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4 Night Exploring Arenal Volcano Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal

From Balboa to Colon

National Geographic Quest

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14170216
  • Departs: Thu, Jan 21, 2027
  • Returns: Mon, Jan 25, 2027
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    Suite $8,052
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Jan 21, 2027
    Day
    1
    Balboa, Panama
    • Balboa, 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 Balboa to embark the National Geographic Quest. Meet your expedition staff and marvel at the coastline ahead as you sail into the Gulf of Panama.
    Friday - Jan 22, 2027
    Day
    2
    Pearl Islands, Panama, Panama
    • Pearl Islands, Panama, Panama
    • Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
    Approximately 200 islands make up the idyllic Pearl Islands. Explore one of the islands in the 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 great backdrop for beach activities and snorkeling. 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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    Saturday - Jan 23, 2027
    Day
    3
    Cruising the Panama Canal, 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 as you sail to the historic port of Portobelo, on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 24, 2027
    Day
    4
    Portobelo, Panama
    • Portobelo, 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 city's fortifications, as well as the old Customs House, and hear the tales of Portobelo's rich pirate history. Enjoy a traditional Congo music and dance performance. In the evening, you'll remain in the bay of Portobelo to enjoy the sunset and recap the highlights of your expedition. Later, you'll set sail for Colon. ...
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    Monday - Jan 25, 2027
    Day
    5
    Colon, Panama
    • Colon, Panama
    After breakfast, disembark in Colon and transfer to the airport in Panama City for your flight home or to the visitor center to begin a three-day Panama City extension.


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