Our fully escorted tours to Central America take in the highlights of Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama.
Mayan ruins, lush rainforests, beautiful beaches, charming colonial cities and exotic wildlife make Central America a most enticing destination. Our adventurous small group tours in Central America and Mexico are escorted by a tour leader and range from 8 to 22 days in duration. You'll stay in simple accommodation and use public transportation which ensures you have a truly authentic travel experience, with plenty of interaction with the locals.
Top Central America Travel Deals and Upcoming Tours
| Trip Name | Starts | Departing | From USD | Deal | Map |
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| Wild Costa Rica - 9 days | San Jose, Costa Rica | 01 Jul 2017 | USD $1,229 | was $1,365 10% off |
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| Costa Rica Calling - 14 days | San Jose, Costa Rica | 01 Jul 2017 | USD $1,877 | was $2,085 10% off |
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| Mexico City to Guatemala - 22 days | Mexico City, Mexico | 08 Jul 2017 | USD $2,750 | was $3,055 10% off |
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| The Way To San Jose - 15 days | Antigua , Guatemala | 09 Jul 2017 | USD $2,048 | was $2,275 10% off |
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| Mayan Empires - 22 days | Cancun, Mexico | 16 Jul 2017 | USD $2,471 | was $2,745 10% off |
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Central America Group Tours
Wild Costa Rica
9 days | FROM USD $1,365Spend 9 exhilarating days experiencing the wonders of Costa Rica - a...
Cancun to Antigua
10 days | FROM USD $1,275From Cancun to Antigua, explore the delights of Mexico, Belize and on...
Footsteps of the Mayans
13 days | FROM USD $1,425From the beautiful beaches of Cancun and the legendary Mayan ruins of...
Costa Rica Calling
14 days | FROM USD $2,085From San Jose discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica. Relax on the...
Costa Rica to Panama
14 days | FROM USD $2,295From San Jose to Panama City, travel to the beautiful Pacific Coast of...
The Way To San Jose
15 days | FROM USD $2,275Travelling from Antigua to San Jose, discover the magnificent Mayan of...
Mayan Empires
22 days | FROM USD $2,745Take an exhilarating 22 day journey of discovery through Mexico, and...
Mexico City to Guatemala
22 days | FROM USD $3,055From Mexico City to Antigua, take an exciting three week journey and...
Escorted by a tour leader, our small group tours of Central America range from 8 to 22 days. Taking in the highlights of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Cuba, you can select from tours that focus on one country or longer multi-country itineraries that cover more of the region. Staying in simple hotels, using public transportation and getting to know local people along the way, you'll be assured of a truly authentic travel experience in Central America. read more
There’s plenty of free time to independently explore each port of call or opt to book an exciting range of optional activities. Local guides accompany many of our excursions, such as visits to famous archaeological sites, and their knowledge of the local area and familiarity with its customs and history will enhance your Central American experience.
Central America Private Tours
Tico Traveller
9 Days | FROM USD $1,455Depart San Jose and explore some of Costa Rica's key sites including...
Costa Rica Coast to Coast
12 Days | FROM USD $3,045Spend 12 exciting days seeing Costa Rica from both coasts. Visit the A...
Costa Rica Encompassed
11 Days | FROM USD $2,185Discover the delights of Costa Rica on this 11 day tour which offers a...
In Central America we offer a select range of private tours in Costa Rica that combine your choice of accommodation with transport to get you from A to B and the option to do as little or as much as you please in the places visited.
Explore Central America and Mexico with On The Go Tours
Central America tour reviews
Scoring an average traveller rating of 4.52 out of 5 based on 15 recent reviews — See All Central America Reviews
Becky was brilliantly organised. All travel - chicken buses, private buses, ferries, boats, flights - everything went without a hitch. Good briefings about locations. Reasonable hotels (except Cancun city). She had a large and very disparate group which she managed with poise and charm. A lovely cheery girl.”
The tour and our guide were FANTASTIC. I have traveled around the world and this was one of my best tours ever! I understand that you have an award for the best tour guide and Lisa gets my vote. Every restaurant she chose (and I am a picky eater) and every excursion she told us about was great. Thank you so much for a wonderful needed holiday and the next time I travel with a tour I would definitely look into your company first. Happy holidays!”
Becky has by far been the best tour guide l've had so far!! She made everything so ready and a truly wonderful experience!! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone ❤️”
Visit the neighbouring countries of Mexico and Guatemala on an overland adventure through Central America. Sample tacos and tequila in Mexico before heading across the border to Guatemala for highland lakes and lush jungles, each country offering impressive ancient ruins and grand colonial cities.
Our guide to travelling through Central America
From visas to when to travel, our handy travel guide covers everything you need to know about travelling to Central America.
Best places to visit
From idyllic beaches to jungle-clad ruins, here are the best
Best time to visit
Tips on the best time to visit Central America
Central American Visas
Info on visa requirements for travel to Central America
Multi-country Tours
Available touring combinations in Central America
Style of Group Travel
More about our group tours to Central America
Central America Reviews
Recent reviews from our travellers to Central America
Recommended Reading
- Time Among the Maya
by Ronald Wright - Enrique's Journey
by Sonia Nazario - Inevitable Revolutions
by Walter LaFeber
Facts about Central America
- Three-fifths of Central America's population is of mixed European and Indian heritage, known as Mestizos.
- There is no spot in Central America more than 125 miles (200 kilometers) from the ocean.
- Located on the Ring of Fire, Central America includes over 70 volcanoes, 30 of which are active.
Central America Travel Advice:
We closely monitor the latest travel guidance on Central America and follow advice as set out by the British Foreign Office. Safety of our travellers is paramount and we recommend that you check the latest travel updates for the countries in Central America you are travelling to from the relevant advisory body in your country. For more specific country information, please refer to the relevant destination page on our website.
Highlights of our tours to Central America and Mexico
In Mexico visit the magnificent Mayan ruins of Teotihuacan, Palenque and Chichen Itza. Soak up the Caribbean vibe in Belize and enjoy some R&R on the beautiful island of Caye Caulker. Highlights of Guatemala include Lake Atitlan, one of the world’s most beautiful lakes and magnificent Tikal, regarded as the greatest city of the Maya world. Get off the beaten track in Nicaragua - home to the colourful colonial town of Granada on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. In neighbouring Honduras you can explore the magnificent ruined city of Copan and relax on Roatan Island with its palm-fringed lagoons and deserted white sand beaches.
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