Epic Costa Rica and Panama
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Venture · 14 days
Day 1: Arrive in San José this afternoon and transfer to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica's principal Pacific port. This evening, embark the ship and set sail on your Central American journey. You may choose to arrive five days early for an immersive glamping experience in the rainforests and reserves of the remote Caño Negro region, including a visit to Tenorio Volcano National Park and an introduction to the traditions and cuisine of the Maleku people. Day 2: Explore the Gulf of Nicoya, a vast, island-dotted estuary, where sheltered waters, forested islands, and mangrove-lined shores sustain abundant marine and birdlife as well as traditional fishing communities. These extensive wetlands serve…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Venture |
| Length | 14 days |
| Region | Central America & Panama |
| Departures | 8 listed · 2029-01-06 to 2029-03-17 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| Day 1 | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
| Day 2 | Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 3 | Papagayo Peninsula, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 4 | Santa Elena Bay, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 5 | Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica |
| Day 5 | Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 5 | Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 5 | Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica |
| Day 6 | El Coco, Costa Rica |
| Day 6 | Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 6 | El Coco, Costa Rica |
| Day 7 | Curu Reserve, Costa Rica |
| Day 7 | Isla Tortuga, Costa Rica |
| Day 8 | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
| Day 8 | Sarchí, Costa Rica |
| Day 8 | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
| Day 9 | Osa Conservation Area, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Days 10–11 | Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica |
| Day 12 | Isla Coiba, Panama |
| Day 13 | Gulf of Panama Islands, Panama |
| Day 13 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 14 | Gatun Lake, Panama |
| Day 14 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 15 | Colón, Panama |
| Day 15 | Panama City, Panama |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2029-01-06 | 2029-01-20 | 14 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2029-01-13 | 2029-01-27 | 14 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2029-01-27 | 2029-02-10 | 14 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2029-02-03 | 2029-02-17 | 14 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2029-02-17 | 2029-03-03 | 14 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2029-02-24 | 2029-03-10 | 14 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2029-03-10 | 2029-03-24 | 14 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2029-03-17 | 2029-03-31 | 14 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
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