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W costa rica - reserva conchal, the westin reserva conchal, four seasons resort, central america specialists since 1986, elegant adventures is the leading authority on central america travel, with over 30 years’ experience custom-crafting luxury vacations..

From beginning to end we make your vacation seamless and memorable with superior service, matchless knowledge and exacting attention to every detail. We are experts at balancing all you wish to see and do and designing the perfect itinerary to match your time, tastes and budget. Whether it’s for a couple, family, small group or large incentive program, our innovative concierge planning service allows you to select from our extraordinary range of styles, locations, prices and activities. Discover the Elegant Adventures Difference and embark on your own unique and enriching bespoke adventure.

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So much to see and do, and so little time from reefs to rain forests, to beaches and volcanoes, our collection of unique experiences is irresistible. the experts at elegant adventures have the proven skills and know-how to help you sort through all the choices and make the most of your vacation adventure what’s on your bucket list.

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“I’ve booked 3 large groups with Elegant Adventures to Costa Rica, Panama and Belize and they did a fantastic job! Their attention to detail is unparalleled which gave me confidence that I could focus on my customer and their guests. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again for an individual or a group.”

“I just had to write and say thank you for making me look like a Rockstar! You all always do such an amazing job for our clients and you all really hit this one out of the park! Thanks for being such wonderful partners and making it so easy for us.”

“I went on a weekend trip with Anne Marie this weekend and all we could talk about was how amazing you are!”

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Now is the time to book the perfect getaway and save here are a few of our favorite picks and special offers:.

Our Favorite Family Adventures

Explore the wonders of Central America with those you love. Play on sugar-sand beaches and swim in sparkling clear waters in Belize. Climb a volcano and uncover the mysteries of the rainforest in Costa Rica. Get up close and personal with monkeys, sloths and even jungle cats! Let our Experts help you design an unforgettable adventure that will educate, enchant and amaze your family!

The Best Five Star Luxury Destinations

You might think Central America is only suited for adventure seekers and eco-tourists. But think again! In the past decade, our selection of five star luxury resorts has grown to an impressive collection as elegant and plush as any in the world. Choose from upscale hotels and resort communities complemented by marinas, golf courses, spas, gourmet restaurants, hot springs and many other world-class amenities.

“Once you travelled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.”

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

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TOURS IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO

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We get you the best experience for your budget. Benefit from our strong Central America travel agency network. As a certified tour operator with over 15 years of experience and hundreds of clients, we know which travel itinerary and hotels fit your needs. We are known for our outstanding tour preparations and tour guidance. We work with local professionals and companies we got to know personally over the years. It is how we can provide genuinely inspiring journeys in Central America and Mexico. We will always be there during every step of your itinerary.

Our Guatemala trips take you through ancient Maya Cities, the volcanoes of the Guatemalan highlands, and colonial towns. Visit indigenous families and take in the vibrant Mayan culture on interactive Guatemala expeditions. You’ll wander the fascinating mountain towns, acclaimed for their colorful markets, and looming volcanoes. Discover archaeological sites deep in the jungles.

Mayan Gateway’s Belize tours provide an exceptional array of experiences packed into this delicate country. From the Mayan ruins, caves, reefs, and beaches you’ll enjoy a collection of outdoor adventures such as snorkeling, sailing, hiking, caving, and more. Snorkeling in Belize is superb, and scuba divers choose Belize for its marine life and immaculate waters. Find your excellent Belize tour.

Our Mexico trips allow you to experience the different cultures and contrasting landscapes of Mexico as few travelers have the chance to do so. Discover many Mayan Cities, hike, bike, and go on multi-experience tours in Mexico. Experience Mexico’s traditional indigenous culture and taste traditional dishes. Go snorkeling, and dive in paradisiacal islands, and the coral barrier reef.

Home to biodiverse rainforests, Mayan Ruins, and boundless parks filled with wildlife, Honduras has so much to offer. With world-class snorkeling, diving, and incredible weather, Honduras provides some of the best value in the area for travelers. There is something for every kind of tourist. The Bay Islands are home to astonishing reefs and many types of marine life, making them snorkelers, and divers’ heaven.

For such a tiny country, El Salvador displays a big punch. Santa Ana is the country’s largest volcano with a dazzling turquoise lake sitting in the crater. No trip is complete without a visit to Suchitoto, an old-fashioned village with colonial architecture, and a morning surf on the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Along with the Archeological Site Joya de Ceren, El Salvador highlights the natural delicacy of Central America.

On a Nicaragua tour with us, you can discover active volcanoes, rainforests, cloud forests, handicrafts markets, dazzling beaches, and colonial towns in a single trip. Walk along the streets of colonial Leon and Granada. Kayak in calmness amidst hundreds of tiny islands next to active volcanoes on Lake Nicaragua. Zip-line through Mombacho’s cloud forests, then hike and bike Ometepe Island’s twin volcanoes.

Costa Rica provides an astonishing variety of adventures, and places with tropical rainforests, immaculate beaches, and a superabundance of wildlife. Our expeditions might include excursions like rainforest zipline tours, volcano hikes, boat trips, and more. Costa Rica has a great, illustrious history of ecotourism, and adventure travel, with some of the most advanced conservation programs in Latin America.

