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7 Night Panama Canal Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle Cruise

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7 Night Panama Canal Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle Cruise

From Balboa, (Panama) to Colon, (Panama)

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National Geographic Quest
Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars

Cruise #: 14170361

Sail Date: Sunday, Dec 13, 2026

Return Date: Sunday, Dec 20, 2026

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Room Types & Rates:

Oceanview		$5,535
Balcony		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Suite		$8,370

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

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7 Night Panama Canal Pearl Islands and Darien Jungle Cruise

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Dec 13, 2026

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Balboa, Panama

Cruising the Panama Canal, Panama

Arrive in Panama City, the capital of Panama this afternoon and transfer to Port Balboa to embark the National Geographic Quest this evening. You may opt for a culturally-immersive pre-voyage extension in Panama City and San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage-designated site. Later on, you'll enter the Panama Canal at the Gatun Locks. ...
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Monday - Dec 14, 2026

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Punta Patino, Panama

This morning, arrive along the coast of the Darien Province. Punta Patino Nature Reserve is Panama's largest private nature reserve and boasts a rich tapestry of habitats that foster biodiversity. Today you will reach the local beaches by Zodiac. Overhead, search for a variety of birds including mangrove hawks, laughing falcons, and roseate spoonbills, or, by land, look for crab-eating raccoons and crocodiles. Additional opportunities may be available to walk the beach, kayak in the shallow bay, or continue to explore by Zodiac. ...
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Tuesday - Dec 15, 2026

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3

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. The park 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. You'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, which is one of the world's most powerful eagles. ...
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Wednesday - Dec 16, 2026

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4

Pearl Islands, Panama, Panama

Thursday - Dec 17, 2026

Day
5

Cruising the Panama Canal, 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. Later on, set sail for the Panama Canal. As cargo ships tend to pass through the canal during the day, you'll most likely begin your crossing at night, when the canal is dramatically lit. By special arrangement, National Geographic Quest will anchor in Gatun Lake near Barro Colorado Nature Monument overnight. ...
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Friday - Dec 18, 2026

Day
6

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. ...
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Saturday - Dec 19, 2026

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7

Portobelo, Panama

This morning, explore the area on kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, Zodiac cruises upriver, or go for a snorkel. In the early afternoon, you'll be greeted in town by congo music and a traditional dance performance. Portobelo is known for its Spanish colonial military architecture, which collectively is designated 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. We'll remain anchored into the evening to enjoy the sunset in the bay of Portobelo and recap the highlights of your expedition. ...
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Sunday - Dec 20, 2026

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Colon, Panama

After breakfast, disembark in Colon and transfer to the airport in Panama City for your flight home. Ask your expedition specialist about enjoying a culturally-immersive post-voyage extension in Panama City and San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage-designated site.

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