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Embark on a unique land-and-sea expedition to discover Mayan ruins overgrown with tropical rain forest and incredible, seldom-seen reefs.

We travel through the region as early explorers, settlers, and natives did—by the waterways that stretch far inland from the Pacific Ocean.

Voyage through the Panama Canal, a marvel of historical engineering, and gain special access to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in the Canal Zone. Discover pure wildness—you’ll snorkel an undersea paradise, and spot monkeys and sloths in the rain forests of Costa Rica and Panama on this coastal expedition.

See the iconic wildlife—whales, bears and eagles—amid secluded coves and towering forests. Explore massive glaciers, kayak scenic coastlines, plus see the hidden wonders we've discovered in our 30+ years leading Alaska expeditions.

Explore the Sea of Cortez in springtime: among the best times and places in the world to see a great variety of whales, plus dolphins in abundance. With a flexible itinerary, rely on our expert staff to follow the seasonal movements of migrating birds and feeding whales ensuring excellent wildlife sightings. Hike forests of giant cacti, snorkel with sea lions, and discover rare wildlife among desert islands.

Explore the pristine wilderness of Costa Rica and Panama, venture through the historic Canal, and then add an exploration of an inland rain forest to your coastal expedition. Spend three days in Monteverde’s cloud forest, a rarified, mountain rain forest strung with suspension bridges.

Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coast of Panama and Colombia aboard the National Geographic Quest.

An extraordinary, holistic expedition. Experience all the wildness and beauty of Costa Rica and Panama on a sweeping adventure through the canal, along the coasts, and inland to a mist-shrouded cloud forest, volcano, lake, and a car-free, jungle village.

Join a thrilling in-depth exploration of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska. More time exploring means more chances for encounters with wildlife: See bears, whales, eagles and all the region’s iconic animals.

Embark on a unique land-and-sea expedition to discover tropical rain forest and incredible, seldom-seen reefs.

Experience the wilder side of a coastal region, home to millions of people, and pristine desert islands in a deep blue sea that you’ll have all to yourself.

An extraordinary, holistic expedition. Experience all the wildness and beauty of Costa Rica and Panama on a sweeping adventure through the canal, along the coasts, and inland to a mist-shrouded cloud forest, volcano, lake, and a car-free, jungle village.