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Costa Rica & Panama

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Costa Rica and Panama together form one of Central America's most compelling travel combinations, stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean across lush rainforests, volcanic highlands, and pristine coastlines. Costa Rica is renowned for its biodiversity and ecotourism — think cloud forests in Monteverde, wildlife-rich national parks like Manuel Antonio and Tortuguero, and world-class surfing on both coasts. Panama adds a fascinating cultural and historical layer with the iconic Panama Canal, the cosmopolitan capital Panama City, and remote archipelagos like Bocas del Toro beloved for snorkelling and laid-back island life. Together, they attract adventurers, wildlife lovers, surfers, and travellers eager to pack extraordinary variety into a single trip.

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Costa Rica & Panama · 14 days

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Panama Experience: Cloud Forests & Canals (Self-Launched)

A self-launched version of G Adventures' 14-day 18-to-Thirtysomethings run from San José to Panama City. You'll hit Caribbean surf towns, island-hop the Bocas del Toro archipelago, cool off in the Boquete cloud forest, chill on the Pacific at Santa Catalina, and finish at the Panama Canal. The original trip already runs on local buses, boats and shared shuttles with hostel dorms and simple hotels, so doing it yourself is straightforward — book the same hostels, use the same public transport, and self-book the optional activities via GetYourGuide, Klook or local operators. Expect to save roughly a third versus the guided price while keeping the same route and experiences. All costs are approximate, per person, in GBP.

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