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7 Night The Panama Canal Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle Tropical Wonders and Vibrant Cultures

From Panama City to Panama City

National Geographic Quest

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 9562054
  • Departs: Fri, Jan 16, 2026
  • Returns: Fri, Jan 23, 2026
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    Suite $11,221
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jan 16, 2026
    Day
    1
    Panama City, Panama
    • Panama City, Panama
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 1 - Friday - Jan 16, 2026
    Day
    1
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Colon, Panama
    Upon arrival in Panama City this afternoon, transfer by land to Colon and embark the National Geographic Quest. Meet your expedition staff and enjoy a traditional Congo music and dance performance. Marvel at the coastline ahead as we sail to the historic port of Portobelo.
    Saturday - Jan 17, 2026
    Day
    2
    Portobelo, Panama
    • Portobelo, Panama
    • Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
    This morning, explore the area on kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, Zodiac cruises upriver, or go for a snorkel. Portobelo is known for its Spanish colonial military architecture, which is designated collectively as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit several of the fortifications as well as the old Customs House, and hear the tales of Portobelo's rich pirate history. Later on, set sail for the Panama Canal. As cargo ships tend to pass through the canal during the day, we'll most likely begin our crossing at night, when the canal is dramatically lit. By special arrangement, National Geographic Quest will anchor in Gatun Lake near the Barro Colorado Nature Monument overnight. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 18, 2026
    Day
    3
    Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
    • Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama
    Today, choose hikes and Zodiac cruises at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute facility on Barro Colorado Island, or take a boat ride to Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the Panama Canal, and hike on the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center trails. This evening, continue through the complex lock system of the Canal and venture into the Gulf of Panama. ...
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    Monday - Jan 19, 2026
    Day
    4
    • Isla de Iguana, Panama
    • Pedasi, Panama
    This morning, we arrive at Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge. Once a US Army bombing range, this protected area is home to black and green iguanas, sea turtles, and several species of birds and tropical fish. There is time to enjoy the beach and snorkel. In the afternoon, visit the mainland for a Spanish heritage cultural experience in the town of Pedasi on the scenic Azuero Peninsula. ...
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    Tuesday - Jan 20, 2026
    Day
    5
    Playa Muerto, Panama, Panama
    • Playa Muerto, Panama, Panama
    Playa Muerto village is located in Darien National Park, the largest protected area in Central America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which contains an exceptional array of habitats, from sandy beaches and mangroves to dense tropical forests teeming with wildlife. It is also home to the indigenous Embera and Wounaan tribes. We'll be greeted by village leaders from the Embera who will share their customs, traditions, and stories about their deep respect for their natural surroundings. Later on, enjoy short nature walks, go birding, or choose to join a longer hike into the rainforest in search of the elusive harpy eagle, one of the world's most powerful eagles. ...
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    Wednesday - Jan 21, 2026
    Day
    6
    Pearl Islands, Panama, Panama
    • Pearl Islands, Panama, Panama
    Approximately 200 islands make up the idyllic Pearl Islands. Explore several of the islands in the archipelago, including Isla del Rey and Isla Pacheca, as you learn about the history of the native populations and eventually the Spaniards and African slaves who arrived for the pearl trade. Deep rainforests, lush rivers, white sandy beaches, and shallow reefs provide great opportunities for hiking, sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, Zodiac river cruises, beach activities, and snorkeling. ...
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    Thursday - Jan 22, 2026
    Day
    7
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Friday - Jan 23, 2026
    Day
    8
    Balboa, Panama
    • Balboa, Panama
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Friday - Jan 23, 2026
    Day
    8
    • Bus Travel
    • Panama City, Panama
    After breakfast, disembark in Balboa and transfer to the airport in Panama City for your flight home.


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