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 • Tauck’s private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,300
• All gratuities to Tauck Directors, local guides, onboard naturalist, and ship staff
• 7-night cruise on Star Pride or Star Breeze with a maximum of 212 guests onboard; two-night stay in San José and one-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; and naturalist- led excursions ashore for enriching experiences of jungle, wildlife, flora and fauna
• 28 meals; aboard ship – daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, wine and beer with dinner; applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and most taxes; airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
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 reveals coastal treasures on both sides. Adventure awaits... with a chance for sightings of exotic wildlife as you explore tropical rainforests, secluded beaches, majestic waterfalls, centuries-old cultures, and man-made marvels.
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 This morning sightseeing includes a visit to San José’s 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 Museum and its collection of pre-Columbian
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works of gold. After lunch at a local restaurant, head to Sarchi, a hamlet where you’ll find artisan workshops displaying the traditional painted carretas (ox carts) and other handmade products bearing the colorful starburst designs that have become a beloved symbol of Costa Rica. Come aboard your ship in Puerto Caldera late this afternoon. Meals BLD
4. MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK Arrive in the port of Quepos this morning, a perfect jumping off point for your excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, where you’ll find coral reefs and white sand beaches, considered among the most beautiful in Costa Rica, lined with rainforest.
Explore the rainforest landscape of La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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