Panama & Costa Rica Experience (Solo Travellers Tour)
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Panama City and check into the Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel for 3 nights.
Morning city tour including the ruins of old Panama and the historic colonial district. Enjoy a welcome lunch in the heart of the old town and an afternoon at leisure.
Take a shared partial transit and cruise through the various locks of the Panama Canal.
Morning flight to San Jose and visit a coffee plantation on the slopes of the active Poás Volcano and, subject to volcanic activity, see its crater lake. Overnight at the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel (or similar).
Travel by shared overland transfer to Caño Blanco on the Caribbean coast. Take a boat ride along the backwaters that lead to Tortuguero, looking for wildlife en route. Stay at Pachira Lodge for 2 nights.
Full day of shared excursions exploring the tropical surroundings and waterways.
Return to Caño Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal. En route, visit Tirimbina Reserve to learn about conservation work and walk in the protected rainforest surrounds. Stay 2 nights at the Arenal Paraiso / Magic Mountain Hotel with Arenal Volcano views.
Morning tour of the circuit of trails and suspension bridges, which allows an up-close view of the rainforest floor and treetop canopy. Optional evening visit to the hot springs.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the shores of Lake Arenal. Continue through the green mountains to Monteverde and stay 2 nights at Monteverde Country Lodge.
Morning tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, a habitat for rare flora and fauna such as the colourful quetzal bird. Afternoon at leisure or take one of the optional excursions on offer, including a visit to the Santa Elena Reserve.
Drive to the central Pacific coast and visit Carara National Park, home to crocodiles, monkeys and scarlet macaws. Continue to Tárcoles and stay 2 nights at Hotel Fuego del Sol (or similar).
Morning visit to Manuel Antonio for a walking tour of the national park, where the rainforest extends right down to the beautiful beaches. This small park is home to a surprising concentration of wildlife including sloths, iguanas, endangered squirrel monkeys and various colourful birds. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Transfer to San José, where your tour ends.
Trip Inclusions
- Walking tour of stunning Manuel Antonio National Park
- Cruise along the Panama Canal
- View the Arenal volcano from your hotel
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero
- Porterage at hotels
- Welcome & a farewell dinner
- Experienced local tour guide in each country
- Twin / double rooms for single use
- 3- & 4-star accommodation
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)
- Internal flights
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- These small-group tours have been specially created for solo travellers. Benefits include single occupancy of double / twin rooms as standard and at sensible prices, plus the company of like-minded travellers.
Operator
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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