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Cabo Pulmo
from $8,100
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Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico’s Gulf of California

Loreto to La Paz - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore Bahia Concepcion waters
  • Walk historic Santa Rosalia
  • Hike Isla San Esteban slopes
  • See Los Islotes sea lions
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Loreto / San Jose del Cabo
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Travel through Baja California on an 11-day expedition aboard National Geographic Venture. Sail from Loreto through the Gulf of California, explore Bahía Concepción, snorkel Cabo Pulmo, hike desert islands, kayak mangroves, and swim with sea lions at Los Islotes. Search for whales, dolphins, and rare seabirds.
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Blue water and lush rain forest in Panama
from $6,150
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The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle

Northbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Panama Canal transit
  • Chagres River cruise
  • Kayak and snorkel at Isla del Rey
  • Explore Playa Muerto
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Panama City / Panama City
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Rainforest Exploration, Kayaking, Village Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Panama on an 8-day cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Transit the Panama Canal, anchor in Gatun Lake, and discover Darien National Park and the Pearl Islands. Kayak, hike rainforests, snorkel reefs, and meet Embera communities in remote villages and protected reserves.
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,801
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Exploring Arenal Volcano, Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal

San Jose to Panama - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Arenal Volcano exploration
  • Relax in Ecotermales hot springs
  • Pearl Islands snorkeling
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
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San Jose / Panama City
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Arrive in San Jose, transfer to La Fortuna and start the 9-day land and sea adventure. Explore Arenal Volcano and rainforest trails. Fly to Panama City and embark National Geographic Quest. Kayak, hike, and cruise the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, and Pearl Islands while snorkeling, exploring fortresses, and discovering tropical wildlife.
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Tortuga Island beach
from $7,500
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Costa Rica Unbound

Golfito to Quepos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Take a thrilling whitewater rafting
  • Enjoy snorkeling in Biesanz Beach
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Golfito / Quepos
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day luxury cruise on M/Y Kontiki Wayra, exploring Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Punta Adela, Caño Island, Puerto Jiménez, & Corcovado National Park before arriving at Quepos. Experience stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, & gourmet dining aboard this exquisite yacht.
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Costa Rica Toucan Bird
from $2,010
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Costa Rica to Panama

Puerto Caldera - Balboa - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Puerto Caldera’s coast
  • Relax on Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Experience Golfito’s rich history
  • Snorkel in Golfo de Chiriqui’s
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Puerto Caldera / Balboa
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting in Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Explore stunning beaches, vibrant marine parks, and rich history before concluding your adventure in Balboa, Panama.
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Clear waters of the Caribbean sea
from $11,050
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Puntarenas to Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore Darien National Park
  • Embera village visit
  • See Miraflores Locks view
  • Experience Guna community encounter
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Puntarenas / Colon
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Puntarenas to Colon aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Quepos, Darien National Park, Flamenco Island, the San Blas Islands, and complete the full Panama Canal crossing with cultural encounters and wildlife viewing.
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Panama Canal
from $5,772
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
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Beautiful beach of Corcovado National Park
from $4,200
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Pura Vida Express

Golfito to Drake Bay - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Enjoy water activities
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
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Golfito / Drake Bay
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica with a 5-day luxury cruise onboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Puerto Jiménez, Punta Adela, and Corcovado National Park. Experience the breathtaking scenery, abundant marine life, and pristine beaches.
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Paradise tropical in Belize Central America
from $1,649
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Treasures of Belize

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lamanai Mayan ruins
  • Stay at a secluded jungle lodge
  • Search for Belizean marine life
  • Choose from a menu of activities
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
This tour incorporates a secluded jungle stay and a beach getaway on Ambergris Caye at the secluded Lamanani Outpost Lodge. See myriad marine life such as sea turtles, eagle rays, nurse sharks, and hundreds of species of fish. You also can explore the island by bicycle, rent a catamaran, or just relax on the beach! 
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Xunantunich ruins in Belize
from $1,161
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Black Rock Lodge Rainforest and Ruins

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Maya ruins
  • Watch wildlife and canoe Rio Macal
  • Visit Belize's largest cave
  • Choose to book additional excursion
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Belize City / Belize City
Activity Level
Moderate
Visit Belize's most celebrated archaeological sites during the day, and spend your nights relaxing at a jungle lodge in the shadow of the Maya Mountains. This is the perfect trip for travelers who are short on time but want to learn more about Belize's history and culture.
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Concepcion Volcano
from $4,131
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Discover Nicaragua

Costa Rica - León, Nicaragua - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Ometepe
  • Visit the ruins of Old León
  • See San Juan de Oriente pottery
  • Sandboard Cerro Negro Volcano
  • Discover Charco Verde lagoon
  • Visit El Castillo, Río San Juan
  • Hike Indio Maíz Biosphere Reserv
  • Visit Granada
Starts / Ends
Liberia / Managua
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover the highlights of Nicaragua on this 11-day tour, hike, and kayak from one end of the country to the other. This tour incorporates history and adventure while traveling through both the urban and rural areas of this beautiful country, all from the comfort of the best hotels and lodges in the area.
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Luna del Rio
from $3,281
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Nicaragua Wildlife and Nature

10 Day Itinerary
  • Search for wildlife while hiking
  • Summit Mombacho Volcano
  • Explore Granada with your guide
  • Tour through tropical wetlands
  • Birdwatching in Montibelli
  • Visit Masaya Volcano National Park
  • Visit historic town of El Castillo
  • Hike in Indio Maiz Biosphere Reserv
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Managua / Managua
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Travel through Nicaragua on this 10-day tour, focusing on the exotic animal life. Visit research centers and nature reserves along the way to learn about the history and biodiversity of the region, while you hike up volcanoes and paddle through the jungle areas, where you will see rare species of monkeys, birds, jaguars, tapir, caiman, and manatees.
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