Costa Rica & The Panama Canal 2026: Tropical Excellence at Sea

Posted by North South Travel · Oct 02 · in Costa Rica · about Adventure

North South’s Costa Rica & The Panama Canal group departure sails April 28th - May 9th, 2026, and you will be joined by our advisor, Anne Bird, to ensure the seamlessness of your trip.

When you think of Costa Rica, a rich culture and exquisite wildlife should be at the forefront of your imagination. This tropical paradise holds an experience for everyone. On this trip you’ll find beautiful waterfalls cascading deep within the rainforest and colourful birds singing with the wind, and much more.

The itinerary includes wildlife spotting, hiking excursions, Zodiac cruises, and visits to Coiba National Park and the Curú National Wildlife Refuge. You will also have the option of adding scuba diving, snorkeling, and paddling the coral reef to your trip.

Day 1 Arrive San Jose

Day 2 Embarkation Day

Day 3 Curú National Wildlife Refuge

Day 4 Manuel Antonio National Park

Day 5 Rio Claro Wildlife Refuge

Day 6 Gulfo Dulce

Days 7-8 Coiba National Park, Panama

Day 9 Pearl Islands

Day 10 Panama City

Day 11 Daylight Crossing of the Panama Canal

Day 12 Disembark Colon, transfer to Panama City


Learn more about Aurora Expeditions here.

Our exclusive offer for this departure starts at USD$10,865 per person for a Balcony stateroom. RSVP to join us on October 17th to learn more from Aurora’s experts themselves, or contact your North South advisor today to secure your spot on this marvelous adventure.


READ MORE: Adventure Travel in Costa Rica by Anne Bird & Adventure Travel in Panama by Anne Bird

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