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Heart Of Central America - Group Tour

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  • 2 countries and 9 highlights in 16 days: Panama-City, Chagres Nationalpark, Santa Catalina, Boquete, Bocas del Toro, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, San José
  • 15 nights in hotels with 2-4* standard incl. breakfast
  • qualified, English-speaking guide and transport in air-conditioned vehicle
  • included activities, for example cocoa tour, city tour in Panama-City, visit of a village in the jungle and time for optional activities
  • from $ 3,480 CAD p.p.

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Welcome to the green heart of Central America! Get to know the many highlights of the countries Costa Rica and Panama in 16 days. Experience the remains of ancient cultures, warm-hearted locals, white-sandy beaches and a spectecular nature. During the diverse program you will disover both, the Caribbean and the Pacific coasts including all its natural conditions and advantages. Panama-City, La Fortuna and Bocas del Toro are only some of the many highlights that are awaiting you on the tour. Here you can find find the detailed itinerary.

Route of the group tour "Heart Of Central America"

During this 16-day tour of Costa Rica and Panama, you will experience a real adventure. Discover the most modern city of Central America Panama-City with its world famous canal, hike the volcano in La Fortuna, relax on dreamlike beaches on the Pacific and Caribbean cost, go white water rafting, diving or surfing - there are plenty of possibilities.The journey takes you from the modern Panama-City to Santa Catalina, Bocas del Toro and Boquete. Afterwards you enter Costa Rica and cross the country until you reach San José. Below you can find the day-to-day breakdown of our Heart of Central America tour.  

These highlights are waiting for you on this tour

Panama-City ✪
Panama-City
  • Impressive skyline
  • Panama la Vieja as UNESCO world heritage
  • most famous sight: Panama Canal
Bocas del Toro ✪
Bocas del Toro
  • Island paradise with Caribbean flair
  • most popular activities: diving and snorkeling
  • different boat trips possible
Nationalpark Arenal Volcano ✪
El Arenal
  • Nationalpark in the north of Costa Rica
  • Most active volcano of the country
  • Popular among ornithologists

