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A V OYA G E T O PA N A M A A N D C O L O M B I A : E X P LO R I N G T H E C A R I B B E A N C OA ST
• Discover the coastal treasures of Colombia, from vibrant villages to dense jungles. • Transit the Panama Canal and navigate the waters of the man-made Gatún Lake. • Get immersed in indigenous culture in the Panamanian archipelago of Guna Yala.
DAYS 3–4 I PORTOBELO/GUNA YALA Step ashore at the historic town of Portobelo and explore the town’s 17th- and 18th-century Spanish colonial fortifications. The next day, glide into the Guna Yala Archipelago and spend the morning in an island village learning about Guna culture and crafts. Cruise into Colombian waters and explore the Caribbean coast with your choice of several activities. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D
DAYS 1–2 I PANAMA CITY, PANAMA/ GATÚN LAKE Arrive in Panama City and transfer to Balboa. Anchor overnight in Gatún Lake, then disembark on the island of Barro Colorado to visit the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Cruise onward through the historic Panama Canal. National Geographic Quest for the entire voyage I Meals: 1B, 1L, 2D
DAYS 5–6 I NECOCLÍ, COLOMBIA/ SAN ANTERO/SANTA CRUZ DE LORICA/ TUCHÍN Discover the coastal community of Necoclí and the surrounding region. Explore coastal wetlands, and visit a local cocoa farm. The next day, visit the beach town of Coveñas and drive inland to Santa Cruz de Lorica, a charming riverside town. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 7–8 I SANTA CRUZ DEL ISLOTE/SAN BERNARDO ARCHIPELAGO/CARTAGENA Visit Santa Cruz del Islote, the most densely populated island on Earth. Later, the ship cruises into the San Bernardo Archipelago, where we’ll spend the afternoon relaxing on white sand beaches and kayaking or paddleboarding among the mangroves. The next day, disembark in Cartagena and transfer to the airport to connect with your flight home. Meals: 2B, 1L, 1D
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$6,110
Expedition Cruise
Light or Moderate
An Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and a team of naturalists will accompany this trip.
Kike Calvo Photographer, Author Kike Calvo has covered stories from belugas in the Arctic to scientific river expeditions in South America. He has authored nine books, and his images have appeared in National Geographic, the New York Times, and Time, among other publications. Find the departure(s) Kike will join on our website.
INFORMATION This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.
Dates: This expedition is offered in October and November. Visit our website for complete details and dates. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
Visit website for complete details and dates.
Above: A howler monkey peeks out from the canopy.
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