Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

• Cross the historic Panama Canal and examine its lock system with our experts. • Snorkel the reefs of Isla Coiba, one of Panama’s most remote national parks. • Visit Casa Orquídeas, a flowering tropical paradise accessible only by boat. 8 DAYS FROM $6,490

DAY 1 I SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA/ PUERTO CALDERA Upon arrival in San José, transfer to Puerto Caldera and embark our ship. National Geographic Quest for the entire voyage I Meals: 1D DAY 2 I OSA PENINSULA In Corcovado National Park, swim in waterfall pools, take an optional horseback ride along the beach, or trek through the rainforest for a chance to see four species of monkeys. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 3–4 I GOLFO DULCE Venture ashore on the white sands of Playa Blanca; then head inland to visit remote indigenous communities. Hike in a mature rainforest or kayak in the Golfo Dulce—a tropical fjord. Visit Casa Orquídeas, a stunning botanical garden closed to the general public and accessible only by boat. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAY 5 I COIBA NATIONAL PARK, PANAMA Explore the pristine coral reefs of remote Isla Coiba while swimming, kayaking, or stand-up

paddleboarding. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D DAYS 6–7 I PANAMA CANAL Discover the islets of the Gulf of Panama by Zodiac or kayak, then set sail for the Panama Canal. The next day, board a Zodiac for a specially arranged visit to Barro Colorado Nature Monument in Gatún Lake, site of a National Geographic–supported wildlife tracking study. Later, continue through the canal's complex lock system. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAY 8 I COLÓN/PANAMA CITY Disembark in Colón and transfer to Panama City for your flight home. Meals: 1B

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. A National Geographic Expert will join select departures.

INFORMATION

2021 Dates: Dec. 19–26 | Dec. 26, 2021–Jan. 2, 2022* 2022 Dates: Jan. 2–9 | Jan. 9–16* | Jan. 16–23 | Jan. 23–30* Jan. 30–Feb. 6 | Feb. 6–13* | Feb. 13–20 | Feb. 20–27*

*These departures follow a modified itinerary. Visit our website for details. See page 66 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $9,690. Airfare is not included in the price.

Book by December 31, 2020 and receive FREE international round-trip airfare between Miami and Costa Rica or Panama, or a COMPLIMENTARY pre- or post-night hotel stay in Panama City on January through March 2021 departures, or 50% OFF a Panama City extension on December 2021 through March 2022 departures (holiday departures excluded). Call for details.

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