Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia Expeditions

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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.

(6) Central America Itineraries

Caribbean

Central America

New Caribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua

Duration

15 days

From

$13,944

Prices are per person

Highlights

Caribbean

Central America

New Caribbean Sea Chronicles: The Panama Canal to Antigua

Duration

15 days

From

$13,944

Top Highlights

  • Explore the Pacific and Caribbean sides of Costa Rica, inland rainforests, and mountains and see wonderful wildlife
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days, with an exclusive visit to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute at Barro Colorado Island
  • Hike through the mist-shrouded cloud forest reserve in Monteverde with great bird watching
  • Walk suspension bridges in the dense forest surrounding Arenal Volcano and relax in nearby hot springs
  • Visit the remote, car-less town of Tortuguero and venture through rainforest-shrouded canals in small boats

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Central America

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

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

From

$6,456

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Central America

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

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

From

$6,456

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”

Central America

New Exploring Arenal Volcano, Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal

Duration

9 days

From

$6,801

Prices are per person

Highlights

Central America

New Exploring Arenal Volcano, Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal

Duration

9 days

From

$6,801

Top Highlights

  • Actively explore the breathtaking Arenal Volcano Area as you zipline from peak to peak, hike deep into the rainforest, and walk suspension bridges through the tree canopy
  • Search for the region’s fascinating wildlife, including sloths, toucans, agoutis, owls, tree frogs, and more
  • Take a dip in the Ecotermales Hot Springs, warmed by volcanic activity, and tour a wildlife conservation property founded by locals

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Central America

Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincón de la Vieja

Duration

6 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Nov
  5. Dec

From

$3,967

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Central America

Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincón de la Vieja

Duration

6 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Nov
  5. Dec

From

$3,967

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

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Central America

Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

$6,810

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Central America

Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

$6,810

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

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

New and Noteworthy

Central America

New The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darién Jungle

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Dec

From

$7,389

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

New and Noteworthy

Central America

New The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darién Jungle

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Dec

From

$7,389

Top Highlights

  • Transit the legendary Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and dramatically lit up at night—plus enjoy an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute
  • Discover the storied Spanish architecture and fascinating pirate history of Portobelo, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Explore Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge, a former US bombing range, and spot sea turtles and black and green iguanas on the beach or while snorkeling offshore

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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