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Amazon River Expedition
ABOARD THE
AQUA
OR
ARIA
The Amazon River is one of the earth’s grandest wildernesses.
Journey along the two largest tributaries and through remote
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve into a world of neon-bright
birds, playful monkeys, graceful hawks and herons, and
millions of butterflies. As you explore, try your hand at fishing
for piranha, visit riverside communities, and enjoy night
excursions by skiff under a canopy of sparkling stars.
DAYS 1-3 JUNE-NOVEMBER (LOW WATER ITINERARY)
Jungle trails are more accessible in low water season. Voyage along
a blackwater river looking for birds, monkeys, and sloths. See the
iguanas of Yacapana, watch for pink freshwater dolphins, and visit a
sustainable resource project. As sun sets, the ship’s searchlights come
on and you’ll look for caimans, tree boas, tarantulas, and frogs.
DAYS 4-8 UCAYALI
Meet native Cocama Indians, explore the
Ucayali, the Amazon’s largest tributary, visit dolphin-feeding spots
along the Pacaya, and learn about medicinal plants. Disembark in
Iquitos on Day 8.
Treasures of Costa Rica & the Panama Canal
ABOARD THE
CALLISTO
Journey along the tropical Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, exploring exquisite
natural settings including Manuel Antonio National Park and Panama’s
Coiba Island, with its endemic species. Witness life along the Mogue River,
home to the Embera Indians, then transit the celebrated Panama Canal.
Each day, discover a new port of call, a hidden cove, crystal-clear waters for
a refreshing swim, and rich tropical flora and fauna.
DAYS 1-5 PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA / PANAMA
From
Puntarenas, Costa Rica, sail to Curu Nature Reserve for a nature
walk. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling at Tortuga Island, and hike
the trails of Manuel Antonio. Visit the Osa Conservation Society,
then cross to Panama’s Coiba Island, a World Heritage Site, to
snorkel on one of the largest coral reefs in Central America.
DAYS 6-10 DARIÉN / PANAMA CANAL
Cruise to Darién
National Park and the Mogue Embera Reserve. Sail the Mogue
River upstream in dugout canoes and meet the Embera Indians,
one of the seven indigenous groups living in Panama, before your
fascinating transit of the Panama Canal from the Miraflores and San
Pedro Locks to the Gatun Locks on the Caribbean side. Explore
Gatun Lake and disembark in Panama City on Day 10.
DATES
Weekly departures December
through April
TRIP COST
From $3,590
Price is per person and depends
on cabin type
DATES
Weekly departures year-round
TRIP COST
From $7,770
Price is per person and depends
on cabin type