8 Days / Starting From $4,980
The Panama Canal & The Wonders of Costa Rica
Explore lush rainforests, snorkel along pristine beaches, and cruise through the lengendary Panama Canal.
There are few places in the world where nature is as exuberant, colorful or diverse as in the tropics of Costa Rica. It is home to an amazing blend of flora and fauna. But this journey takes us beyond Costa Rica to the inspiring land of Panama. To many, Panama is synonymous with the Canal, one of the most celebrated human achievements on the planet. What many people don’t know, is that the country of Panama offers a level of natural beauty and biological diversity that’s equal to Costa Rica’s.
- Experience transit of the legendary Panama Canal
- Travel by zodiac to Barro Colorado Island, inaccessible to most travelers, and explore its tropical forest
- Discover the variety of regional wildlife and over 300 species of birds, including toucans and scarlet macaws
Location of Adventure
Costa Rica & Panama, Central America
Costa Rica & Panama, Central America
Group Size Limit
Approximately 62 guests maximum
Included
Accommodations aboard ship, dinner from Day 1 to breakfast on final day, non-alcoholic beverages aboard ship, excursions and entrance fees, services of Naturalist staff and ship physician, gratuities for local drivers and guides, use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment, all port charges and service taxes.
Not Included
Travel to and from the start and end point of trip, transfer to/from the ship (unless traveling on group flights), alcoholic beverages, gratuities for Naturalist Staff and crew, passport and visa fees, horseback riding, items of a personal nature (laundry, emails, voyage DVD, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Easy / Moderate / Flexible
This trip does not require a high degree of physical fitness, although a fair number of short walks may be involved. We stress that all activities are optional. Travelers should be aware that the heat and humidity may be very high and roads may be bumpy.
Important Information
Please contact an Adventure Specialist for more information.
Getting There & Getting Home
Plan to arrive in Panama City on Day 1 of the itinerary. On arrival, we will drive to Colon to board National Geographic Sea Lion and set sail for the first part of our Panama Canal transit, anchoring in Gatun Lake for the night. We will disembark the ship on Day 8 in Herradura, Costa Rica, and drive to the airport for flights home. Please note that some departures travel in reverse, beginning in San Jose and ending Panama City.
We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.
