner in local home
circleBoquete - Leader-led orientation walk
circleLeader - led Informal Spanish Lesson
circlePanama City - Leader-led walk in Casco Viejo
circlePanama City - Leader-led walk along part of the Cinta Costera (Causeway) including a visit to the Fish Market
museum Optional activities
circleSan Jose - Pre-Colombian Gold Museum (Entrance fee) - USD17
circleSan Jose - San Jose Bites and Sights Tour - Urban Adventures - USD40
circlePuerto Viejo de Talamanca - Surf lesson (1 hour) - USD60
circlePuerto Viejo de Talamanca - Cahuita National Park (entrance fee) - USD5
circleBocas del Toro - Jungle Cacao Tour (guide and transport included) - USD42
circleBocas del Toro - Full-day Tour including Bastimentos island, Jungle hike & Lunch with Ngobe Community (guide and transport included) - USD63
circleBocas del Toro - Bio-luminescence Boat Tour (seasonal - guide and transport included) - USD37
circleBocas del Toro - Colon Expedition including starfish beach & bird island - USD47
circleBoquete - Guided Bicycle Tour (guide and bike hire included) - USD58
circleBoquete - Guided Tour of Hidden Waterfalls (entrance fee, transport and guide included) - USD53
circleBoquete - Zipline (guide and transport included) - USD79
circleBoquete - Mini Canyons Tour (entrance fee, transport and guide included) - USD37
circleBoquete - Calderas Hot Springs (entrance fee and transport included, no guide) - USD37
circleBoquete - Coffee Plantation Tour (guide and transport included) - USD37
circlePanama City - Panama Canal: Miraflores Locks (entrance fee only, no guide, no transport) - USD21
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability.
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2. This tour includes accommodation in multi-share rooms (triple and quad). This means travelers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to single gender allocation.
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3. Please be careful when booking flights into San Jose; make sure you fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport [SJO]. Please do NOT book flights to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport [SJC] as this is located in California, United States.
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