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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
Day 1
San Jose, Costa Rica
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
Day 1
Cruise Begins
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
After arrival in San Jose this afternoon, transfer to the Pacific Coast town of Puerto Caldera. This evening, embark National Geographic Quest and set sail south on your Central American adventure. Opt to arrive early for a pre-voyage extension in the rainforests and reserves of Cano Negro. The extension adds five days before the expedition for incredible wildlife exploration through a glamping adventure. ... Read More
Sunday - Dec 22, 2024
Day 2
Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Anchor off the Osa Peninsula to see some of the most pristine lowland rainforest on the Pacific coast. In the environs of Corcovado National Park, swim in waterfall pools or trek through the rainforest for a chance to see four species of monkeys-howler, spider, squirrel, and capuchin.
Monday - Dec 23, 2024
Day 3
Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Tuesday - Dec 24, 2024
Day 4
Playa Blanca, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Enter the mangrove-fringed Golfo Dulce, along the southwestern edge of Costa Rica, as your nimble expedition ship takes you into the remote upper reaches of this placid bay. Head inland to meet and share with inspiring local families living in remote communities and working with cocoa, hearts of palm, and sugar cane. Hike in mature rainforest, kayak in peaceful waters, and explore by Zodiac, scanning the jungle treeline for a dazzling array of avifauna, including golden-hooded and Cherrie's tanagers, yellow-throated toucans, fiery-billed aracaris, and crimson-fronted and orange-chinned parakeets. Take in a kaleidoscope of tropical color with bromeliads, heliconias, and orchids set against the verdant green. Go ashore on the western side of the bay in the pristine waters of Playa Blanca on the Osa Peninsula. By special arrangement, visit with the Latin American Sea Turtles (LAST) Association and hear presentations by the staff at LAST including a talk by the dedicated researchers working so hard to positively impact sea turtle conservation. ... Read More
Wednesday - Dec 25, 2024
Day 5
Isla de Coiba, Panama
The first stop in Panama this morning is at the remote Isla Coiba, one of the many islands of Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once a penal colony, the island has long been protected and accessible by special permit only. Among its many endemic species are the Coiba Island agouti and the mantled howler monkey, as well as four varieties of sea turtle. Discover rich marine life while snorkeling, or simply spend the afternoon exploring or relaxing on the beach. ... Read More
Thursday - Dec 26, 2024
Day 6
Pearl Islands, Panama
Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
Today, explore the tiny islets of the Gulf of Panama by Zodiac or kayak. Here you might spot frigatebirds, brown pelicans, neotropic cormorants, and brown boobies. Set sail for the Panama Canal this afternoon. Stretching more than 50 miles, the canal was a colossal engineering feat completed in 1914. It is still traversed by some 14,000 ships every year. As cargo ships tend to pass through the canal during the day, the ship will most likely begin crossing at night, when the canal is dramatically lit. ... Read More
Friday - Dec 27, 2024
Day 7
Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
Today, choose hikes and Zodiac cruises at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute facility on Barro Colorado Island, or take a boat ride to the mouth of the Chagres River and hike on the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center trails. This evening, continue through the complex lock system of the canal. By special arrangement, National Geographic Quest will anchor in Gatun Lake near the Barro Colorado Nature Monument overnight. ... Read More
Saturday - Dec 28, 2024
Day 8
Colon, Panama
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 8 - Saturday - Dec 28, 2024
Day 8
Bus Travel
Panama City, Panama
After breakfast, disembark in Colon and transfer to the airport in Panama City for your flight home. Ask your expedition specialist about enjoying a culturally-immersive post-voyage extension in Panama City and San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage-designated site.
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