Travel through one of the greatest engineering marvels of our time and immerse yourself in a natural world of wonder as you journey through virgin rainforests and jungle-fringed beaches from Costa Rica to Panama. This 9-day, 8-night itinerary combines tours of historic and cultural sites with visits to some of the most incredible nature preserves and rainforests in Central America. Cruise from Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse locations on Earth, to the UNESCO-designated historic district of Panama City and through the mighty locks of the Panama Canal, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Program Details
- Exclusive journey that combines the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica with the treasures of culture-rich, historic Panama.
- Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
- Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
- Specially arranged daytime transit through the fascinating Panama Canal, an incredible feat of engineering.
- Two UNESCO World Heritage sites — Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá, Panama, and Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection, Panama.
- Arenal and San José Pre-Program Extension and Panama City Post-Program Extension.
Day 1 Depart home city/ San José, Costa Rica
Day 2 San José/Puerto Caldera/Embark Wind Star
Day 3 Quepos for Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 4 Puerto Jimenez for Osa Peninsula
Day 5 Isla Coiba, Panama
Day 6 Cruising Pacific Ocean
Day 7 Panama City
Day 8 Panama City/Canal Crossing/Colón
Day 9 Panama City/Return to home city
Wind Star
Exclusively Chartered, First-Class Small Ship
Arenal and San José Optional Pre-Program Extension
Explore Costa Rica’s diverse biospheres, from steamy hot springs to misty cloud forests. In view of towering Arenal Volcano, walk in the lush rainforest along a series of suspended and fixed bridges. Visit an organic chocolate workshop, an award‑winning coffee estate and a traditional artisan town known for hand‑painted woodcrafts.
Panama City Optional Post-Program Extension
Experience Panama City’s rich indigenous culture, compelling colonial history and contemporary élan. Tour the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Panamá Viejo, ruins of a European settlement from 1519. At the fascinating Agua Clara Visitor Center, marvel at panoramic views of the Panama Canal expansion and cruise the Gatún River to meet indigenous Emberá people.
Optional Extensions are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.