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Day 4: Arenal Volcano National Park
Lace up your hiking shoes for a jungle hike this 2025 Departure Dates:
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 JAN FEB MAR APR
Park. Take in spectacular views of mountain ridges
covered in verdant rainforest, search for wildlife, and ○○○○ CENT R AL & SOU T H AMERICA
see Lake Arenal, the country’s largest lake and an MAY JUN JUL AUG Scan this QR code
important provider of hydroelectric power. Next, a for all dates &
scenic motorcoach drive across the continental divide, ○○○○ tour information
towards the Pacific Ocean, brings us to our overnight SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Day 5: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Today begins with another beautiful hike accompanied Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure
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by our local guide, this time through Monteverde
Cloud Forest Reserve. Be sure to keep an eye out for Valid passport required
more wildlife, such as sloths, and see a spectacular
waterfall as you walk through this lush forest with low- ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
hanging clouds. Afterwards, we learn about the unique
amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica at Herpetarium
Adventures while viewing exotic frogs, toads, and
snakes up close. Later, explore the pleasant oceanside Day 7: Panama City
town of Puntarenas during leisure time on our way to Today, we tour Panama City with a local guide to admire
San José. MEALS B+D the parks and plazas that seamlessly combine Italian,
French, and Spanish colonial architecture, such as
1 night at Studio Hotel Santa Ana in San José the magnificent golden altar at San José Church. Our
exploration includes a visit to Miraflores Locks Museum,
Day 6: Welcome to Panama the historic district of Casco Viejo, the vibrant Biomuseo,
We say adios to the lush beauty of Costa Rica and and many other must-see areas. After lunch, the rest of
board a short flight to Panama this morning. Arriving the day is yours to pursue personal interests. MEALS B+L
in Panama City, our local guide greets us at the airport
before we settle into our hotel for a relaxing evening that Day 8: Panama Canal
includes dinner together. MEALS B+D Get ready to cross off a bucket list experience today –
4 nights at Waldorf Astoria - Panama City 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 beautiful 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 in
PANAMA a savory lunch before observing a delightful display of
PACIFIC OCEAN
local music and dance with a chance to join in on the
fun. Later, we return to Panama City for an included
Farewell Dinner and folkloric show with traditional
Motorcoach Panamanian music and dancing. MEALS B+L+D
Flights
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