National Geographic Quest
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7 Night Costa Rica and the Panama Canal Cruise from Puerto Caldera

Ship: National Geographic Quest
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed: Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Ended: Thursday, Jan 16, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 departure of the National Geographic Quest. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Thursday - Jan 9, 2025
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Arrive in San Jose this afternoon and transfer to Puerto Caldera, the main port for Costa Rica. This evening, embark the National Geographic Quest and set sail south on your Central American journey. You may 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 on a glamping adventure.
Day 2 - Friday - Jan 10, 2025
Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
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.
Day 3 - Saturday - Jan 11, 2025
Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Day 4 - Sunday - Jan 12, 2025
Playa Blanca, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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.
Day 5 - Monday - Jan 13, 2025
Isla de Coiba, Panama
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.
Day 6 - Tuesday - Jan 14, 2025
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.
Day 7 - Wednesday - Jan 15, 2025
Cruising Gatun Lake, Panama
Cruising Gatun Lake, Panama
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.
Day 8 - Thursday - Jan 16, 2025
Colon, Panama
Colon, Panama
Disembark in Colon and transfer to the airport in Panama City for flights home. Ask your expedition specialist about enjoying a culturally-immersive post-voyage extension in Panama City and San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Feb 4, 2025(Tuesday) 7 Night Costa Rica and the Panama Canal
Departing from Panama City, Panama 		Call
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Feb 11, 2025(Tuesday) 5 Night Exploring Costa Rica Guanacaste Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja
Departing from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
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    Feb 16, 2025(Sunday) 7 Night Costa Rica and the Panama Canal
    Departing from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
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    Feb 23, 2025(Sunday) 7 Night Costa Rica and the Panama Canal
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    Mar 2, 2025(Sunday) 5 Night Exploring Costa Rica Guanacaste Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja
    Departing from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
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