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Explore remote villages on one of the below 9 unique Panama Canal cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, and Kayaking and cost from $1,828 for experiences of 7 to 12 days. Tell us about your ideal Panama Canal cultural trip and our Panama Canal experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Guests explore by zodiac cruise in Portobelo, Panama
from $6,150
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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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Variable
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
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
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Snorkeling, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking
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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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Wild Collared Aracari Toucan in Panama's Gamboa Jungle
from $1,829
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Encounter Panama

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore El Valle's forested trails
  • Transit through the Panama Canal
  • Enjoy the Gamboa Rainforest Resort
  • Visit the Embera community
Activities
Ziplining
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Relaxed
Begin your Panama journey at the manmade marvel, the Panama Canal, and continue your travels into the region's tropical forests, visiting an indigenous community in Chagres National Park and exploring the ecology of Barro Colorado Island. This is a great introductory tour of Panama!
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Ocean view of the edge of Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
from $6,450
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The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon to Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Visit San Blas Islands
  • Cross Panama Canal locks
  • Discover Balboa waterfront district
  • Reach Puntarenas Pacific coast
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Colon / Puntarenas
Activities
Village Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Explore Panama and Costa Rica on an 8-day voyage aboard Le Bougainville. Visit Colon, Portobelo, the San Blas Islands, Balboa, Quepos, and Puntarenas. Cross the Panama Canal, discover Afro-Caribbean heritage, meet Indigenous communities, relax at sea, and experience rainforest-lined Pacific shores.
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Clear waters of the Caribbean sea
from $7,170
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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
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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 $14,495
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Costa Rica and The Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross Panama Canal
  • Explore biodiverse rainforests
  • Visit Coiba National Park
  • Enjoy Manuel Antonio National Park
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San Jose / Panama City
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Central America's rich ecosystems, from Costa Rica's diverse wildlife to Panama's vibrant coral reefs. Experience a memorable daylight transit through the historic Panama Canal, witnessing this engineering marvel firsthand.
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San Blas
from $7,790
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Secrets of Central America

Colon - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Learn Fort San Lorenzo's history
  • See San Blas Islands' marine life
  • Experience Coiba Island adventure
  • Witness Drake Bay rainforest
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Colon / Puntarenas
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Variable
Explore Panama and Costa Rica aboard Bellot on an 11-day cruise. Sail through the Panama Canal, visit Fort San Lorenzo, the San Blas Islands, Pearl Islands, Darién National Park, Coiba Island, Rio Esquinas, Drake Bay, and Curú Wildlife Refuge. Experience wildlife viewing, Zodiac landings, and cultural encounters with indigenous communities.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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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Paradise Tropical Island - Bocas del Toro archipelago - Island Colon
from $24,990
Save $150
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Pristine Islands of the Bahamas & the Panama Canal

Nassau - Panama City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Nassau’s colonial streets
  • Visit Staniel Cay’s beaches
  • Discover San Salvador’s coral reefs
  • Meet Cabo de La Vela’s Wayuu people
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Nassau / Panama City
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Variable
Join an 11-day cruise from Nassau to Panama City on the Scenic Eclipse, exploring the Bahamas' clear waters and vibrant island cultures. Experience highlights like Pig Beach and the Panama Canal, blending leisure with cultural discovery.
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