Panama’s natural reservoirs give you the chance to get in touch with its biological abundance. Enjoy the tropical islands, where you can enjoy the reefs, such as Contadora Island or San Blas, or the marvelous urban landscapes in Casco Viejo. Certainly, a visit to what is considered the eighth world wonder cannot be missed, as the Panama Canal is a miracle of engineering and you will be able to see it in action.

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We build tour packages for any occasion, including honeymoons, group trips, family vacations, solo exploration, or even a getaway with a few friends.

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Central America offers a broad range of opportunities for those who prefer specialized responsible tourism with world service and amiability, such as those that distinguish our inhabitants.

We strive to have impactful partnerships with local communities while continuing to be ecologically conscious. Central America is unique and we wish to conserve this wonderful group of countries.

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With customizable travel itineraries that match all your needs, you can rest assured that we will take care of the planning so you can relax and enjoy the adventure. As cheesy as it sounds, we love what we do.

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We specialize in both, one country and multi-country tours that showcase the beauty and splendor of Central America. With exclusively private transportation, interactive tours, personal bilingual guides, and top tier accommodation, we make your safety and comfort a top priority.

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Central America is an incredible place to experience cultural and natural diversity, all just a short flight from home. Our primary Central America destinations include Belize , Costa Rica , and Guatemala . All three are remarkably beautiful, with some of the most welcoming people you could meet anywhere. Explore pristine rainforest, Mayan ruins, gorgeous beaches, cloud forest, the Western Hemisphere’s largest barrier reef, and more.

The hotels were beyond our expectations. Each day we stayed at a more exquisite hotel than the day before.

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We travel a lot and this trip was one of the best planned trips that we have ever taken.

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Costa Rica: Arenal, Monteverde & the Osa Peninsula

Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula

Belize: Rainforest, Tikal & the Caribbean Islands

Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands

Guatemala: Nature & Culture Explorer

Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country

Costa Rica: Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio

Experience Costa Rica’s diverse landscapes, from Arenal and Monteverde to the beaches of Manuel Antonio

Rainforest, Tikal & Southern Coast

Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins

Costa Rica Wildlife Explorer

Explore some of Costa Rica's top wildlife and nature highlights

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Central America

Our Central America tours feature the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, alongside the diverse wildlife and clear waters of Costa Rica… all with a taste of eco-adventure.

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The mellow pura vida lifestyle and warmth of the people, only adds to this biologically rich destination of Costa Rica... a destination ripe with opportunities for wildlife viewing, relaxing in world-renowned eco-lodges and for those with a sense of adventure...viewing the rainforest canopy from the treetops on a zip line adventure. In neighboring Panama the idyllic tropical scene continues with the added enhancement of one of the world's most important engineering marvels... the Panama Canal, revolutionizing shipping patterns and astonishing all who visit.

People-to-people travel to cuba is alive and well with tauck....

Our Miami-based People-to-People Cuba trips bring Tauck travelers to this enigmatic Caribbean island nation for true cultural exchange with the people of Cuba, to share insights about their daily lives and their rich cultural heritage… around key themes of Cuban culture and the arts, history, architecture, agriculture, baseball and more. You'll meet Cuban professionals, students, teachers, architects, artists, artisans, musicians, ballplayers and others…

Seeking "Pura Vida" every day and every way in Tauck's Costa Rica

"Pura Vida" is a way of life in Costa Rica – an expression of optimism that means "pure life," enjoying yourself and being happy. And that's what exploring this remarkable country – the most biologically diverse nation on Earth – with us on an eco-adventure on land, a Tauck Bridges family trip, and our small ship Panama Canal cruise is all about, too. See it in the faces of the locals you meet… feel it zip lining through a rainforest canopy, on cloud forest hikes, and on a float trip down a jungle river… "Pura Vida!"

Panama... its tropical forests, secluded beaches, diverse wildlife and clear waters call you along with the Canal...

Although Panama is known the world over as home to the Panama Canal – the century-old engineering marvel often called a "wonder of the modern world" – the country and Panama City itself were around long before the Canal. See for yourself in Panama City's historic Casco Viejo district, a walled Spanish colonial city built in the 1670s, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site… and in Ancon Hill, home to US military facilities until Panama was granted sovereignty over the Canal Zone in the 1970s… and at the Frank Gehry-designed Biomuseo, devoted to Panama's natural and cultural history.

Transiting the Panama Canal

Full transit of the Panama Canal

Join a special club by transiting the remarkable Panama Canal

When the Panama Canal first opened in 1914, some enthusiasts called it one of the "seven wonders of the world" – it was certainly one of the world's most incredible engineering endeavors. For the first time, a ship traveling from New York to San Francisco could save over 7,000 miles by not having to sail around South America. Over a century later, you'll join the special ranks of travelers to traverse the entire length of the canal; crossing aboard a small ship makes the experience an even more memorable one. Taking approximately eight to ten hours, your vessel passes through three locks (the Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatún) as it's raised up and over the isthmus' land surface for a total of 85 ft. before passing between the Atlantic and the Pacific!

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