Panama & Costa Rica Experience: Solo Travellers Tour

Fly to Panama City

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Panama City, via the US, with United Airlines.. Transfer to the Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel for 3 nights. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Panama City

Morning city tour including the ruins of old Panama and the historic colonial district. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Panama Canal

Take a shared partial transit and cruise through the various locks of the Panama Canal. (B, L)

Fly to San José

Morning flight to San Jose and visit a coffee plantation on the slopes of the active Poas Volcano and, subject to volcanic activity, see its crater lake. Overnight at the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel. (B, L)

Tortuguero

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. (B, L, D)

Tortuguero

Full day of shared excursions exploring the tropical surroundings and waterways. (B, L, D)

Tirimbina Reserve - Arenal

Return to Cano Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal. En route, visit Tirimbina to learn about the conservation work on the reserve, and take a walk in the protected rainforest surroundings. Stay 2 nights at Arenal Paraiso / Hotel Montana de Fuego or similar with views of Arenal Volcano. (B, L)

Arenal

Morning tour of the circuit of trails and suspension bridges, which allow an up-close view of the rainforest floor and treetop canopy. Optional evening visit to the hot springs. (B)

Monteverde

Drive along the shores of Lake Arenal, taking in the spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue through the green mountains to Monteverde and stay 2 nights at Fonda Vela Hotel / Monteverde Country Lodge or similar. (B)

Monteverde

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. (B)

Carara - Jacó

Drive to the central Pacific coast and visit Carara National Park, home to crocodiles, monkeys and scarlet macaws. Continue to Jacó and stay for 2 nights at the Hotel Fuego del Sol (or similar). (B)

Manuel Antonio

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. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, D)

Fly to London

Transfer to San José and fly to London. (B)

Arrive London

Arrive in London (N).


Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Fly to Panama City via Miami

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Panama City, via the US, with United Airlines. Transfer to the Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel for 3 nights. (N) 

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Panama City

Morning city tour including the ruins of old Panama and the historic colonial district. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Panama Canal

Take a shared partial transit and cruise through the various locks of the Panama Canal. (B, L)

Fly to San José

Morning flight to San Jose and visit a coffee plantation on the slopes of the active Poas Volcano and, subject to volcanic activity, see its crater lake. Overnight at the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel. (B, L)

Tortuguero

Travel by shared overland transfer to Cano 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. (B, L, D)

Tortuguero

Full day of shared excursions exploring the tropical surroundings and waterways. (B, L, D)

Tirimbina Reserve - Arenal

Return to Cano Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal. En route, visit Tirimbina to learn about the conservation work on the reserve, and take a walk in the protected rainforest surroundings. Stay 2 nights at Arenal Paraiso or similar with views of Arenal Volcano. (B, L)

Arenal

Morning tour of the circuit of trails and suspension bridges, which allow an up-close view of the rainforest floor and treetop canopy. Optional evening visit to the hot springs. (B)

Monteverde

Drive along the shores of Lake Arenal, taking in the spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue through the green mountains to Monteverde and stay 2 nights at Monteverde Country Lodge or similar. (B)

Monteverde

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. (B)

Carara - Jacó

Drive to the central Pacific coast and visit Carara National Park, home to crocodiles, monkeys and scarlet macaws. Continue to Jacó and stay for 2 nights at Hotel Fuego del Sol. (B)

Manuel Antonio

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. (B, D)

Fly to London

Transfer to San José for your flight to London. (B)

Arrive London

Arrive in London. (N) 

Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.