Earth Journeys Highlights… • On-tour film vignettes custom-made for Tauck by BBC Earth natural history experts • Field equipment gadgets may include GoPro cameras and camera traps • All gratuities to Tauck Directors, local guides, naturalists and ship staff
• 6-night cruise on m/v Tere Moana with a maximum of 88 guests onboard; 2-night stay in San José and 2-night stay in Panama City with in-depth guided sightseeing
• Full small-ship transit of the Panama Canal with insights from a local canal guide; naturalist- led excursions ashore for enriching experiences of jungle, wildlife, flora & fauna
• Bar & restaurant beverages including house wines and spirits throughout the day aboard ship; airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 28 meals, applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and most taxes
What lies beneath the surface of the Pacific comes into view as underwater life is captured through the point of view of a GoPro camera – while on land camera traps may reveal a tropical oasis for unique species often unseen. The Panama Canal joins the Atlantic with the Pacific at a point that’s also the center of North and South America – and your full transit by yacht explores coastal treasures on both sides. Adventure awaits... with the promise of up-close discoveries of exotic wildlife, tropical rainforests, secluded beaches, majestic waterfalls, centuries-old cultures, and man-made marvels.
Museum and its collection of pre-Columbian works of gold. Head to Sarchi, an artisan hamlet where workshops display the traditional painted carretas (ox carts) and other handmade products bearing the colorful starburst designs that have become a symbol of Costa Rica. Embark m/v Tere Moana in Puerto Caldera late this afternoon. Meals BLD
4. THE THRIVING WILDS OF OSA PENINSULA A Zodiac transfer to Punta Rio Claro National Wildlife Refuge on Osa Peninsula brings you into the heart of Costa Rica’s amazing biodiversity. With a naturalist, you’ll explore trails
1. ARRIVE SAN JOSÉ Tour begins: Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica. You will be met upon arrival at San José’s Juan Santamaria International Airport and transferred to Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica in the suburb of Escazú. Dine at your leisure tonight in the hotel. Meals D
2. COFFEE, WATERFALLS & WILDLIFE Near-perfect growing conditions have made coffee one of Costa Rica’s most important exports; visit a working coffee plantation to learn how the beans are harvested and roasted. Then at a rainforest eco-park known for its waterfalls, look out for toucans, red-eyed leaf frogs and jaguars – just a few of the 100+ resident species. Join us this evening for a welcome dinner. Meals BLD
3. SAN JOSÉ SIGHTS / EMBARK SHIP Sightseeing includes a visit to the National Theatre, a symbol of civic pride dating back to 1897; the theatre’s interior glistens with Baroque gold and Carrara marble. Also visit the Gold
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
Explore the rainforest landscape of La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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