Cruising Costa Rica and Panama - Panama to Costa Rica
Cruising Costa Rica and Panama - Panama to Costa Rica
Cruising Costa Rica and Panama - Panama to Costa Rica
8 Days Starting in Panama Canal and ending in Puntarenas
Visiting: Colón, Panama City, Playa Muerto, Granito de Oro, Coiba Island, Golfito, Casa Orquideas Jardin Botanico, Drake Bay, Quepos, Biesanz Beach, Estación de Puerto Caldera
Tour operator:
Tour code:
QYKS
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 49
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
7-99 years
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Cruise, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Central America is truly a place to fall in love with nature – be it dense, wildlife-filled forests, white beaches with irresistible waters, or vast jungle-ringed lakes – and you’ll get to experience it all on this memorable small ship adventure cruise. Aboard the M/S Panorama, cruise along the Pacific Coast and choose to explore lush nature reserves, snorkel among the marine life of idyllic islands, and indulge in beach barbecues. You can spend time with the indigenous locals, swim in crystal clear waters, and enter the locks of the famous Panama Canal. With stops at the likes of Gatun Lake, Playa Muerto Darrien, and Granito de Oro Island, this trip is a unique way to experience this diverse corner of Central America.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Embarkation In Colon At Colon 2000 Port, Panama
Location: Colón
Accommodation: M/Y Panorama Small Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Embark on your journey between 11am and 12pm in Colon at Colon Port 2000, Panama. Enjoy a light lunch before a welcome briefing and safety drill. Spend the afternoon at leisure on board getting settled in and perhaps an afternoon cocktail on the open deck. The ship will be positioned at the Canal entrance for the Canal transit starting at 5pm. You will cross the Gatun Locks and then enter the Gatun Lake. Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers as you cruise towards the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks before reaching the Pacific side and Panama City in the early hours.
Day 2 : Panama City, Panama
Location: Panama City
Accommodation: M/Y Panorama Small Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning arrival at Flamenco Marina, Panama City. Enjoy an optional Panama City Tour to discover the old Panama City, Casco Viejo, its architecture, cathedrals and historical buildings. Return to the ship for a late afternoon sailing to Playa Muerto. Overnight is spent at sea.
Optional Activities:
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Day 3 : Playa Muerto (Darien National Park) Panama
Location: Playa Muerto
Accommodation: M/Y Panorama Small Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, travel into the wilds of Darien National Park on an optional excursion to an Embera village. Please note that landing at Playa Muerto by tender will be a wet landing. The Embera people are one of the seven indigenous groups of Panama, predominately living in the country’s Darien province. They are well known for their traditional handicrafts and well-preserved traditions. You then return to the ship for lunch and in the afternoon sail to Granito De Oro. Overnight at sea.
Optional Activities:
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Day 4 : Granito De Oro - Coiba Islands, Panama
Location: Granito de Oro, Coiba Island
Accommodation: M/Y Panorama Small Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive around midday to Granito de Oro for swimming and snorkelling. Enjoy lunch on deck enjoying the view and the BBQ fare while sailing to Coiba Island. Here, you will embark on a walking tour with your on-board naturalist, who will take you to discover the local forest and animal life. Coiba Island is a World Heritage-listed site and the largest island in Central America. It’s the perfect pristine environment for swimming and snorkelling and waters are teeming with marine life. In the late afternoon, sail to Golfito and overnight at sea.
Day 5 : Golfito - Casa Orchideas - Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Location: Golfito, Casa Orquideas Jardin Botanico, Drake Bay
Accommodation: M/Y Panorama Small Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning, arrive at Golfito for immigration procedures before arriving at Casa Orchideas for a swim stop and optional shore excursion. Disembark by tenders for a wet landing at Casa Orchideas to visit beautiful gardens, an Orchid house and learn about all tropical and medicinal plants from all over the world. There will also be plenty of time for swimming before returning back to the ship by tender. Late afternoon departure towards Drake Bay arriving early evening and spending the night at anchor.
Optional Activities:
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Day 6 : Drake Bay, Costa Rica,
Location: Drake Bay
Accommodation: M/Y Panorama Small Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive at Drake Bay in the morning and set off after breakfast for an optional excursion in the Corcovado National Park. A nature preserve and tropical rainforest that occupies almost a third of the Osa Peninsula, visitors are almost guaranteed to see some of the most incredible wildlife living in the jungles of the reserve including red-eyed tree frogs, quetzals, tapirs, harpy eagles, white-lipped peccaries, monkeys, and scarlet macaws. Swimmers can have the amazing opportunity to share the warm waters with marlins, dolphins, and pilot whales. Then sail towards Quepos for an evening arrival and overnight at anchor.
Optional Activities:
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Day 7 : Quepos And Playa Bisansz, Costa Rica
Location: Quepos, Biesanz Beach
Accommodation: M/Y Panorama Small Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy an optional morning excursion to the Manuel Antonio Reserve which is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches and rich wildlife. This is a wet landing inside the reserve using the zodiacs. After lunch on board, you can take the optional forest canopy excursion. Afternoon sailing to nearby Playa Biesanz for an afternoon swim. Those customers doing the forest canopy tour excursion will rejoin the ship in Playa Biesanz). Tropical evening on board with a late- night sailing to Puerto Caldera, spending the night at sea.
Optional Activities:
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Day 8 : Disembarkation In Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Location: Estación de Puerto Caldera
Meals Included: Breakfast
With no activities planned for today, you will disembark the vessel at 9 am in Puerto Caldera, after breakfast.
What's Included
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
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Accommodation
Small Cruise Ship 9 nights
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Transport
Small cruise ship
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Included Activities
- Coiba Island Walking Tour
Accommodation
- Small Cruise Ship 9 nights
Transport
- Small Cruise Ship
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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