Itinerary

Today you will arrive at Panama City. If you whish we will take you to your hotel (transfer optional). The first evening you can relax from the long journey or take a walk through this fascinating city. Unterkunft im Hotel in Panama-City, 4* Standard
At 08:00 you will meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Your first day starts with a city tour through Panama City, which is Panama's capital. You will visit two of most famous parts of Panama: the "Casco Viejo" and the Panama Canal. The Casco Viejo is the oldest part of Panama City, where you can see the "Palacio de las Garzas". It is theo fficial seat of the president of Panama. Afterwards you will go on to Panama´s most iconic sight: the Panama canal. A wonder of modern technology and famous all over the world. Unterkunft im Hotel in Panama-City, 4* Standard  Verpflegung: Breakfast
Not far from Panama City, you can find the Chagres National Park. Today's excursion will take you to this park and the indigenous villages of the area. One of them is the village of the Embera-Wounan tribe. They still live in the middle of the jungle. The National Park was created to preserve the tropical rainforest and the rivers of the area. These rivers are important for the Panama canal as they provide the water needed for it.     Unterkunft im Hotel in Panama-City, 4* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will continue to Santa Catalina, a small town beside the Pacific Ocean and a famous surf area. If  you are interested in this sport you could take a lesson today (optional). You can also relax on one of the long and loneley beaches. Unterkunft im Hotel in Santa Catalina, 3* Standard  Verpflegung: Breakfast
You can spend the day as you whish. You could take a sunbath on the beach or swim in the Pacific Ocean. If you prefer to be more active you could take surf lessons or go hiking on the "Sendero de la Cresta" which leads you up to the highest point of Santa Catalina. Another possible excursion for the day would be a boat trip to Isla Coiba and some of the surrounding islands, that conform the National Park. On this boat tour you will also have the possibility to go snorkeling (costs about 70 - 80 USD).  If you are lucky, you might be able to see whale sharks in the Coiba National Park. Unterkunft im Hotel in Santa Catalina, 3* Standard  Verpflegung: Breakfast
Today you will visit the beautiful and the historically important Boquete. In Spanish, the word Boquete means 'gap or opening'. Looking for a cheaper and quicker way to the Pacific, curious gold seekers trekked this gap. Farmers began settling the region near the end of the nineteenth century. This region is one of the best places in the world to grow coffee and the production here is judged to be among the finest in the world. Boquete has an impressive flora and fauna, including rain forests and mountain chains. The region is considered to be quite unspoiled, since it is not as famous as other ones. Unterkunft im Hotel in Boquete, 2* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast
Boquete is known as the "Valley of the Flowers" and it is nestled in the western highlands of Panama, near the border to Costa Rica. Boquete shares some of the same mountain ranges with Costa Rica, as well as some of the incredible wildlife and rain forests. Because it is not as well-known as Costa Rica, Boquete is a 'road less traveled', and offers a quieter, more authentic natural experience. Today you go on a hiking tour on one of the most beautiful trails of Panama: the Quetzal trail. It got its name from the 600 Quetzal birds that live in the surrounding Baru National Park. You might even get a chance to see one of them! Unterkunft im Hotel in Boquete, 2* Standard  Verpflegung: Breakfast
Your journey will continue to Bocas del Toro, one of the most beautiful archipelagos in Latin America, consisting of abandoned islands with unspoiled nature. This remarkable archipelago is truly unforgettable. Bocas del Toro captivates its visitors with the amazing plants and animals that make it appear so splendid, almost like a fairy-tale. Unterkunft im Hotel in Bocas del Toro, 3* Standard  Verpflegung: Breakfast
Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama composed of 9 islands. These islands are covered in lush tropical forests that are home to some of the world’s most unique animals. There are great places to go diving or snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy your free day at the beach!    Unterkunft im Hotel in Boca del Toro, 3* Standard   Verpflegung: Breakfast
Today you are heading to Costa Rica! After a 3-hour bus ride, you arrive to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Here you can find breathtaking beaches where you can do a mix of activities involving adventure and natural history. The area is also known for its coral reefs, multi-colored sand beaches (black, yellow, and grey), rich coastal vegetation, mineral resources and lush forests. There are many activities that you can do in the area and your tour leader will be very happy to tell you about them and help you to book in advance. Unterkunft im Hotel in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 3* Standard   Verpflegung: Breakfast
From Puerto Viejo de Talamanca you will continue to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. Although these cities have similiar names and you could get confused as both are mostly only called Puerto Viejo, they are totally different cities. Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui is known for its variety  of birds and is therefore a paradise for bird lovers. The river Sarapiqui is known for white water rafting and boat trips to see the wildlife of the area for example monkeys, waterfowls or sloths. Unterkunft im Hotel in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, 3* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast
You can spend the morning as you whish. There are a lot of options you can choose from (all optional). You could go on a white water rafting tour on the river Sarapiqui or start the day very early and go on a birdwatching tour. Another option would be a walking tour through the nature research station "La Selva". You will learn about this project and see a variety of animals on a walk through the station. If you like to book any of these options your guide will be happy to help you. In the afternoon you go on a Cocoa tour, where you will learn about the history of cocoa in America and see the process of the manufacturing as it was done before factories were build and machines started to do the whole job. Unterkunft im Hotel in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, 3* Standard    Verpflegung: Breakfast
Today you will go on from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to La Fortuna. After your arrival in La Fortuna you will be taken to the river "El Choyin".  There, you will go swimming in the hot volcanic springs surrounded by nature, which will be a unique experience! Unterkunft im Hotel in La Fortuna, 3* Standard   Verpflegung: Breakfast
Today you will have time to explore the area of La Fortuna. You have lots of choices, what you could do. For example you could go on a rafting tour or go on a hiking tour up the Arenal volcano. Today you decide, how you want to spend the day. Your guide will help you book any activity you want to do. Only during the night you will have an included program: you will go on a night walk. You might see some interesting Costarican frogs and other nocturnal animals. Unterkunft im Hotel in La Fortuna, 3* Standard   Verpflegung: Breakfast
Today you will continue to San Jose. On your last day you will have time to do some souvenir shopping in Costa Rica´s capital. Visit the central market, where you can find souvenirs and typical Costarican food. If you prefer to do some sightseeing, you could visit the national theatre or one of the museums, for example,  the Jade, Gold or National museum.     Unterkunft im Hotel in San José, 3* Standard   Verpflegung: Breakfast
If you’re not quite ready to go home yet we would be thrilled to help you extend your stay. You also have the option to book your ride to the airport with us.     Verpflegung: Breakfast

Services

Included

  • 15 nights in hotels with a 2-4* standard, incl. breakfast
  • City tour in Panama City
  • Excursion to Chagres Nationalpark and visit of an indiginous village
  • Guided hike at Sendero de los Quetzales
  • Boat Tour in Bocas del Toro
  • Cocoa tour in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
  • Drive to the thermal springs of "El Choyin"
  • Nocturnal hike in La Fortuna
  • Transportation throughout the entire trip in air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking tour guide throughout the entire trip with local guides

Not Included

  • International flights to Panama and from Costa Rica
  • Transfers between airport and accommodation
  • Costa Rica Departure Tax
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not listed above
  • Optional offers/activities or services
  • Tips and gratuities

Important Information

  • We guarantee the operation of every group with four booked clients
  • Maximum group size: 18 people
  • Visa and vaccination requirements and general information about country and people of Costa Rica and Panama
  • Solo travellers can request a room shared room with another person of the same sex
  • If we can't find another solo traveller who wants to share a room, the single room supplement needs to be paid

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Optional Extras:

  • Transfer IN/OUT optional:
  • Panama-City Airport - Panama-City Hotel
  • ONE WAY Price per transfer: $ 52 CAD (1-3pax), $ 68 CAD (4pax), $ 85 CAD (5pax)
  • San José Hotel - San José Airport
  • ONE WAY Price per transfer: $ 60 CAD (1-3pax), $ 77 CAD (3-5pax)

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