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Experience the unique culture of Panama on one of these hand-picked trips by Adventure Life, the Panama cultural travel experts. Enjoy Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, and Kayaking as you explore the unique cultures of Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Balboa, Colon, and Panama City. Tell us about about your dream Panama trip and the cultural travel experts at Adventure Life can help you make it a reality. 
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,420
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colon - Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Colon / Puntarenas
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Panama and Costa Rica, including the white sands of Holandes Cayes, the iconic Panama Canal, and Panama City's historic Old Quarter.
  • Discover San Blas
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Explore Fuerte Amador
  • Visit Darien National Park
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from $278
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Embera Drua Community Visit

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience native Panamanian culture deep in the Chagres rainforest. Visit with the people of the Embera Dura community and hike through the jungle with your guide.
  • Discover traditional music & dance
  • Try traditional body painting
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Traditional folklore dance of Panama
from $139
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Las Tinajas Folklore Dinner Show

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy dinner and a show with this evening event full of the sights and smells of Panamanian tradition.
  • Sample Panamanian fare
  • Enjoy a telling of Panama folklore
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Panama Canal
from $7,461
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this wonderful 8-day expedition 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.
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,810
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Cartagena
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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.
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
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Costa Rica Toucan Bird
from $1,930
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Costa Rica to Panama

Puerto Caldera - Balboa - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Puerto Caldera / Balboa
Activities
Kayaking, Ziplining, Rainforest Exploration
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.
  • 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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Tranquil shores and swaying palms welcome you to Cayman Brac
from $4,240
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Panama to Jamaica

Balboa - Montego Bay - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Balboa / Isla de Providencia
Activities
Snorkeling, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day cruise from Balboa to Montego Bay aboard the Star Clippers, sailing through the Panama Canal and exploring cultural gems like Portobelo and Puerto Limon. Relax at sea and visit beautiful beaches in Bocas del Toro and the diving hotspots of George Town and Cayman Brac before concluding your journey in Jamaica.
  • Explore Balboa’s architecture
  • Transit Panama Canal’s locks
  • Discover Portobelo’s Spanish forts
  • Tour Puerto Limon’s markets
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $1,960
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Costa Rica & Panama

Puerto Caldera Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Puerto Caldera / Puerto Caldera
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper through Costa Rica and Panama, exploring lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. Highlights include Manuel Antonio, Coiba Island, and Isla Tortuga’s turquoise waters.
  • Discover Quepos's authentic charm
  • Experience Golfito's allure
  • Swim Bahia Potrero's calm waters
  • Marvel at Arenal's majestic volcano
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Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $4,840
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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Willemstad / Colon
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.
  • See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
  • Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
  • Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
  • Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Witness wildlife and ecosystems
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The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands
from $4,350
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Panama to Antigua

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
Starts / Ends
Balboa / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day Royal Clipper cruise from Balboa, Panama, featuring a full Panama Canal transit and visits to the San Blas Islands, Cartagena, and the Caribbean gems of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. Experience lush Grenada and volcanic St. Lucia, and finish your journey in Antigua, all while enjoying elegant sailing and stunning island views.
  • Explore Balboa’s colonial charm
  • Transit Panama’s iconic canal
  • Discover San Blas culture
  • Enjoy Aruba’s clear waters
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The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands
from $4,240
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Barbados to Panama

Bridgetown - Balboa - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
Starts / Ends
Bridgetown / Balboa
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise with Star Clipper from Bridgetown, Barbados, exploring the Caribbean’s rich culture and history, ending in Balboa, Panama. Visit stunning destinations like Tobago Cays, Grenada, and the San Blas Islands, and experience the Panama Canal.
  • Explore Bridgetown’s heritage
  • Discover St. George’s coastal views
  • Admire Kralendijk’s marine life
  • Wander Willemstad’s streets
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Mountains by the ocean in St Lucia
from $8,490
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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon to Fort-de-France - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
Starts / Ends
Colon / Fort de France
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join Le Bellot for an exceptional 13-day cruise sailing from Colón to Fort-de-France. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to appreciate the richness and diversity of Afro-Caribbean cultures, an azure blue sky, and white-sand beaches. Visit stunning ports, including Portobelo, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Mayreau Island, and Soufriére.
  • Sail through the Central America.
  • See San Blas, Bonaire & Grenadines
  • Experience swim and snorkel.
  • Learn traditions of the Kuna people
  • Dive with an experienced instructor
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