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Caribbean & Central America

Lindblad Expeditions

Wild Baja Escape II: The Whales of Magdalena Bay

SPECIAL 10% GROUP SAVINGS: Save 10% on cabin fare when traveling with the California Alumni Association/Cal Discoveries Travel on this departure (conditions apply.)Enjoy the best of Baja California and the whales of Magdalena Bay on this six-day escape. We will anchor among the gray whale mothers and calves―playful and friendly, they occasionally approach us in our pangas for close-up views.

Cuba & its People: Featuring Havana

From Old Havana to the evocative Malecón and the rural countryside, experience the rhythms of Cuban life on this enigmatic island. Plus, enjoy dialogue and cultural connections with entrepreneurs, artists and community leaders. Early booking and full payment discounts may apply.

Three-toed sloth in the rainforest of Costa Rica

The Panama Canal and Costa Rica

Early Booking Savings of $1,000 are available when you book by 08/27/24 and pay in full at the time of booking. If you pay only your deposit by the early booking date, you still save $500 per person.Travel through one of the greatest engineering marvels of our time and immerse yourself in a natural world of wonder as you journey through virgin rainforests and jungle-fringed beaches from Costa Rica to Panama.

Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage

In this small Central American democracy kissed by nature, our small group discovers a nation’s wealth in four distinct regions, from cloud forest to rainforest, Central Valley to Pacific Coast. As Costa Rica presents its staggering display of biodiversity – pristine landscapes, unique microclimates, exotic flora and fauna – we enjoy a relaxed yet comprehensive exploration that celebrates Costa Rica’s wideranging natural resources.

Havana: The Afro-Cuban Experience

Explore the deep impact of the African diaspora on Cuban culture, delving beyond Havana's beauty to understand the essence of local life and Cuba's evolving dynamics. Engage with the vibrant art scene, delve into rural lifestyles, and uncover the rich Afro-Cuban heritage of Matanzas, Guanabacoa, and Regla through intimate encounters with knowledgeable locals.Early booking and full payment discounts may apply.

Lindblad Expeditions

Wild Baja Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay [waitlist only]

SPECIAL 10% GROUP SAVINGS: Save 10% on cabin fare when traveling with the California Alumni Association/Cal Discoveries Travel on this departure (conditions apply.)Enjoy the best of Baja California and the whales of Magdalena Bay on this six-day escape. We will anchor among the gray whale mothers and calves―playful and friendly, they occasionally approach us in our pangas for close-up views.

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