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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

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.

DATES Weekly departures year-round

TRIP COST From $7,770 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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