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Unveiled Wonders - San Jose, CR to Panama City, PA

Unveiled Wonders - San Jose, CR to Panama City, PA

On a Panama and Costa Rica cruise, humidity soothes from the outside in. Ocean, sky, or palms—painted with the brightest blues and greens. Howler monkeys and hummingbirds lure you along jungle hikes. Fragrant orchids creep out from mangroves. Villagers display their woven baskets. And strolls through ancient walled cities and sleepy coastal towns feel like a step back in time.

Enjoy a skiff in the mangroves, kayak through the Chagres River, or hike in the Osa Peninsula with wilderness and wildlife never far away. This is a place to snorkel in warm waters and hike your way through lush jungles on an itinerary that suits your style. You will see some of the most colorful wildlife—from scarlet macaws to spotted eagle rays—in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Guatemala.

  • Itinerary and Specifics

    Included

     

    • Group transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark day
    • Entry fees to national parks/preserves
    • From-the-vessel adventure activities and equipment
    • Exclusive activities and shore visits
    • All meals aboard the vessel
    • Premium wine, beer and liquor (excludes super-premium wines)
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • Wellness amenities
    • Onboard expedition/heritage guides and guest experts
    • Refer to your final guest documents for any additional inclusions specific to your itinerary and vessel

     

    Not Included

     

    • Airfare to and from your home city
    • Discretionary gratuities to vessel’s crew
    • Travel protection
    • Optional excursions and land tours
    • Port taxes/fees (except La Pinta)

     

     

    Full Itinerary

     

     

    Day 1 - San José, Costa Rica - Embarkation

     

    Welcome to the land of pura vida! On arrival in the capital city of San José, you’ll be warmly greeted at the airport and transferred to the hospitality suite before boarding the Safari Voyager and meeting your enthusiastic crew. This is shortly followed by dinner aboard.

     

    Day 2 - Curu National Wildlife Refuge

     

    At the southeastern tip of Nicoya Peninsula—in the tangled mangroves of Curu—the cycle of life is everywhere. Local “residents” include everything from exotic birds and deer to army ants, frog-eating snakes, and hungry crocodiles. Step carefully as you cross the swinging bridge, you don’t want to land on the menu! Land crabs shift in and out of their burrows with such force it’s enough to make the earth move. Trails offer prime howler and spider monkey viewing, and a chance to glimpse the immense blue morpho butterfly. Offshore, the vibrant, turquoise waters near Isla Tortuga offer inviting opportunities to snorkel, kayak, and paddle board. 

     

    Day 3 - Osa Conservation Area

     

    Adventure lies around every bend in the isolated, wild Osa Conservation Area, home to the country’s largest national park, Corcovado. The area is known for its diverse plant and animal species—a whopping 2.5% of the entire planet’s biodiversity is found here—including all four of Costa Rica’s monkeys, tree frogs, caimans, anteaters, scarlet macaws, coatis, and 16 different species of hummingbird. Explore this vast area putting feet to trail on an invigorating hike through the jungle. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset with a tropical beverage in-hand during cocktail hour and retell stories of the day with your travel-mates.

     

    Day 4 - Golfo Dulce

     

    A birder’s paradise. Explore a tropical preserve exploding with vibrant color. From bromeliads, ginger plants, and heliconias, to toucans, hummingbirds, mischievous monkeys, and fluttering butterflies—there’s a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and tastes in every tree and bush you pass on your walking tour. In Golfo Dulce, which separates Oso Peninsula from the mainland, explore the rare flora and fauna of mangroves by kayak and skiff.

     

    Day 5 - Coiba National Park

     

    Sail through the islands of Coiba National Park. Named one of the world’s top 10 diving sites, your day of play features snorkeling among abundant marine life and kayaking around rocky outcroppings. Hop to the park’s main island for a stretch of the legs on a trail through this tropical jungle. Mantled howler monkeys, crested eagles, and four turtle species call Isla Coiba home.

     

    Day 6 - Captain's Choice

     

    Wake up in paradise. Start with fresh-brewed coffee and a little limbering up with guided stretches on deck. As always, the hardest part is picking the “what.” Your guides know the trails and help you spot monkeys, hummingbirds, and towering balsa trees. Slip into the drink for a kayak or snorkel. Or, just kick back in a hammock under swaying palms. Then it’s cruising time. Settle into a comfy lounge chair and take in the views.

     

     

    Day 7 - Marine Life Search / Panama Canal

     

     

    The diverse islands and islets in the Gulf of Panamá are all unique, and on your last day, its captain’s choice as you cruise among them. Hosting hundreds of avian species, you may enjoy superb bird watching on a skiff exploration. And be on the lookout for a silvery glint streaking across the water—it could be mobula rays taking flight. Later, transit from ocean to ocean along the 48-mile Panamá Canal (time varies depending on when the lock authority gives the final go ahead for your evening transit). Join your shipmates on deck for a toast as the canal lights up and the temperature subsides. A story of engineering and human tenacity, it took over 75,000 workers to build it. Celebrate this unforgettable voyage with a special farewell dinner, and then join your expedition team for a slideshow highlighting the week’s adventures.

     

    Day 8 - Panama City, Panama Disembarkation

     

    After an early breakfast, bid adiós to your crew. Make a stop at the Agua Clara Visitor Center. Take in the views of Lake Gatun and the newly expanded locks. Then your transfer continues, taking you to the airport for your flight home or to begin your
    optional hotel stay.

     

£8,400.00Price
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