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7 Night Panama and Colombia Exploring the Caribbean Coast

From Balboa to Cartagena

National Geographic Quest

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 4873301
  • Departs: Sun, Oct 13, 2024
  • Returns: Sun, Oct 20, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Oct 13, 2024
    Day
    1
    Balboa, Panama
    • Balboa, Panama
    Upon arrival in Panama City this afternoon, a short transfer takes us to the port in Balboa where we board the National Geographic Quest, embarking this evening to begin our transit of the Panama Canal to the Caribbean Sea.
    Monday - Oct 14, 2024
    Day
    2
    • Barro Colorado Island, Panama
    Special permission allows our ship to anchor overnight in the Panama Canal's vast Gatun Lake. Disembark in the morning at Barro Colorado, an island formed by the damming of the Chagres River to build the Panama Canal. A visit to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute unveils initiatives to protect and study the extraordinary biodiversity of one of our planet's most studied tropical forests and site of National Geographic studies. Later, engage in the wildness of the region by taking a hike into the jungle, a Zodiac across the vast lake, or a boat ride to the mouth of the Chagres to explore the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center. The luminosity of the evening heightens the drama of your transit through the complex lock system of the legendary Panama Canal, 50 miles long and passage for some 14,000 ships yearly. ...
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    Tuesday - Oct 15, 2024
    Day
    3
    Portobelo, Panama
    • Portobelo, Panama
    In the morning, arrive at the historic town of Portobelo, or "beautiful port", so named in 1502 by Christopher Columbus and a critical Spanish trading center in the New World. Explore 17th- and 18th-century Spanish fortifications, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, hike the surrounding jungle in search of native parrots and unruly howler monkeys. As we sail down the coast, there will be time for snorkeling the colorful Caribbean waters. ...
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    Wednesday - Oct 16, 2024
    Day
    4
    San Blas Islands, Panama
    • San Blas Islands, Panama
    Wake up and find yourself amidst the Guna Yala archipelago (known also as the San Blas Islands), a scattering of 368 tiny, white-sand isles off the northeast coast of Panama. Spend the day exploring paradise where the Guna people still live as their ancestors did-in thatched huts making ancient handicrafts such as molas, colorful panels of stitched fabric. Deeply committed to their culture, the Guna are admired as a politically autonomous community where women make the rules and gender fluidity is celebrated. In the afternoon, go offshore and explore the vibrant marine world of this breathtaking utopia by snorkel, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard. ...
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    Thursday - Oct 17, 2024
    Day
    5
    Sapzurro, Colombia
    • Sapzurro, Colombia
    • Capurgana, Colombia
    National Geographic Quest calls at the wonderfully isolated villages of Sapzurro and Capurgana positioned only 3 miles apart on the stunning coast of Caribbean Colombia. Set out on a nature walk on the Capurgana-Sapzurro trail. In this area, the ranges of two species of howler monkeys overlap as both the mantled and the Colombian red howler monkeys are here. Watch for toucans, parrots, trogons, occasionally scarlet macaws, and possibly three-toed sloths as we traverse the tropical forest trails between the villages. Or choose a shorter hike which takes us across an international, transcontinental frontier to Panama. Walk through the border crossing, perched high on a bluff, before descending to the beach at the Panamanian village of La Miel. The sheltered waters of the bay at Sapzurro back in Colombia beckon us for a pleasant kayak or paddleboard around this tropical inlet. We finish our day at sunset in the village of Capurgana. ...
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    Friday - Oct 18, 2024
    Day
    6
    San Antero, Colombia, Colombia
    • San Antero, Colombia, Colombia
    • Bus Travel
    • Santa Cruz de Lorica, Colombia, Colombia
    • Bus Travel
    • Tuchin, Colombia
    • Bus Travel
    • San Antero, Colombia, Colombia
    Today, we visit Santa Cruz de Lorica on the banks of the Sinu River, a melting pot of cultures from throughout Europe and the Middle East. Stroll the central square and notice how the city's distinct influences live harmoniously, spotlighted in the architecture of the stunning Spanish-colonial cathedral and historic buildings in colorful Arabic styles. A folkloric show will be performed on the riverfront malecon during our walking tour. We'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before traveling to the nearby indigenous village of Tuchin. Watch craftsmen as they make hats that are considered Colombia's national symbol, the sombrero vueltiao, and meet the local Zenu, celebrated for their ingenious irrigation systems. National Geographic Quest will remain anchored in San Antero overnight. Pending conditions, guests may visit Tuchin in the morning, and Santa Cruz de Lorica in the afternoon. ...
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    Saturday - Oct 19, 2024
    Day
    7
    Cispata Bay, Colombia
    • Cispata Bay, Colombia
    • Sanguare Natural Reserve, Colombia
    The day begins by exploring Cispata Bay, where we'll spend the morning among the most extensive area of mangroves on Colombia's Caribbean coast. Local community guides accompany us to share their insight and knowledge of the prolific wildlife. After lunch onboard, we'll venture over to the Sanguare Natural Reserve. This former cattle ranch, now part of the national system of protected areas, offers great opportunities to explore on foot or by water. Learn of the conservation work being done and explore the tropical dry forests, coastal lagoons, and sea grass beds. Enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding, or dig your toes in the sand and sip a chilled refreshment. ...
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    Sunday - Oct 20, 2024
    Day
    8
    Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
    After breakfast onboard, disembark in Cartagena, also known as the "Jewel of the Indies". This magical city, historically notorious for regular invasion by pirates, is home to some of the finest historical architecture in Colombia. Board your transfer to the city's airport to connect to your flight home. ...
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