Enjoy a complimentary 2-night pre- or post-cruise program when you book one of the Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America –with Smithsonian Journeys departures below.
Discover Panama and Costa Rica with PONANT EXPLORATIONS aboard Le Champlain on these 7-night itineraries through the region's abundant natural splendors, local indigenous communities, and the modern marvel of the Panama Canal. Book between June 1 and July 11, 2025.
Included in Your Trip Extension:
Experience two fascinating sides of Panama. Enjoy two nights at the Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, immersed in lush jungle and surrounded by wildlife. Then, explore Panama’s rich history and its vital role in global trade during a day of guided touring. This program includes most meals, guided sightseeing, transfers with luggage handling from the airport to the hotel on the scheduled program arrival day and from the hotel to the ship on embarkation day, and gratuities for local guides and drivers—valued at over $1,000 per person.