Panama Canal & Costa Rica
Visit engineering marvel the Panama Canal, plus pristine rainforests and jungle-fringed beaches.
Details
Jan 8-16, 2027
Cost: From $7,995 USD + air
Maximum number of passengers: 148
Activity level
Level 2: Moderate
Walking necessary; uneven terrain
Tour operator
Gohagan & Company
1-800-922-3088
contactus [at] gohagantravel.com (subject: McGill%20Educational%20Travel%20Program) (contactus[at]gohagantravel[dot]com)
What to expect
On this unforgettable, varied program, travel through one of the greatest engineering marvels of our time and explore pristine rainforests and jungle-fringed beaches. Cruising for eight nights aboard the small ship Wind Star, visit the lush Manuel Antonio National Park – a captivating combination of rainforest, beach and coral reef. Naturalist guides will lead an exploration of this protected biodiverse paradise, where you may spot toucans, iguanas and howler monkeys. As you go ashore on Isla Parida, look out for dolphins and colourful fish – spend the day hiking in the rainforest or snorkeling in open water. On the lush Osa peninsula, learn about sloths and organic farming‚ specifically vanilla, pineapple, banana and cacao crops. In Panama City, tour the fascinating UNESCO-designated historic district, or take a culinary walking tour, complete with tastings. Finish with a specially arranged daylight transit of the mighty locks of the Panama Canal, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Augment your stay with a Pre-Tour Extension in San José, Costa Rica.