Cuba, Panama & Costa Rica 2026

Cuba, Panama & Costa Rica

23 Intriguing Days: Sun 15 February – Mon 9 March, 2026
Escorted from New Zealand by Mandy Page

Cars, Cigars & Piña Coladas

Our tour in Cuba showcases the very best of Cuba, including colonial cities, cultural immersion, and historical insights. We visit three of Cuba’s most beautiful cities. The capital city of Havana is filled with remarkable architecture and great cultural activities. In Cienfuegos you’ll see the French influence in its buildings, while Trinidad’s colonial charm will leave a lasting impression.

Costa Rica is an exotic country, which offers a great variety of nature; on our tour we visit the north plains where the impressive Arenal Volcano will welcome us with its majestic, almost perfect volcanic cone. We also visit Monteverde, a paradise for nature lovers; the cloud forest offers a unique experience.

In Panama we explore Casco Viego, the historic district of Panama City; walking through the old city compound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the late 1600s. We experience a partial transit of the Panama Canal on a relaxing northbound cruise; passing through the Culebra Cut, the Pedro Miguel Locks, and the engineering marvel of the Miraflores Locks.

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Tour Price

$19,870per person, share twin
$4,380 Single Supplement

Early Booking  Discount: $500 per person, if you book by 30 September, 2025.

Inclusions:

Economy class airfare with LATAM from Auckland to Peru and Chile to Auckland
Economy class airfares with Copa Airlines between Peru, Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama and Chile.
All airline ticketable taxes and fuel surcharges.
Accommodation in 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels (and a Casa Particular in Trinidad, Cuba).
19 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 3 dinners.
All land transportation by private vehicle, transfers and comprehensive sightseeing with English-speaking local guides.
Assistance of your Tour Leader, Mandy Page.
Gratuities for local guides and drivers.

Your Tour Leader: Mandy Page

Mandy Page

Mandy has led more than 60 tours for Tours Direct over the last 20 years, in all seven continents.

Believing that most of the delight of travel is in the journey, Mandy likes to make tours flexible for different levels of fitness and experience.

On a tour with Mandy, you can expect there will be variety and surprises.

She is interested in the arts and has an unquenchable fascination with ancient history and cultures. You’ll benefit from Mandy’s extensive travel experience and especially enjoy her infectious laughter.

What People Say About Mandy

Mandy was great. I don’t know how she manages to juggle so much and still appear relaxed and in control. She more than “adequately met my expectations”

Mandy was excellent, her friendly outgoing disposition made it very easy to approach her. She went beyond her tour of duty as she always made herself available at all times. She was always well organised and totally prepared which made our journey so much more relaxing and enjoyable!

Mandy demonstrated outstanding leadership, knowledge, care and consistancy, throughout the complexities and challenges, of our entire tour experience.

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