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Star Clipper

Cruising through Costa Rica & Panama

11 days from £5,825pp
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Tour highlights

  • Spot a variety of wildlife at Manuel Antonio National Park.

  • Swim in clear blue Pacific waters.

  • Hike pristine jungle at Osa Peninsula.

  • Witness the Panama Canal in action.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Flight offers available
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to San José & Central Valley. You'll arrive in San José, be met by your guide, and transferred to your hotel for the night. The afternoon will be at leisure to relax and explore the city on foot.

    • Distant view of San José, Costa Rica
      Distant view of San José, Costa Rica
    • San José, Costa Rica
      San José, Costa Rica
    • San José City
      San José City

  • Today, you'll be picked up from your hotel in San José and transferred to Puerto Caldera in Puntarenas in time to embark on your cruise in the afternoon.

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    • Traditional House San José
      Traditional House San José
    • National Soccer Stadium San José
      National Soccer Stadium San José

  • Your first stop is Isla Tortuga, known to be the most beautiful island in Costa Rica. The island has soft white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water.

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  • The next day, you'll arrive at Manuel Antonio, paradise for wildlife lovers. You can spot Costa Rica’s star attractions — two- and three-toed sloths, white-faced monkeys and toucans can all be found on hikes that weave through the park.

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  • Located in the Golfo Dulce nearly to the southern border with Panama, Golfito is far from the main tourist spots further north and the capital city. But what it does supply is Costa Rican nature at its best.

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    • Golfito, Costa Rica
      Golfito, Costa Rica

  • Today you'll visit the Golfo de Chiriqui, a home to a national marine park, protecting over 25 islands and 19 coral reefs.

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  • Today you'll visit Iguana Island, where you can relax on the white sandy beach or swim in the clear turquoise water.

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  • Today you'll visit the Pearl Islands, most famous for their spectacular and tranquil white sand beaches, untouched forests, and colourful coral reefs offshore — ideal for diving, snorkelling and kayaking.

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  • Your cruise ends today and you'll disembark the ship in the morning to be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Panama City more by foot or perhaps relax on your last day of the trip.

    • Panama City
      Panama City
    • Panama la Vieja, Panama
      Panama la Vieja, Panama
    • Casco Antiguo, Panama City
      Casco Antiguo, Panama City

  • You'll be transferred to the airport from your hotel in time for your international flight home.

    • Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal
      Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal
    • Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal
      Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal
    • Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal
      Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
San José & Central Valley
 
Panama City
 

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