Included Features

In San José, Costa Rica:

• One night in the deluxe Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén.
• American breakfast.
• Tour of San José, including visits to the National Theater and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, with lunch. 
• Scenic transfer from San José to Puerto Caldera. 

On Board the Exclusively Chartered, Five-Star Small Ship Le Champlain:

• Seven-night cruise from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, to Colón, Panama. 
• Elegantly appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom, each with a private balcony. 
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
• Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available throughout the cruise.
• All meals aboard ship. 
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting). 
• Blue Eye—the world’s first luxury, multisensory, underwater Observation Lounge.
• Expert onboard naturalist guides to lead small group excursions.
• Guided tour through the Curú National Wildlife Refuge to look for a wide array of species in their natural habitat, including the scarlet macaw and spider monkey. 
• Visit to picture-perfect Tortuga Island, known for palm-fringed beaches and lush, tropical flora.
• Excursion in stunning and biodiverse Manuel Antonio National Park, with a naturalist‑led trail walk through the protected rainforest. 
• Walking tour of the spectacular botanic gardens of Casa Orquídeas.
• Visit to unspoiled Cébaco Island with time at leisure to swim and snorkel among colorful marine life.
• Tour of Panama City, including a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Casco Antiguo, the Biodiversity Museum and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute’s Punta Culebra Nature Center.
• Daylight passage through the Panama Canal, accompanied by a historical narration. Transit times through the canal are controlled by the Panama Canal Authority and are subject to traffic conditions.
• Scenic transfer from Colón to Panama City, including a visit to the Agua Clara Visitor Center (departure flight time permitting).

Always Included:

• Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). 
• Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
• Gratuities to hotel personnel, local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
• Hospitality desk aboard ship and in the hotel. 
• Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom aboard ship and on excursions.
• Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
• Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.