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Amazingly diverse flora & fauna—and an engineering marvel

Within the lush and vibrant green of this region lie many discoveries. The flash of scarlet macaw wings amid treetops. The scintillating iridescence on the hummingbirds sipping nectar as they hover. And so many moments that will stay with you long after you leave—the atavistic thrill of hearing howler monkeys call to each other in the trees or the peace of sinking into a pool at the base of a waterfall deep in the jungle. Add to that the privilege of seeing one of the world’s great feats of engineering from the deck of an expedition ship as you cross the Panama Canal—an absolute peak travel experience.

(5) Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia Itineraries

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

$5,115

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

$5,115

Top Highlights

  • Venture into remote wilderness: hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, and explore far from any inhabited places
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute
  • Discover the wild rainforests of Corcovado National Park, which National Geographic dubbed “the most biologically intense place on Earth”
  • Explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take a Zodiac cruise up a wild river
  • Meet the Emberá people of Panama, who welcome us into their village, and meet others working to protect this eco paradise

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica's Cloud Forest through the Panama Canal

Duration

11 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Dec

From

$9,210

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica's Cloud Forest through the Panama Canal

Duration

11 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Dec

From

$9,210

Top Highlights

  • Kayak, hike, swim, and snorkel; actively explore these idyllic islands and hidden waterways, getting the same enriching experience offered on our eight-day Costa Rica and Panama expedition
  • Plus, explore Costa Rica’s rugged interior among the mist-shrouded wild forests of Monteverde
  • Sail into remote wilderness; hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds; and explore far from any inhabited places
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute
  • Explore idyllic islands; snorkel over a vibrant coral reef and take a Zodiac along jungle shores teeming with birds

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

$4,718

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

$4,718

Top Highlights

  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute on Barro Colorado Island
  • Visit the palm-shaded Panamanian archipelago of Guna Yala (formerly San Blas Islands), an autonomous province that is home to the indigenous Guna people, and get immersed in local culture
  • Discover the coastal treasures and remote wilderness of Colombia, exploring vibrant villages, pristine beaches, and wildlife-rich jungles
  • Explore Colombia’s rainforests, among the most biodiverse on Earth, with almost 1,900 bird species and an astonishing list of approximately 450 mammals

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Wild Costa Rica Escape: Exploring Guanacaste’s Natural Wonders

Duration

6 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Nov

From

$3,142

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Wild Costa Rica Escape: Exploring Guanacaste’s Natural Wonders

Duration

6 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Nov

From

$3,142

Top Highlights

  • Navigate the pristine coastline of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, snorkel crystalline waters, and explore wildlife-rich parks and preserves
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystems while exploring via kayak and paddleboard, on foot, and soaring by zipline
  • Spend an afternoon enjoying Isla Tortuga’s palm-shaded beaches before a barbecue dinner on the sand
  • Explore the volcanic landscapes of Rincón de la Vieja National Park and search for exotic wildlife, from monkeys to macaws

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Wild Guanacaste & Monteverde: Costa Rica’s Mangroves, Mists & Mountains

Duration

9 days
  1. Nov
  2. Dec

From

$5,532

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Wild Guanacaste & Monteverde: Costa Rica’s Mangroves, Mists & Mountains

Duration

9 days
  1. Nov
  2. Dec

From

$5,532

Top Highlights

  • Glide through a mangrove forest to see reddish egrets, spoonbills, white ibis, and crocodiles
  • Snorkel the rich underwater world near Islas Murcielagos
  • Venture through the Guanacaste Conservation Area by kayak or Zodiac, or on foot
  • Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park, which is alive with active volcanoes and gurgling mud pots and replete with howler monkeys, waterfalls, and an optional zip line
  • Search for the elusive northern tamandua (anteater) at Curu National Wildlife Range

Expedition Highlights

Actively discover the legendary wildness of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. Hike, paddleboard, kayak, snorkel, and zip line. Go by ship to venture to places far from tourist infrastructure, landing at remote, empty beaches by Zodiac to find exotic birds and flowers. If you venture to Colombia, explore some of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, where endemic species thrive amidst intriguing, modern cultures. If you choose to cross the Panama Canal, do so in a way worthy of the peak experience. Go aboard an expedition ship with open decks to experience it up close. Cross over two days to see the workings of the locks by day and in the coolness of night. 

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The Panama Canal, which effectively connects more than 144 shipping routes, 1,700 ports, and 160 countries, is much more than its transit locks. It is miles of wild landscape, rich with intrigue and an astonishing biodiversity of wildlife.

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