Panama Canal and Costa Rica
Jan. 8 - 16, 2027
Sail the Panama Canal aboard Wind Star exploring rainforests and jungle-fringed coasts.
On the lush Osa peninsula, learn about sloths and organic farming‚ specifically vanilla, pineapple, banana and cacao crops. As you go ashore on Isla Parida, look out incredible flora and fauna — spend the day hiking in the rainforest or snorkeling in open water. Continue on with a visit to the lush Manuel Antonio National Park — a captivating combination of rainforest, beach and coral reef. Naturalist guides will lead an exploration of this protected biodiverse paradise, where you may spot toucans, iguanas and howler monkeys.
Tour operator: Gohagan & Company
Highlights
- Take an exclusive journey that explores the incredible biodiversity of Panama and Costa Rica.
- Discover the fascinating Panama Canal, an incredible feat of engineering, with a specially arranged daytime transit through the passage connecting the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
- Visit an UNESCO World Heritage site — Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo, Panama (Traveler’s Choice option).
Activity Level: Active
Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour’s inclusions.
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