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Paddle Panama Canal on one of these 5 extraordinary sea kayaking trips during 2026 or 2027. Panama Canal kayaking tours let you explore the shoreline and marine ecosystems and frequently include itineraries with Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Prices for a Panama Canal sea kayaking trip range from $5,772 to $14,368 for a 8 to 9 days trip in 2026 for a small group kayaking adventure or a private tour with a local English-speaking guide. Select any of the kayaking trips below as a starting point and customize it with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Panama Canal sea kayaking trip planners to make your own unique paddling experience.
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Guests explore by zodiac cruise in Portobelo, Panama
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The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Explore Darien Jungle
  • Visit Portobelo Forts
  • Snorkel Pearl Islands
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Panama City / Panama City
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Embark on an 8-day Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle cruise aboard National Geographic. Quest in Colon and explore Panama’s Pacific coast. Cruise Gatun Lake, hike Barro Colorado Island trails, and visit the Pearl Islands. Discover Darien National Park’s rainforest and culture, explore Punta Patiño Reserve, and return to Panama City.
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Blue water and lush rain forest in Panama
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The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle

Balboa to Colon - 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
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Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Rainforest Exploration
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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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Panama Canal
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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
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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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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
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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
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Land & Sea Exploration
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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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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
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Panama City / Cartagena
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Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
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