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Day 4: Arenal Volcano National Park
Lace up your hiking shoes for a journey into the 2026 DEPARTURES
jungle this morning! You may also want to grab your
collapsible hiking poles and keep your camera ready ○ ● ○○○○
as we join our Costa Rican guide in Arenal Volcano
National Park. Take in spectacular views of mountain JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
ridges covered in verdant rainforest, search for ○○○○○○ CENT R AL & SOU T H AMERICA
wildlife, and see Lake Arenal, the country’s largest
lake and an important provider of hydroelectric JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
power. Next, a scenic motorcoach drive across the From $6,799 per person
continental divide, towards the Pacific Ocean, brings Triple/Quad subject to availability
us to Monteverde. MEALS B+D
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1 night in Monteverde available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
Day 5: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Valid passport required
Today begins with another beautiful hike accompanied Deposit: $200 per person
by our local guide, this time through Monteverde Cloud Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
Forest Reserve. Keep an eye out for more wildlife, like Full refund for cancellations before this date.
capuchin monkeys, and see a spectacular waterfall
as we walk through this lush forest with low-hanging ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
clouds. Afterwards, we learn about one of the country's
most iconic animals at Selvatura Park's sloth habitat.
Get close to this tree-dwelling species in a recreated Day 7: Panama City
natural habitat! Later, we independently explore Today, we tour Panama City with a local guide to
the oceanside town of Puntarenas on our way to admire the parks and plazas that seamlessly combine
San José. MEALS B+D
Italian, French, and Spanish colonial architecture, such
1 night at Studio Hotel Santa Ana in San José as the magnificent golden altar at San José Church.
Our exploration includes a visit to Miraflores Locks
Day 6: Welcome to Panama Museum, the historic district of Casco Viejo, the vibrant
We say adios to the lush beauty of Costa Rica and Biomuseo, and many other must-see areas. The evening
board a short flight to Panama this morning. Arriving is at your leisure. MEALS B+L
in Panama City, our local guide greets us at the airport
before we settle into our hotel for a relaxing evening Day 8: Panama Canal
that includes dinner together. MEALS B+D Get ready to cross off a bucket list experience today –
4 nights at Bristol Panama or similar cruising the historic Panama Canal. Step aboard the
Pacific Queen for an incredible journey through the locks
where lakes and rivers traverse the waterway. Take in
gorgeous views of the Bay of Panama and the towering
skyline of Panama City before passing under the Bridge
of the Americas. After completing our partial transit, we
NICARAGUA disembark in Gamboa and drive to the Agua Clara Locks,
the northernmost locks. On the observation deck, enjoy
CARIBBEAN SEA seeing ships pass through the locks and the Atlantic Bridge,
Arenal which spans the entire width of the canal. MEALS B+L+D
National Park
Los Chiles
2 Arenal Day 9: Embera Quera Community
Monteverde 1 Captivating culture and striking scenery await us this
Puntarenas 1 San José
1 morning at the Embera Quera Indigenous Community.
We enjoy a traditional boat ride up the Chagres River to
Panama Canal
COSTA Panama City 4 the village, where a local ambassador teaches us about
RICA
their culture, language, and way of life. Next, indulge
PANAMA in a savory lunch before observing a delightful display
PACIFIC OCEAN
of local music and dance with a chance to join in on
the fun. Later, we return to Panama City for a Farewell
Dinner and folkloric show with Panamanian music and
Motorcoach
Flights dancing. MEALS B+L+D
1 2 3 # of Overnights
Day 10: Fly Home MEAL B
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