Adventure, natural beauty, and luxury become the focus of your 13-day Costa Rica and Panama vacation. Explore stunning beaches lined with tropical jungle. Search for unique wildlife in untouched cloud forests. Fly through the trees. Wander along secluded hiking trails and embrace memorable panoramas as you travel from volcanic foothills to remote islands, lush highlands to historic urban neighborhoods.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
La Fortuna - Arrive in Central America
Costa Rica embodies the splendors of Central America, known for its incredible biodiversity, remarkable micro-climates, and sensational beauty. Your private transfer will meet you at customs and escort you out of the capital city of San Jose to reach the stunning rainforest surrounding La Fortuna. As you settle into your luxurious accommodation, you may have a view of the famous conical peak of the Arenal Volcano, which erupted consistently from 1968 until 2010. Relax in the warm ambiance of the tropical setting as the colors of the lush trees and flowers create a paradise.
What's Included:
Day 2
La Fortuna - Explore Treetops and Local Flavors
Day 3
La Fortuna - Visit Volcanoes and Waterfalls
Day 4
Monteverde - Travel to the Cloud Forest
Day 5
Monteverde - Discover the Beauty of the Cloud Forest
Day 6
Panama City - Travel to Panama City
Day 7
Panama City - Experience the Marvels of the Grand Canal
Day 8
Panama City - Choose Your Panama City Adventure
Day 9
Bocas del Toro - Venture to the Celebrated Bocas del Toro
Day 10
Bocas del Toro - Delight in the Island at Leisure
Day 11
Bocas del Toro - Explore Bocas del Toro at Your Pace
Day 12
Panama City - Return to Panama City
Day 13
Panama City - Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Delight in the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s cloud forests in search of wildlife such as quetzals, sloths, and monkeys when following the hanging bridge trails
- Revel in the adventurous side of Costa Rica with a tour of the Arenal Volcano lava field
- Witness the stunning mist and exceptional grandeur of La Fortuna Waterfall on a guided hike
- Embrace the thrill of flying through the air on a guided zipline tour of Monteverde
- Sample the exceptional flavors of Costa Rica during a coffee and chocolate tour to learn more about the layered tastes and production of the celebrated ingredients
- Indulge in the remarkable tropical island life on Bocas del Toro and the island of Bastimentos, where pristine beaches meet transparent Caribbean waters
- Travel a portion of the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Locks
- Discover the impressive history and preserved colonial architecture of historic Panama City
- Witness the unique freshwater lake and hanging fruit bats protected inside the Nivida Bat Cave
- Visit the secluded shores of Monkey Island to find four species of monkeys protected by the surrounding water
Starting Price
$4,900 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.78 stars based on 73 reviews.
We used a Zicasso travel expert to plan our trip. The trip was absolutely fabulous and the service was very easy to use. We would definitely use them again.
Reviewed By Allison A.
Everything was arranged thoughtfully, with time for "adventures" and downtime at terrific resorts to relax. All pick-ups, travel by limo, and drop-offs went as arranged. The drivers, guides, and hotel staff were all very pleasant and kind. Zicasso's tour operator did a great job planning our eight-day, family-of-10 trip to Costa Rica! We appreciated that most tours, hikes, and ocean experiences were small groups of just our group of 10. This made it a personal and annoyance-free experience all around. Thanks!
Reviewed By Lolli H.
We had a wonderful, flawless trip to Panama, arranged by Zicasso's tour company.
Reviewed By Yasushi K.
This was our second trip set up using Zicasso. Once again, we were not disappointed. Our agent did a wonderful job and was accommodating to all our needs. We needed to have this set up for our disabled brother and she did a wonderful job getting us individually guided tours. We also had guides who were trained to deal with people with disabilities. It was great and my brother had an amazing time. We can't thank her enough.
Reviewed By susan+ R.
Zicasso’s tour operator and his team planned the perfect vacation for our family (two teenagers and two adults).
It was the perfect combination of adventure, exploration, and water time, along with having all our needs attended to! It was great to have a detailed plan with pick-ups and drop-offs so we just had to show up on time!
The girls loved the private surf lessons, my husband enjoyed his fishing expedition, and we all loved our snorkeling tour and the sunset catamaran.
The accommodations and restaurant recommendations were wonderful, making this one of our favorite vacations! The planning, communication, and logistics were executed flawlessly. We sincerely appreciate all their work and expertise. We hope to use them again, as we plan to return!
Reviewed By Teresa P.
This was my third time using Zicasso and, as expected, my experience was of the highest quality. Our agent was fantastic. He listened to what we wanted and arranged it for us. He had excellent suggestions and used only guides and drivers who were professional, friendly, well-versed in the area and history, on time, and fun to be with. Our hotels were all first class, our domestic flights were well thought out, and our activities were adventures we will always remember.
But the real test of a high-end, trustworthy agency is when something does go wrong and they are there for you. We booked all of our hotels and paid in full through our agency well in advance. Thirty minutes before we were due to arrive at one of the hotels (after a three-and-a-half-hour car ride and a 30-minute water taxi), we were waiting for the boat from the hotel to arrive for us and found out the hotel would not be accepting guests. Our agency had a new hotel for us, even nicer than the original hotel, within 20 minutes. They arranged for our transportation and rearranged all of our other activities. This new hotel was more expensive than ours and our agency automatically covered the cost, saying it was their responsibility. These are the type of agencies Zicasso hooks you up with. I totally recommend using Zicasso for all of your travel adventures.
Reviewed By Cheryl B.