Highlights of Mexico & Costa Rica

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Independent tour

A great option if you’d prefer to explore yourself.

Tour Overview

This journey will take you to the land of Mariachis and Tequila with its strong Spanish heritage. Visit some of the main Archaeological Mayan sites and discover the greatness and splendour of this pre-Hispanic culture, still alive today in many of the indigenous town around Mexico. Continue onto Costa Rica, a country with flourishing biodiversity and vibrant culture. A peaceful paradise for nature lovers.

Highlights
Chichen Itza
Cancun
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Arenal Volcano

Route Map

Highlights of Mexico & Costa Rica Route Map

Itinerary

DAY 1
Mexico City

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

DAY 2
Mexico City

Half day city tour of Mexico City including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Museum of Anthropology.

Breakfast
DAY 3
Mexico City

Full day tour visiting the Shrine of Guadalupe and archaeological site of Teotihuacan.

Breakfast
DAY 4
Mexico City - Villahermosa - Palenque

Transfer to Airport, flight to Villahermosa. On arrival you will visit the archaeological site of Palenque,  hidden in the rainforest, before being transferred to your hotel.

Breakfast
DAY 5
Villahermosa - Merida

Transfer to airport for your flight to Merida. On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel.

Breakfast
DAY 6
Merida

Full day tour visiting the sites of Uxmal & Kabah, one of the finest preserved archaeological sites in Mexico.

Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7
Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun

Full day tour to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the most impressive ruins of the Mayan Civilization. Overnight in Cancun.

Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8
Cancun - San Jose

Transfer to airport for your flight to San Jose. On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel in the historical city.

Breakfast
DAY 9
San Jose - Tortuguero National Park

Morning departure to the Tortuguero area, passing by Braulio Carrillo National Park, a flora and fauna sanctuary covered by an emerald-green mass of vegetation. Embark on boat for the two hour journey to your lodge. Free afternoon to visit the Tortuguero village.

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10
Tortuguero Area

Today you will explore the secondary canals of this paradisaical paradise and get closer to nature. From July through September you can take the optional turtle-watching tour during the evening.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
Tortuguero - Arenal

Transfer to the Caño Blanco dock and onto the Arenal volcano area. Check in and overnight at selected hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12
Arenal Volvano Area

Enjoy optional activities such as canopy, horseback riding, exploring the Venado Caves, floating, canyoning and much more. In the afternoon, you can walk through lava trails of the volcano or take a dip in the hot springs.

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13
Arenal Volvano - Monteverde

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the Monteverde area and overnight.

Breakfast
DAY 14
Monteverde Area

Take an exciting tour to the Sky Walk, a network of suspension bridges, platforms and trails built in the cloud forest. Afternoon will be at leisure for optional activities such as a visiting the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Santa Elena Cloud Forest, Sky Trek-canopy Tour, horseback riding, visit to the Butterfly garden and many others.

Breakfast
DAY 15
Monteverde - San Jose

Return by road to San Jose. Optional: Extend your journey to visit the Manuel Antonio pristine beaches.

Breakfast
DAY 16
San Jose - End of Services

Transfer to San Jose airport.

Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

  • Accommodation in selected hotels with private facilities
  • Meals as indicated (16 breakfast, 4 lunches, 3 dinners)
  • Transport by air conditioned vehicles
  • English speaking local guides
  • Comprehensive sightseeing and excursions
  • Meeting service and airport transfers

Tour Exclusions

  • Tips
  • Surcharges apply for Easter, New Years
  • Any items not mentioned as included or mentioned in the itinerary
  • Internal airfares ex Mexico City starts at $2049 plus taxes $532 pp (includes 1 piece of luggage) (subject to change due to availability
  • Any international flights into Central America

Tour Pricing

2026 Prices (from):
Single
Twin / Double
Tourist Class Hotels
$7,006
$4,070
First Class Hotels
$7,730
$4,400
Deluxe Class Hotels
$9,019
$5,338
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