Welcome to Panamá—the happiest country in the world! You’ll be warmly greeted at the airport upon your arrival and transferred to hospitality. Enroute to your ship, stop at the Agua Clara Visitor Center. Take in the views of Lake Gatun and the newly expanded locks. Board the Safari Voyager, meet your crew and prepare to experience one of the top bucket-list destinations—transit from ocean to ocean along the 48-mile Panamá Canal. Join your shipmates on deck for a toast as the canal lights up and the temperature subsides. What a way to kick off your week! (D) DAY 1 PANAMÁ CITY, PANAMÁ - EMBARKATION DAY 2 MARINE LIFE SEARCH / PANAMÁ CANAL The diverse islands and islets in the Gulf of Panamá are all unique, and on your last day, it's the captain’s choice as you cruise among them. You may enjoy superb bird watching on a skiff exploration. Later, transit from ocean to ocean along the 48-mile Panamá Canal (time varies depending on when the lock authority gives the final go-ahead for your evening transit). Join your shipmates on deck for a toast as the canal lights up and the temperature subsides. (BLD)
DAY 5 GOLFO DULCE
A birder’s paradise, explore a tropical botanical reserve exploding with vibrant color. From bromeliads, ginger plants, and heliconias, to toucans, hummingbirds, mischievous monkeys, and fluttering butterflies—there’s a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and tastes in every tree and bush you pass on your walking tour. In Golfo Dulce, which separates Osa Peninsula from the mainland, explore the rare flora and fauna of mangroves by kayak and skiff. (BLD) DAY 6 OSA CONSERVATION AREA Adventure lies around every bend in the isolated, wild Osa Conservation Area, home to the country’s largest national park, Corcovado. The area is known for its diverse plant and animal species—a whopping 2.5% of the entire planet’s biodiversity is found here—including all four of Costa Rica’s monkeys, tree frogs, caimans, anteaters, scarlet macaws, coatis, and 16 different species of hummingbird. Explore this vast area putting feet to trail on an invigorating hike through the jungle. (BLD)
DAY 7 CURÚ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
DAY 3 CAPTAIN'S CHOICE
It’s your last day, and it’s a big one. Local “residents” include everything from exotic birds and deer to army ants, snake-eating frogs, and hungry crocodiles. Although you might not make it on the Killer Trail, a hike on the Finca de Monos trail is prime monkey viewing. They are everywhere. Off shore, the vibrant, turquoise waters near Isla Tortuga offer inviting opportunities to snorkel, kayak, and paddle board. Cap off your week with a celebratory farewell dinner, and then join your expedition team for slideshow highlighting the week’s adventures. (BLD) DAY 8 SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA – DISEMBARKATION Enjoy an early breakfast aboard and say adios to your crew. Upon arrival at Caldera Port, you’ll be transferred to San José to connect with your flight home or begin your option UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. (B) B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience. Passport required (non USA citizens).
Sail through the islands of Coiba National Park. Named one of the world’s top 10 diving sites, your day of play features snorkeling among abundant marine life, kayaking around rocky outcroppings, and lounging on the warm sand. Mantled howler monkeys, crested eagles, and four turtle species call Isla Coiba home. (BLD) DAY 4 COIBA NATIONAL PARK Wake up in paradise. As always, the hardest part is picking the “what.” Your guides know the trails and help you spot monkeys, hummingbirds, and towering balsa trees. Slip into the drink for a kayak or snorkel. Or, just kick back in a hammock under swaying palms. Then it's cruising time. Settle into a comfy lounge chair and take in the views. (BLD)
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