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Experience the wonders of the 3 diverse small ship cruises available for 2025 in Costa Rica and San Jose with Adventure Life. Join us on a cruise journey through vibrant heritage and breathtaking landscapes, from San Diego to San Jose (Puerto Caldera). Explore some of the most biodiverse places on earth, from the lush jungles of Costa Rica to the marine-rich environment of the Sea of Cortez, engaging in activities like archaeological site visits, snorkeling, village visits, and wildlife viewing. Delve into jungles, mangroves, national parks, and preserves on an 8-day voyage through the Gulf of Panama and Manuel Antonio National Park. Uncover the beauty of Costa Rica and the Panama Canal on an 8-day expedition, observing diverse wilderness and jungle wildlife. Discover the best of Costa Rica on a 9-day itinerary combining time inland with days at sea, exploring Guanacaste and spotting incredible birdlife. Embark on an 11-day Latin America Sojourn exploring the diverse places of Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia. Begin your adventure to Costa Rica and San Jose today and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,536
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Wild Costa Rica Escape

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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San Jose / San Jose
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Horseback Riding, Kayaking
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Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.
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Crossing a stream on Osa Peninsula
from $11,295
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Costa Rica & Panama Canal

Costa Rica - Colombia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Costa Rica's wildlife
  • Discover vibrant bird species
  • Learn about the Emberá tribe
  • Cross the Panama Canal
  • Visit Curú National Wildlife Refuge
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San Jose / Colon
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching
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Embark on a 12-day Costa Rica & Panama Canal Cruise with travel photographer Richard I'Anson. Explore Costa Rica's rainforests, and Panama's coral reefs, connect with the Emberá tribe, and delve into Panama Canal's history.
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Trekking through Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.
from $7,461
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
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Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration
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Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this wonderful 8-day expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
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