| Itinerary at a Glance |
| Day 1 |
ARRIVE IN PANAMA. Transfer from the Panama City Airport to Colón on the Caribbean coast to board the Pacific Explorer. D |
| Day 2 |
SAN BLAS ISLANDS. Step ashore at a Kuna Indian village, which nearly overruns a tiny island. At an uninhabited island nearby, crystal-clear waters tempt you in for snorkeling. BLD |
| Day 3 |
PORTOBELO. Enjoy a guided tour of sleepy Portobelo, once one of the richest ports of the Spanish Main, until plundered by Henry Morgan in 1668. BLD |
| Day 4 |
PANAMA CANAL. Transiting the Panama Canal is an unforgettable experience, especially aboard a small ship like the Pacific Explorer. International maritime law gives priority to commercial freighters. The Pacific Explorer will be assigned transit based on that criterion and may transit the Canal at night, an exciting and impressive alternative to daytime passage. BLD |
| Day 5 |
DARIÉN JUNGLE. Visit a remote Emberá village tucked away on the coast of the Darién Jungle. The Emberá people open their homes and hearts to welcome Cruise West friends. You will laugh with them, dance with them, and collect memories of a lifetime. BLD |
| Day 6 |
GRANITO DE ORO IN COIBA NATIONAL PARK . This island of pristine waters and abundant sea life is considered one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Enjoy a day of island snorkeling and kayaking. BLD |
| Day 7 |
GOLFO DULCE. Explore a mangrove forest by small craft or kayak, if the tide allows, and take a guided tour through the beautiful gardens at Casa Orquideas or "Orchid House." See, smell, and touch a wide variety of beautiful ornamental plants and taste some unusual fruits. BLD |
| Day 8 |
CALETAS BEACH . Discover Costa Rica's pristine rainforest, populated by a number of endangered species including puma, tapir, poison dart frogs, crocodile, jaguar, and marine turtles. Guided hikes will be offered and lunch is a picnic on the beach. BLD |
| Day 9 |
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK . Naturalists lead walks to outstanding wildlife viewing. There are over 109 mammal species and 184 species of birds here. Watch for monkeys, iguanas, agoutis, sloth, and the rare white ibis. BLD |
| Day 10 |
ARRIVE IN SAN JOSÉ. Take a privately escorted transfer to the Courtyard by Marriott San José. Enjoy the hotel and its facilities. B |
| Day 11 |
INBIOPARQUE AND RAINFOREST AERIAL TRAM . Transfer from the hotel to INBioparque for an included breakfast and a guided visit of the park. Continue to the Rainforest Aerial Tram for a tour and an included lunch. Journey to the Centro Neotrópico SarapiquíS. You have leisure time, dinner, and visit the Alma Ata Archaeological Park for insight into Costa Rica's indigenous history. Then you¹ll overnight in Centro Neotrópico SarapiquíS. BLD |
| Day 12 |
HACIENDA POZO AZUL. Today you will have the opportunity to select two activities at Hacienda Pozo Azul from horseback riding, a treetop canopy ride, river rafting, a float trip, a dairy farm and butterfly garden visit, or hiking. Overnight in Centro Neotrópico SarapiquíS. BLD |
| Day 13 |
POÁS VOLCANO AND LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS. Continue to Poás Volcano National Park, surrounded by lush vegetation, then to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and the Butterfly Garden and Hummingbird Gallery. Overnight in Arenal. BLD |
| Day 14 |
ARENAL VOLCANO AND HOT SPRINGS. Have leisure time before you depart for a tour of the Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs. The classically conical shape of the volcano dominates the plains of San Carlos, rumbling and emitting occasional puffs of smoke. Visit the local hot springs for a swim followed by dinner at Mirador Kioro. Overnight in Arenal. BLD |
| Day 15 |
SAN JOSÉ. Transfer to the airport in San José for your return flight home. B |
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