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National Geographic Quest
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4 Night Exploring Arenal Volcano Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal Cruise

From Colon, (Panama) to Balboa, (Panama)

National Geographic Quest
Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
Cruise #: 13962187
Sail Date: Sunday, Jan 17, 2027
Return Date: Thursday, Jan 21, 2027
Room Types & Rates:
Oceanview
$6,801
Balcony
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Suite
$8,947
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4 Night Exploring Arenal Volcano Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal Cruise

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Jan 17, 2027
Day
1
  • Colon, Panama
Fly from San Jose to Panama City on a recommended group flight or on a flight selection of your own. Transfer by land to Colon to embark the National Geographic Quest. Meet your expedition staff and marvel at the coastline ahead as you sail to the historic port of Portobelo.; Note: If you are not purchasing a recommended group flight, please get in touch with Lindblad Expeditions to confirm your arrangements. ...
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Monday - Jan 18, 2027
Day
2
Portobelo, Panama
  • Portobelo, Panama
  • Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
This morning, explore the Caribbean Sea on kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, or Zodiac cruises upriver. Portobelo is known for its Spanish colonial military architecture, which is designated collectively as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit several of the town's fortifications, as well as the old Customs House, and hear the tales of Portobelo's pirate history. Enjoy a traditional Congo music and dance performance. Later on, set sail for the Panama Canal. As cargo ships tend to pass through the canal during the day, crossing will most likely begin at night when the canal is dramatically lit. By special arrangement, National Geographic Quest will anchor overnight in Gatun Lake near the Barro Colorado Nature Monument. ...
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Tuesday - Jan 19, 2027
Day
3
Cruising Gatun Lake, Panama
  • Cruising Gatun Lake, Panama
  • Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
This morning, you have a choice of two activities: Hiking and Zodiac cruising around Barro Colorado Island, which is home to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, or a boat ride to Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the Panama Canal, followed by a hike on the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center trails. This evening, continue through the complex lock system of the canal and venture into the Pacific Ocean. ...
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Wednesday - Jan 20, 2027
Day
4
Pearl Islands, Panama, Panama
  • Pearl Islands, Panama, Panama
Explore one of the approximately 200 islands that make up the idyllic Pearl Islands archipelago as you learn about the history of the native populations, and eventually the Spaniard colonizers and African slaves, who arrived for the pearl trade. Deep rainforests, lush rivers, white sandy beaches, and shallow reefs provide a memorable backdrop for beach activities and snorkeling. ...
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Thursday - Jan 21, 2027
Day
5
Balboa, Panama
  • Balboa, Panama
After breakfast, disembark in Balboa and transfer to the airport in Panama City for your flight home, or to begin a three-day Panama City extension.
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