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Costa Rica & the Panama Canal 2026

January 23 - 30, 2026
Length: 8 days
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SPECIAL 10% GROUP SAVINGS: Save 10% on cabin fare when traveling with the California Alumni Association/Cal Discoveries Travel on this departure (conditions apply.)

Discover the wild rainforests of Corcovado National Park, which National Geographic dubbed “the most biologically intense place on Earth.”

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Originally From $7,539

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Tour Highlights

  • Venture into remote wilderness: hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds and explore far from any inhabited places.
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus make an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute.
  • Explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take a Zodiac cruise up a wild river.
  • Discover the wild rainforests of Corcovado National Park, which National Geographic dubbed “the most biologically intense place on Earth”.
  • Venture into remote wilderness: hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, and explore far from any inhabited places.
  • If you would like to receive a PDF copy of this trip’s brochure, please click on the words “Brochure Request Form” under Additional Resources on this webpage.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Costa Rica & the Panama Canal | Jan. 23 – 30, 2026

Zodiac cruise, Rio Esquinas, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica Lindblad Expeditions©Copyright Ralph Lee Hopkins
A White-Throated Capuchin monkey and baby. Lindblad Expeditions©Copyright Ralph Lee Hopkins
Guests hiking in Corcovado National Park. Costa Rica Lindblad Expeditions©Copyright Alexandra C. Daley-Clark
Crossing the Panama Canal from the bow of the National Geographic Sea Lion. Lindblad Expeditions©Copyright David Vargas
Golden-mantled howler Monkey (Alouatta Palliata), family, troop, Barro Colorado Island, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Gatun Lake, Pananma Canal, Panama Lindblad Expeditions©Copyright Ralph Lee Hopkins
Mother and baby, three-toed sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus), Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica Lindblad Expeditions©Copyright Ralph Lee Hopkins
Waterfall scene with a naturalist guide, and wellness specialist. Lindblad Expeditions©Copyright Ralph Lee Hopkins
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