Cruising Costa Rica and Panama - Panama to Costa Rica

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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/Y Callisto, surrounded by rich fabrics, woodwork, antiques and fine works of art, cruise along...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • Not many cruise ships can drop anchor among the pristine atolls of Granito de Oro and navigate their way up the historic Panama Canal. The M/Y Callisto is one of them.
    • This trip includes an optional adventure in dugout canoes, paddling up the Mogue River to spend time with Embera Indians. Not something you find on a traditional itinerary.
    • While bigger cruise liners have to moor out at sea and commute into shore via tender, we’ll drop anchor in the middle of port towns like Quepos, Puerto Jiminez and Punta Patino. You can hop on or off the boat as you please.
    • Cruise through the locks of the world-renowned Panama Canal.
    • This is the adventure cruise for nature lovers. Crocodiles, turtles, Coiba Aguit, howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, kingfishers – you’ll have the chance to see them all in their natural habitat. There’s also an on-board naturalist with you for the entire journey.
    • The Pacific waters off the coast of Panama are some of the most beautiful you’ll see anywhere. We’ll be swimming off the back of the boat and exploring the shore via zodiac boats.

What's this trip about?

    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/Y Callisto, surrounded by rich fabrics, woodwork, antiques and fine works of art, 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 travel up river in dugout canoes to a hidden village and 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, Punta Patino Darrien, Granito de Oro Island, Puerto Jimenez, and Tortuga Island, this trip is a unique way to experience this diverse corner of Central America.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 34 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPanama City
End CityPuntarenas

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Costa Rica
  • Panama

Attractions

  • Central America
  • Manuel Antonio National Park

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Embarkation in Panama City
Embarkation will take place between 1.00m and 1.30pm. Once all are on board, we set sail crossing the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks to enter Gatun Lake.

Day 2 Gatun Lake
Optional excursion is offered today. Early in the morning our tenders will bring you to the Island where you will be met by the guides who will provide you with information concerning the Barro Colorado Nature Monument and more in particular, about the Smithsonian Inst...
Day 3 Panama City
We arrive early morning in Panama City. There will be an optional City excursion We will visit to the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks, the first locks of the Canal coming from the Pacific Ocean. Observe the movements of the ships in the locks and visit the Canal Museum ...
Day 4 Punta Patino, Darrien
We wake anchored in San Miguel Bay in front of the Punta Patino Reserve.. Take an optional excursion this morning. Right after breakfast, local pirogues will take us to the Mogue River and then upstream. We will enjoy the view of big mangrove forests and sight of heron...
Day 5 Isla Coiba and Granito de Oro, Panama
After a day at sea we reach Coiba and anchor near tiny Granito de Oro island. We will have time for late afternoon snorkeling and swimming on the island. Overnight at anchor

Day 6 Coiba Island
Morning arrival in Isla Coiba for an optional walking exploration. Coiba Island is surrounded by smaller islands which are nicknamed the Galapagos of Panama for their pristine environment and wildlife. The island hosts many species of mammals including some endemic one...
Day 7 Casa Orquideas and Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
We reach Golfito in the early morning for immigration procedures before continuing our sailing to nearby Casa Orquideas where we for an optional excursion to this beautiful private sanctuary. The gardens contain all sorts of tropical plants, and samples of other species...
Day 8 Quepos and Playa Biesanz
We arrive early in Quepos where there is an optional excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, undoubtedly one of the highlights of this cruise. Manuel Antonio National Park is the jewel of the Costa Rica's large number of national parks. Its' fragile rainforest ecosys...
Day 9 Curu Nature Reserve and Tortuga Island
Arriving at Curu Nature Reserve, we take an optional walking tour with our naturalist guide. He will introduce you to the the variety of wildlife that thrives here, including up to 200 species of birds, capuchin and howler monkeys as well as sloths and anteaters. The re...
Day 10 Disembark in Punta Arenas
We depart Tortuga Island early morning for the sail into Puntarenas. Disembarkation will take place betwee 9.00 and 10.00am

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,290
Price per day$429
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Small Cruise Ship 9 nights,

Transportation & Flights

Small Cruise Ship,

Transportation & flights

Small Cruise Ship
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects and covers all countries visited on your itinerary.
Visa requirements
As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. At the time of writing, Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, Americans and British citizens do not require a visa to visit Panama for up to 90 days. All other nationalities should check with the Panama Embassy or Consulate in their country for up-to-date visa information Australians, Americans, Canadians, British and New Zealanders do not currently require a visa for Costa Rica. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa requirements with your travel agent.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Puntarenas Port Puntarenas Puntarenas COSTA RICA
Trip ID
peregrine-PMSPR

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